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Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair239 viewsUnlike recent years when greeted by stifling heat or torrential rain, the 2023 Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair was held in gorgeous weather on August 19. Outside the Grange Hall, attendees enjoyed animals large and small with the Plymouth County 4-H Club, while inside blue, red, green and yellow ribbons adorned winning entries from farmers, gardeners and craftsmen of all ages. The event was capped that evening by the Grange’s traditional Ham & Bean Supper. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Christmas Tree239 viewsThe town enjoyed a beautiful Monday evening and a large turnout, as children gathered on the steps of Town Hall to sing carols, and Santa Claus arrived with a Fire Department escort to hand out candy canes. Photos by Mick Colageo
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RC Planes239 viewsMary’s Pond air traffic was busy on August 17 with many remote-controlled aircraft taking flight over Rochester waters. Photos by Jared Melanson
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Cross-country Run238 viewsGraham Correia completed his cross-country run from Denver, Colorado, to Massachusetts on Sunday, March 13, at his parents’ home in North Rochester where he was greeted by his parents Gary and Robin and dozens of family members and friends from various times and places in his life. Correia was accompanied for the final five miles by former Mattapoisett Road Race champion Jason Eddy, with whom he grew up. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Historical Society238 viewsMalcolm Phinney, his wife Kathy and Claire Smith and her husband Howard “Howie” wore period costumes and shared oral histories of early American life during the Rochester Historical Society’s Fun Fair with A Flair held on June 22. Children learned how to load a musket, Boy Scouts Troop 31 demonstrated archery skills, visitors enjoyed live music and baked goods and those who ducked inside the 1857 East Rochester Church were treated to an amazing display of artifacts. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Troop
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Rochester Historical Society238 viewsMalcolm Phinney, his wife Kathy and Claire Smith and her husband Howard “Howie” wore period costumes and shared oral histories of early American life during the Rochester Historical Society’s Fun Fair with A Flair held on June 22. Children learned how to load a musket, Boy Scouts Troop 31 demonstrated archery skills, visitors enjoyed live music and baked goods and those who ducked inside the 1857 East Rochester Church were treated to an amazing display of artifacts. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Troop
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Rochester’s Memorial Day238 viewsStudent participation was at the forefront of Rochester’s Memorial Day weekend ceremonies held on Sunday at the Senior Center, Town Hall and Daggett Square. Boy Scout Troop 31 posted the colors, and music was provided by the Rochester Memorial School Band and The Showstoppers, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a patriotic medley. Old Rochester student Esther Smith read the governor’s proclamation, Old Colony student Cameron Makuch read The Gettysburg Address, ORR student Ava Figueiredo read “In
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Rochester Grange Fair237 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its fair and supper on August 21. Baked goods, quilts, clothing, flowers, and rare items greeted visitors at the Grange Hall. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Touch-a-Truck Festival237 viewsThe Town of Rochester held a Touch-a-Truck Festival on October 2 at the County Fairgrounds. Children experienced up-close and personal the size and power of fire engines and their equipment and gear, along with municipal vehicles, including dump trucks and tractors. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Rochester Land Trust237 viewsWyatt Smith, age 5, places a sunflower seed apple on a branch along the Trail Tale at Church Preserve on Marion Road. The December 18 event was a collaboration of the Rochester Land Trust and Plumb Corner Library. The storyboards along the trail tell the story of animals preparing for winter hibernation.
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Girl Scout237 viewsRochester's Cadette Girl Scout troop visited Washington last week. Here we are posing in front of and inside the Washington Monument with a copy of The Wanderer! The girls are all entering eighth grade in the fall, and some have been in the troop since starting as Daisies in Kindergarten. We used cookie money saved over the years to fund the trip, and we thank the Rochester community for always supporting our cookie sales. Photo courtesy Sarah Jacques
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Rochester EMT237 viewsAfter 28 years, Rochester EMT Jim Holden is retiring, and on Tuesday, the Rochester Fire Department honored him with a cookout, a cake and a plaque commemorating his lengthy service to the town. Photos by Mick Colageo
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