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Pinewood Derby201 viewsRochester Cub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on January 21 at RMS. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Learning the Ukulele201 viewsLillie Farrell of Rochester gave a beginner’s ukulele class at the Plumb Library on March 3. Farrell, who has won contests for her ukulele playing, taught basic chords to the kids and then helped them put the chords together to play “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race201 viewsIt rained, again, for the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on Monday, May 29, but that never stops the participants from paddling the 14 miles of the Mattapoisett River that winds from Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir in Snipatuit Pond in Rochester all the way to the Herring Weir in Mattapoisett off River Road and Route 6. This was the 83rd year of the Tri-Town tradition. Photos by Jean Perry
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Minecraft Magician 201 viewsIt was all about “Building a Better World” on August 14 during a children’s performance sponsored by the Plumb Library and the Rochester Cultural Council. Performer “Jungle Jim” Manning merged Minecraft with magic and built a blast of a time with the kids. Photos by Jean Perry
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Cat Tails and Cocktails 201 viewsIt’s All About the Animals last Thursday held an invitation-only cocktail party to celebrate the opening of its new addition and “catio” (cats + screened-in patio= catio). The addition was dedicated to contractor Matthew Sherman, who passed away before completion of the project. Rescue cats now enjoy more space and an outdoor catio while they pass the time before finding a forever home. Photos by Jean Perry
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No Shave November201 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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Summer Reading Program200 viewsCatherine Wheeler (left) paints Grace McCarthy's face like a cat during the party at Plumb Library, which celebrated the success of its summer reading program, which saw a doubling in the number of participants and hours read. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Mushroom Walk200 viewsThe big red mushroom to the left of the image is a member of the russula genus. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Plumb Corner Halloween200 viewsHalloween came early to Plumb Corner in Rochester where kids were treated with a magician, hay rides, trick or treating, a costume contest and a donut eating contest! Photos by Kyle DeCicco-Carey
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Cranbery Christmas 200 viewsA luncheon was served during the Rochester Women's Guild Cranbery Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 10. Guild member Carolyn Gray (pictured) ladles out some home-made chicken and rice soup for a patron. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Gift Wrapping Fundraiser 200 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center held a gift wrapping fundraiser on Saturday, December 15, in order to raise money for an addition to the building. From left: Cecelia Hall, Dot Orlowski, Sylvia Hebert, Sharon Lally and Joanne Petitpas. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Fire Engine Collection200 viewsRetired Rochester Fire Chief Scott Ashworth’s collection of restored fire trucks – including 1938 Ahrens-Fox and a 1956 Cadillac Meteor ambulance – is museum-quality, but he’s not planning to charge admission any time soon. “You do it because you enjoy it. It’s time consuming, but it’s what I enjoy. I try to do everything that I can. It gives me pride.” Photos by Nick Waleka
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