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Book Bargains558 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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Bargain Hunting752 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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Rochester Woodsman Show 2007625 viewsOne of the highlights of the annual Rochester Country Fair was the Woodsman Show and Competition held on Friday night, August 17. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Hunger Walkers675 viewsRochester residents Julie, Caroline, and Lily of the South Coast Hunger Team participated in Project Bread’s 39th annual Walk for Hunger recently. Some 43,000 took part in the event that raised a record-breaking $3.3 million. The funds are used to feed hungry people at food pantries, soup kitchens, food banks, and food salvage programs across the state. For more information, visit www.projectbread.org.
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Memorial Day 2007821 viewsMembers of the Rochester Brownie Troop march in the annual Memorial Day Parade held in Rochester on Sunday, May 27 in the town center. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Congregational Christmas992 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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Talking Turkey585 viewsRochester's own Pampered Chef Linda Medeiros recently returned to the Rochester Senior Center for another unique presentation. In preparation for Thanksgiving, Ms. Medeiros showed some clever ways to reuse all those turkey dinner leftovers. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Wild West565 viewsThe Rochester Country Fair Committee held their annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 1 at Redman’s Hall in Wareham. The dinner was a fundraising event aimed at raising money for the Rochester County Fair, to be held this year from August 20 through the 24 at Plumb Corner in Rochester. The theme of this year’s fair is Rochester Western-Style. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Judge's Verdict608 viewsFormer Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Chris Byron of Rochester will be the keynote speaker during Mattapoisett’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on Monday, May 26 at 1:30 pm on the grounds of the newly-renovated Mattapoisett Public Library. Sponsored by the Florence Eastman Post 280 American Legion, the observance will also include a dedication of the war monuments outside the library and a parade through the center of town. (Wanderer file photo).
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Judo Champ663 viewsAlyssa Quaintance of Rochester recently took first place in the 5- to 6-year-old division at the Mass State Championships held on January 27 in Wakefield, MA. None of her three matches lasted more than 30 seconds as she ran through the competition. Alyssa won all her matches by Ippon, which is similar to a knockout in boxing. Judo is an all grappling Martial Art (no kicking or punching). Alyssa trains with three-time World Masters champ Bob Bridges. (Photo courtesy of Bob Bridges).
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Tiny and Tots544 viewsRalph and Tiny Tavares of the acclaimed New Bedford-based group Tavares pose with the “Music Minors” from Voices in Time, based in Rochester. The Music Minors are the youngest group members and range in age from five to eight. The group will be performing with the Tavares brothers as part of a Motown Christmas Cabaret on Sunday, December 21 at 6:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. (Photo courtesy of Marlene Kalisz).
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Grand Opening469 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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