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Holiday Windows390 viewsArt students from Old Rochester Regional High School work under Ms. Dorothy's guidance to decorate Plumb Corner storefront windows on November 17, 2009. The students took a couple hours away from books to enjoy some paint and sunshine. The festive windows will be on display until Christmas. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Fab Five390 viewsThe Beatles make an appearance at the November 29, 2009 Rochester Women’s Club Antiques and Collectibles show. The signed photo of the Fab Four appeared to be the real thing, but antiques and collectibles expert Frank McNamee said that the signatures were just a facsimile and were usually sent out to fans who wrote to the band. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Sippican Women's Club390 viewsAt a February 12, 2010 Sippican Women’s Club meeting, author Michael Tougias gave a presentation on a book he co-authored with Casey Sherman entitled The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue, which details the rescue of sailors after two oil tankers were ripped in half in a 1952 nor’easter. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Bugs, bugs, bugs390 viewsDo you know the difference between a bug and an insect? Are you well-versed in the parts of an insect – the head, thorax and abdomen? It was all things bugs when a Mad Scientist came to the Plumb Library in Rochester on April 22, 2010. Over a dozen children enjoyed the April vacation bug demonstration with hands-on activities and learning fun. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Helping Hands and Hooves390 viewsHelping Hands and Hooves, a Mattapoisett-based non-profit organization in the area of Aucoot Cove, gives horseback riding lessons to disabled people in the Southcoast region. The rides are therapeutic to the students, who anticipate their lessons each week so much that they even hold the rides in the rain. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Relay for Life390 viewsOver 200 Tri-Town residents gathered to help raise money for the American Cancer Society by participating in the fifth annual Relay for Life. The Relay started at 5:00 pm on Friday June 11 and continued until 12:00 pm on Saturday. Participants walked the track at ORR throughout the night and into the next afternoon as a way to honor cancer survivors and those who lost their battle to cancer. Personalized luminaria bags lined the track, lighting the way for the participants throughout the night.
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Circus Time390 viewsEveryone was just clowning around when the circus came to Rochester on June 23 and 24, 2010. Camels, elephants, tigers, oh my! The kids had a great time until the big tent, and can’t wait until next year to see the circus again. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Ball Drop390 viewsThe Rochester Police Brotherhood conducted a golf ball drop fundraiser at the Rochester Country Fair on August 21, 2010. First place went to 9-year-old Connor Walsh of Marion. Sgt. Bill Chamberlain of the Brotherhood presented Connor with his winnings after the ball drop. Photo courtesy of Bill Chamberlain.
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Rochester Country Fair390 viewsRochester’s Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Fire Prevention390 viewsThe Marion Fire Department hosted an open house on Sunday, October 10 in recognition of Fire Safety Month. More than 100 people participated in the event, which included children’s activities, demonstrations, and even a simulated car accident. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Movie Night390 viewsRochester Memorial School Speech/ Language instructor Darbi Lambert-Matos along with her walking partner Jennifer DaCosta hosted a 'Movie Night' fundraiser at RMS on Friday evening January 20, benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Fund for the prevention and cure for breast cancer. The night's movie was the Disney feature ‘Snow Buddies’ with the event taking place in the school’s cafetorium. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Yard Sale Season390 viewsIt was Yard Sale & Family Fun day at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett on April 21. The event concluded with a Ham &Bean Supper and proceeds went to the building and shrine fund. The Wanderer now offers an interactive map of all the area yard sales on our web site, check it out at: www.wanderer.com. Photo by Felix Perez
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