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Octopurrfest370 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Tractor Pull370 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair370 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair pressed on in the face of a “critical” EEE threat in Rochester over the weekend, August 10-11. Festivities were canceled for Thursday and Friday, but there was plenty of tractors, music, vendors, and fried fair food to keep the spirit of the Rochester Country Fair alive. Photos by Jean Perry
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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club370 viewsRadio control model seaplanes are more than just a hobby for members of the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club. As club member Gerry Dupont puts it, “It’s an affliction. A happy affliction.” Dupont’s yellow Piper Cub seaplane features a one-fifth-scale pilot named “Gus” who’s been flying the one-fifth-scale seaplane for seven years. Photos by Jean Perry
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BLM Rochester370 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Antiques in Rochester369 viewsThe Rochester Womens Club held an antique appraisal event at their clubhouse on Route 105 in Rochester on November 29, 2009. Guests brought in their heirlooms and antiques for antique expert and professional appraiser Frank McNamee to assess. Guests were asked to leave a $5 donation in exchange for information about their items, which ranged from 19th century baskets to early electric fans. Photo by Felix Perez.
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RMS Auction369 viewsRochester went Hollywood on Friday, March 26, 2010 when the Rochester Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted a live auction with a Hollywood theme. The auction raised nearly $6,000, and that money will be used to pay for new playground equipment. Items up for bidding included a basketball signed by the Boston Celtics, a day of kayaking, gift baskets and many more fun items. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Country Fair369 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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Voices in Time369 viewsThe children behind Voices in Time pose at a recent dress rehearsal. Led by Rochester resident Sharon Jensen, the group will perform a Country Music Cabaret on Saturday, January 22 at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. Tickets are available at 508-494-5383. Photo courtesy of Marlene Kalisz.
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RMS Ribbin Cutting369 viewsFrom left to right: Rochester Selectmen Brad Morse and Naida Parker, State Representative William Straus and Selectman Richard Nunes at the Rochester Memorial School open house and dedication ribbon cutting on October 2, 2011. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Rochester Road Race369 viewsAndy Sukeforth was the first to cross the line at the 7th Annual Rochester Road Race held on Saturday, August 11. Sukeforth also won the Marion Village 5K earlier in the summer. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Summer Reading Program369 viewsKids who participated in the Plumb Library summer reading program were invited to draw a favorite scene inspired by a book they read. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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