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Gine Fishing533 viewsRochester Scout Pack 30 had a fishing day at Five Mile Pond at Camp Cachelot in Myles Standish State Forest on September 27. The Cub Scouts were being trained in the art of fishing, tying knots for their hooks, as well as baiting a hook. Joshua Ernstzen, 7, (middle right) was the first Cub Scout to catch a fish. Photos by Denzil Ernstzen
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Rochester Christmas Tree Lighting533 viewsRochester held its annual tree lighting on Monday night, December 7, in front of the Town Hall. Hundreds attended and greeted jolly old Saint Nick as he rode in on the town’s new yellow fire tower truck. RMS students in the band and chorus sang Christmas carols and guests enjoyed complimentary cider and cocoa inside Town Hall afterwards. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Memorial Day Boat Race533 viewsRain didn’t stop the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race from taking place on Monday, May 30. It may have soaked the boats, but it didn’t soak the spirits of the participants. See the results at www.Wanderer.com. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Kindness Rocks533 viewsInspired by The Kindness Rocks Project, the Junior Friends of the Plumb Library have hidden brightly decorated stones along the paths at Church Wildlife Conservation Area in Rochester to serve as small messages of kindness to the passerby. Photos by Jean Perry
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Learning the Ukulele533 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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Partial Eclipse, Total Excitement 533 viewsThe Plumb Library welcomed celestial spectators on Monday for the region’s partial eclipse of the sun, handing out free eclipse glasses. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Public Purrs for Octopurr fest 533 views The 3rd annual Octopurr Fest fundraiser event for the Rochester cat shelter It’s All About the Animals was a success on Octopurr 15. The event featured auctions, a raffle, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of costumed guests. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Pinewood Derby533 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 Fair533 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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Rochester Country Fair533 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race 533 viewsThe 2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was business as usual, mostly, featuring 40 two-rower teams participating. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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A Little Snow532 viewsA February 10, 2010 noreaster was less dramatic than forecasters predicted. Snowfall totals were lower than expected, but the wind still brought isolated power outages to areas in the Tri-Town. Many are hoping that spring is right around the corner Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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