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Rochester’s Memorial Day165 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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Touch-a-Truck Festival164 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Touch-a-Truck Festival on October 2 at the County Fairgrounds. Children experienced up-close and personal the size and power of fire engines and their equipment and gear, along with municipal vehicles, including dump trucks and tractors. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt 163 viewsChildren had fun at Saturday’s Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt at Arch of the Meadow, located at the former airfield on Mendell Road in Rochester. Scenes include brothers Lucas (red coat) and Ryan (blue coat) Gelinas, who were excited to visit with the Easter Bunny played by Lindsey Bacchiocchi. Henry Kanaly won the raffle and took home a gift basket. Photos by Ashlyn Buzniak, Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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4H Tails-n-Trails161 viewsMembers of the Rochester Chapter of 4H Tails-n-Trails visited the Plumb Library in Rochester on August 12. The children in attendance heard about mini-horses and different types of cows being raised by 4H members. 4H is welcoming new members: Call 774-404-7020 for details. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Jimmy Dexter161 viewsJimmy Dexter received his long-awaited Old Rochester Regional High School honorary diploma from Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and ORR Principal Mike Devoll during an August 26 luncheon held at the Rochester Senior Center. Andrew Daniel, Rochester facilities manager who was instrumental in bringing the petition to Nelson’s attention, and Dexter’s sister Debbie Townsend both shared words with the packed house that turned out in Dexter’s honor.
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Rochester Christian Learning Center 160 viewsOn November 13, the students at Rochester Christian Learning Center honored local veterans with song, cards, coffee, and donuts. Every branch of the service was recognized, and each veteran addressed the children about their service record. Courtesy photo.
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Rochester Historical Society’s 159 viewsRochester Historical Society’s
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Rochester Grange Fair159 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its fair and supper on August 21. Baked goods, quilts, clothing, flowers, and rare items greeted visitors at the Grange Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Land Trust158 viewsWyatt Smith, age 5, places a sunflower seed apple on a branch along the Trail Tale at Church Preserve on Marion Road. The December 18 event was a collaboration of the Rochester Land Trust and Plumb Corner Library. The storyboards along the trail tell the story of animals preparing for winter hibernation.
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Happy Thanksgiving158 viewsA Rochester home known for its front lawn full of air-filled, holiday ornaments wishes passersby a Happy Thanksgiving. Photo by Mick Colageo
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158 viewsPreceded by rain, the snow that fell on the Tri-Towns was wet and sticky, as seen on the icy tree limbs melting in the Monday afternoon sun in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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