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ORR Class of ’2322 viewsThe Old Rochester Regional High School Class of ’23 enjoyed a field day at Ned’s Point Lighthouse on September 30. The seniors engaged in fun and field games, and took many photos with friends and in smaller groups of teams, clubs and organizations. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Oil Spill Drill32 viewsOn Tuesday, the Town of Mattapoisett hosted a MassDEP-sponsored training course in cooperation with the Town of Fairhaven, representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, Nuka Research and Planning Group and Moran Environmental Recovery. Working the Mattapoisett Harbormaster boat piloted by P.J. Beaudoin were Assistant Harbormaster Robert Clavin and intern Robert Haskell, and on the Mattapoisett Fire Department boat were Firefighter Daniel Cortes and Lieutenant Ross Macedo. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou New
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Harvest Moon23 viewsThe harvest moon rising over Strawberry Point in Mattapoisett is a reminder that the days have become shorter, the children are back in school, football games and marching bands are making signature sounds and the summer is suddenly on short notice. Photo courtesy of Faith Ball
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Old Rochester Youth Football 8U 23 viewsOld Rochester Youth Football 8U player James Ebert looks over the action during Sunday’s home opener against Dighton-Rehoboth on the ORR High School field. ORYF held three games at the Hagen Stadium on September 4, as the 10U and 12U squads later took the field against teams from New Bedford. Photo by Mick Colageo September 8, 2022 edition
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31 viewsA procession estimated in excess of 100 vessels is seen from the stern of Mattapoisett’s 28-foot Harbormaster patrol boat late Sunday afternoon in Mattapoisett Harbor. The boats assembled and were led around the perimeter of the harbor, passing close by the Mattapoisett Boatyard and signaling with loud horns in a show of support. The boatyard was destroyed by a six-alarm fire on August 19. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Mattapoisett Boatyard Fire28 viewsOne of the 47 vehicles destroyed by the August 19 fire at the Mattapoisett Boatyard. First responders from 19 communities, state agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the six-alarm blaze. In the August 22 press release, Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray and State Fire Marshall Peter Ostroskey pointed to the ignition of gasoline vapors during the replacement of a boat’s gas tank as the likely origin and cause of the fire. Photo by Marilou Newell August 25, 2022 edition
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Full Moon40 viewsA full moon overlooks Mattapoisett Harbor during a band concert held August 10th. The harbor area has long been home to live music, and the Mattapoisett Town Band is comprised of more than 30 musicians from diverse backgrounds covering a wide spectrum of ages from students to senior citizens. According to Mattapoisett Museum Director Jeff Miller, the band goes back to the early 20th century in some form. August 18, 2022 edition
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Great Picnic50 viewsAttendees at Friday night’s Great Picnic on the one-acre Munro preserve overlooking Mattapoisett Harbor enjoyed live music and adorned their tables with creatively competitive centerpieces featuring everything from a palm tree to pickleballs. Mattapoisett Land Trust Vice President Peter Davies told the Wanderer that the Mattapoisett Museum and the MLT have jointly organized the event for five nonconsecutive years. Proceeds from the annual event support their programs. Photos by Mick Colageo-August 11, 2022
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Cal Currier30 viewsBill Saltonstall, right, and grandson Cal Currier may reside on opposite coasts, but the California-raised Currier has made many visits to his extended family in Marion, and motivation to follow in the footsteps of his father James and his grandfather led him to take a bold step this year, crossing the Atlantic on a sailboat all by himself. Photo courtesy of the Currier Family. August 4, 2022 edition
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Wareham Gatemen31 viewsJoe Pesta sprints to first base during Old Rochester Youth Baseball’s clinic with the Wareham Gatemen on Saturday morning at Gifford Park in Rochester. The Cape Cod Baseball League team worked with Tri-Town players at several stations including hitting, fielding, base running and T-ball. Photo by Mick Colageo. July 14, 2022 edition
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Marion Fireworks234 viewsDena Xifaras shared this photo of her daughter, Zoe Papadakis, and her friend, Sadie Hartley-Matteson, swimming during the Marion fireworks that were held on July 1 off Silvershell Beach. July 7, 2022 edition
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Mattapoisett Road Race45 viewsThe image that participants and spectators will see on the official T-shirt of the 50th running of the Mattapoisett 5 Mile Road Race, scheduled for Monday, July 4, at 9:00 am. Designed by Mike Antonio and tweaked by James Soares, the concept pays tribute to the late Bob Gardner, founder of the race. Image courtesy of Mattapoisett Road Race and B4 Printing - June 30, 2022 edition
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