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Flea Market Fun355 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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Waterman Reunion355 viewsThe Third Annual Waterman School Reunion took place at the Rochester Memorial School on Saturday, September 12 attracting over 100 former students of the venerable elementary school. Waterman school, which was in the building that now houses the Rochester Fire Department, was the forerunner to RMS during the first half of the Twentieth Century. The theme for this year’s gathering was The War Years, remembering the World War II era. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Electronics Recycling355 viewsDespite the rain, Boy Scout Troop #31 in Rochester held an Electronics Recycling Day at Plumb Corner on October 24. They loaded up a truck with old monitors, televisions, microwaves and assorted appliances for recycling. The troop also collected cell phones, bottles and cans. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Annual Tree Sale355 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Woman’s Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handy’s Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Annual Tree Sale355 viewsA Decorating Committee from the Sippican Woman’s Club produced over 50 festive trees for the Tree Spree, which started in Handy’s Tavern. The tavern was decked out with themed trees, including a Barbie tree, a Hannukah tree, a Mallard duck tree, and even a tree decorated with recycled items like bottles and plastic bags. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Reading Time355 viewsMattaposiett Free Public Library Children’s Librarian Linda Burke shows off “Zebro”, a library cart that collects books and keeps the children’s room neat and organized. Ms. Burke gave a special storytime to preschoolers on Friday, January 8, 2010. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Helping Habitat355 viewsBuzzard's Bay Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that aims to provide affordable housing to residents in need, is collaborating with Upper Cape Regional High school and volunteers to work on a new home in Wareham this winter. BBHFH is always seeking new volunteers and monetary donations. For more information, visit www.BuzzardsBayHabitat.org. Photo courtesy of Christine Halle.
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Hillbilly Hoedown355 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be “Hillbilly Days”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Tri-County Symphonic Band355 viewsPianist Erik James Geil will join Music Director and Principal Conductor Philip Sanborn and the Tri-County Symphonic Band for “A Salute to the SouthCoast” on Sunday, March 21 at 3:00 pm at the Fireman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Tabor Academy in Marion. Mr. Geil is a Marion native and resident, and is currently a senior at Tabor Academy. Please visit TriCountySymphonicBand.org for more details. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Gibson.
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River Road Flood355 viewsA rainstorm on March 29 and 30 wreaked havoc on Massachusetts, leaving the Commonwealth in a state of emergency. The real fall-out didn’t arrive until March 31, when water tables reached record heights and dams in the region were tested to their maximum capacity. The Hathaway Pond Dam in Rochester needed reinforcement with sandbags and the area of Plumb Corner and Dexter Lane became a makeshift pond. The Mattapoisett River overflowed its banks, shutting down River Road for a day. Photos by Tim Smith.
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Old Colony Graduation355 views139 members of the Old Colony Class of 2010 donned their red and gold robes on June 6, 2010 and graduated from what former superintendent David Ferreira called “the finest vocational/technical school in New England.” Photo by Sarah K. Taylor.
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Mariner Youth Soccer355 viewsThe Mariner Youth Soccer Organization’s U14 Girls MASC team, made up of U12 and U13 Mariner players won their division championship at the Bridgewater Challenge Cup Tournament held Memorial Day Weekend. The U14 team is made up of girls from Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester.
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