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Eagle's Nest434 viewsFaith Ball shared these photos of an eagle that was sitting on an osprey nest in a marsh in Mattapoisett.
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Relay for Life433 viewsThe American Cancer Society held their Annual Relay for Life of the Tri-Towns from 6:00p.m. on Friday, June 12 until noon on Saturday June 13 at Old Rochester Regional High School's track. Between 250 and 300 people participated in the eighteen hour walk raising nearly $50,000 to help fight and prevent cancer. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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PMC at Gatemen433 viewsRiders and supporters of the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) received a tremendous welcome during the opening ceremonies for Tuesday nights Wareham Gatemen game.
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PD Training433 viewsOn August 20, 2009, police officers from the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Rapid Response team conducted training exercises at 73 County Road in Rochester from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. 25 officers from various local police departments, including Mattapoisett, Rochester and Marion, gathered to practice “flash bangs” and “simunitions.” Photo by Paul Lopes
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Canada Geese433 viewsCanada geese by Cathy O’Gorman
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Octoberfest432 viewsThe Sippican Tennis Club was the site of the third annual Buzzard’s Bay Habitat for Humanity Octoberfest on September 19 in Marion Village. Music was provided by Felonious Funk, and party-goers enjoyed a wide array of finger foods and fine spirits. Friendly conversation lingered over the silent auction tables, which offered original oil paintings, handmade felted purses, memberships to the Wareham YMCA and the Marion Art Center, and plenty of gift certificate to area businesses. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Memorial Engine432 viewsDevoted brother and former New Bedford Fire Chief Roger Nadeau poses with an old fire truck that he is converting into a memorial engine to carry fallen firefighters in Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. The engine was donated to Mr. Nadeau by the Weymouth fire department after it developed serious pump problems. Mr. Nadeau's firefighter brother Gerald died from respiratory problems after a 2002 Fall River fire.
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Prize Winners432 viewsRochester resident Mark Sollauer (left), author of "The Knights of Old Rochester", was the winner of the 2011 Wanderer Halloween story contest. Also, Marion resident Emma Wyman (right, with mom, Diane) won our Halloween cover contest. Both visited us at the Wanderer office to pick up their grand prize - an iPod Touch! Thanks to all who entered. Photos by Anne Kakley.
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ORRJH Thanksgiving432 views
The students of Old Rochester Regional Junior High on November 24 hosted their annual Thanksgiving banquet for the senior citizens of Tri-Town – a tradition made possible by the volunteer staff and students who spend hours decorating, cooking, serving, and cleaning up after so seniors can get a taste of the school community’s gratitude for their support. Photos by Jean Perry
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Special Birthdays 432 viewsWe asked our followers to share their quarantine birthday celebrations with us; here’s the overwhelming response.
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Nasketucket Bird Club431 viewsThis Great Horned Owl was spotted by "birder" Carolyn Longworth on a December Nasketucket outing. The next meeting of the Nasketucket Bird Club will be Thursday, January 26, 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett library. The group will discuss plans for programs, trips, and speakers. Everyone is welcome. Nasketucket members include birders from Mattapoisett, Wareham, Marion, Rochester, Fairhaven, Acushnet, and other area towns.
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Habitat for Humanity430 viewsBuzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity recently held a Cape Cod Canal boat cruise fundraiser for their next build. The event was very well attended with lots of great food from local restaurants. The premier sponsor of the event was Pilgrim Bank. Habitat was able to raise $5,000 for their upcoming build.
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