From a very young age, Mattapoisett’s native daughter, Darcy Lee, was fascinated by stories that were mysterious, unsolved, or even ghostly. Rather than being terrified by such tales, Lee was intrigued and wanted nothing more than to delve deeper into such events. “I was always interested in the paranormal, the unexplained, any sort […] Read more »
The Sippican Woman’s Club has had a Holiday House Tour to benefit the Scholarship Fund since 1986. Chairing this first-time event in 1986, were Shirlee Thomas, Jeanne Collison, and Judy Harrison. This week’s Christmas cookie recipe, which is the third, is from Judy Harrison. Judy was an active member and worked on many events that […] Read more »
The United States Marine Corps has named Senior Rachael Fantoni of Marion the 2020 Semper Fidelis All American. Rachael is one of 96 students recognized across the U.S. who have met an impressive list of requirements to be considered. These include having a 3.5 or higher GPA, are active in community service, play a competitive […] Read more »
During the November 24 meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen, a brief but important session before closing Town Hall for the Thanksgiving holiday, selectmen approved an appropriation of $24,973 from the Capital Stabilization Fund, the required sum that the town is required to contribute in order to receive $100,000 from the state’s Coast […] Read more »
Donna L. Boucher, 63, of Acushnet passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Acushnet, a daughter of Donald Boucher of Acushnet and the late Marlene (St. Amand) Boucher she was a lifelong area resident and a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Parish. Donna graduated from the Greater New Bedford Vocational […] Read more »
A beautiful and talented young lady passed away in sleep at the Alden Court Nursing Home in Fairhaven, Nov. 4th, 2020. Elizabeth St. Pierre was born in Danvers, MA, July 4, 1927. She had lived with her husband, Robert St. Pierre for the last 71 years. They moved to the South Coast in 1951 and […] Read more »
The sight of drawings illustrating color options was welcomed by the Mattapoisett Fire Station Building Committee during its November 24 meeting at the Mattapoisett Public Library. Unwelcome was a $127,000 excavation bill based on change orders from general contractor Rubicon. Estimating extra excavation of 327 cubic yards on the site where work was […] Read more »
As just about everyone knows, Rochester is horse country. A significant amount of the town’s agricultural acreage is devoted to the care and feeding of horses. There are multiple horse farms in town providing everything from riding lessons, dressage training, biomechanics, showing teams, boarding, leasing, and selling of horses to birthday parties and equine […] Read more »
The Wanderer is collecting nonperishables for those in need this holiday season. If you would like to donate, please feel free to stop by The Wanderer office during office hours. Our office is open Monday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Tuesdays 9:00 am to noon. We are located at 55 County […] Read more »
Let’s shine some lights in Rochester on this Holiday Season. The Rochester Lions Club is having a holiday decorating contest. Put up your best lights and decorations display on your house and/or yard between now and December 15. Judging will take place on the evening of December 15. So bring the beautiful lights of the […] Read more »