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Tractor Pull592 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair592 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 Boy Scout Troop 31 and Cub Scout Pack 30592 viewsRochester Boy Scout Troop 31 and Cub Scout Pack 30 were invited to celebrate Scout Sunday in a special service performed by Pastor Philip H. Viall, with the assistance of Liturgist and Troop 31 Chaplin, David Andrews, at the Long Plain United Methodist Church in Acushnet this past Sunday. The warm and welcoming worship ceremony included thanking and honoring scouts and leaders for their dedication to community, the posting of the colors presented by local Eagle Scout candidates Jacob Andrews and Colin Macki
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Rochester turned 340 592 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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Bombs Away591 viewsA look into a bomb shelter discovered by the owner at the former Dempseys Village Sampler in Rochester. A hand crank air ventilator used for circulating air in the bomb shelter. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Murphy the dog591 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 Fair590 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Art on the Spot590 viewsKara Andrews from "Art on the Spot" explains a blending technique to the girls attending the face painting workshop at the Plumb Memorial Library.
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Travel Signs590 viewsWhere are you off to for the long weekend? Photo by Beth Redman
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Firefighters Memorial 590 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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Mookie590 viewsDebbie Perry sent in this photo of her Mookie cat chilling out on a hot summer day in Rochester.
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Rochester Country Fair590 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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