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Trebuchet Time384 viewsSenior Carl Dias and freshman Callum McLaughlin from Old Rochester Regional High School’s engineering class constructed this large working trebuchet with guidance from their teacher Tom Norris. The trebuchet was tested in the football fields with gallons of water, a rock and a watermelon. Delightful throwing and smashing ensued. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Rocket Guy384 viewsWith the help of "Rocket Guy" Mike Cronin, the Marion Natural History Museum after-school program sent off the school year with a bang! The Marion Natural History Museum's open summer hours are Wednesday 12:00 to 4:00 pm, Friday 12:00 to 2:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 to 1:00 pm. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Harbor Days Craze384 viewsThe town gazebo was the scene of another sultry Harbor Days this past weekend. Rows of vendors peddled their fun wares while visitors of all ages enjoyed music, conversation and the best strawberry shortcake in the world. The festivities started in earnest on Friday night with chowder and seafood rolls, and continued until Sunday. Only 51 more weeks until Harbor Days 2011! Photos by Felix Perez.
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ORR Open House384 viewsThe well-attended Old Rochester Regional High School Open House on October 28, 2010 attracted not only students, but also community members interested in learning more about the school’s programs. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Bulldog Dash384 viewsMore than 200 walkers and runners, young and old, came out on a sunny and cold Saturday on November 27, 2010 for the Bulldog Dash. The event raised money to help offset new extracurricular student fees. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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CMW Swap Shack384 viewsRay Pickles poses in front of a new CMW Swap Shack at the Marion Transfer Station. Marion and Rochester residents will be able to swap usable household and children’s items at the Swap Shack. Photo by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Polar Bear384 viewsRuth and Rachel Bates attempted to simulate the feeling of the Arctic in Mattapoisett with their polar bear snow creations in late January 2011. Photo courtesy of Bodil Perkins.
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Band Blast384 viewsNick Rego took several dunks in order to raise money at the Sippican School's Band Blast on Thursday June 18, 2011. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Hurricane Irene384 viewsAlthough wind gusts teetered on hurricane strength, Irene was a tropical storm as she made landfall in the Tri-Town on August 28, 2011. The storm knocked out electricity for over 200,000 NSTAR customers in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, as The Wanderer was being sent to the printer, many Mattapoisett residents were still without power. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Historic Engine384 viewsThe Dunn family of Mattapoisett is donating their iconic Maxim Motors Company 1949 fire engine to the Mattapoisett Rescue Association as of October 2011. From left to right: Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray, Gail Dunn and David Dunn. The engine will remain at its current location at 55 County Road, Mattapoisett. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Scarecrow Fun384 viewsGrace Greany made this scarecrow at the October 15, 2011 Mattapoisett library scarecrow contest. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Food Drive 2011384 viewsLocal food banks are reporting low reserves as more people are asking for help in this economic slump. The Mattapoisett Town Hall is one drop-off location for shelf-stable dry foods and canned goods. Please consider giving generously this season. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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