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Rochester Historical Society 567 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society gave a preview of their photographic installation on Rochester's farming history and culture through the centuries. The exhibit opens September 30 at the Historical Society Museum located at 355 County Road in the old East Rochester Church. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Tractor Pull567 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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No Shave November567 viewsTime was up for five Rochester police officers participating in the department’s 2nd annual No Shave November who said farewell to their beards and goatees as cosmetology students at Old Colony treated the officers to a shave on December 1. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester turned 340 567 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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Rochester Shooting566 viewsThe Rochester Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at 128 Marion Road at approximately 10:15 am this morning. The ambulance responded and paramedics were called from Marion for assistance, but no one was transported from the residence. The police requested that the medical examiner respond to the scene, indicating that a fatality has taken place. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Tree Sales566 viewsRochester Women's Club members Nancy Boutin and Marsha Hartley helped sell wreaths and trees at the Clubhouse on November 26, 2011. The sale, which will continue the next two weekends, will help to finance a new roof for the aging clubhouse. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Take Your Child to the Library Day566 viewsThere were tons of family-friendly activities at the Plumb Library on February 4 for the annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. Junior Friends of the Library were on hand, as well as Miss Lisa leading the kids in physical exercises, and Amos the “read to me” greyhound made a few new friends. Photos by Deina Zartman
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Firefighters Memorial 566 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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Rochester's Memorial Day566 viewsRochester’s annual Memorial Day parade and procession lured scores of residents to the steps of Town Hall on Sunday to honor our fallen. Trent Crook of Boy Scout Troop 31 read the Gettysburg Address, and Madeline Dugas read the Governor’s Proclamation. Photos by Jean Perry
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Bombs Away565 viewsA look into a bomb shelter discovered by the owner at the former Dempseys Village Sampler in Rochester. This escape hatch leads to a tunnel and up to a second exit in the yard from the bomb shelter. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Rochester Road Race565 viewsOfficials of the Rochester Road Race formally offer a donation to Damien's Pantry, the beneficiary of the annual race that took place last August. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kantner
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Rochester Independent Movie565 viewsProduction on "Frank the Bastard" ended at a Rochester location on the night of September 26, 2011. The movie, billed as a thriller, included a man being thrown through plate glass and pyrotechnic special effects at the Vaughn Hill Road location. Photo by Felix Perez.
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