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RMS C.A.R.E.S.213 viewsThe fourth-graders at Rochester Memorial School put on a presentation on Thursday, January 26, called RMS C.A.R.E.S. Each fourth grade class represented a word comprising the C.A.R.E.S. acronym: Cooperation, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control. The positive message was well received by the crowd, and the young students in the front rows definitely showed their enjoyment throughout the show. Photos by Jean Perry
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RMS C.A.R.E.S.213 viewsThe fourth-graders at Rochester Memorial School put on a presentation on Thursday, January 26, called RMS C.A.R.E.S. Each fourth grade class represented a word comprising the C.A.R.E.S. acronym: Cooperation, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control. The positive message was well received by the crowd, and the young students in the front rows definitely showed their enjoyment throughout the show. Photos by Jean Perry
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Learning the Ukulele213 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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Mattapoisett Woman's Club213 viewsLeft to right: Erin Burlinson, Nancy Fletcher, Karen Gardner, Mary O'Keefe, Peg Olney, and Ellen Flynn of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club Garden Group met to make floral arrangements. Thanks to the Mattapoisett Public Library for the use of its meeting room for our meetings. Photo courtesy Karen Gardner
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The Buzz Above Rochester 213 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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Metal Detector Mania 213 viewsIt took a while, but News Editor Jean Perry reckoned with her impatience long enough to encounter a few lost and found objects both in Rochester and her backyard in Fairhaven, curious pets included. Metal detector courtesy of the Mattapoisett Library! Photos by Scott Anderson and Jean Perry
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Cat Tails and Cocktails 213 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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Honey I’m Home! 213 viewsThis beehive is thriving thanks to the careful attention paid by local beekeeper Linda Rinta. Rinta gave a talk on bees and honey production in Marion on Saturday and invited us to her property on Sunday to observe her practicing her craft.
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Taber Library 213 viewsSelectman Steve Gonsalves, Peggy Repass, Library Director Libby O'Neill, and Selectman Norm Hills celebrate the groundbreaking of the Taber Library entrance restoration project on September 30, with funds donated by Repass. Photo by Sarah French Storer
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Turkey Trot 5K 213 viewsSunday was the morning of the annual Turkey Trot 5K in the center of Marion. Yes, it was rainy and windy, but the 80 turkeys (we mean participants) that showed up anyway still enjoyed the scenic village trot. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Oh, Christmas tree 213 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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No Shave November213 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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