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Tri-Town Thespians540 viewsHolly Cardoza from Mattapoisett and Spencer Johnson from Marion rehearse a scene in the upcoming Your Theater, Inc. play What I Did Last Summer. The play will be presented January 21-24 and January 28-31 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, January 25 at 3:00 pm. 
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Book Bargains601 viewsBook lovers had a chance to find a good read or two as the Friends of the Joseph Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester held their annual book sale under a tent on the library’s lawn on Saturday, September 8. Bargain hunters have been flocking to this event for years in search of the perfect book and this sale was no exception with shoppers arriving bright and early to get the first crack at box upon box of reading pleasures all priced at $2 or less. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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105 in Rochester1034 viewsRochester resident Arthur Lionberger celebrated his 105th birthday at the Rochester Bakery on Monday, December 24. A Rochester resident for some 70 years who used to summer in Marion, Mr. Lionberger turned 105 on December 26 but celebrated the milestone early on Christmas Eve with several family members and friends. A former banjo player with The Woodchoppers, Mr. Lionberger enjoyed a hot bowl of soup for his birthday meal. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Frozen Flyers613 viewsA group of South Coast pilots recently took advantage of this winter's cold conditions to use Snipatuit Pond as a landing strip. The pilots use charts provided by the United States Government to determine if the thickness of the ice is enough to support the weight of their airplanes. Pilot Ben Bailey, who lives on the shores of the pond and hosted this past week's get together, flies a seaplane off of the pond during warmer weather months. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Rochester Crimebusters597 viewsThe Crimebusters, a “Destination Imagination” team from Rochester’s Memorial School, won first place for their challenge at the recent Region 10 tournament. The team will be going on to the State Finals on Saturday, April 12 in Worcester, MA. The team is comprised of Grade 4 and 5 students and this is their third year together. Team members include (clockwise from top) Victoria Medeiros, Sara Lafrance, Kyle Rood, Conner West and Sarah Braza. (Photo courtesy of Kerry Bulman).
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Congregational Christmas830 viewsA "Birthday Party for Jesus" Christmas Fair was held at the First Congregational Church of Rochester on Saturday, November 10. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Circus Time472 viewsThe Cole Brothers Circus made its annual visit to Rochester's Plumb Corner on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25. The Circus, which featured highflying aerial acts, animal acts and plenty of clowns played four shows under the big top during its two-day stay. Proceeds from the circus will help to fund children's events throughout the year at Plumb Corner such as the Annual Easter egg hunt and the Halloween party. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Country Fair612 viewsScene from the "Wild West" themed 2008 Rochester Country Fair held August 22-24, 2008. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Play Ball!639 viewsThe Rochester Youth Baseball (RYB) League held their Opening Day ceremony in the town center on Saturday, April 19 with a parade to the Dexter Lane ballfield. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Meeting Morrie561 viewsThe Harwich Winter Theater troupe staged a moving production of Tuesdays With Morrie at the Rochester Senior Center on Saturday afternoon, April 12. The story chronicles the relationship shared by author Mitch Albom and his professor and mentor, Morrie Schwartz. The Harwich troupe accepted an invitation form Rochester Council on Aging Director Sharon Lally after seeing their production at a conference for COA directors last October in Sturbridge. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Church Fair622 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Rochester held their 34th Annual Flea Market held on the town green on Saturday, September 1. There was a little something for everyone at the fundraiser as shoppers meandered from booth to booth carrying the day’s bargains and purchases. (Photo by Robert Chairito).
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Church Donation739 viewsOn Sunday, August 26 a ceremony was held by the Rochester Land Trust to honor George Church and his late wife Katherine for their years of service and commitment to the Town of Rochester as the trust dedicated a wildlife preservation area in the couple's name. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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