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01-31-02-11185 viewsDan and Lisa Winsor of Mattapoisett recently returned from an extended trip to South Africa and here they are posing with a copy of The Wanderer in Table View, South Africa. In the background is the city of Cape Town and Table Mountain. (Photo courtesy of Dan and Lisa Winsor). 1/31/02 edition
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Learning From The Past1183 viewsThird Grade students at Rochester’s Memorial School recently got acquainted with Rochester’s rich, historic past thanks to members of the Rochester Historical Commission. Students were treated to a hands-on experience with old toys, primitive household items and educational tools, and learned about early church customs, Rochester’s Native Americans, and changes in the town boundaries as Marion, Mattapoisett, and Wareham eventually broke off from the large township of Rochester to form their own towns.
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From Marion to Alaska1181 viewsThis past fall the Mariner family of Marion took an “unbelieveable” trip to Alaska. Pictured here with a copy of The Wanderer are Cathy, Kevin, Jonathan and Julianne Mariner.
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Recreation Rebound1176 viewsMembers of the Fifth and Sixth Grade Mattapoisett Recreation Girls Basketball team recently finished up a winning season. Pictured here are (back row, l. to r.) Molly Magee, Chris Dessert, Dave Francis, Jim Johnston, Cayla Johnston, (middle, l. to r.) Kirsten Dessert, Tess Martin, Madison Jagoda, (front row, l. to r.) Allison Francis, Hannah Bouvette, and Abigail Offringa.
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Yearbook Honorees1175 viewsDuring their Februrary meeting, the Old Rochester Regional School Committee recognized Ruth Jefferson and Becky Zora for their work with the high school yearbook. In honor of their contributions, the ORR School Committee donated books to the school library in their names. Pictured here are ORR School Committee Chairman Bob Nectow with Ruth Jefferson (left) and Becky Zora (right).
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Planting at the Point1170 viewsSeveral members of Mattapoisett’s Tree Planting Committee (l. to r.) Paul Lambalot, Laura McLean, Charles Duponte, Kenny Pacheco and Todd Pacheco, recently installed three Halka locusts at Ned’s Point in Mattapoisett. The trees are living memorials for two people who enjoyed the scenic area. (Photo by and courtesy of Laura McLean).
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Arts in Action1170 viewsSippican School First Grader Emily Hiller tries to create the lifelike ceramic fish from Grainger Pottery on display at the recent “Arts in Action” program held at the school. On May 13, the Marion school hosted its first “Arts in Action” show for members of the staff and local artists. Among other interesting and unique displays were Russian Egg painting, bird carving, mural painting, flip-flop sandal decorating and portrait sculpture.
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112504-21166 viewsThe grandchildren of Thomas and Linda Tilden of Marion — Adam Carvalho, Selena Carvalho, Michael Edgerton, and Thomas Edgerton — pose with a copy of The Wanderer and a familiar Disney character while on vacation. (Photo by Laura Edgerton). 11/25/04 edition
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Guys and Dolls1163 viewsMembers of the Drama Club at Tabor Academy in Marion rehearse for their upcoming winter production of Guys and Dolls, to be staged in the school’s Fireman Performing Arts Center on February 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm each night. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Reservations may be made by e-mailing wintermusicaltix@taboracademy.org, or by purchasing tickets at The Bookstall in Marion village. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Murphy's Law1163 viewsLaura and Thom Murphy of Hair Unlimited in Mattapoisett recently took The Wanderer along with them while vacationing in Aruba with family. Pictured here (l. to r.) are Glenn, Molly and Christine Silva, and Janice and Tony Medeiros of Fairhaven. (Photo courtesy of Laura Murphy).
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Citizen Cane1163 viewsMinnie Fermino of 12 Baptist Street in Mattapoisett was recently bestowed with the Boston Post Cane as the town’s oldest resident of record. The cane was presented to Ms. Fermino by Selectman Steve Lombard, Selectman Ray Andrews, and Town Clerk Barbara Sullivan. Also in attendance were Ms. Fermino’s children Caroline, Maurice (Mudgie), Peter and David. Created by Boston Post publisher Edwin A. Grozier, the Boston Post Cane is a New England tradition which dates back to 1909.
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Safe Landing1163 viewsA U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter, which landed in a field on the Rochester/Marion town line, drew a lot of on lookers. The helicopter, which is from Otis Air Base, landed in the field for cautionary, reasons just after noon time on Friday. The field that they chose to land in was previously used as an airstrip but it’s not known if the pilot was aware of this when they chose the spot. Photo by Paul Lopes
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