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Halloween Party141 viewsRochester Memorial School held its Halloween Party in the parking lot on a gorgeous Saturday morning, as families decorated their cars and wore themed costumes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Christmas Tree141 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Snow Day141 viewsSnow Day
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Rochester’s Memorial Day141 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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Touch-a-Truck Festival140 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Touch-a-Truck Festival on October 2 at the County Fairgrounds. Children experienced up-close and personal the size and power of fire engines and their equipment and gear, along with municipal vehicles, including dump trucks and tractors. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cross-country Run140 viewsGraham Correia completed his cross-country run from Denver, Colorado, to Massachusetts on Sunday, March 13, at his parents’ home in North Rochester where he was greeted by his parents Gary and Robin and dozens of family members and friends from various times and places in his life. Correia was accompanied for the final five miles by former Mattapoisett Road Race champion Jason Eddy, with whom he grew up. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair140 viewsUnlike recent years when greeted by stifling heat or torrential rain, the 2023 Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair was held in gorgeous weather on August 19. Outside the Grange Hall, attendees enjoyed animals large and small with the Plymouth County 4-H Club, while inside blue, red, green and yellow ribbons adorned winning entries from farmers, gardeners and craftsmen of all ages. The event was capped that evening by the Grange’s traditional Ham & Bean Supper. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Maureen Riley140 viewsRochester resident Maureen Riley, 102, was honored last week with the Boston Post Cane at the Rochester Senior Center. Minhtram Tran represented Plymouth County, and Maureen Flanagan represented the office of Senator Michael Rodrigues in recognizing Riley. Photos by Jeff Wagner
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Rochester Grange Fair139 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its fair and supper on August 21. Baked goods, quilts, clothing, flowers, and rare items greeted visitors at the Grange Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Jimmy Dexter139 viewsJimmy Dexter received his long-awaited Old Rochester Regional High School honorary diploma from Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson and ORR Principal Mike Devoll during an August 26 luncheon held at the Rochester Senior Center. Andrew Daniel, Rochester facilities manager who was instrumental in bringing the petition to Nelson’s attention, and Dexter’s sister Debbie Townsend both shared words with the packed house that turned out in Dexter’s honor.
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Community Block Party139 viewsIt was a party for all ages when the Rochester Council on Aging hosted a Community Block Party on June 22. Local 4-H clubs brought animals, while Rochester's Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops provided games that included a soft-ax throw and soft archery-challenge games. The adults’ tables were set up by the Rochester Historical Society and Plymouth County District Attorney's office with information on activities and services. COA Director Eric Poulin said approximately 400 attendees enjoyed the entertainment p
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Rochester Congregational Church Fair139 viewsRochester Congregational Church Fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
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