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Bench Mark613 viewsEight students from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in Rochester recently constructed and installed three new benches on the Village Court property in Mattapoisett. Working diligently under the direction of OCR instructors, the students dug holes and firmly anchored the benches on the premises in 90-degree heat. Mahoney Builders donated the lumber for the project and a plaque on each bench reads: “Donated by Old Colony RVTHS and Mahoney Builders.” (Photo courtesy of Joyce Gagne).
 
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By the Numbers535 viewsOn Monday morning February 23, Congressman Barney Frank honored 54 students from Old Rochester Regional Senior High School for scoring in the top 25th percentile in the National Financial Literacy Challenge. These 54 students topped out in a pool of over 75,000 test takers after taking extensive Junior Achievement classes on budgeting, saving and investing, credit, identity protection and risk management. From left, Congressman Barney Frank, Alex Goodman, and State Representative Bill Straus.
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2008 Plumb Corner Halloween544 views2008 Plumb Corner Halloween
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Plumb Corner Halloween233 viewsSaturday was the big day in rochester for Halloween festivities at Plumb Corner. Photo by Nick Waleka
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Rochester Dog Show212 viewsDozens of dogs and their humans gathered in Rochester last weekend for a show focusing mainly on pit bulls, an opportunity to dispel prejudices against the breed and highlight some of their qualities. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Branching Out459 viewsMembers of the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) dedicated a tree outside the Senior Center in memory of longtime COA member Marie McCarthy on October 3. (Photo by Robert Chiarito.)
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Memorial Day 2007735 viewsMembers of the Memorial School Band perform during Memorial Day services held in Rochester on Sunday, May 27 in the town center. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Drive-In Benefit515 viewsA benefit “Drive-In Movie” Fundraiser was held on Saturday night, June 14 at the Dexter Lane Ballfield in Rochester. The special outdoor screening of Disney's movie "Cars" was to benefit the new playground for kids at Dexter Lane. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Antiques in Rochester316 viewsThe Rochester Women’s Club held an antique appraisal event at their clubhouse on Route 105 in Rochester on November 29, 2009. Guests brought in their heirlooms and antiques for antique expert and professional appraiser Frank McNamee to assess. Guests were asked to leave a $5 donation in exchange for information about their items, which ranged from 19th century baskets to early electric fans. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Waterman Reunion639 viewsThe Third Annual Waterman School Reunion took place at the Rochester Memorial School on Saturday, September 12 attracting over 100 former students of the venerable elementary school. Waterman school, which was in the building that now houses the Rochester Fire Department, was the forerunner to RMS during the first half of the Twentieth Century. The theme for this year’s gathering was The War Years, remembering the World War II era. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair433 viewsIt was fun in the August sun at the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Plumb Corner was transformed into the ultimate fairground, with lots of craft and food vendors, and fun activities. Fair-goers enjoyed a scarecrow contest, a tractor-pull, a frog jumping contest, a children's parade, and so much more. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair424 viewsIt was fun in the August sun at the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Plumb Corner was transformed into the ultimate fairground, with lots of craft and food vendors, and fun activities. Fair-goers enjoyed a scarecrow contest, a tractor-pull, a frog jumping contest, a children's parade, and so much more. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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