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Wild West550 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair Committee held their annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 1 at Redman’s Hall in Wareham. The dinner was a fundraising event aimed at raising money for the Rochester County Fair, to be held this year from August 20 through the 24 at Plumb Corner in Rochester. The theme of this year’s fair is Rochester Western-Style. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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2008 Plumb Corner Halloween550 views2008 Plumb Corner Halloween
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Going Green550 viewsThe Rev. Dr. Leo Christian welcomed members of his congregation and friends from the surrounding community to the First Congregagtional Church of Rochester's annual St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday , March 14. The diners were fed a hearty meal of corned beef, cabbage and all of the trimmings while being entertained by the father daughter team of of Tiffany and Bronie Rozenaz.
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Annual Grange Fair550 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its Annual Grange Fair this past Saturday, August 17, an event that fills the Grange Hall with all the elements of the bucolic beauty that is Rochester. Photos by Jean Perry
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Walk for Hunger549 viewsVolunteer Becky Jenkinson of Rochester and Hannah Fels braved rainy weather to direct Walker traffic at Project Bread’s 40th annual Walk for Hunger recently. More than 40,000 dedicated Walkers showed their commitment to the cause by taking part in the event that raised a record-breaking $3.8 million. Funds go to emergency food programs, which are facing steep increases in the cost of food and fuel. For more information, visit www.projectbread.org.
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Rowing on the River549 viewsIan MacGregor of Rochester and Ian Donaghy of New Bedford finished third overall in the 2008 running of the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race held on Monday, May 26, 2008. (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Rochester Country Fair Parade 2008549 viewsScene from the "Wild West" themed 2008 Rochester Country Fair Parade held on Sunday, August 24, 2008. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rochester Country Fair 2008549 viewsScene from the "Wild West" themed 2008 Rochester Country Fair held August 22-24, 2008. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Cougar Classic549 viewsOld Colony Cougar quarterback Jeremy Solberg (#16) prepares to throw a pass during the big "Cougar Classic" game held on November 22 at Old Colony Regional Voke which ended in a heart-breaking shutout, 21-0. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Playground Pals549 viewsAn Army of volunteers descended on the Dexter Lane Sports Complex on Saturday, March 28 to build a much anticipated playground for the town of Rochester. The project is the result of a community wide fundraising effort spearheaded by Craig Davignon's 4th grade class at Rochester Memorial School over the last several years. (Photo by Robert Chiarito)
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Wild West548 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair Committee held their annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 1 at Redman’s Hall in Wareham. The dinner was a fundraising event aimed at raising money for the Rochester County Fair, to be held this year from August 20 through the 24 at Plumb Corner in Rochester. The theme of this year’s fair is Rochester Western-Style. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Wood, If I Could548 viewsThe ever-popular Woodsman Show remains a highlight of Rochester’s annual Country Fair and was held on Friday evening, August 22. Here a contestant displays his skills at the difficult and sometimes dangerous axe-throwing competition. Other events included log rolling, bow sawing, disc stacking, spring board chop, two-person cross cut, chainsaw cutting, and downward chop. Some of the woodmen came from as far away as Vermont to compete in this year’s program. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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