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Rochester Country Fair561 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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Annual Grange Fair561 viewsThe Rochester Grange held its Annual Grange Fair this past Saturday, August 17, an event that fills the Grange Hall with all the elements of the bucolic beauty that is Rochester. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester Tree Lighting561 viewsIt was a rainy Rochester holiday tree lighting, but the show went on nonetheless. Santa skipped his usual fire truck arrival this year for the sake of staying dry and warm, while neighboring Friendship Hall welcomed the crowd indoors to enjoy the RMS band and chorus. Photos by Andrea Ray
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Rochester Country Fair560 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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RMS presents Macbeth560 viewsMackenzie Drew (left) as Lady Macbeth and Gabe Noble Shriver (right) as Macbeth rehearse a scene together during the Monday dress rehearsal of the RMS production of the infamous murder-mystery play by William Shakespeare. Photo by Eric Trippoli
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Firefighters Memorial 560 viewsEight firefighters – four from Rochester – followed bagpiper Iain Massie to the Firefighters Memorial the morning of 8/24 to begin the inaugural four-day, 316-mile long Southern New England Brotherhood Ride, organized by Rochester Firefighter Andy Weigel. The ride was to remember 14 who lost their lives in the line of duty this past year. Photos by Jean Perry
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Murphy the dog560 viewsFirefighters in Rochester rescued Murphy the dog from the icy waters off of Sarah Sherman Road after straying from his family and falling through the thin ice on December 20. Firefighter Jeff Eldridge mounted an ice sled and headed 300 feet across the frozen pond to reach Murphy. The two were then pulled to land and Murphy was promptly taken to the ambulance. Pictured here, Murphy is warmed up by RFD Paramedic Jon Villa. Photo courtesy of the Rochester Fire Department
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RMS Ribbin Cutting559 viewsRochester Town Administrator Rich LaCamera was among those in attendance at the Rochester Memorial School open house and dedication ribbon cutting on October 2, 2011. Photo by Robert Chiarito.
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Plumb Knitters559 viewsThe Knitters at Plumb Library have done it again. Last year, they donated 185 scarves for soldiers. This year, the Rochester knitters made items for children, donating 46 caps for preemies at Charlton Hospital, and 19 pairs of mittens, 40 hats, 23 scarves, one sweater, and one pair of socks for "Gifts to Give" in New Bedford. Photo courtesy of Gail Roberts.
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Rochester’s Tree Lighting559 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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Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol 559 viewsYes, the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol really does exist and, yes, people actually do win – just ask John Hall of Rochester! Wearing only socks on his feet, Hall exited his Snipatuit Road home on April 15 and was greeted by PCH Prize Patroller Howie Guja who was holding a giant check for $50,000 with Hall’s name on it, roses, and a bottle of bubbly. Photos by Jean Perry
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Rochester turned 340 559 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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