In 1863, the Third Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia was stationed at Fort Monroe in Virginia. That year, President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, an order that required the army to treat anyone enslaved in Confederate territories as free persons. Soldiers at Fort Monroe were already used to dealing with slaves seeking freedom. […] Read more »
The 85th Academy Awards have come and gone, and so has The Wanderer’s Annual Oscars Picks Contest. This year, we had an impressive 117 entries, of which over 45 people choose five out of the six winners correctly. But in the end, the only person to choose all six correctly was D. Adam Kirby of […] Read more »
All seats were filled at a lecture on depression held at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging on Tuesday afternoon. The talk is part of a monthly series sponsored by the COA. “By 2020, depression will be second only to heart disease as a cause of disability as estimated by the World Health Organization,” said Mary […] Read more »
The Blizzard Relief Fundraiser held at Old Hammondtown School on Friday was a huge success. The cafeteria was filled to capacity and the crowd had a great time with food, music and friends. Photos by Paul Lopes Read more »
It started out as a small idea to help raise money for a family devastated by a house fire, but it’s turning into the event of the season. Music teacher Paul Halpainy from Old Hammondtown School wanted to help raise money by hosting a Coffee House-style event but once he got started, dozens of people […] Read more »
Step into the Fireman Performing Arts Center in Hoyt Hall these days, knowing that the Winter Musical is coming soon, and you will realize that the Tabor Academy Drama Department still is swinging for the fences. Tabor Academy’s Winter Musical returns with a stunning version of “Damn Yankees,” a musical that combines America’s game with […] Read more »
Carol St. Don, the Chairman for the Democratic Committee for the town of Rochester, was the only person to register at the Democratic Caucus held at the Rochester Town Hall Saturday morning. The purpose of the caucus was to elect two delegates and one alternate to represent the town at the 2013 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. […] Read more »
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. It combines different fighting techniques including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Taekwondo. What started out five years ago as unfamiliar territory during the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” program on television has turned into a can’t […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional High School Senior Emun Legesse will be hosting a new talk show on local cable! Her first guest will be ORR School District Superintendent Doug While. The program airs multiple times per week on the Tri-Town Educational Channel. For Comcast customers, it is Channel 97. For Verizon, it is Channel 37. Read more »
We congratulate Junior Patricia Mendes of Rochester for being selected by the Old Rochester Regional High School faculty and staff. Patty is a junior who worked diligently with the ORRHS Marine’s Toys for Tots toy drive before the holidays. Patty helped to make signs for the school, collect toys, and bring them to be wrapped […] Read more »