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As You Like It320 viewsRochester Memorial School presents Shakespeare's As You Like It to the general public on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 pm at the Sippican School, 16 Spring Street in Marion. The production will be held in Marion because the Rochester Memorial School is currently being renovated. A $7 donation will be collected at the door. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Road Race 320 viewsThe Rochester Road Race saw 348 runners finish on August 13, 2011. Although there were 20 fewer runners from last year, the event still managed to raise 453 pounds of food for Damien's Pantry in Wareham. The men's winner was Julien De Marian of Paris, France, with a time of 15:57, and the women's winner was Jennifer Almeida of Acushnet with a time of 20:19.
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Ladder 49320 viewsThis month, the Rochester Fire Department received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center to be displayed at the Rochester Firefighter's Memorial. It was brought into town on Rochester's Ladder 1, formerly "Ladder 49" of FDNY. Fire Chief Scott Weigel said that a ceremony would be held to celebrate the memorial edition, likely sometime in spring 2012. Photo by Tracy Eldridge.
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Octopurrfest320 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Take Your Child to the Library Day320 viewsThere were tons of family-friendly activities at the Plumb Library on February 4 for the annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. Junior Friends of the Library were on hand, as well as Miss Lisa leading the kids in physical exercises, and Amos the “read to me” greyhound made a few new friends. Photos by Deina Zartman
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Oh, Christmas tree 320 viewsHo! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season in Rochester now that the tree is lit followed by the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick via fire engine on December 4 to usher in the holiday season. The Rochester Memorial School band and chorus treated revelers to a festive performance, while Christmas poster winner Tessa Winslow had the honor of flipping the switch to light the holiday tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair320 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Octopurrfest320 viewsOctopurrfest is one of those annual fundraisers that get bigger and better every year. It’s All About the Animals, a non-profit cat shelter in Rochester, hosted its Halloween-themed outdoor event on Sunday, Octopurr 14, featuring live music, a huge raffle, lots of vendors and food and, of course, a glimpse of all the adorable kittens and cats available for adoption. Photos by Jean Perry
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Trunk or Treat320 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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Groovy319 viewsA groovy time was had by all at the 1960s Theme Dance Fundraiser an event supporting next years Rochester Country Fair last Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Ponderosa. Photos by Felix Perez
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Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary319 viewsTish Ciccotelli, founder of Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary, cares for abandoned and abused animals at her farm in Rochester. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Back to the 60s319 viewsRochester Country Fair fundraiser on April 2, 2011 at the Redmen Hall in Wareham. Photo by Felix Perez.
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