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Octopurrfest270 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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Pinewood Derby270 viewsRochester Cub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on January 21 at RMS. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Country Fair Dinner Dance270 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair dinner dance was this Saturday, March 18. The celebration is a kick-off to the uptick in the planning season for the country fair, which is from Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20. Photos by Jean Perry
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Minecraft Magician 270 viewsIt was all about “Building a Better World” on August 14 during a children’s performance sponsored by the Plumb Library and the Rochester Cultural Council. Performer “Jungle Jim” Manning merged Minecraft with magic and built a blast of a time with the kids. Photos by Jean Perry
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Public Purrs for Octopurr fest 270 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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No Shave November270 viewsTime was up for five Rochester police officers participating in the department’s 2nd annual No Shave November who said farewell to their beards and goatees as cosmetology students at Old Colony treated the officers to a shave on December 1. Photos by Jean Perry
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Fine Arts Cafe269 viewsThe Rochester Congregational Church boosted spirits on a gray Saturday when it held its second annual Fine Arts Caf on September 24, 2011. The Caf, which featured work from area artists, benefitted the Church through a percentage of sales. Photos by Robert Chiarito.
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Rochester Grange Fair269 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its annual agricultural fair on Saturday, August 18, 2012. The exhibition featured displays of award-winning fruits and vegetables, grown by Rochester's best green thumbs. Following the fair, the food was offered up for auction, with the proceeds going to help the Grange. Photos by Eric Tripoli.
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Foster Homes269 views For the last decade, the Shaw family of Rochester has opened their home to 20 foster kids. While some children are placed in their home for a few months and others for a few years, they welcome every child who needs a safe, nurturing place to live. (from left) Megan, Amy, Mark Shaw. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Plumb Corner Halloween269 viewsHalloween came early to Plumb Corner in Rochester where kids were treated with a magician, hay rides, trick or treating, a costume contest and a donut eating contest! Photos by Kyle DeCicco-Carey
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Annual Tree Lighting269 viewsOn Monday, December 3, Rochester held their Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the center of town. Hundreds of residents turned out for the celebration The Rochester Memorial School Chorus and Band played joyous holiday tunes. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Fire Engine Collection269 viewsRetired Rochester Fire Chief Scott Ashworth’s collection of restored fire trucks – including 1938 Ahrens-Fox and a 1956 Cadillac Meteor ambulance – is museum-quality, but he’s not planning to charge admission any time soon. “You do it because you enjoy it. It’s time consuming, but it’s what I enjoy. I try to do everything that I can. It gives me pride.” Photos by Nick Waleka
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