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CPR Class144 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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John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly144 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 Rodeo144 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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Rochester Fire Department143 viewsMembers of the Rochester Fire Department participated in full gear for Saturday’s, 3-mile Team Hero's Walk held at Fort Taber in New Bedford. In the department’s 10th year walking, the participants raised $8,500, the largest amount raised to date as they symbolized the extra weight of living with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2014, Deputy Fire Chief and Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge was diagnosed with MS after experiencing the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, a condition he continues to battle while serving the Town
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Rochester Rodeo141 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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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms137 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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CPR Class136 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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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms136 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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Marion Natural History Museum 135 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum enjoyed a presentation by Stephanie Ellis, executive director of Wild Care, Inc. We heard how various animals get hurt, be it hit by a car, rat-poisoned birds of prey, glue traps, etc., and how Wild Care takes care of many wildlife species in their organization. Stephanie brought in "Garv," the Eastern Box Turtle; he was raised as a pet and does not know how to survive in the woods anymore.
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Woodland Walk for Mushrooms128 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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From Above128 viewsA shot of some of Rochester’s famous cranberry bogs, currently peaking in their harvesting season.
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Rochester Eagle Scouts126 viewsAugust 25 saw the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at Rochester Grange Hall for Boy Scout Troop 31. Noah, Quinn, Reece, and Logan are now Eagle Scouts following the event. Present were other scouts in the troop, current and former Eagle Scouts, families of the four boys, Representative to Massachusetts State House Mark Sylvia (D-10), and Troop 31 leadership. Photos by Sam Bishop
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