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Trunk or Treat318 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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Old Colony “Vex team”318 viewsOld Colony “Vex team” engineering students visited Old Hammondtown School on October 24 and showed off some mad robotics skills. Jake Amadea, Tyler Blanchette, Jared Boren, Austin DeSousa, Chris Lambert, Isabella Mauradian, and Leandra Stroud-Jackson from Daniel Brush’s class showed OHS students how they built, programmed, and now operate their robots; something each of the OC engineering students is passionate about. Photos by Lisa Lourenco and E.O. Bednarczyk
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Rochester turned 340 318 viewsHey, hey, it’s your birthday, Rochester! Rochester turned 340 years old on June 4, and the third grade class from RMS was invited to celebrate with some cake and ice cream at the senior center on Tuesday. Students started the day with a tour around historic Rochester before breaking for lunch and sharing a large birthday cake with seniors. Students also received a free “Rochester 340” t-shirt, courtesy of a grant that funded the students’ birthday gifts. Photos by Jean Perry
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Survival Week 318 viewsSurvival Week is as much a test of ORR seventh-grade students’ wilderness survival skills as it is a test of their parents’ ability to make the most of the week without their kids. On Sunday, June 9, parents, siblings, and family pets waited eagerly for their children’s arrival from Survival 2019. After a few big hugs, parents whisked their kids away to home and a hot shower. Photos by Jean Perry
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Octopurr Fest318 viewsIt’s All About the Animals held its 5th annual Octopurr Fest on October 6. The fundraiser featured food, games, music, and craft booths. Owner and operator of the no-kill shelter, Pam Robinson, said 100 percent of all proceeds would go directly to the care of the felines. Also on hand during the festivities were several canine friends sporting their Halloween costumes. Photos by Marilou Newell
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ORR High School Spirit318 viewsFriday, October 25 was the date of the Old Rochester Regional pep rally when students present their class ‘skits’ and pull out the stops to show their ORR High School spirit. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Marion Veterans Day318 viewsFollowing the town’s Veterans Day observance, the Marion Council on Aging hosted a lunch for veterans at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Photos courtesy Robert Pina
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Marion Veterans Day318 viewsFollowing the town’s Veterans Day observance, the Marion Council on Aging hosted a lunch for veterans at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center. Photos courtesy Robert Pina
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What are you up to?318 viewsWe asked folks what they’ve been up to and the response was overwhelming and positive. Stay safe folks!
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2021 Groundhog Cover Contest318 views2021 Groundhog Cover Contest by Sophie Bozzo
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Aardvark at the Fair317 viewsThe Wanderer's aardvark visited the Rochester Country Fair on August 22, 2009 and took some time to see the sights and pose with some visitors.
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Flea Market Fun317 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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