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Symphony Tales389 viewsThe New Bedford Symphony Orchestra held a “Symphony Tales” program at the Plumb Library on Saturday,February 4. The children attending were introduced to the cello and a cellist played background music during a reading of “Scritch Scratch: A Perfect Match” by local author Kim Marcus. Photo by Felix Perez
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Summer Reading Program389 views(from left) Catherine Wheeler, Amanda Wheeler, and Emily Wheeler were some of the top readers of the summer. At the celebration at Plumb Library on Saturday, September 15, the Wheeler family received recognition for being some of the Best Loggers and Best Library Activities Participants in the program. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Fire Engine Collection389 viewsRetired Rochester Fire Chief Scott Ashworth’s collection of restored fire trucks – including 1938 Ahrens-Fox and a 1956 Cadillac Meteor ambulance – is museum-quality, but he’s not planning to charge admission any time soon. “You do it because you enjoy it. It’s time consuming, but it’s what I enjoy. I try to do everything that I can. It gives me pride.” Photos by Nick Waleka
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Rochester Green Ways 389 viewsOn Wednesday, May15th the Rochester Green Ways Committee met to work on its Wildflower Garden in the center of town. Members cleaned up winter debris, weeded the beds that are filled with native and introduced plants that are called weeds by some and planted new seed for this and future years beauty. This is a necessary chore that was enhanced by the fact that it was held on the state and national Plant Something Day.
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Rochester Road Race389 viewsRochester Road Race August 10, 2013. Photo by Nick Walecka.
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Rochester Country Fair 2013389 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair was a huge success from its start on Thursday evening to its finish on Sunday, as thousands of Tri-Town residents filled the grounds for food, fun, and games amid beautiful weather and a “Welcome to the Jungle” theme.
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Rochester Women’s Club 389 viewsThe Rochester Women’s Club helped ring in the season with a Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday. Naomi Arenberg of WBUR-FM led a community sing-along ‘Songs of the Season’ Photos by Felix Perez
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Rochester Memorial Day389 viewsRochester fared far better with its Memorial Day celebration than Marion and Mattapoisett did with theirs on rainy Monday. Sunday, May 29, was a picture perfect day for a parade. At the Town Hall, the names of the fallen soldiers were read aloud and the Rochester Memorial School Band played patriotic songs before heading out for the parade. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Plumb Corner Halloween389 viewsThe center of Rochester was all spooked out on Saturday, October 15, at the annual Halloween festival where kids donned costumes and enjoyed trips through the haunted house, as well as refreshments and a dance party. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Oh, Christmas tree 389 viewsHo! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season in Rochester now that the tree is lit followed by the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick via fire engine on December 4 to usher in the holiday season. The Rochester Memorial School band and chorus treated revelers to a festive performance, while Christmas poster winner Tessa Winslow had the honor of flipping the switch to light the holiday tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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Oh, Christmas tree 389 viewsHo! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season in Rochester now that the tree is lit followed by the arrival of jolly old Saint Nick via fire engine on December 4 to usher in the holiday season. The Rochester Memorial School band and chorus treated revelers to a festive performance, while Christmas poster winner Tessa Winslow had the honor of flipping the switch to light the holiday tree. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby389 viewsCub Scouts Pack 30 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 13 at Rochester Memorial School. The pinewood derby is a tradition that was started back in 1963 in Manhattan Beach, California and persists to this day. In addition to placing as the fastest cars, the scouts’ cars are also awarded for design and creativity. Photos by Jean Perry
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