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Cream of the Crop569 viewsMembers of the Souza family of Rochester all pitched in to help harvest this year’s crop of cranberries at one of the few remaining bogs in town. The family recently took over the bog in an effort to revive and continue the proud farming tradition for which the area has become known. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Easter Egg Hunt569 viewsAnnual Pre-School and Elementary Student Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, March 22, at the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Chocolate Festival568 viewsTri-Town Chocolate lovers were invited to feed their sweet tooths at the North Rochester Congregational Church's Annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday, April 4. Proceeds from the event will go towards restoring the church sanctuary, which was recently added to the National Register of Historicla Places. (Photo by Robert Chiarito)
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Wood, If I Could566 viewsThe ever-popular Woodsman Show remains a highlight of Rochester’s annual Country Fair and was held on Friday evening, August 22. Here a contestant displays his skills at the difficult and sometimes dangerous axe-throwing competition. Other events included log rolling, bow sawing, disc stacking, spring board chop, two-person cross cut, chainsaw cutting, and downward chop. Some of the woodmen came from as far away as Vermont to compete in this year’s program. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Church Donation565 viewsOn Sunday, August 26 a ceremony was held by the Rochester Land Trust to honor George Church and his late wife Katherine for their years of service and commitment to the Town of Rochester as the trust dedicated a wildlife preservation area in the couple's name. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Cougar Classic565 viewsOld Colony Cougar Football Team freshman Shane Brynes (#96) looks pensive during the big "Cougar Classic" game held on November 22 at Old Colony Regional Voke which ended in a heart-breaking shutout, 21-0. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Dispatcher Honored561 viewsRochester Chief Dispatcher Tracy Eldridge (seated next to husband, Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge) listens to Police Chief Paul Magee read his nomination letter for the Thirteenth Annual Jeff Grossman 9-1-1 Telecommunicator of the Year Award which Ms. Eldridge received on June 29. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Leap, Frog!561 viewsThe popular frog races were held on Saturday, August 18 during the annual Rochester Country Fair. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rochester Halloween Party561 viewsJoshua Marcial won third place in the "First and Second Grade" category in Rochester's annual Halloween Party Costume Contest held on Monday, October 29, 2007. (Photo by Deborah Silva).
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Rochester Runners559 viewsIn the second running of the Rochester 5K Road Race, 39-year-old Jim Dandereau of Fairhaven took top honors and set a new record for the fledgling 3.1-mile rural course with a time of 16:19 and a pace of 5:16. The record was previously held by Mike Norton of East Falmouth, who completed the 2006 inaugural race in 16:39. (Photo by Deborah Silva).
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Horse Power558 viewsA benefit for the non-profit South Shore Horsemen’s Council was held on Saturday, July 7 at Rochester’s Sterling Pointe Farm. Visitors were greeted by volunteers who offered everything from pony rides and face painting for children to extended tours of the expansive grounds, arena and barn. Those interested in making a donation of time or money to the South Shore Horsemen’s Council are encouraged to contact them through their website at www.sshconline.com.
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Cream of the Crop558 viewsMembers of the Souza family of Rochester all pitched in to help harvest this year’s crop of cranberries at one of the few remaining bogs in town. The family recently took over the bog in an effort to revive and continue the proud farming tradition for which the area has become known. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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