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Bugs, bugs, bugs340 viewsDo you know the difference between a bug and an insect? Are you well-versed in the parts of an insect – the head, thorax and abdomen? It was all things bugs when a Mad Scientist came to the Plumb Library in Rochester on April 22, 2010. Over a dozen children enjoyed the April vacation bug demonstration with hands-on activities and learning fun. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Rochester Country Fair340 viewsRochester’s 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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Tractor Parade340 viewsAn old-fashioned tractor pull in Rochester on June 25, 2011 honored the memory of longtime Rochester resident and tractor enthusiast Joe Monteiro. If you missed the tractor pull, don't worry – many of the tractors will be included in the Family Fun Day parade in Rochester on Sunday, August 21. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Cranberry Harvesting with RLT340 viewsThe Rochester Land Trust invited the public to see cranberry harvesting "at close range" on Mary's Pond Road on Sunday, October 16. Photo by Felix Perez.
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RCF Fundraiser340 viewsA St. Patrick's Day themed fund raiser was held at the Redman Hall in Wareham to benefit the Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Felix Perez
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Octopurrfest340 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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Rochester Land Trust340 viewsOn May 25, the Rochester Land Trust hosted Foresters Phil Benjamin and Tom Farell who gave a logging walk and talk at the 20-acre Church’s Wildlife Preserve located off Marion Road. Benjamin stressed the importance of removing trees to open the canopy for life-sustaining sunlight. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester Land Trust340 viewsOn May 25, the Rochester Land Trust hosted Foresters Phil Benjamin and Tom Farell who gave a logging walk and talk at the 20-acre Church’s Wildlife Preserve located off Marion Road. Benjamin stressed the importance of removing trees to open the canopy for life-sustaining sunlight. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Rochester's Memorial Day340 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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Robert Hiller Homecoming340 viewsRobert Hiller III finally returned on March 3 to his Eastover Farms-area home to a grand welcome of family and friends after a bout with the EEE virus that put the Rochester resident in a coma for 19 days and held him in hospital care for seven months. "Excited, happy to be home, happy to see my family, my house and all my friends," Hiller said from his driveway amidst a couple of hundred supporters and media coverage. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Robert Hiller Homecoming340 viewsRobert Hiller III finally returned on March 3 to his Eastover Farms-area home to a grand welcome of family and friends after a bout with the EEE virus that put the Rochester resident in a coma for 19 days and held him in hospital care for seven months. "Excited, happy to be home, happy to see my family, my house and all my friends," Hiller said from his driveway amidst a couple of hundred supporters and media coverage. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Revolutionary War Memorial340 viewsRochester Historical Commission Chairperson Connie Eshbach and Tri-Town Veterans Service Officer Chris Gerrior were among speakers as the Town of Rochester dedicated a Revolutionary War memorial in front of Town Hall on May 7. Photos by Mick Colageo
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