This week in Revolutionary War history, let’s check up on what was going on 250 years ago in New England and the northern Thirteen Colonies. Last week, the occupying Continental Army in Canada faced another defeat as it becomes clearer that holding Montreal is untenable, let along capturing Quebec. General George Washington set out […] Read more »
From tick control to vaccine refrigeration issues, the Marion Board of Health met on May 21 and discussed a wide array of topics. The board meeting was held at the Police Station conference room after the re-election of Albin Johnson III. The board named Dr. Edward Hoffer as the new chair and Dr. […] Read more »
If you had a hot dog or beverage at the Rochester Boat Race finish line this Memorial Day, then you encountered “The Dorothy” shown here in this picture. The Dorothy started as a peanut wagon bought by then Dorothy Bray for entertainment at a friend’s party. Later, Dorothy married that friend, Joe Plumb. After its […] Read more »
Rochester Republican Town Committee will hold its next meeting on Monday, June 8, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Ponderosa Sportsman Club, Acushnet. Come and be informed about the happenings in and around Rochester. All are invited to attend. Read more »