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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race11 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 editionMay 27, 2026
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Lemonade Stand35 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 editionMay 20, 2026
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Town Meeting12 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 May 13, 2026
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Mamma Mia!13 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 BishopMay 06, 2026
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Earth Day Clean-Up17 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 editionMay 01, 2026
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Mattapoisett Lions Club Senior Dinner16 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 editionApr 22, 2026
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Mattapoisett Free Public Library32 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, 2026Apr 15, 2026
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Exuma, Bahamas36 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 editionApr 08, 2026
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Literary Society’s Mocktails and Mixology Masterclass104 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 editionApr 08, 2026
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Marion Special Town Meeting52 viewsThe Marion Special Town Meeting was on Monday night in Sippican School. It was to discuss and vote on 2 articles. However, there wasn’t much discussion to be had. The meeting started promptly at 6:45 pm and just 8 minutes later, both articles had been passed with unanimous votes of approval and residents were on their way home. Photo by Sam Bishop. March 26, 2026 editionMar 25, 2026
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Spring43 viewsCrocuses are beginning to peak out, as the mountains of snow have finally dissipated. These tiny pinkish/purple flowers have variants across the globe, though they are originally native to the Mediterranean and Türkiye. Photo by Laura McLean - March 19, 2026 editionMar 18, 2026
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Mattapoisett Free Public Library111 viewsMid-deliberation! Last weekend at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, art created by students of Ms. Greta Anderson’s art class at Old Hammondtown School was on display. But not just any art, this was for the Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest sponsored by the state and the Mattapoisett Tree Committee. This year, the theme was “If Trees Could Talk.” 34 students submitted art to be voted upon. The winner will go to the state competition in Boston. Photo by Sam Bishop March 12, 2026 editionMar 11, 2026
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