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Rochester Country Fair352 viewsFair goers crowded the Rochester Fairgrounds this past weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Rochester Country Fair. Whether it was the antique tractor pull, the pie eating contest, the dairy goat show, or the fiddle contest, there was something for everyone. Photos by Sarah Storer
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting352 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
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Rochester turned 340 352 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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Rochester Country Fair352 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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Bristol County Radio Control “RC” Club352 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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Octopurr Fest352 viewsIt’s All About the Animals held its 5th annual Octopurr Fest on October 6. The fundraiser featured food, games, music, and craft booths. Owner and operator of the no-kill shelter, Pam Robinson, said 100 percent of all proceeds would go directly to the care of the felines. Also on hand during the festivities were several canine friends sporting their Halloween costumes. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Historical Society’s 352 viewsRochester Historical Society’s
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Flea Market Fun351 viewsIt was impulse-buying heaven at the 36th Annual Arts and Crafts Flea Market on September 5. The First Congregational Church of Rochester hosted the Market, which featured lots of eclectic vendors, baked goods, and local organizations. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Grandparent's Day351 viewsIt was a perfect autumn day for the SouthCoast Senior Resource Alliance Grandparents Day at Hiller Farm in Rochester on September 19. Children and their grandparents had fun playing bean-bag toss, bocce, posing with the Three Stooges, and more. The face-painting and petting zoo areas were a complete hit! Most importantly, the free event provided information to seniors on health services available in the SouthCoast area. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley
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Antiques in Rochester351 viewsThe Rochester Womens Club held an antique appraisal event at their clubhouse on Route 105 in Rochester on November 29, 2009. Guests brought in their heirlooms and antiques for antique expert and professional appraiser Frank McNamee to assess. Guests were asked to leave a $5 donation in exchange for information about their items, which ranged from 19th century baskets to early electric fans. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Hillbilly Hoedown351 viewsA Hillbilly Dinner Dance was held at Redman Hall in Wareham on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to benefit the 11th annual Rochester Country Fair. After dinner, Twinkies were provided for dessert and The Relics provided music. This year's Rochester Country Fair will be held on August 19, 20 and 21 at Plumb Corner and the theme will be Hillbilly Days. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Voices in Time351 viewsThe children behind Voices in Time pose at a recent dress rehearsal. Led by Rochester resident Sharon Jensen, the group will perform a Country Music Cabaret on Saturday, January 22 at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. Tickets are available at 508-494-5383. Photo courtesy of Marlene Kalisz.
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