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Hank Poitras480 viewsHank Poitras of Rochester was the first place winner in the open category fiddle contest at the 2016 Rochester Country Fair. He recently performed at The Mattapoisett Library and often plays at local venues. Photos submitted by Hank Poitras
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Octopurrfest480 viewsThe Rochester cat shelter “It’s All About the Animals” held its 2nd Annual Octopurrfest on Sunday, October 2. Raising over $7,000, owner/operator Pam Robinson said this year’s event was “absolutely over the top!” The shelter is in the process of building an addition to create a cat room and a porch. “I cannot thank everyone enough for their wonderful donation and participation,” said Robinson. Photos by Colin Veitch
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The Buzz Above Rochester 480 viewsRemote control airplane enthusiasts lined the shores of Mary’s Pond for the annual John Nicolaci Memorial Float Fly. Photos by Jonathan Comey
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The Can-Do Couple 480 viewsMarion and Bob Faelten have been canning together for 50 years, ‘preserving’ the good life and enjoying every step of the twelve-month tango they dance from early spring when they sow their seeds to fall when they enjoy their homemade jellies, pickles, canned tomatoes, and homemade liqueurs. Photos by Jean Perry
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Trunk or Treat480 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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Trunk or Treat480 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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BLM Rochester480 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. Photos by Mick Colageo
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River Race479 viewsSixty-five teams raced from Grandma Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road in Rochester to the Herring Weir on River Road at Route 6 in Mattapoisett this Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. Sean Shaw and CJ Hedges won the open division in 1:47:39. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Take Your Child to the Library Day479 viewsThere were tons of family-friendly activities at the Plumb Library on February 4 for the annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. Junior Friends of the Library were on hand, as well as Miss Lisa leading the kids in physical exercises, and Amos the “read to me” greyhound made a few new friends. Photos by Deina Zartman
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Tractor Pull479 viewsThe NEATTA enjoyed a gorgeous fall day in Rochester for its annual fall tractor pulling event on Saturday at the Rochester Country Fair grounds that were once again, albeit briefly, filled with the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of diesel smoke we all expect from a good day at the tractor pulls! Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby479 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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Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race479 viewsThere was a seminar on how to build a boat for the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race at the Rochester Fire Station on April 4, giving prospective new racers a lesson on the specs and design of a race-winning boat. Photos by Erin Bednarczyk
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