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4th Annual Bike Run337 viewsDozens of motorcycle riders gathered at the Ponderosa in Rochester on Sunday, June 3 to participate in the 4th Annual Bike Run. The ride, which runs all the way through Rochester, raises money for the American Cancer Society. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Plumb Corner Halloween337 viewsHalloween came early to Plumb Corner in Rochester where kids were treated with a magician, hay rides, trick or treating, a costume contest and a donut eating contest! Photos by Kyle DeCicco-Carey
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Rochester Council on Aging337 viewsIt was thanksgiving in May as the Rochester Council on Aging (COA) hosted an appreciation celebration honoring volunteers on May 31. Balloons and festive tables, a three course meal catered by New Bedford’s Riccardi’s, music by the Relics (courtesy of the Rochester Cultural Council) certificates of appreciation and 175 gifts (one for each volunteer) were all part of the celebration.
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Rochester Grange Fair337 viewsThe Rochester Grange Fair, celebrating more than a century of existence, awarded ribbons and cash prizes to entrants in categories such as best vegetables, baked goods, flower arrangements, needlework, photos, paintings, and conservation collections. Photos by Nick Walecka.
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Star Wars Fans337 viewsLocal young Star Wars fans gathered in Rochester at the Congregational Church on July 18 for a Star Wars symposium, hosted by Star Wars expert Peter Struzziero and sponsored by the Plumb Library. Pictured in descending order left to right: Dylan Hathaway, Bridget Farias, Ryan Farias, Andrew Ronsky, Molly Ronsky, Jack Ronsky, Nicholas Miedemar, and Rebecca York. Photo by Jean Perry
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Rochester Country Fair337 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair rolled into town on Thursday, August 18, filled the air with the sweet smells of Italian sausage and fried fair food, mixed with the smoke of diesel engines, and created that magical scent we all relish until the fair wrapped up on Sunday, August 21. Tractor pulls, animal shows, kids’ games, music, and wrestling (including the match between The Aardvark and Buck Chuck) delighted us while it lasted in the bucolic setting of Rochester, Massachusetts. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean P
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Tractor Pull337 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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No Shave November337 viewsTime was up for five Rochester police officers participating in the department’s 2nd annual No Shave November who said farewell to their beards and goatees as cosmetology students at Old Colony treated the officers to a shave on December 1. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby337 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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Homecoming Queens 337 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 Fair337 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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2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race 337 viewsThe 2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was business as usual, mostly, featuring 40 two-rower teams participating. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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