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RMS Expansion311 viewsThe Rochester Memorial School project has been progressing in leaps and bounds this summer. This photo show the building’s progress on August 26, 2010. The new addition is ready for final touches, and the old section of the building will undergo a renovation process over the next year during school vacations. The completed project has a projected finish date of September, 2011. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Cranberry Science311 viewsAt a special event highlighting all things cranberry, 80 Rochester Memorial School third-graders explored the different attributes of the fruit using all of their senses in curriculum-based science and math activities. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Cranbery Christmas 311 viewsA luncheon was served during the Rochester Women's Guild Cranbery Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 10. Guild member Carolyn Gray (pictured) ladles out some home-made chicken and rice soup for a patron. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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St. Patty's Dinner311 viewsThe First Congregational Church’s held a St. Patricks Day Dinner in Rochester on Sunday. Photos by
Felix Perez
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Fire Engine Collection311 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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Rochester Green Ways 311 viewsOn Wednesday, May15th the Rochester Green Ways Committee met to work on its Wildflower Garden in the center of town. Members cleaned up winter debris, weeded the beds that are filled with native and introduced plants that are called weeds by some and planted new seed for this and future years beauty. This is a necessary chore that was enhanced by the fact that it was held on the state and national Plant Something Day.
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Flag Day Ceremony 311 viewsRochester Memorial School 4th Grade held an all school Flag Day ceremony on June 14th honoring and thanking community first responders. Commencing this energy filled event was the raising of the flag to the National Anthem followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Acknowledgements to a fantastic show of local and state police, fire fighters, EMT’s, veterans and serving military heroes was presented through 4th grade students and famous poems, songs and personal thank yous. Photos courtesy of Ilana Mackin
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Rochester Senior Center311 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center celebrated the renewal of its national accreditation with a reception on Thursday. Photo by Shawn Badgley.
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RMS preforms the Tempest311 viewsShakespeare would be proud of the Rochester Memorial School fifth and sixth-grade students performing this years Shakespearian play, The Tempest. The show is on May 2 at 7:00 pm in the Memorial School Cafetorium. Photo by Jean Perry.
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Otha Day311 viewsDrum master Otha Day spent the day with Rochester Memorial School students on November 21, giving lessons on rhythm and handing out percussion instruments, including drums and shakers, during drumming workshops held throughout the day. Photos By Jean Perry
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Mia Resendes 311 viewsMia Resendes is a 16 year-old Rochester resident and ORRHS junior suffering from uveitis, a rare eye disease that is one of the leading causes of blindness. She is a major advocate and fundraiser for an organization working towards finding a cure and raising awareness of uveitis. Pictured here, Mia poses holding a young girl from a pre-school in India where Mia spent time as a volunteer. Photo submitted by Andrea Pateastas
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Lost Ladybug Project311 viewsGuided by Loree Griffin Burns, children headed out on May 30 from Plumb Library to search for ladybugs to photograph and document for the Lost Ladybug Project. In all, the kids found five ladybugs. The event was funded by a MOBY grant and organized by the RMS PTOs, the RLT, Kathy Gauvin at ORR, and the three town Cultural Councils. Photos submitted by Michelle Cusolito
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