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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club392 viewsRadio control model seaplanes are more than just a hobby for members of the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club. As club member Gerry Dupont puts it, “It’s an affliction. A happy affliction.” Dupont’s yellow Piper Cub seaplane features a one-fifth-scale pilot named “Gus” who’s been flying the one-fifth-scale seaplane for seven years. Photos by Jean Perry
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What are you up to?392 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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River Road in Mattapoisett 392 viewsRiver Road in Mattapoisett Photos by Ellie Higgins
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Nature at the Bay Club392 viewsNature at the Bay Club – Gina Monaghan
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Perla Del Caribe392 viewsChief Mate Doug Voss of Mattapoisett in the North Atlantic onboard the cargo ship "Perla Del Caribe" running south from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 31. “I was so excited that my parents sent me a copy of The Wanderer. They paid $8 in postage to ensure it arrived on time!” Voss attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy and is deployed for three months in the U.S. Merchant Marines on a cargo ship bringing 1,000 containers loaded with supplies
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Autumn Arrangement391 viewsA beautiful mum arrangement adorns the front of the Marion Post Office, courtesy of the Marion Garden Club, on October 9, 2009.
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Halloween Happenings391 viewsEveryone was dressed up for the occasion at the Marion Halloween Parade on October 31, 2009, even the dogs! Photo by Paul Lopes
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Hitting the Beach391 viewsA 25-ton house, gifted from Rochester resident Greg Kamon to soon-to-be Mattapoisett resident Deborah Francoeur, sits on a barge at the end of Brant Beach on November 5, 2009 while workers from New England Harbor Services and Mike Reid Mover Builders wait for 1:00 pm low tide to unload the house. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Camper Fire391 viewsThe Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to a fire involving a camper at 110 Marion Road at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. A shed and a truck on the scene were also damaged in the fire. According to Chief Murray, the structures and vehicle were all clustered closely together in a remote area on the property and were fully involved on arrival. An electric heater in the camper is being looked into as the cause. The owner of the property had just purchased the camper three weeks ago.
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Santa Arrives391 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Library Crafts391 viewsOn Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Mattapoisett Free Public Library hosted a ornament-making session. Children made seaside-themed holiday ornaments that included seashells, starfish, whelks, and everyone's favorite, Salty the Seahorse. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Country Fair391 viewsRochesters Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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