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RMS Retirement242 viewsThe Rochester Memorial School community celebrated the up-coming retirement of three beloved faculty members, (from left) reading specialist Candy Miller-Mitchell, principal Jay Ryan, and second grade teacher Joyce Bourdon. Members of the student body, PTO, and RMS Student Council offered speeches of praise and thank-you gifts to the out-going faculty members in a ceremony in the RMS gym on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Plumb Corner Halloween242 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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Pinewood Derby242 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 242 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 Fair242 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Rochester Country Fair242 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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Rochester EMT242 viewsAfter 28 years, Rochester EMT Jim Holden is retiring, and on Tuesday, the Rochester Fire Department honored him with a cookout, a cake and a plaque commemorating his lengthy service to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Road Race241 viewsAndy Sukeforth was the first to cross the line at the 7th Annual Rochester Road Race held on Saturday, August 11. Sukeforth also won the Marion Village 5K earlier in the summer. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair241 viewsThe 2015 Rochester Country Fair was the place to go last week for family fun and good old-fashioned country entertainment. Photo by Colin Veitch
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Shoolman Reserve241 viewsIf you've been to the Shoolman Reserve on New Bedford Road recently, you’ve been greeted by quite a mess. A project to restore the Shoolman Reserve Hayfield to its historic boundary is underway. Volunteers Bruce MacPhail, Mike Bare, Art Benner, Noreen Hartley, Mike Hugeunin, Bob Lawrence, and Pete Stroud have made quite a dent thus far, and quite a lot of piles. Plans are to complete cutting and disposal of trees this spring. Volunteers are welcome, call 508-675-LAND (5263) or email info@rochesterlandtrust.
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The Buzz Above Rochester 241 viewsRemote control airplane enthusiasts lined the shores of Mary’s Pond for the annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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Public Purrs for Octopurr fest 241 views The 3rd annual Octopurr Fest fundraiser event for the Rochester cat shelter It’s All About the Animals was a success on Octopurr 15. The event featured auctions, a raffle, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of costumed guests. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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