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Rochester History641 viewsRochester Historical Commission members presented a local history assembly to the 3rd grade a Rochester Memorial School. The presenters were, (top left)Fred Underhill displaying items from Stillwater Furnace, Henry Hartley showing pictures of local Native Americans, Cindy Underhill (spouse of RHC member) talking about the early cranberry industry, and Betty Beaulieu explaining about the early schools in Rochester and Anna White showing artifacts from early churches, food and dress.
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Rochester Country Fair641 viewsIt was fun in the August sun at the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Plumb Corner was transformed into the ultimate fairground, with lots of craft and food vendors, and fun activities. Fair-goers enjoyed a scarecrow contest, a tractor-pull, a frog jumping contest, a children's parade, and so much more. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair641 viewsIt was fun in the August sun at the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Plumb Corner was transformed into the ultimate fairground, with lots of craft and food vendors, and fun activities. Fair-goers enjoyed a scarecrow contest, a tractor-pull, a frog jumping contest, a children's parade, and so much more. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair641 viewsIt was fun in the August sun at the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Plumb Corner was transformed into the ultimate fairground, with lots of craft and food vendors, and fun activities. Fair-goers enjoyed a scarecrow contest, a tractor-pull, a frog jumping contest, a children's parade, and so much more. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Bakery Fire641 viewsA fire on July 28, 2011 completely gutted the Rochester Bakery and Cafe, located at 28 Marion Road in Rochester. Rochester, Mattapoisett, Marion and Acushnet fire departments responded to the conflagration. According to eyewitness reports, the fire started right before 10:00 pm with a series of explosions from the back of the building. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting641 viewsRochester’s star-topped tree outside the Town Hall is dazzling this year with its new multi-colored lights lit for the first time on December 3 for the annual Rochester tree lighting ceremony. The RMS band and chorus kept the festive music going all the way up to Santa’s exciting arrival via fire truck. Photos by Jean Perry
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Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol 641 viewsYes, the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol really does exist and, yes, people actually do win – just ask John Hall of Rochester! Wearing only socks on his feet, Hall exited his Snipatuit Road home on April 15 and was greeted by PCH Prize Patroller Howie Guja who was holding a giant check for $50,000 with Hall’s name on it, roses, and a bottle of bubbly. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Historical Society 641 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary by throwing a party at the Rochester COA on Saturday, September 14. After a luncheon and cake, several speakers took to the podium for a stroll down memory lane while emphasizing the importance of preserving the history of Rochester for future generations. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Scout641 viewsRochester Lions Club members joined forces again on December 15 with Scout Troop 31 and other community volunteers at the Council on Aging to help make the COA’s Christmas Holiday Dinner program successful. Scouts packed 68 Christmas dinner bags of turkey, fresh vegetables, and all the fixings for delivery. The Rochester Lions Club works hard all year to raise the funds to provide these holiday meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas to area seniors and families in need.
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Circus Time640 viewsThe Cole Brothers Circus made its annual visit to Rochester's Plumb Corner on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. The Circus, which featured highflying aerial acts, animal acts and plenty of clowns played four shows under the big top during its two-day stay. Proceeds from the circus will help to fund children's events throughout the year at Plumb Corner such as the Annual Easter egg hunt and the Halloween party. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Winifred Hartley640 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime Rochester resident Winifred Hartley, born on November 15, 1919. For 24 years, Hartley was the school nurse at Old Rochester Regional High School. Photos courtesy Connie Dolan
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Rochester History639 viewsRochester Historical Commission members presented a local history assembly to the 3rd grade a Rochester Memorial School. The presenters were, (top left)Fred Underhill displaying items from Stillwater Furnace, Henry Hartley showing pictures of local Native Americans, Cindy Underhill (spouse of RHC member) talking about the early cranberry industry, and Betty Beaulieu explaining about the early schools in Rochester and Anna White showing artifacts from early churches, food and dress.
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