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Lost Ladybug Project336 viewsGuided by Loree Griffin Burns, children headed out on May 30 from Plumb Library to search for ladybugs to photograph and document for the Lost Ladybug Project. In all, the kids found five ladybugs. The event was funded by a MOBY grant and organized by the RMS PTOs, the RLT, Kathy Gauvin at ORR, and the three town Cultural Councils. Photos submitted by Michelle Cusolito
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Plumb Corner Halloween336 viewsThe center of Rochester was all spooked out on Saturday, October 15, at the annual Halloween festival where kids donned costumes and enjoyed trips through the haunted house, as well as refreshments and a dance party. Photos by Colin Veitch
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No-Shave November336 viewsCosmetology students at Old Colony gave five Rochester Police officers a shave and a haircut on November 30, marking the end of No-Shave November. The officers raised over $1,500 letting their facial hair grow out, a no-no for the rest of the year for the officers. The funds will benefit Home Base, a charity that serves soldiers returning from combat with PTSD. Photos by Jean Perry
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Church Pony Pasture336 viewsThe Rochester Land Trust recently purchased the historical Church Pony Pasture on Mattapoisett Road in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and the Church Estate Trust, which is now being restored. This photo is from the 1990s.
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The Buzz Above Rochester 336 viewsRemote control airplane enthusiasts lined the shores of Mary’s Pond for the annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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Rochester Police Brotherhood336 viewsThe Rochester Police Brotherhood made a cash contribution to the upcoming Halloween party at Plumb Corner Mall. Photo courtesy Rachael Stanton
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Oh, Christmas tree 336 viewsHo! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season in Rochester now that the tree is lit followed by the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick via fire engine on December 4 to usher in the holiday season. The Rochester Memorial School band and chorus treated revelers to a festive performance, while Christmas poster winner Tessa Winslow had the honor of flipping the switch to light the holiday tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby336 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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Pinewood Derby336 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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Pinewood Derby336 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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Amos, the reading greyhound336 viewsAmos, the reading greyhound, is now at home at the Plumb Library after over a year as Rochester’s newest literate dog. On Saturday, Autumn Simmons and her Dad Matt read several of Autumn’s favorite books to Amos who listened attentively, took a nap, and gave a thank you hug before leaving. Photos by Jean Perry
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Homecoming Queens 336 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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