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Pinewood Derby 97 viewsThe Cub Scouts Pack 31 hosted a Pinewood Derby on February 3 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Sharon Hartley 97 viewsSet to retire after this academic year, Sharon Hartley was recognized by state and town officials, school administrators, teachers, school committee members and citizens for her many years serving on the Rochester, Old Rochester Regional and Joint school committees during a gathering held Monday afternoon at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester’s Memorial Day97 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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Rochester Grange Fair 96 viewsThe Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 20 for the 111th time! Grange members displayed their talents in a variety of categories ranging from vegetable growing, photography, baking, crocheting and floral arrangements. Awards were given to first, second and third-place winners as well as the Judges Awards. Boy Scout Troop 31 assisted Grange members, headed by Chairman Herbert LaFleur and Secretary Susan LaFleur. Photos by Marilou Newell
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CPR Class96 viewsMay Caron, 19, of Marion demonstrates a sound CPR form on a manikin, while New Bedford EMS trainer David Branco explains the practice during a September 21 class held at the Rochester Senior Center under the direction of the Rochester Fire Department. Branco and David Zander also demonstrated the use of a battery-operated, $15,000 CPR machine that last month was used during a cardiac event to save the life of Rochester Fire Chief Scott Weigel
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Rochester Christmas96 viewsA crowd of Rochester citizens, young and old, gathered outside Town Hall late afternoon on Monday for the annual lighting of the town's Christmas tree. The Select Board, scheduled to meet at 6:00 pm, participated in the 5:00 pm activity, while Santa Claus and the Grinch also made triumphant appearances. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Revolutionary War Memorial96 viewsRochester Historical Commission Chairperson Connie Eshbach and Tri-Town Veterans Service Officer Chris Gerrior were among speakers as the Town of Rochester dedicated a Revolutionary War memorial in front of Town Hall on May 7. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race96 viewsCompetitors in the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race were greeted by fog and a high tide, but the sun burned through the cloud cover, and the competitors emerged on the home stretch to the finish line where the Mattapoisett River reaches Route 6. It was the 90th anniversary of the race and the 50th for Peter MacGregor, who first entered the race at age 10. Photos by Michelle Kirby, Carolyn Pruchnik and Robert Price
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Rochester Council on Aging96 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 Rodeo96 viewsThe second of the bi-weekly rodeo was held at the Rochester Fair Grounds this past Saturday by New England Rodeo. Present were over 20 professional bull riders from New England, Latin America, and Brazil. There were also professional barrel riders and mounted shooters. There were some young cowboys and cowgirls who also gave it their best to stay on a bucking pony. Children under 14 years of age were invited to the field to participate in competitive games to win a ribbon. Photos by Michael J. DeCicco & Hea
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John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly95 viewsThe John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly drew model airplanes of various shapes and sizes on August 19 at Mary’s Pond in Rochester. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Memorial Day95 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Memorial Day procession on May 26 from Town Hall to Daggett Square, where the Select Board read the names of residents who served in the Civil War and foreign conflicts. The board also ordained Rochester as a Purple Heart Town. Boy Scout Troop 31 and the Rochester Memorial School Band participated. Project 351 student Sadie Hartley Matteson read The Gettysburg Address, Troop 31 member Zach Gagne read the governor’s proclamation and Representative William Straus addressed attende
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