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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club387 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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Shirley Retires386 viewsShirley Darcy, longtime assistant to the Rochester Planning Board and Conservation Commission, enjoyed a special retirement party in her honor on December 28, 2010. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Rochester Gifts to Give386 viewsAnthoney Daniel, Madison Gregg, Ayana Hartley, Erin Taylor and Delaney Shaw of the First Congregational Church of Rochester Youth Group collected items for the Gifts to Give drive on November 19. The group reported an outstanding turnout for the drive, filling a box truck with donations. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Octopurrfest386 viewsOctopurrfest is one of those annual fundraisers that get bigger and better every year. It’s All About the Animals, a non-profit cat shelter in Rochester, hosted its Halloween-themed outdoor event on Sunday, Octopurr 14, featuring live music, a huge raffle, lots of vendors and food and, of course, a glimpse of all the adorable kittens and cats available for adoption. Photos by Jean Perry
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Octopurrfest386 viewsOctopurrfest is one of those annual fundraisers that get bigger and better every year. It’s All About the Animals, a non-profit cat shelter in Rochester, hosted its Halloween-themed outdoor event on Sunday, Octopurr 14, featuring live music, a huge raffle, lots of vendors and food and, of course, a glimpse of all the adorable kittens and cats available for adoption. Photos by Jean Perry
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Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol 386 viewsYes, the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol really does exist and, yes, people actually do win – just ask John Hall of Rochester! Wearing only socks on his feet, Hall exited his Snipatuit Road home on April 15 and was greeted by PCH Prize Patroller Howie Guja who was holding a giant check for $50,000 with Hall’s name on it, roses, and a bottle of bubbly. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Fire Department386 viewsThe Rochester Board of Selectmen made it official on May 6 when they signed the contract making Fire Chief Scott Weigel Rochester’s first ever full-time fire chief. Weigel was sworn in surrounded by family and firefighters in formal dress from Rochester and surrounding towns. Outside the party gathered for photos and left with celebratory sirens. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester's Memorial Day386 viewsRochester’s annual Memorial Day parade and procession lured scores of residents to the steps of Town Hall on Sunday to honor our fallen. Trent Crook of Boy Scout Troop 31 read the Gettysburg Address, and Madeline Dugas read the Governor’s Proclamation. Photos by Jean Perry
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Winifred Hartley386 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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Antiques in Rochester385 viewsGinny Decker brought a pair of Victorian era frames to be appraised at Rochester Woman's Club Antique and Collectible show. These frames contain photos of her grandparents Nathaniel and Betsy Barros. Betsy Barros was the cousin of Lavinia Warren Stratton, the wife of General Tom Thumb who was made famous by P.T. Barnum. The 115-year-old frames were appraised at $150 to $200 for the pair. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Arbor Day in Rochester385 viewsThis year’s Arbor Day ceremony in Rochester was courtesy of aspiring Eagle Scout Dominic Mattera, who for his Eagle Scout project planted two young magnolia trees at the entrance of the Dexter Lane ball field. Rochester’s Matt Monteiro organized a small ceremony on Friday evening, April 26, to acknowledge Mattera's contribution and celebrate Arbor Day. Photo courtesy Matthew Monteiro
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Rochester turned 340 385 viewsHey, hey, it’s your birthday, Rochester! Rochester turned 340 years old on June 4, and the third grade class from RMS was invited to celebrate with some cake and ice cream at the senior center on Tuesday. Students started the day with a tour around historic Rochester before breaking for lunch and sharing a large birthday cake with seniors. Students also received a free “Rochester 340” t-shirt, courtesy of a grant that funded the students’ birthday gifts. Photos by Jean Perry
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