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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 225 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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Lemonade224 viewsThere’s nothing better than lemonade on a warm summer day, especially when it benefits a great charity! Rochester residents Hannah Charron, Emily Wheeler, Amanda Wheeler, Catherine Wheeler and Victoria Wheeler made lemonade and baked goods Friday afternoon and sold them at their lemonade stand. All proceeds were donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Photo by Katy Fitspatrick
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Rochester Road Race224 views19-year-old Annalise Vander Baan of Uxbridge, MA was the first female to cross the finish line at the 7th Annual Rochester Road Race on Saturday, August 11. Her time was 20:11.Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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‘Chillaxing’ at Plumb Library224 views‘Chillaxing’ at Plumb Library: Kara Underhill, 12, Emma Makuch, 10, and Bridget Farias, 11, joined Wellness Practitioner Marcia Hartley to mix essential oils in a stress-free zone on the snowy Tuesday of February 17. Chill-ax was part of Plumb Library’s school vacation week programming, which includes ‘Peace it On’ infant relaxation on February 20 from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, with ‘Yoga 4 Kids’ to follow from 12:15 - 12:45 pm. Register at 508-763-8600. Photos by Jean Perry
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Octopurrfest224 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Christmas Baskets224 viewsOn Tuesday, December 20, Rochester Facilities Manager Andrew Daniel was tying perfect Christmas bows to top off gift baskets for Rochester families purchased with donations from Town Hall staff and town boards and committees. Four families this year will receive a Christmas meal in a basket thanks to the efforts of all at Town Hall. Altogether $1,400 was raised at Town Hall, with half going to the gift baskets and the other half towards other town Christmas charities. Photos by Jean Perry
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Christmas Baskets224 viewsOn Tuesday, December 20, Rochester Facilities Manager Andrew Daniel was tying perfect Christmas bows to top off gift baskets for Rochester families purchased with donations from Town Hall staff and town boards and committees. Four families this year will receive a Christmas meal in a basket thanks to the efforts of all at Town Hall. Altogether $1,400 was raised at Town Hall, with half going to the gift baskets and the other half towards other town Christmas charities. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair Dinner Dance224 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair dinner dance was this Saturday, March 18. The celebration is a kick-off to the uptick in the planning season for the country fair, which is from Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20. Photos by Jean Perry
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The Buzz Above Rochester 224 viewsRemote control airplane enthusiasts lined the shores of Mary’s Pond for the annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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No Shave November224 viewsTime was up for five Rochester police officers participating in the department’s 2nd annual No Shave November who said farewell to their beards and goatees as cosmetology students at Old Colony treated the officers to a shave on December 1. Photos by Jean Perry
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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 224 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race 224 viewsThe 2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was business as usual, mostly, featuring 40 two-rower teams participating. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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