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Community Block Party177 viewsIt was a party for all ages when the Rochester Council on Aging hosted a Community Block Party on June 22. Local 4-H clubs brought animals, while Rochester's Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops provided games that included a soft-ax throw and soft archery-challenge games. The adults’ tables were set up by the Rochester Historical Society and Plymouth County District Attorney's office with information on activities and services. COA Director Eric Poulin said approximately 400 attendees enjoyed the entertainment p
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair177 viewsUnlike recent years when greeted by stifling heat or torrential rain, the 2023 Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair was held in gorgeous weather on August 19. Outside the Grange Hall, attendees enjoyed animals large and small with the Plymouth County 4-H Club, while inside blue, red, green and yellow ribbons adorned winning entries from farmers, gardeners and craftsmen of all ages. The event was capped that evening by the Grange’s traditional Ham & Bean Supper. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Plumb Library176 viewsChildren flocked to the Plumb Library on October 29 to enjoy treats, games and face painting in an event aptly named Halloween Fun at the Plumb. Pictured are Rochester’s youngest officer, Holland Bonbille, and library volunteers Emily Daniel as Oscar the Grouch and Maisie McLacklan-Post. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair176 viewsUnlike recent years when greeted by stifling heat or torrential rain, the 2023 Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair was held in gorgeous weather on August 19. Outside the Grange Hall, attendees enjoyed animals large and small with the Plymouth County 4-H Club, while inside blue, red, green and yellow ribbons adorned winning entries from farmers, gardeners and craftsmen of all ages. The event was capped that evening by the Grange’s traditional Ham & Bean Supper. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Tri-Town Against Racism176 viewsTri-Town Against Racism celebrated the unveiling of its Rochester-based, Little Free Diverse Library on May 4 on the grounds of the privately owned Women’s Center on Marion Road. Photos by Mike DeCicco
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Jimmy Dexter175 viewsJimmy Dexter received his long-awaited Old Rochester Regional High School honorary diploma from Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and ORR Principal Mike Devoll during an August 26 luncheon held at the Rochester Senior Center. Andrew Daniel, Rochester facilities manager who was instrumental in bringing the petition to Nelson’s attention, and Dexter’s sister Debbie Townsend both shared words with the packed house that turned out in Dexter’s honor.
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Nero’s Law175 viewsDenise Gannon speaks about Nero’s Law while husband Pat looks on during training held on Friday night at the Rochester Senior Center. Both Marion (Saturday morning) and Rochester fire departments hosted Nero’s Law training for multiple municipalities over the weekend. Nero was the K-9 dog for the Yarmouth Police Department, and his handler was Sergeant Sean Gannon, the son of Denise and Pat Gannon.
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Pinewood Derby 175 viewsThe Cub Scouts Pack 31 hosted a Pinewood Derby on February 3 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Eagle Scout175 viewsWith help from volunteers, including members of Boy Scouts Troop 31, Noah Bellefeuille of Rochester directed the construction of two large picnic tables as his Eagle Scout project on June 1 at Old Colony Regional Vocational-Technical High School. Situated near the vernal pool just south of the athletic fields, the tables will serve students and science-related activities. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Gia Doonan174 viewsGia Doonan was back home in Rochester on August 5, stopping in the village area during her Police and Fire escort to greet relatives and friends including her mother Liza en route to their Sarah Sherman Road home. Doonan, a Tabor Academy graduate, was a member of the United States Women's 8 rowing team, which finished out of the medal running by a mere 0.16 seconds in the July 29 medal race in the Tokyo Olympics. Photo by Mick Colageo
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4H Tails-n-Trails174 viewsMembers of the Rochester Chapter of 4H Tails-n-Trails visited the Plumb Library in Rochester on August 12. The children in attendance heard about mini-horses and different types of cows being raised by 4H members. 4H is welcoming new members: Call 774-404-7020 for details. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Grange Fair173 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its fair and supper on August 21. Baked goods, quilts, clothing, flowers, and rare items greeted visitors at the Grange Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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