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Rochester Relics577 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society Museum at the East Rochester Congregational Church will be open on August 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. All of the interesting relics from Rochester’s past, including photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts, will be on display in the charming 19th century country church. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Flea Market Fun577 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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Fall Clean-up577 viewsThe Mattapoisett Highway Department spent last week resurfacing the Fire Department driveway while in the background the Cathay Temple building received a new roof. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Grandparent's Day577 viewsIt was a perfect autumn day for the SouthCoast Senior Resource Alliance Grandparents’ Day at Hiller Farm in Rochester on September 19. Children and their grandparents had fun playing bean-bag toss, bocce, posing with the Three Stooges, and more. The face-painting and petting zoo areas were a complete hit! Most importantly, the free event provided information to seniors on health services available in the SouthCoast area. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley
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Poker Run577 viewsMotorcyclists gathered Sunday morning, September 20, in the parking lot of ORR to ride in the third annual Poker Run for Alex Pateakos. Alex is a five-year-old Marion boy who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Money raised by the poker run will benefit Alex, and Families of SMA, a group that helps families like the Pateakos’ live their lives as close to normal as possible. The Poker Run covered 65 miles and ran through Lakeville, Carver, East Wareham, and back to ORR. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Museum Mural577 viewsA close-up of Mattapoisett Harbor shows the craftsmanship and detail artist Clifford Ashley used in his Southcoast mural. The mural will be displayed in the Mattapoisett Museum and Carraige House on Church Street until it is sent for restoration. Viewings are available by appointment by calling 508-758-2844. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Local Authors577 viewsAuthors Without Borders, a group of authors from Rochester, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Lakeville will offer a workshop and panel discussion at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School in Taunton on April 10. The program will be entitled “New Age Challenges in Publishing and Writing” and the seasoned authors will offer expert advice to aspiring area writers. To register for this workshop, visit www.bptech.org or call the school at 508-823-5151. Photo courtesy of Alberta Sequeira.
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River Road Flood577 viewsA rainstorm on March 29 and 30 wreaked havoc on Massachusetts, leaving the Commonwealth in a state of emergency. The real fall-out didn’t arrive until March 31, when water tables reached record heights and dams in the region were tested to their maximum capacity. The Hathaway Pond Dam in Rochester needed reinforcement with sandbags and the area of Plumb Corner and Dexter Lane became a makeshift pond. The Mattapoisett River overflowed its banks, shutting down River Road for a day. Photos by Tim Smith.
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Zumbathon577 viewsThe ORR high school gymnasium was alive with music and movement on Sunday, April 11, 2010, when dancers took to the floor for a good cause. For a $30 contribution, participants could Zumba for three hours, and the proceeds of the Zumbathon went to Compassionate Care for ALS in Falmouth, a non-profit organization that provides equipment and support to families affected by ALS. The Zumbathon was in honor of Jeffrey Lawrence, a 47-year-old man living with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
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Police Progress577 viewsMuch of the first floor of the Mattapoisett police station first floor is stripped down to studs, thanks to a May 28 second-floor burst pipe that did serious damage to the building. The second floor will need a new floor and the first floor needs new ceiling tiles, new drywall and flooring. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Rochester Country Fair577 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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Art Show577 viewsGary Lawrence displays his collection of fine art photography at the First Congregational Church of Rochester's first ever Fine Arts Cafe event on Saturday, September 25, 2010. A portion of the proceeds benefit the church's Steeple Fund. Photo by Laura Peduli
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