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Rochester Fire Department7 viewsHugh McGonagle, 74, is only days away from resuming light activity after suffering cardiac arrest on May 10 while out on the course at Rochester Golf Club. On Friday at the Senior Center, the Rochester Fire Department celebrated the team effort it took to save McGonagle’s life, starting with quick responses from his playing partners, CPR administered by a medical professional who happened to be playing an opposite-facing hole, followed by the intervention of the town’s first responders. June 18, 2026 editio
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Farmers Market32 viewsThe Farmers Market organized by the Charles R Washburn Memorial Trust is open in Washburn Park from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm every Tuesday. Truly a signifier summertime is upon us, various local craft goods and produce is available, along with some live music to listen to. Photo by Sam Bishop. June 11, 2026 edition
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Old Rochester Regional High School Graduation 35 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School graduation was last Saturday. The ceremony was inside due to the weather. The accomplished student speakers were Class President Caroline Houdelette who is attending Wheaton College and Valedictorian Ella Milhench who is attending the University of Alabama. The class of 2026 is heading out, with many looking to be graduation college in 2030. Photo by Sam Bishop. June 4, 2025 edition
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race37 viewsBoat #3, helmed by the MacGregor brothers: Eli of Rochester and Ian of Acushnet, seen coming down the Mattapoisett Rover just before crossing the line and finishing 2nd in the Open Division section of the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race this past Monday. Photo by Michael J. DeCicco. May 28, 2026 edition
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Lemonade Stand49 viewsLast Saturday, the 2026 Lemonade Stand in honor of Vivian Jones was open on New Bedford Road in Rochester. Friends of Vivi from Rochester Memorial School received tons of local support, as the kiddos raised nearly $2000 for the Dan-Farber & Kids PMC. In the foreground, looking at the camera from left to right: Timothy, Abby, Ruby, Ivy, Alice, and Grace. Photo by Sam Bishop - May 21, 2026 edition
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Town Meeting23 viewsBoth Marion and Mattapoisett held their Annual Town Meetings on Monday. Residents participated in the direct democracy votes on various articles in a longstanding continuation of the practice from colonial times. Of the many articles voted upon, in Marion all were passed except Article 43, the Citizen’s Petition which was passed over to fall and in Mattapoisett all were passed except Article 27 which was voted against. Photos by Sam Bishop and Marilou Newell
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Mamma Mia!22 viewsOld Rochester Regional Drama Club held their dress rehearsal on Monday for this weekend’s showings of “Mamma Mia!” The play has multiple showings from May 7 to May 10. Photos by Sam Bishop
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Earth Day Clean-Up36 viewsDuring the 23rd annual Earth Day Clean-Up, The Wanderer followed an expedition of the brave Rochester Boy Scout Troop 31 scouts Carl, Chris, Kelvin, and Tim as they spent most of their Saturday cleaning up their town. Photo by Sam Bishop. April 30, 2026 edition
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Senior Dinner29 viewsOn Saturday, April 18, the Mattapoisett Congressional Church hosted the Mattapoisett Lions Club Senior Dinner. Nearly every seat in the hall was taken up by local seniors chowing down on a full turkey dinner; which also included apple pie for dessert. Live music was also performed as the Lions Club and church staff scurried between the kitchen and dinning area in order to serve their many guests. Photo by Sam Bishop. April 23, 2026 edition
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Mattapoisett Free Public Library45 viewsMattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a step-by-step painting lesson on Tuesday. Registration for the event was full, and the meeting room of the library’s seats were all taken up by local artists painting a lemon tree. Photo by Sam Bishop. April 16, 2026
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Exuma, Bahamas49 viewsWhile cruising the world, and while at Chat N Chill in the Exuma, Bahamas, the Sherrys (Mornee, Jenn, Atticus, and Nixon) found the coolest surprise. On a giant sign with names of hometowns of visitors, the family found this mention of Mattapoisett. As a family of four who grew up in Mattapoisett, they were amazed when they saw this sign and would love to know who it was that left it. Photo courtesy the Sherrys. April 9, 2026 edition
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Literary Society’s Mocktails and Mixology Masterclass128 viewsMattapoisett Public Library hosted the Literary Society’s Mocktails and Mixology Masterclass on Tuesday. Participants made mocktails with Jonathan Pogash, author of the 75th Anniversary Edition of Mr. Boston Bartender’s Guide. Photo by Marilou Newell. April 2, 2026 edition
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