The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series on July 28, with a program of music inspired by the sea. The program is as follows: Hands Across the Sea – J.P. Sousa Parade of the Tall Ships – J. Chattaway Fantasy on American Sailing Songs – C. Grundman Variants on a Nautical Hymn […] Read more »
Immediately after the Marion Select Board voted on July 19 to approve Automatic Amusement (arcade games), Common Victualer – All Alcohol licenses and a doing-business-as Name Change for Stone Rooster Hospitality to The River Junction, River Road resident Chris Collings stepped to the podium to address the board. Representing several abutters to the […] Read more »
So what’s all the hype over AI? Hasn’t the tech world been heading towards a time when humans could and would create electronic circuits that mimic the functioning of human brains? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is we mere mortals now need to understand the implications and benefits of having computers […] Read more »
Due to the many generous people who have already donated to the Rochester Historical Society August 5-6 yard sale, we are rapidly running out of room and are canceling the Tuesday, August 1, drop-off date. We will not be taking any more items after Friday, July 28, at 12:30 pm. Read more »
An interesting fact I happened on the other day was that, in its earliest incarnation, our part of the New World was considered part of the Mississippi Territory. This was later changed to the Massachusetts Territory. I would guess that the change came about as the English explorers learned more about the country. Today’s […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Free Public Library has an exciting update to our technology services. To support the needs of budding and seasoned makers and artists, the Media Lab is now open and ready for use. Building upon an existing 3D Printer and worktable, the Media Lab is now equipped with tools to help users design and […] Read more »
Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to announce that Christopher Carrig has been appointed as Old Rochester Regional High School’s new athletic director. He started the new role on Monday, July 24. In addition to Athletic Director, Carrig will also serve as the school’s Campus Aide. “We are excited […] Read more »
Dale and Laura Briggs on July 12 received an Order of Conditions from the Marion Conservation Commission, allowing them to install three 16-inch diameter piles on the south side of their dock at 23 Dexter Road. Now their boat won’t get pushed around by the wake of other boats passing by. Representing the […] Read more »
This edition marks the thirty-first year of publishing The Wanderer. The first edition, July 24, 1992, was not so different from The Wanderer of today, although in looking through that edition I see many of the businesses that used to advertise are now gone. I try and maintain a low profile; long editorials are […] Read more »
The Wanderer is pleased to announce that we are soliciting nominations for our 30th annual “Wanderer Keel Awards.” The yearly community service honor, presented to one Tri-Town resident from each of the three central towns in our circulation area, will be announced in our August 24 edition, and each winner will be the subject of […] Read more »