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Public Purrs for Octopurr fest 324 views The 3rd annual Octopurr Fest fundraiser event for the Rochester cat shelter It’s All About the Animals was a success on Octopurr 15. The event featured auctions, a raffle, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of costumed guests. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Oh, Christmas tree 324 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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No Shave November324 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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No Shave November324 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 Derby324 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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Michelle Cusolito324 viewsChildren’s author and Rochester resident Michelle Cusolito read from her latest release “Flying Deep” on July 23 at Rochester’s Plumb Library. Photo by Marilou Newell
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108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair 324 viewsThe 108th Annual Rochester Grange Fair was held on August 18 with a wide variety of produce, floral bouquets, baked goods, handicrafts, and works of art. The state first place winner for her diorama depicting a barn that contained fresh eggs and produce was Susan Guiducci of Dartmouth. There were a total of 35 entries vying for other blue ribbons in many other categories. Sue LaFluer, grange secretary and one of the fair organizers said that participants ranged in age from 6 years of age and beyond.
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Grandparent's Day323 viewsIt was a perfect autumn day for the SouthCoast Senior Resource Alliance Grandparents Day at Hiller Farm in Rochester on September 19. Children and their grandparents had fun playing bean-bag toss, bocce, posing with the Three Stooges, and more. The face-painting and petting zoo areas were a complete hit! Most importantly, the free event provided information to seniors on health services available in the SouthCoast area. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley
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Car Show Dreams323 views108 cars attended the A Wish Come True car show on October 11, 2009 at Rochesters Plumb Corner. Each vehicle owner paid to attend the show, and the proceeds went to the organization, which works to grant wishes to children ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Photo by Pat Aleks
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Election Time323 viewsSharon Hartley was out with her supporters on April 14, 2010, at the annual Rochester town election. Ms. Hartley, the incumbent chairperson of the Rochester School Committee, was challenged by newcomer Matthew Beaulieu. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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RMS Groundbreaking323 viewsIt was a momentous day in Rochester on May 28, 2010, when the school held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rochester Memorial School project, scheduled to be completed in the 2010/2011 school year. The $26M project will renovate the existing building and add a considerable addition to accommodate Rochesters growing population. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley.
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Cranberry Science323 viewsAt a special event highlighting all things cranberry, 80 Rochester Memorial School third-graders explored the different attributes of the fruit using all of their senses in curriculum-based science and math activities. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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