|
|
Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club385 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
|
|
Pumpkin Trap Shooting384 viewsRochester Rod and Gun Club President Dale Williams gets a pumpkin in his cross hairs at a November 5, 2011 trap shooting lesson. Photo by Felix Perez.
|
|
Rochester’s Tree Lighting384 viewsRochester’s star-topped tree outside the Town Hall is dazzling this year with its new multi-colored lights lit for the first time on December 3 for the annual Rochester tree lighting ceremony. The RMS band and chorus kept the festive music going all the way up to Santa’s exciting arrival via fire truck. Photos by Jean Perry
|
|
Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol 384 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
|
|
Rochester Country Fair384 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
|
|
River Race383 viewsSixty-five teams raced from Grandma Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road in Rochester to the Herring Weir on River Road at Route 6 in Mattapoisett this Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. Sean Shaw and CJ Hedges won the open division in 1:47:39. Photo by Felix Perez.
|
|
Rochester Bakery383 viewsBrian Cook and Brad Walker, owners of the building that housed the Rochester Bakery and Cafe at 28 Marion Road, came before the Rochester Conservation Commission on Tuesday evening, November 1, to present plans for the demolition of the building.
|
|
Haskell1383 viewsThe Rochester Conservation Commission issued a property restriction to Old Haskell Farm on Walnut Plain Road at their meeting on November 15. The property restriction limits the total square footage of structures on the property to 5,000 square feet. Photo by Anne Kakley.
|
|
Trunk or Treat383 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
|
|
Rochester’s Tree Lighting383 viewsRochester’s star-topped tree outside the Town Hall is dazzling this year with its new multi-colored lights lit for the first time on December 3 for the annual Rochester tree lighting ceremony. The RMS band and chorus kept the festive music going all the way up to Santa’s exciting arrival via fire truck. Photos by Jean Perry
|
|
Rochester Relics382 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society Museum at the East Rochester Congregational Church will be open on August 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. All of the interesting relics from Rochesters past, including photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts, will be on display in the charming 19th century country church. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley
|
|
Space Camp!382 viewsRochester sixth grader Joshua Winsper got the chance of a lifetime when he attended the first Space Camp for Little People in November of 2008. His experience on the show was featured in an episode of TLCs Little People, Big World on June 7, 2010. Photo courtesy of Karen Winsper.
|
|
| 4313 files on 360 page(s) |
 |
|
|
|
|
70 | |
|
|
|
|
