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Maple Sugar Season476 viewsIn Rochester, Mike Forand and his son Tim spend this time of year tapping their maple trees and boiling down the sap to make their own Rochester-made maple syrup. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair476 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting476 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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Rochester turned 340 476 viewsHey, hey, it’s your birthday, Rochester! Rochester turned 340 years old on June 4, and the third grade class from RMS was invited to celebrate with some cake and ice cream at the senior center on Tuesday. Students started the day with a tour around historic Rochester before breaking for lunch and sharing a large birthday cake with seniors. Students also received a free “Rochester 340” t-shirt, courtesy of a grant that funded the students’ birthday gifts. Photos by Jean Perry
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BLM Rochester476 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Speakers included Charnell Perry, Jen
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As You Like It475 viewsRochester Memorial School presents Shakespeare's As You Like It to the general public on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 pm at the Sippican School, 16 Spring Street in Marion. The production will be held in Marion because the Rochester Memorial School is currently being renovated. A $7 donation will be collected at the door. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Country Fair475 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race475 viewsThere was a seminar on how to build a boat for the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race at the Rochester Fire Station on April 4, giving prospective new racers a lesson on the specs and design of a race-winning boat. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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Rochester Fire Department475 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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2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race 475 viewsThe 2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was business as usual, mostly, featuring 40 two-rower teams participating. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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Grand Opening474 viewsRochester pulled out all of the stops as the town dedicated the Dexter Lane Community Playground on Sunday, May 31. The three-hour long dedication ceremony and party included awards of recognition for the many volunteers who helped bring the project to life while offering plenty of food and entertainment to the residents of Rochester. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Relics474 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society Museum at the East Rochester Congregational Church will be open on August 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. All of the interesting relics from Rochesters past, including photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts, will be on display in the charming 19th century country church. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley
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