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Howard Tinkham92 viewsHoward Tinkham’s 100th birthday was celebrated on Sunday with a parade that went from the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion in Mattapoisett out to Ned’s Point Lighthouse and back, followed by a party at the hall featuring “God Bless America” and “Happy Birthday” sung by the Showstoppers and refreshments for the many citizens who attended to express their appreciation for all that Tinkham has meant to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jennifer Gerrior
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Black History Month Art Competition92 viewsThe third annual Black History month art competition took place over the weekend with winners being announced on Monday. Tri-Town Against Racism, in partnership with the Mattapoisett Museum, planned and hosted the event for high school students in the region. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Creative Expression Contest92 viewsWinners in the Grades 7-12 Creative Expression Contest were announced by Tri-Town Against Racism on Saturday at Mattapoisett Library. Addressing the attendees to discuss the judging of the contest was John Excellent. The contest theme for 2024 was “African Americans in the Arts.” Photos by Mick Colageo
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Community Conversations92 viewsTri-Town Against Racism held the latest in a series of Community Conversations on April 27 at the Friends Meeting House in Mattapoisett. Residents and organization leaders discussed the lingering challenge of incidents of racism in the social lives of school children. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Opening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball92 viewsOpening Day of Old Rochester Youth Baseball brought out the crowds to hail the march from the Dexter Lane fields over to Gifford Park for ceremonies, including recognition for 12-year-old players entering their final year of little league. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Juneteenth 92 viewsJuneteenth 2025 found celebrants enjoying the gift of being in community with like-minded people and exchanging greetings and joy through the recognition of this special day.
Guest speaker to the celebration was Marcus Coward, Human Rights Commissioner, host of Wake Up New Bedford, and a candidate for the New Bedford School Committee, speaking on his message of the importance of positivity and diversity in all communities.
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Wareham Area Committee for the Homeless91 viewsAnticipating an especially difficult winter for meeting heating and housing needs, the Wareham-New Bedford Elks recently awarded the Wareham Area Committee for the Homeless (WACH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization doing business as Turning Point, a $5,000 check for rental assistance and home fuel assistance for neighbors in need. Turning Point serves homeless and near homeless people in the communities of Wareham, Carver, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Middleboro and Buzzards Bay.
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ommunity Conversations90 viewsOld Rochester Regional High School junior Alia Cusolito reads a statement on the impact of library books to Monday night’s gathering at Tabor Academy’s Stroud Academic Center for a “Community Conversations” event hosted by Tri-Town Against Racism. A panel of librarians spoke to presubmitted questions. Photos by Mick Colageo
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90 viewsYoung and old, enjoyed Sunday’s Tour de Crème bike ride that saw riders stop for complimentary ice cream along 40, 24 and 9-mile courses. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tour de Crème90 viewsYoung and old, enjoyed Sunday’s Tour de Crème bike ride that saw riders stop for complimentary ice cream along 40, 24 and 9-mile courses. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tropical Storm90 viewsTenacious, out of Marion, was among the many boats hauled out of the water under the threat of a tropical storm last weekend. The storm was hyped up, but for the most part, missed the south coast. Photos by Mick Colageo
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