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Rochester Wrestling246 viewsHall of Fame wrestler Tony Atlas (left) made an appearance at the Rochester County Fair’s annual wrestling match. Atlas, popular in the 1970s and 1980s, was a professional body builder, and most notably, beat Hulk Hogan in 1981 at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Rochester Tree Lighting246 viewsMonday, December 5, was the night of the annual Rochester Tree Lighting. Folks enjoyed festive music by the RMS chorus and band, and witnessed the grand entrance of Santa Claus aboard Rochester’s big yellow fire ladder truck with lights blazing and sirens sounding. Photos by Jean Perry
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George's Pony Pasture246 viewsOn Saturday morning, a work crew gathered at George's Pony Pasture on Mattapoisett Road in Rochester. They attacked the briers, bittersweet, brush and tree trunks. About half the length of the wall was cleaned up in this initial effort, but there's more to be done. Our thanks to Art Benner, Ken Josephson, Kelly and Derek Barratt, and Russ, Wendy, and Howard Keeler for their efforts this morning. Photo courtesy of the Rochester Land Trust
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Miss New Bedford246 viewsRochester resident and ORR grad Sarah Elizabeth Achorn was crowned the 65th Miss New Bedford over the weekend. She dedicates her year of service to the platform of “Imperfection: Pushing the Importance of Body Positivity in Today’s Youth.” As Miss New Bedford, the 18-year-old Leslie College student has also earned the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Massachusetts in 2018. Photo submitted by Ashley Bendiksen
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Amos, the reading greyhound246 viewsAmos, the reading greyhound, is now at home at the Plumb Library after over a year as Rochester’s newest literate dog. On Saturday, Autumn Simmons and her Dad Matt read several of Autumn’s favorite books to Amos who listened attentively, took a nap, and gave a thank you hug before leaving. Photos by Jean Perry
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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 246 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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Rochester Country Fair246 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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BLM Rochester246 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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BLM Rochester246 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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BLM Rochester246 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Lemonade245 viewsThere’s nothing better than lemonade on a warm summer day, especially when it benefits a great charity! Rochester residents Hannah Charron, Emily Wheeler, Amanda Wheeler, Catherine Wheeler and Victoria Wheeler made lemonade and baked goods Friday afternoon and sold them at their lemonade stand. All proceeds were donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Photo by Katy Fitspatrick
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Plumb Corner Halloween245 viewsThe center of Rochester was all spooked out on Saturday, October 15, at the annual Halloween festival where kids donned costumes and enjoyed trips through the haunted house, as well as refreshments and a dance party. Photos by Colin Veitch
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