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Fun for Finleys442 viewsFriends and family gathered on Sunday, April 1 at the American Legion Hall in Mattapoisett to celebrate a combined 170 years of birthdays. About 80 people filled the hall to honor one of the town’s most beloved couples, Don and Hope Finley. Don will turn 90 in May and Hope just turned 80 last month. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Planning for 150442 viewsOn Sunday, April 1, a group of gardening enthusiasts gathered at The Mattapoisett Inn for a benefit aimed at helping to beautify the town with flowers in advance of this summer’s 150th birthday celebration. The project will include installing window boxes at Shipyard Park and the Town Beach and also planting a flower bed in the shape of the 150th Anniversary logo at the entrance to the Town Wharf. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Memorial Day Boat Race442 views86 teams finished the Annual Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett River on May 25, 2009. Photo by Taylor Mello.
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Gift Show442 viewsArt in all forms was enjoyed at a craft and vendor fair at Old Colony last Saturday, November 6. The event was hosted by the school’s Junior Class. Photos by Felix Perez
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Skate Dream442 viewsProfessional skateboarder Brandon Westgate lands on a platform at the Mattapoisett skate park on March 18, 2011. The warm spring weather brought several skaters out with their boards. Photo by Chris Martin.
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Facebook Free Lunch!442 viewsTo celebrate reaching 1000 fans on Facebook, The Wanderer is buying our Facebook fans lunch on October 8, 2011. Check out our Facebook page for more details!
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Weekend Fun442 viewsMany of our readers shared what they were up to this weekend. Share your moments with our Facebook Group.
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Dragon Crossing442 viewsMattapoisett Animal Officer Kathy Massey was called to the area of Route 6 at the Mattapoisett/Marion line late Friday morning for what turned out to be a Tegu Dragon crossing the road. The 4-foot Tegu was transported to Mattapoisett Animal Hospital for treatment and was then brought to an undisclosed location for nourishment. Photos courtesy of Kathy Massey and Mattapoisett Animal Hospital
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Relay for Life441 viewsThe American Cancer Society held their Annual Relay for Life of the Tri-Towns from 6:00p.m. on Friday, June 12 until noon on Saturday June 13 at Old Rochester Regional High School's track. Between 250 and 300 people participated in the eighteen hour walk raising nearly $50,000 to help fight and prevent cancer. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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PD Training441 viewsOn August 20, 2009, police officers from the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Rapid Response team conducted training exercises at 73 County Road in Rochester from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. 25 officers from various local police departments, including Mattapoisett, Rochester and Marion, gathered to practice “flash bangs” and “simunitions.” Photo by Paul Lopes
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Homes for Cats441 viewsHabitat for Cats held an adoption day on Sunday January 12th. Cats and kittens from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Marion and other local towns were available for adoption. For more information visit habitatforcats.org. Photo by Felix Perez
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Prize Winners441 viewsRochester resident Mark Sollauer (left), author of "The Knights of Old Rochester", was the winner of the 2011 Wanderer Halloween story contest. Also, Marion resident Emma Wyman (right, with mom, Diane) won our Halloween cover contest. Both visited us at the Wanderer office to pick up their grand prize - an iPod Touch! Thanks to all who entered. Photos by Anne Kakley.
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