They say that for every door that closes another one opens. For people who retire, finding those doors can be difficult, especially for those whose lives have been one of service. For Officer Suzan, now Mr. Mitch Suzan, finding those doors won’t be difficult, but the public will need to adjust. He told me that […] Read more »
The question is, how do you put a Santa hat on a giant seahorse? If you’ve ever wondered, here’s the scoop. This year, Corey Silva from Brownell Systems was the lucky one who was hoisted up to the top to secure Salty’s holiday hat. The giant hat, which was created using sailcloth and has a […] Read more »
Instead of looking at an agenda, those who serve on town boards socialized with one another at the annual Town House potluck holiday gathering held at the Marion Music Hall on Tuesday evening. “We have this event, in the spirit of the season, to thank everyone who volunteers to come out, often in the evening, […] Read more »
This week, Old Rochester Regional High School’s drama club will proudly present “A Christmas Carol,” based on the writings of Charles Dickens. Friends, family, and community members are invited to enjoy the play on opening night this Thursday, December 5, at 7:30 pm. The play will also be performed at the same time Friday and […] Read more »
When former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent David Ferreira was offered his first job teaching at Diman Tech in Fall River, he had little knowledge of the school, and in fact, he hadn’t even inquired about a position there. “I said, ‘I never applied there. Why would I get called for a […] Read more »
The Annual Thanksgiving Banquet at ORRJH served up seniors a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. During this holiday season many people depend on the kindness of those willing to give. If you belong to an organization helping others this season contact The Wanderer so we can help you get the word out. Have […] Read more »
On Wednesday, Nov. 20th, he Marion Natural History Museum after-school group investigated how a cranberry bog formed in New England. Museum Director, Elizabeth Leidhold, helped the kids to explore the physical structure of a bog, and how to tell a healthy berry from a rotten one. The students then made “mini-bogs” to take home. Photos […] Read more »
It was a cold start, race, and finish for the Marion Recreation Annual Turkey trot this Sunday but spirits were high. Matt Sylvain of Dartmouth took top honors for the men with a time of 18:33 and Allison Rossi for the Women with a time of 21:02. Photos by Felix Perez Read more »
Crowds came out in force for the 30th Annual Holiday Shop at the Marion Art Center on Friday evening. The show continues through December 20th and the Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry Kate Kenna, Susannah Davis and […] Read more »
Horses are ambassadors, social workers, healers, helpers, and friends to humans. Since their introduction to the American continent, horses have provided us with service and companionship. They have aided those who deal with a wide variety of issues from autism, intellectual and physical limitations, and numerous mental health disorders. Sometimes, the only living being able […] Read more »