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Rochester’s Tree Lighting453 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's Memorial Day453 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 Homecoming453 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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2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race 453 viewsThe 2020 Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race was business as usual, mostly, featuring 40 two-rower teams participating. Photo by Ryan Feeney
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BLM Rochester453 viewsA “Black Lives Matter” protest march drew hundreds to Rochester late in the afternoon of June 12. Escorted by several Rochester policemen on foot, participants who had gathered in front of Town Hall marched down Dexter Lane to the police station, where several individuals spoke about racism and told stories of discrimination based on skin color. The protest was organized by Wareham resident Alexis Sylvia, who had spent several years living in Mattapoisett and Rochester. Speakers included Charnell Perry, Jen
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Grand Opening452 viewsRochester pulled out all of the stops as the town dedicated the Dexter Lane Community Playground on Sunday, May 31. The three-hour long dedication ceremony and party included awards of recognition for the many volunteers who helped bring the project to life while offering plenty of food and entertainment to the residents of Rochester. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair452 viewsScenes from the 2009 Rochester Country Fair. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley
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Pinewood Derby452 viewsThe top spots in the Rochester Pack 30 Pinewood Derby went to Logan Empey (1st), Jack Wronski (2nd), Ethan Empey (3rd), Eli Mecham (4th), Connor O'Leary (5th), and Cash Jerome (6th). These six boys will move on to Regionals on March 31. Photo courtesy Krystle Empey
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Maple Sugar Season452 viewsIn Rochester, Mike Forand and his son Tim spend this time of year tapping their maple trees and boiling down the sap to make their own Rochester-made maple syrup. Photos by Jean Perry
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Maple Sugar Season452 viewsIn Rochester, Mike Forand and his son Tim spend this time of year tapping their maple trees and boiling down the sap to make their own Rochester-made maple syrup. Photos by Jean Perry
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Octopurrfest452 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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Trunk or Treat452 viewsRMS held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event on Saturday, October 20, with hundreds turning out for the fun and free candy. The PTO sponsored event invited local families to enjoy a little pre-Halloween practice putting on their costumes, perfecting their “Trick or Treats” and remembering their ‘thank-yous.’ Photos by Jean Perry
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