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Jimmy Dexter215 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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TRIAD215 viewsDistrict Attorney Tim Cruz attended the TRIAD signing event on September 30 at the Rochester Senior Center. TRIAD is a cooperative effort between Cruz and Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald Jr., in cooperation with first responders, police and councils on aging to bring enhanced safety services to senior citizens in the commonwealth. Contributed photo
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Nero’s Law215 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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Girl Scout215 viewsRochester's Cadette Girl Scout troop visited Washington last week. Here we are posing in front of and inside the Washington Monument with a copy of The Wanderer! The girls are all entering eighth grade in the fall, and some have been in the troop since starting as Daisies in Kindergarten. We used cookie money saved over the years to fund the trip, and we thank the Rochester community for always supporting our cookie sales. Photo courtesy Sarah Jacques
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair215 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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Sticky Snow215 viewsPreceded by rain, the snow that fell on the Tri-Towns was wet and sticky, as seen on the icy tree limbs melting in the Monday afternoon sun in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial 215 viewsFrom left, veterans Art Benner, Bob Reed and Bill Vincent get a close-up look at the names of Rochester residents who served on the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial that was installed on Friday at Town Hall. Rochester Select Board Chairman Paul Ciaburri, veterans Art Benner, Dave Watling and Bob Reed and Select Board members Adam Murphy and Brad Morse were among those on hand to celebrate the occasion. Photos by Kelly Smith Studios
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Rochester Council on Aging215 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 Grange Fair214 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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Constitution Way214 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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Graham Correia214 viewsGraham Correia has battled through foot and knee injuries to run marathon-type distances on a daily basis on a trek that began in Denver, Colorado, and is scheduled to finish on Saturday afternoon in Rochester. Along the way, he enjoyed a surprise visit from his sister Megan. A recovering addict, Graham Correia is using the grueling exercise as therapy and running to raise awareness for the Herren Project, the non-profit organization which aids in the treatment, recovery
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Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt 214 viewsChildren had fun at Saturday’s Lions Club Easter Egg Bingo Hunt at Arch of the Meadow, located at the former airfield on Mendell Road in Rochester. Scenes include brothers Lucas (red coat) and Ryan (blue coat) Gelinas, who were excited to visit with the Easter Bunny played by Lindsey Bacchiocchi. Henry Kanaly won the raffle and took home a gift basket. Photos by Ashlyn Buzniak, Marilou Newell and Mick Colageo
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