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Rochester's Memorial Day569 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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Flea Market Fun568 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Car Show Dreams568 views108 cars attended the “A Wish Come True” car show on October 11, 2009 at Rochester’s Plumb Corner. Each vehicle owner paid to attend the show, and the proceeds went to the organization, which works to grant wishes to children ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Photo by Pat Aleks
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Rochester Shooting568 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 Sales568 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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Lemonade568 viewsThere’s nothing better than lemonade on a warm summer day, especially when it benefits a great charity! Rochester residents Hannah Charron, Emily Wheeler, Amanda Wheeler, Catherine Wheeler and Victoria Wheeler made lemonade and baked goods Friday afternoon and sold them at their lemonade stand. All proceeds were donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Photo by Katy Fitspatrick
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Rochester Road Race567 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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Octopurrfest567 viewsOctopurrfest is one of those annual fundraisers that get bigger and better every year. It’s All About the Animals, a non-profit cat shelter in Rochester, hosted its Halloween-themed outdoor event on Sunday, Octopurr 14, featuring live music, a huge raffle, lots of vendors and food and, of course, a glimpse of all the adorable kittens and cats available for adoption. Photos by Jean Perry
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Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol 567 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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Bombs Away566 viewsA look into a bomb shelter discovered by the owner at the former Dempsey’s 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 Independent Movie566 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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Rochester Country Fair 566 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair rolled into town on Thursday, August 18, filled the air with the sweet smells of Italian sausage and fried fair food, mixed with the smoke of diesel engines, and created that magical scent we all relish until the fair wrapped up on Sunday, August 21. Tractor pulls, animal shows, kids’ games, music, and wrestling (including the match between The Aardvark and Buck Chuck) delighted us while it lasted in the bucolic setting of Rochester, Massachusetts. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean P
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