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Church's Field439 viewsThis new sign will welcome visitors to the 32-acre Church's Field, the newest property conserved by the Rochester Land Trust. The property will be dedicated in a ceremony on May 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Church's Field on Mattapoisett Road in Rochester. Photo courtesy of Laurene Gerrior.
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Plumb Knitters439 viewsThe Knitters at Plumb Library have done it again. Last year, they donated 185 scarves for soldiers. This year, the Rochester knitters made items for children, donating 46 caps for preemies at Charlton Hospital, and 19 pairs of mittens, 40 hats, 23 scarves, one sweater, and one pair of socks for "Gifts to Give" in New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Gail Roberts.
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Firefighters Memorial 439 viewsEight firefighters – four from Rochester – followed bagpiper Iain Massie to the Firefighters Memorial the morning of 8/24 to begin the inaugural four-day, 316-mile long Southern New England Brotherhood Ride, organized by Rochester Firefighter Andy Weigel. The ride was to remember 14 who lost their lives in the line of duty this past year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Murphy the dog439 viewsFirefighters in Rochester rescued Murphy the dog from the icy waters off of Sarah Sherman Road after straying from his family and falling through the thin ice on December 20. Firefighter Jeff Eldridge mounted an ice sled and headed 300 feet across the frozen pond to reach Murphy. The two were then pulled to land and Murphy was promptly taken to the ambulance. Pictured here, Murphy is warmed up by RFD Paramedic Jon Villa. Photo courtesy of the Rochester Fire Department
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Rochester Country Fair439 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair pressed on in the face of a “critical” EEE threat in Rochester over the weekend, August 10-11. Festivities were canceled for Thursday and Friday, but there was plenty of tractors, music, vendors, and fried fair food to keep the spirit of the Rochester Country Fair alive. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Fire Department438 viewsThe Rochester Board of Selectmen made it official on May 6 when they signed the contract making Fire Chief Scott Weigel Rochester’s first ever full-time fire chief. Weigel was sworn in surrounded by family and firefighters in formal dress from Rochester and surrounding towns. Outside the party gathered for photos and left with celebratory sirens. Photos by Jean Perry
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Circus Time437 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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Rochester Country Fair437 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Signs of Spring437 viewsAn early sign of spring and that hibernation may be over, this bird feeder located in Laurene Gerrior’s yard on Walnut Plain Road in Rochester was pulled down. The 3/8” steel pole was pulled over and the late night visitor left another calling card so there would be no doubt he’s back. Photo courtesy Laurene Gerrior
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Circus Time436 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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Rochester Country Fair436 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Brush Fire436 viewsA recent fire scorched leaves and charred trees over an acre of forest adjacent to the Dexter Lane Athletic fields and the Rochester Senior Center on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Photo by Chris Martin.
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