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Mike the Bubble Man222 viewsMike Dorval, aka Mike the Bubble Man, wowed Tri-Town children on June 23 with his exciting presentation on the science behind bubbles. The show kicked off the Plumb Library’s summer reading program, and the Rochester Cultural Council helped fund the event. Photos by Jean Perry
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Take a Hike!222 viewsThis latest installment of Take a Hike! brought me to the spooky woods at the New Bedford Waterworks. It wasn’t my favorite hike, but like my friend always says, “It is what it is.” Check it out and email us at news@wanderer.com to tell us what you think. Photos by Jean Perry
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Star Wars Fans222 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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Mass Mini Tractor Pullers 222 viewsThe Rochester Country Fairgrounds hosted a tractor pull of the Mass Mini Tractor Pullers Association on October 10. The tractors are hand-built by their owners, using naturally-aspirated auto engines that are 500-1,000 horsepower. There will be another all-day tractor pull event on October 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Mass Mini Tractor Pullers 222 viewsThe Rochester Country Fairgrounds hosted a tractor pull of the Mass Mini Tractor Pullers Association on October 10. The tractors are hand-built by their owners, using naturally-aspirated auto engines that are 500-1,000 horsepower. There will be another all-day tractor pull event on October 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Rochester Country Fair Dinner Dance222 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair dinner dance was this Saturday, March 18. The celebration is a kick-off to the uptick in the planning season for the country fair, which is from Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Police Brotherhood222 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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No Shave November222 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 Derby222 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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SUV Fire221 viewsAn SUV was completely consumed by a fire in Rochester on Braley Hill Road, on Saturday evening, January 7, 2012. A passing motorist saw the flames and helped direct the occupants to safety. No injuries were reported, but Police Chief Paul Magee reported that the vehicle was a "total loss". Photo by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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Movie Night221 viewsRochester Memorial School Speech/ Language instructor Darbi Lambert-Matos along with her walking partner Jennifer DaCosta hosted a 'Movie Night' fundraiser at RMS on Friday evening January 20, benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Fund for the prevention and cure for breast cancer. The night's movie was the Disney feature ‘Snow Buddies’ with the event taking place in the school’s cafetorium. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair 2014221 viewsWhat do you get when you combine the smell of Italian sausage mixed with diesel exhaust and cow manure, the sound of loud tractor engines drowning out the live country music with the occasional barn animal noise, and the sight of happy Southcoast folks in overalls? The sublime sensory experience that is the Rochester Country Fair! What is more fun than four fun-filled days of frog racing, tractor pulling, mechanic bull riding, and fried food eating? Don’t forget the cowchip bingo and John Cafferty and the B
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