Brian Fox of Marion on received a Bachelor of Arts degree on May 20 from Framingham State University. Ariel Etheridge of Rochester is a graduate of Colgate Universityin the Class of 2018. Etheridge majored in Education. Etheridge, a graduate of Tabor Academy, received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Colgate’s 197th Commencement on May 20. […] Read more »
Most of us remember Julia Child as the leading edge of how-to-cook TV on what was once the only venue for such programs: PBS. Now, years into a virtual North American culinary renaissance, our love affair with all things food is now attributed to cable television’s Food Network. The Wandererrecently sat down with one Mattapoisett […] Read more »
Students interested in Advanced Placement courses and athletics at the high school should check the student handbook at the start of the next school year for updated, stricter policies approved by the Old Rochester Regional School Committee on June 6. Although the practice was adopted four years ago, students who take an AP course will […] Read more »
On Saturday, June 23from 9:00 am until noon, you can support Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Mission Trip and help a friend at the same time. Get all of that pollen washed off your car in the parking lot of the G.H. Dunn Insurance Agency, located at 64 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett. The second week of July, […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library presents Summer Reading Program “Libraries Rock” Kick-off Event. See the show audiences are calling “Superb!”, “A blast!”, and “Heartwarming fun for the whole family.” Join magician and juggler Robert Clarke on Monday, June 25at 2:00 pm at the Music Hall for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud […] Read more »
Thank you Senator Montigny: The We the People Resolution (S.2243) is moving forward from the Senate’s Committee on Rules (chaired by Senator Montigny) to consideration by the full Senate. The forward motion of this resolution is due in no small measure to the efforts and support given by Sen. Mark Montigny. The Resolution, which failed […] Read more »
Frank J. Tomkiewicz, 88, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Viola (Raymond) Tomkiewicz with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Dartmouth, he was the son of the late Michael Tomkiewicz and Angelina (Koshiba) Tomkiewicz. He graduated […] Read more »
Regardless of your political persuasion, it’s always a good thing when you can discuss with those who represent your patch the issues that you believe are important to your life. On June 6, Representative William Keating, who represents the 9thDistrict of the Commonwealth covering a large area north from Norwell, south to Nantucket, all of […] Read more »
The Bulldogs were almost able to pull off a miraculous comeback victory in the ninth, after already forcing extra innings, but were unable to pull out a win in the quarterfinals of the Division 3 South Sectional baseball tournament, falling 13-10 to No. 18 Falmouth. Though Old Rochester was the higher-seeded team, ranked 10thin the […] Read more »
Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, friends and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. Add great live music by Megan Casey, Retro Roots Music, and Carlin Tripp. Throw in complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar by the Inn on Shipyard Park, and fresh local oysters from Mattapoisett’s Copper Beech Farm. Result? […] Read more »