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Eastover in Autumn393 viewsThe colors aren't as vibrant this year, but it's still a beautiful day to walk around Eastover Farms in Rochester on October 3, 2011. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Travel Signs393 viewsWhere are you off to for the long weekend? Photo by Beth Redman
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Rochester Country Fair 393 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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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club393 viewsRadio control model seaplanes are more than just a hobby for members of the Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club. As club member Gerry Dupont puts it, “It’s an affliction. A happy affliction.” Dupont’s yellow Piper Cub seaplane features a one-fifth-scale pilot named “Gus” who’s been flying the one-fifth-scale seaplane for seven years. Photos by Jean Perry
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Winifred Hartley393 viewsThe Rochester Council on Aging celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime Rochester resident Winifred Hartley, born on November 15, 1919. For 24 years, Hartley was the school nurse at Old Rochester Regional High School. Photos courtesy Connie Dolan
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Rochester Country Fair392 viewsRochesters Country Fair was a great success despite the cancellation of the Town Ball Game, Woodsman Show, the Block dance and the Bonfire due to EEE. The weather was perfect on Saturday as children raced frogs, climbed walls, bounced in castles and much more. Although the weather was less than perfect on Sunday, residents lined the streets with lawn chairs and umbrellas to watch as the Hillbilly themed parade passed. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Church's Field392 viewsThis new sign will welcome visitors to the 32-acre Church's Field, the newest property conserved by the Rochester Land Trust. The property will be dedicated in a ceremony on May 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Church's Field on Mattapoisett Road in Rochester. Photo courtesy of Laurene Gerrior.
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Rochester Bakery392 viewsThe Rochester Bakery and Cafe, a longtime local hang-out at Plumb Corner, was destroyed in a catastrophic fire on the evening of July 28, 2011. Eyewitnesses described the fire as starting with several explosions at the rear of the building. The blaze displaced two residents and three businesses. In addition to Rochester, Marion, Mattapoisett and Acushnet responded to the fire. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Yoga at the Rochester Women's Clubhouse392 viewsNamaste. Rochester Women's Club member Marsha Hartley conducted a yoga class at the Clubhouse on Marion Rd in Rochester on Saturday, January 7, 2012. The classes are a fundraiser for the club to make repairs on their clubhouse. For information on the yoga classes, please call Ms. Hartley at 508-322-0998. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Octopurfest 7248392 views
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Murphy the dog392 viewsFirefighters in Rochester rescued Murphy the dog from the icy waters off of Sarah Sherman Road after straying from his family and falling through the thin ice on December 20. Firefighter Jeff Eldridge mounted an ice sled and headed 300 feet across the frozen pond to reach Murphy. The two were then pulled to land and Murphy was promptly taken to the ambulance. Pictured here, Murphy is warmed up by RFD Paramedic Jon Villa. Photo courtesy of the Rochester Fire Department
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Rochester Country Fair392 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair pressed on in the face of a “critical” EEE threat in Rochester over the weekend, August 10-11. Festivities were canceled for Thursday and Friday, but there was plenty of tractors, music, vendors, and fried fair food to keep the spirit of the Rochester Country Fair alive. Photos by Jean Perry
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