Rochester News

SouthCoast Veterans Service Offices are finding themselves flooded with more veterans seeking state benefits than ever due to the poor national economy.

Back again after last year's big success, the Miles for Memorial School takes place this week at RMS.

David W. Oliveira/Standard-Times special file Spectators watch as the first boat leaves the starting line at Hartley's Reservoir on Snipatuit Road for the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the 2011 holiday.This year's race is tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Take part in a Memorial Day tradition with the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett ... (more)

Edward Rose is one of a large number of dog fanciers determined to elevate the pit bull's tarnished reputation by showcasing these handsome canines and educating people about the breed.

A sign saying two men can be friends, not spouses, caused a stir early last week, leading to protests and drawing media attention from far and wide.

The current offering in the "Espresso" series of short exhibits at Colo Colo Gallery in New Bedford showcases a series of studies done on a very familiar subject - the domesticated housecat - but brings a fresh eye and a new interpretation to their portrayal.

The Rochester Planning Board is currently discussing solar panels. We have concerns about the impact of the panels should the site be abandoned.

Rochester held its Annual Town Meeting on Monday May 21, 2012, in the cafeteria of Rochester Memorial School.A The beginning of the meeting was delayed about 20 minutes because a voting quorum of 75 was not present.A Some in attendance called friends and family, asking them to come down so the meeting could proceed.A In total, 83 voters turned out ... (more)

Standing in the backyard of 11 Union Church Terrace in Rochester, the coo of a mourning dove, twittering of birds and the wind in the tall evergreens is all that can be heard.

It's been a tradition in the town of Rochester for the past 12 years, but this year, the 13th Annual Rochester Country Fair will have a brand new look and feel to it thanks to a new plot of land donated by the town for the fair's use.

A WINK News investigation uncovers insurance policies most experts say you just shouldn't buy.

Helen Granger is a South Coast artist living in Rochester, MA who works in a variety of styles and materialsA including oils, charcoal, and inks.

The early childhood program at Old Rochester Regional High School is accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year.

Special Ed PAC, tonight, at 6:30 p.m., at the Special Education Office in the Superintendent's Office, 98 Howland Rd.

Council on Aging director Sharon Lally figures the town transports up to five seniors to out-of-town day care centers every day.

After spending a few months reviewing candidates to take over for retiring Rochester Memorial School principal, Jay Ryan, Superintendent Doug White said that the Rochester School Committee is re-opening its search for a new principal.

Although aging can take a toll on the physical body, a health threat just as serious to local seniors is isolation.

Rochester Police responded to a suspicious motor vehicle call on Braley Hill Road around 2:52pm On Tuesday May 1. When Officer Donald Kemmett arrived he found two men in the back yard of a home along with a rented box truck that was stuck in the home's septic system.

The towns of Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and Wareham are collaborating to offer several educational and training programs for our Medical Reserve Corps volunteers.

The Rochester Conservation Commission gave the Massachusetts Department of Transportation the green light to spray herbicides along the small portion of Interstate 495 that runs through Rochester.