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Christmas Baskets540 viewsOn Tuesday, December 20, Rochester Facilities Manager Andrew Daniel was tying perfect Christmas bows to top off gift baskets for Rochester families purchased with donations from Town Hall staff and town boards and committees. Four families this year will receive a Christmas meal in a basket thanks to the efforts of all at Town Hall. Altogether $1,400 was raised at Town Hall, with half going to the gift baskets and the other half towards other town Christmas charities. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Boy Scout Troop 31540 viewsRochester Boy Scout Troop 31 joined forces this past Sunday to help the Rochester Lions Club package Holiday Meals for local families in need at the Rochester Council on Aging. The Rochester Lions Club works hard each year through local fundraising efforts to provide annual services and holiday meals (at Thanksgiving and Christmas) to local families of Rochester and surrounding communities who are in need. Photo courtesy of Ilana Mackin
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The Buzz Above Rochester 540 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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Oh, Christmas tree 540 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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Pinewood Derby540 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair540 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Back to the 60s539 viewsRochester Country Fair fundraiser on April 2, 2011 at the Redmen Hall in Wareham. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Pumpkin Shoot539 viewsShh. Be very, very quiet. They're hunting pumpkins. The Rochester Rod and Gun Club, with the help of President Dale Williams, offered trap shooting classes on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Tree Lighting539 viewsOn Saturday, December 10, local sand and ice sculptor and painter Timothy Wade will give an ice carving demonstration starting at 10:00 am in Bicentennial Park across from the Marion Art Center on the Corner of Main and Spring Streets. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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RMS-PTO Annual Auction539 viewsAttendees were allowed to preview the raffle prizes and big ticket auction items. Photo by Eric Trippoli
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Rochester Road Race539 viewsA runner catches his breath after completing the Rochester Road Race on Saturday, August 11. The 5K race is sponsored by Covanta SEMASS. Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Rochester’s Boston Post Cane539 viewsRochester’s Boston Post Cane was passed down to Marion Thomas, 98, on Monday, August 3 at the Rochester Senior Center. Thomas was surrounded by four generations of family members as Selectman Naida Parker deemed Thomas the town’s oldest citizen. Photos by Jean Perry
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