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Rochester Country Fair366 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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Firefighters Memorial 366 viewsEight firefighters – four from Rochester – followed bagpiper Iain Massie to the Firefighters Memorial the morning of 8/24 to begin the inaugural four-day, 316-mile long Southern New England Brotherhood Ride, organized by Rochester Firefighter Andy Weigel. The ride was to remember 14 who lost their lives in the line of duty this past year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Octopurrfest366 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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Trunk or Treat366 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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Robert Hiller Homecoming366 viewsRobert Hiller III finally returned on March 3 to his Eastover Farms-area home to a grand welcome of family and friends after a bout with the EEE virus that put the Rochester resident in a coma for 19 days and held him in hospital care for seven months. "Excited, happy to be home, happy to see my family, my house and all my friends," Hiller said from his driveway amidst a couple of hundred supporters and media coverage. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Flea Market Fun365 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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Flea Market Fun365 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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RMS Open House365 viewsRochester Memorial School opened the doors of the new $11 million addition to the general public for the first time on January 23, 2011. Teams of RMS students led public tours through the 31,000 square foot building, where kids activities and meet-and-greet opportunities with school officials were in full swing. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Melissa Stewart 365 viewsAward-winning science author Melissa Stewart visits the Rochester Memorial School on March 17, 2011. Ms. Stewart tailored programs for students in the second through sixth grade thanks to the support of the PTO Cultural Committee. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rochester Road Race 365 viewsThe Rochester Road Race saw 348 runners finish on August 13, 2011. Although there were 20 fewer runners from last year, the event still managed to raise 453 pounds of food for Damien's Pantry in Wareham. The men's winner was Julien De Marian of Paris, France, with a time of 15:57, and the women's winner was Jennifer Almeida of Acushnet with a time of 20:19.
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Ladder 49365 viewsThis month, the Rochester Fire Department received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center to be displayed at the Rochester Firefighter's Memorial. It was brought into town on Rochester's Ladder 1, formerly "Ladder 49" of FDNY. Fire Chief Scott Weigel said that a ceremony would be held to celebrate the memorial edition, likely sometime in spring 2012. Photo by Tracy Eldridge.
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RCF Fundraiser365 viewsA St. Patrick's Day themed fund raiser was held at the Redman Hall in Wareham to benefit the Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Felix Perez
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