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Rochester Council on Aging393 viewsIt was thanksgiving in May as the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) hosted an appreciation celebration honoring volunteers on May 31. Balloons and festive tables, a three course meal catered by New Bedford’s Riccardi’s, music by the Relics (courtesy of the Rochester Cultural Council) certificates of appreciation and 175 gifts (one for each volunteer) were all part of the celebration.
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Plumb Corner Halloween393 viewsSaturday was the big day in rochester for Halloween festivities at Plumb Corner. Photo by Nick Waleka
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Noon Year’s Eve393 viewsThe year 2014 arrived a little early on Tuesday afternoon for the guests at the Senior Center’s Annual New Year’s Eve party. It was a “Noon Year’s Eve” party of sorts, with more than enough shiny hats and tiaras, colorful noisemakers, bright balloons, and champagne to go around. Photo by Jean Perry
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Mass Mini Tractor Pullers 393 viewsThe Rochester Country Fairgrounds hosted a tractor pull of the Mass Mini Tractor Pullers Association on October 10. The tractors are hand-built by their owners, using naturally-aspirated auto engines that are 500-1,000 horsepower. There will be another all-day tractor pull event on October 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Plumb Library Open House393 viewsThe Friends of the Plumb Library opened the library doors to the public on Saturday, December 5 during its annual Holiday Open House. The event is known for its unique raffle prizes and live ancient Christmas carols performed by Friends, staff, and Junior Friends, and Santa made a visit as he always does. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Tree Lighting393 viewsMonday, December 5, was the night of the annual Rochester Tree Lighting. Folks enjoyed festive music by the RMS chorus and band, and witnessed the grand entrance of Santa Claus aboard Rochester’s big yellow fire ladder truck with lights blazing and sirens sounding. Photos by Jean Perry
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Minecraft Magician 393 viewsIt was all about “Building a Better World” on August 14 during a children’s performance sponsored by the Plumb Library and the Rochester Cultural Council. Performer “Jungle Jim” Manning merged Minecraft with magic and built a blast of a time with the kids. Photos by Jean Perry
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Farmers, Families, Fiddles 393 viewsAlong with the sun on Saturday came the crowds to the Rochester Country Fair. Kid’s activities that were canceled on Friday resumed on Saturday under a blue sky. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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No Rain On This Parade 393 viewsThe RCF was packed on Sunday with people out enjoying the fair food, parade, frog racing, and pie tossing at (willing) faces. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Public Purrs for Octopurr fest 393 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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No Shave November393 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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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 393 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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