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Mike the Bubble Man481 viewsMike Dorval, aka Mike the Bubble Man, wowed Tri-Town children on June 23 with his exciting presentation on the science behind bubbles. The show kicked off the Plumb Library’s summer reading program, and the Rochester Cultural Council helped fund the event. Photos by Jean Perry
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Buttonwood Park Zoo’s Annual Poetry Contest481 viewsAlyssa Clancy, a fifth grade student at the Rochester Memorial School, took second place in the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s annual poetry contest. Alyssa’s poem entitled “The Suffolk Punch Draft Horse” took second place in the 5th grade category. Over three hundred entries were submitted from across the Southcoast from 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Alyssa took second place last year in the 4th grade category and was the only repeat award winner.
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Rochester Movie Set481 viewsOnce The Wanderer first reported the presence of a Hollywood film crew in Rochester on April 2 word quickly spread, and so did the rumors that stars of the film production “Joy” were in town for the day. There were no star sightings, however Rochester resident Hilary Wood was able to get some photos of the action from her front yard, after the surprise of an Amish-driven horse and carriage caught her eye as it passed her window on Hartley Road. Photos © Hilary Wood Photography
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2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race481 viewsThere were 66 teams that raced their way through Rochester and Mattapoisett in the 2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on May 25. Participants say Church Falls is always the trickiest spot, but around every bend is another challenge to keep on paddling through. Photos by Felix Perez
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2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race481 viewsThere were 66 teams that raced their way through Rochester and Mattapoisett in the 2015 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on May 25. Participants say Church Falls is always the trickiest spot, but around every bend is another challenge to keep on paddling through. Photos by Felix Perez
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Bennett Farm Concert481 viewsThe concert series at Bennett Farm in Rochester on July 11 featured local singer/songwriter Rebecca Correia, as well as artists Matt Cusson, Isaac Hayden, Grey Season, Renee Armand & Paul Aleman, and Adam Robinson. Correia has hosted the outdoor music festival since 1997. Photos by Colin Veitch
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair481 viewsThe 2015 Rochester Country Fair was the place to go last week for family fun and good old-fashioned country entertainment. Photo by Colin Veitch
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair481 viewsThe 2015 Rochester Country Fair was the place to go last week for family fun and good old-fashioned country entertainment. Photo by Colin Veitch
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair481 viewsThe 2015 Rochester Country Fair was the place to go last week for family fun and good old-fashioned country entertainment. Photo by Colin Veitch
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First Congregational Church of Rochester481 viewsThe bell of the First Congregational Church of Rochester rang above the center of Rochester for the last time this morning, November 20, before it was lowered from the church’s belfry via crane to the ground, the final step of the renovation on the church. The historic bell, created in 1892 by an apprentice of Paul Revere III, grandson to our famous bell maker Paul Revere, will be refurbished and put in storage for some time before it is returned to the church. Photo by Jean Perry
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SouthCoast Working Dog Club481 viewsThe SouthCoast Working Dog Club held a three-day Schutzhund trial at the Rochester Country Fairgrounds on May 27-29. The event is a competition in training, tracking, obedience, and protection for working breeds of dogs. Training Director Mario Gomes’ German shepherd, “Caribou,” is headed to the World Championship in Slovenia to represent the USA. Photos by Jean Perry and Denzil Ernstzen
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Rochester Memorial Day481 viewsRochester fared far better with its Memorial Day celebration than Marion and Mattapoisett did with theirs on rainy Monday. Sunday, May 29, was a picture perfect day for a parade. At the Town Hall, the names of the fallen soldiers were read aloud and the Rochester Memorial School Band played patriotic songs before heading out for the parade. Photos by Colin Veitch
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