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River Race393 viewsSixty-five teams raced from Grandma Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road in Rochester to the Herring Weir on River Road at Route 6 in Mattapoisett this Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. Sean Shaw and CJ Hedges won the open division in 1:47:39. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Bakery Fire393 viewsThis reader submitted photo pays homage to the firefighters who responded to the July 28, 2011 blaze that destroyed the Rochester Bakery and Cafe at 28 Marion Road. Photo by Michael Amato.
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Rochester Independent Movie393 viewsProduction on "Frank the Bastard" ended at a Rochester location on the night of September 26, 2011. The movie, billed as a thriller, included a man being thrown through plate glass and pyrotechnic special effects at the Vaughn Hill Road location. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Witch Face Painting393 viewsLauren Ziino, a good witch, gets her face painted by Aubrie Isabelle at the Rochester Plumb Corner Halloween party on October 29, 2011. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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Betty Beaulieu393 viewsOn September 30, the Rochester Historical Society opened their photographic retrospective of farming in Rochester. Betty Beaulieu, water colorist and local historian, donated one of her paintings for a silent auction. Bids will be accepted every Sunday between 1:00-3:00 pm through October at the Rochester Historical Museum located at 355 County Road. The highest bidder will be announced on November 15 at the Thankful Supper held at the museum. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Oh, Christmas tree 393 viewsHo! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season in Rochester now that the tree is lit followed by the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick via fire engine on December 4 to usher in the holiday season. The Rochester Memorial School band and chorus treated revelers to a festive performance, while Christmas poster winner Tessa Winslow had the honor of flipping the switch to light the holiday tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting393 viewsRochester’s star-topped tree outside the Town Hall is dazzling this year with its new multi-colored lights lit for the first time on December 3 for the annual Rochester tree lighting ceremony. The RMS band and chorus kept the festive music going all the way up to Santa’s exciting arrival via fire truck. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting393 viewsRochester’s star-topped tree outside the Town Hall is dazzling this year with its new multi-colored lights lit for the first time on December 3 for the annual Rochester tree lighting ceremony. The RMS band and chorus kept the festive music going all the way up to Santa’s exciting arrival via fire truck. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester turned 340 393 viewsHey, hey, it’s your birthday, Rochester! Rochester turned 340 years old on June 4, and the third grade class from RMS was invited to celebrate with some cake and ice cream at the senior center on Tuesday. Students started the day with a tour around historic Rochester before breaking for lunch and sharing a large birthday cake with seniors. Students also received a free “Rochester 340” t-shirt, courtesy of a grant that funded the students’ birthday gifts. Photos by Jean Perry
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Flea Market Fun392 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Rochester Country Fair392 viewsRochesters Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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RMS Basketball392 viewsIt was a pretty close game, 67-59, at Rochester Memorial School on January 23. It was the annual sixth grade vs. staff basketball game, and this year it was attended by a record crowd. $370 was raised for the Nurse Thayer Scholarship Fund. “It was a great event,” said RMS Principal Derek Medeiros. “It’s all about the engagement, and seeing all those people there was great.” Photos by Jean Perry
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