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Rochester's Memorial Day497 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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Rochester Country Fair497 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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Waterman School Reunion496 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society hosted its fifth annual Waterman School Reunion on September 10. The event was open to all former students of Waterman, Peirceville and Center schools. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Maple Sugar Season496 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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Trunk or Treat496 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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Rochester turned 340 496 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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Rochester Road Race 495 viewsThe Rochester Road Race saw 348 runners finish on August 13, 2011. Although there were 20 fewer runners from last year, the event still managed to raise 453 pounds of food for Damien's Pantry in Wareham. The men's winner was Julien De Marian of Paris, France, with a time of 15:57, and the women's winner was Jennifer Almeida of Acushnet with a time of 20:19.
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Public Purrs for Octopurr fest 495 views The 3rd annual Octopurr Fest fundraiser event for the Rochester cat shelter It’s All About the Animals was a success on Octopurr 15. The event featured auctions, a raffle, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of costumed guests. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Octopurrfest495 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’s Tree Lighting495 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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Robert Hiller Homecoming495 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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Rochester Relics494 viewsThe Rochester Historical Society Museum at the East Rochester Congregational Church will be open on August 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. All of the interesting relics from Rochesters past, including photographs, scrapbooks, and artifacts, will be on display in the charming 19th century country church. Photo by Anne OBrien-Kakley
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