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Rochester Fire Department313 viewsThe Rochester Public Safety Building Committee met with architects on Monday morning and then conducted a visit to the town’s main Fire Station to get a detailed look at the existing, outdated facility adjacent to Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms313 viewsMarion Natural History Museum hosted mycologist Adam Korejwa on September 13. Korejwa conducted a Woodland Walk for Mushrooms event at Shoolman Preserve in Rochester. Bolete, russula, honey, ghost pipe, and cauliflower mushrooms were all spotted, along with countless others. Whether it be on the ground, on a waterlogged fallen tree, or up the side of a living host-tree, mushrooms seemed to be all about. Roughly 40 people showed, including members of mycological societies, amateur enthusiasts, Rhode Islander
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Plumb Library312 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 Christmas312 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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John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly312 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 Day Boat Race312 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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Keel Award311 viewsMike and Sheila Daniel of Rochester with their 2022 Keel Award in recognition of their service to the town’s Senior Center. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Frosty Runner Road Race 311 viewsThe Frosty Runner Road Race was held on January 27. Photo courtesy Robert Pina
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Pinewood Derby311 viewsRochester Cub Scouts Pack 31 hosted a Pinewood Derby on March 13 at Rochester Memorial School. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Historical Society’s 310 viewsRochester Historical Society’s
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Rochester Council on Aging310 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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Bristol County Radio Control Club 309 viewsMembers of the Bristol County Radio Control Club gathered on August 20 at Mary's Pond in Rochester for the annual fun fly of radio-controlled pontoon airplanes. Nationally, there are several thousand recognized clubs engaged in the activity, said Ned Watts, an avid pilot of the Styrofoam craft. Ruth Nicolaci of Marion, whose husband John helped found the club, was on hand to enjoy the event. Photos by Marilou Newell
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