Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k 89 viewsJen Pease shared these photos of the Mattapoisett Mother's Day 5k event that was held on Sunday. Is it the second year holding this event and there were 404 registered participants (an increase from 198 last year). They raised just over $10,000 to donate to new mother's right here on the South Coast
Ned’s Point Lighthouse88 viewsThe Ned’s Point Lighthouse sustained damaged estimated at an approximate $3,000 in a weekend incident that was under police investigation as of Tuesday. Vandals destroyed federal property and tagged the railing outside the light room. Photos courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63
Cooper Newton 88 viewsCooper Newton received an emotional welcome home from his parents Peter and Marley Newton, his girlfriend Autumn Horsey and a host of extended family and friends. The Mattapoisett native sailed his 27-foot boat Why Worry on a solo journey that took him as far as Turks and Caicos south of the Bahamas. His adventures included a surprise passenger in a raccoon that found his boat during a coastal storm. Photos by Mick Colageo and Cooper Newton
Meg McCullough88 viewsMeg McCullough of Mattapoisett has been named a 2022 Camp Champion by Camp Casco and will be taking on New Hampshire's epic Presidential Traverse: a 23-mile hike reaching seven of the state's 4,000-foot summits. Photo courtesy of Camp Casco
Mattapoisett88 viewsPhoto by Jen Shepley
Beautiful Morning88 viewsA beautiful morning at the Reservation Golf Course. Photo by Mary Worden
Kayak Clinic88 viewsAugust 9 and 10, the Mattapoisett Land Trust in partnership with the Mattapoisett Recreation Department held two kayak clinics for children ages 8 to 12. MLT volunteers provided safety instructions, a major focus of the program. Kayak introductory instruction has been provided by the two organizations for six years. This year local photographer and author Donna Lee Tufts greeted the children at the end of the program, sharing her thoughts of the joy of kayaking and presenting each child with a copy of her b
Great Picnic88 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
St. Anthony Christmas Fair 88 viewsThe 39th Annual St. Anthony Christmas Fair was held on December 3 with shoppers eagerly scooping up gifts and homemade sweet treats. In attendance was Santa aka Edward Martens. Photo by Marilou Newell
Tinkhamtown Chapel88 viewsTinkhamtown Chapel in Mattapoisett was host to the annual Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long event on December 17, after which attendees enjoyed refreshments next door at the Sewing Circle building. Photos by Robert Price
