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Rochester Memorial Day Parade278 viewsThe citizens of Rochester gathered on the green on Sunday to show their respect to those who serve both past and present. Photos by Felix Perez
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Rochester Country Fair 2014278 viewsWhat do you get when you combine the smell of Italian sausage mixed with diesel exhaust and cow manure, the sound of loud tractor engines drowning out the live country music with the occasional barn animal noise, and the sight of happy Southcoast folks in overalls? The sublime sensory experience that is the Rochester Country Fair! What is more fun than four fun-filled days of frog racing, tractor pulling, mechanic bull riding, and fried food eating? Don’t forget the cowchip bingo and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band who rocked the house on Saturday night before hundreds of spectators. Photos by Jean Perry, Camden Gaspar, and Felix Perez
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‘Chillaxing’ at Plumb Library278 views‘Chillaxing’ at Plumb Library: Kara Underhill, 12, Emma Makuch, 10, and Bridget Farias, 11, joined Wellness Practitioner Marcia Hartley to mix essential oils in a stress-free zone on the snowy Tuesday of February 17. Chill-ax was part of Plumb Library’s school vacation week programming, which includes ‘Peace it On’ infant relaxation on February 20 from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, with ‘Yoga 4 Kids’ to follow from 12:15 - 12:45 pm. Register at 508-763-8600. Photos by Jean Perry
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Irish Fairy Godmother278 viewsBringing with her a magical teapot, the Irish Fairy Godmother visited the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library March 7, treating about 25 kids to a magic show. Magician Debbie O’Carroll said her favorite part about being the Irish Fairy Godmother is seeing the cheerful responses from her young audience. Photos by Felix Perez
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Easter Breakfast278 viewsThe Rochester Senior Center was the place to be Sunday morning if you love a hearty breakfast…and the Easter Bunny. The Rochester Lions Club sponsored the breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on March 29, giving kids the chance to hang out with him and snap a few photos. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Tree City USA278 viewsThe Town of Rochester is now a Tree City USA, and Town Administrator Michael McCue hosted a tree planting on April 24 to mark the town’s first Arbor Day celebration. About 25 people attended the presentation of the American beech tree at Church’s Field. Photos by Jean Perry
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Society for Creative Anachronism278 viewsThe Society for Creative Anachronism visited a farm in Rochester on Sunday, June 7 for its medieval armored combat competition, the 2015 Baronial Thrown Weapons and Archery Championship. The local SCA group, “The Barony of Smoking Rocks,” is a group of lovers of all things from Renaissance and medieval history, who fully immerse themselves in it with authentic costume and activities. Photos by Felix Perez
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The 2015 Rochester Country Fair278 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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Plumb Library Open House278 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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SouthCoast Working Dog Club278 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 Day278 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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Hula Hooping278 viewsOn Saturday, July 23, kids at the Plumb Library in Rochester tried a little hula hooping with Pinto Bella. The event is part of the library’s summer reading theme of health and wellness. Photos by Colin Veitch
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