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Homecoming Queens 431 viewsColleen Oakes, originally from Marion, and Renee Buteyne, from Rochester, finished the trip of a lifetime on Monday, July 16, having ridden across the United States on their bicycles. Leaving Portland, Oregon on May 2, the two childhood friends arrived at Buteyne’s parents’ driveway about a month earlier than anticipated, greeted by family, friends, confetti, cookies, and of course, hugs. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair431 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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Waterman School Reunion430 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society hosted its fifth annual Waterman School Reunion on September 10. The event was open to all former students of Waterman, Peirceville and Center schools. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Halloween430 viewsMaya Lannan was feeling green as a Fun Goth Girl at the October 29, 2011 Plumb Corner Halloween party. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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Downshifters’ Car Club430 viewsEvery Monday at 5:00 pm in the parking lot of the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester, the Downshifters’ Car Club of New England holds a Cruise Night, where dozens of automobiles from every decade are showcased to the public. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick
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Rochester Wrestling430 viewsHall of Fame wrestler Tony Atlas (left) made an appearance at the Rochester County Fair’s annual wrestling match. Atlas, popular in the 1970s and 1980s, was a professional body builder, and most notably, beat Hulk Hogan in 1981 at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Minecraft Magician 430 viewsIt was all about “Building a Better World” on August 14 during a children’s performance sponsored by the Plumb Library and the Rochester Cultural Council. Performer “Jungle Jim” Manning merged Minecraft with magic and built a blast of a time with the kids. Photos by Jean Perry
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Miss New Bedford430 viewsRochester resident and ORR grad Sarah Elizabeth Achorn was crowned the 65th Miss New Bedford over the weekend. She dedicates her year of service to the platform of “Imperfection: Pushing the Importance of Body Positivity in Today’s Youth.” As Miss New Bedford, the 18-year-old Leslie College student has also earned the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Massachusetts in 2018. Photo submitted by Ashley Bendiksen
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Rochester Country Fair430 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair is a first prize event! Even torrential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits at this amazing event. Photo by Felix Perez
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Trunk or Treat430 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Land Trust430 viewsOn May 25, the Rochester Land Trust hosted Foresters Phil Benjamin and Tom Farell who gave a logging walk and talk at the 20-acre Church’s Wildlife Preserve located off Marion Road. Benjamin stressed the importance of removing trees to open the canopy for life-sustaining sunlight. Photos by Marilou Newell
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RMS Groundbreaking429 viewsIt was a momentous day in Rochester on May 28, 2010, when the school held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rochester Memorial School project, scheduled to be completed in the 2010/2011 school year. The $26M project will renovate the existing building and add a considerable addition to accommodate Rochesters growing population. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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