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Rochester Fire207 viewsJust before 11:00 am on April 2, the Rochester Fire Department was called out to a structure fire on Vaughan Hill Road in Rochester, with initial responders calling for assistance from the Mattapoisett and Marion Fire Departments and a tanker from Rochester. The house was located on a farm about 1,000 feet from the road down a long dirt driveway, which created a problem for supplying water to the scene.
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Eagle Scout Project207 viewsAdam Perkins of Mattapoisett has completed his Eagle Scout project, kayak racks for Shipyard Park. From September 2014 through April 2015 he managed all aspects of the project from securing funding, acquiring materials, to building the racks. On May 5 the racks where transported from his home on Abbey Lane to Shipyard Park by the Highway Department. On hand to receive the gift on behalf of the town was Harbormaster Jill Simmons.
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Sciencing207 viewsEveryone was ‘sciencing’ on May 21 at the Rochester Memorial School annual Science Fair. Students staff, and parents packed the school cafetorium to explore the fascinating findings of many of the students’ unique science project ideas. Photos by Jean Perry
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Sciencing207 viewsEveryone was ‘sciencing’ on May 21 at the Rochester Memorial School annual Science Fair. Students staff, and parents packed the school cafetorium to explore the fascinating findings of many of the students’ unique science project ideas. Photos by Jean Perry
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Taste of the Town207 viewsGuests enjoyed the fine fare at the annual Taste of the Town at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett on July 14, with entertainment provided by The Showstoppers. Photos by Jean Perry
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Star Wars Fans207 viewsLocal young Star Wars fans gathered in Rochester at the Congregational Church on July 18 for a Star Wars symposium, hosted by Star Wars expert Peter Struzziero and sponsored by the Plumb Library. Pictured in descending order left to right: Dylan Hathaway, Bridget Farias, Ryan Farias, Andrew Ronsky, Molly Ronsky, Jack Ronsky, Nicholas Miedemar, and Rebecca York. Photo by Jean Perry
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Shining Tides in Mattapoisett207 viewsChildren explored the shore with Cassie Lawson and Becca Stroud from the Buzzards Bay Coalition on July 31 at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett, enjoying a scavenger hunt along with the exploration of sea animal habitats. Photos by Jean Perry
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A Bad Year for Tomatoes207 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s hilarious production of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” opened on August 6, starring Myra Marlowe, Jay Ryan, Suzie Kokkins, Suzy Taylor, Susan Sullivan, Thom O’Shaughnessy, and Gary Taylor. The show continues on August 14-15. Photos by Colin Veitch
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair207 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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Be the Solution to Pollution207 viewsMattapoisett Town Beach on Sunday, September 13, “Be the Solution to Pollution” Photo by Colin Veitch
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Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride 207 viewsIt was a windy ride for the 120 participants of the 9th Annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on October 4. From Westport to Falmouth, cyclists rode either the 75-mile or 35-mile route to raise funds for the Buzzards Bay Coalition, bringing in nearly $90,000. Riders paused at Eastover Farm in Rochester for a lunch break before continuing on for the remaining 35 miles. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mass Mini Tractor Pullers 207 viewsThe Rochester Country Fairgrounds hosted a tractor pull of the Mass Mini Tractor Pullers Association on October 10. The tractors are hand-built by their owners, using naturally-aspirated auto engines that are 500-1,000 horsepower. There will be another all-day tractor pull event on October 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos by Colin Veitch
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