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Judo Champ639 viewsAlyssa Quaintance of Rochester recently took first place in the 5- to 6-year-old division at the Mass State Championships held on January 27 in Wakefield, MA. None of her three matches lasted more than 30 seconds as she ran through the competition. Alyssa won all her matches by Ippon, which is similar to a knockout in boxing. Judo is an all grappling Martial Art (no kicking or punching). Alyssa trains with three-time World Masters champ Bob Bridges. (Photo courtesy of Bob Bridges).
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Horse Power638 viewsA benefit for the non-profit South Shore Horsemen’s Council was held on Saturday, July 7 at Rochester’s Sterling Pointe Farm. Visitors were greeted by volunteers who offered everything from pony rides and face painting for children to extended tours of the expansive grounds, arena and barn. Those interested in making a donation of time or money to the South Shore Horsemen’s Council are encouraged to contact them through their website at www.sshconline.com.
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Cream of the Crop638 viewsMembers of the Souza family of Rochester all pitched in to help harvest this year’s crop of cranberries at one of the few remaining bogs in town. The family recently took over the bog in an effort to revive and continue the proud farming tradition for which the area has become known. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Under the Big Top637 viewsThe renowned Cole Brothers Circus made a recent stop in the field adjacent to the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester last week to entertain the young and young-at-heart. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Bench Mark637 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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Breakfast in Rochester637 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center is now open every Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 9:00 am serving homemade breakfast. This program is open to people of all ages and does not require any kind of reservation. The menu for this new endeavor is simple, hearty and inexpensive. A full breakfast of eggs, a drink, potatoes and toast will cost a diner under $5. The menu is as varied as it is delicious and meals are prepared to order, unlike most fast food restaurants. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rochester Halloween Party636 viewsKyle Rood won second place in the "Third and Fourth Grade" category in Rochester's annual Halloween Party Costume Contest held on Monday, October 29, 2007. (Photo by Deborah Silva).
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Chocolate Festival636 viewsTri-Town Chocolate lovers were invited to feed their sweet tooths at the North Rochester Congregational Church's Annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday, April 4. Proceeds from the event will go towards restoring the church sanctuary, which was recently added to the National Register of Historicla Places. (Photo by Robert Chiarito)
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Potter Party634 viewsThe Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester hosted a party to celebrate the release of the seventh and last Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, on Friday July 20, starting at 9:00 pm and ending at 12:15 am on July 21, the official release date for the book. The event included lessons in spellcasting and sorcery for fans of the beloved series. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rochester 5K Road Race 2007634 viewsTyler Rose of Fairhaven placed third crossing the finish line in 17:22 in the Second Annual Rochester 5K Road Race held on Saturday, August 11. (Photo by Deborah Silva).
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ORR on Ice634 viewsThe Old Rochester/Fairhaven Hockey team was just seconds away from a win when they faced Wareham at Tabor Academy on Wednesday, January 21 when the Vikings staged a furious comeback, winning the game 6-5 on an empty net goal as time expired. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rochester Country Fair Parade 2007633 viewsOne of the floats decorated to reflect the "Set Sail to the Islands" theme in the Rochester Country Fair Parade on Sunday, August 19. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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