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Rochester Fire 380 viewsFrom left: Rochester Fire Chief Scott Weigel; Cayce, Kentucky, Fire Chief Wade Adams; Rochester Fire Lieutenant Kevin Richard; and Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts President Michael Winn meeting on the second day of FCAM's annual 2022 Professional Development Conference at the DCU Center in Worcester. Photo courtesy of FCAM
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Community Block Party380 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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Plumb Library379 viewsChildren found Friday afternoon at Plumb Library to be a doubly fun time, meeting Boston Bruins mascot Blades and chasing giant bubbles launched airborne by Vinnie Lovegrove of the Toe Jam Puppet Band, all the while learning some science and participating in the kickoff of the library’s summer activities. The Bruins are bringing Blades to several towns this summer as part of their “When You Read You Score” program. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Troop 31 Eagle Scouts379 viewsFrom left, Troop 31 Eagle Scouts Trent Crook, Tyler Souza and Robbie Nordahl will be recognized on Sunday at the Rochester Grange. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Council on Aging379 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging held its Garden Party and Art Show on August 22. Photos by Mick Colageo and Jared Melanson
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Rochester Country Fair Grounds377 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair Grounds, site of a longtime annual fair that has been canceled over the past three years by a lightning storm, the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, will not see the fair again for at least two more years. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair377 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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Rochester Historical Society377 viewsMalcolm Phinney, his wife Kathy and Claire Smith and her husband Howard “Howie” wore period costumes and shared oral histories of early American life during the Rochester Historical Society’s Fun Fair with A Flair held on June 22. Children learned how to load a musket, Boy Scouts Troop 31 demonstrated archery skills, visitors enjoyed live music and baked goods and those who ducked inside the 1857 East Rochester Church were treated to an amazing display of artifacts. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Troop
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Rochester’s Memorial Day377 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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Constitution Way376 viewsFor many years, Constitution Way has given Rochester village a stately presence as Town Hall, the meeting house, and First Congregational Church sit on the same parallel, but the emerging danger of eastbound traffic speeding down Rounseville Road and using Constitution Way as an exit ramp is endangering people exiting the buildings because there is no buffer between the last step of those buildings and the roadway. In a special meeting with the Public Safety Committee and the Emergency Planning Committee he
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Snow in Rochester376 viewsLast weekend's snow event made the tri-towns look like another part of New England. Here are scenes from Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair376 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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