By Evan Johnson ROCHESTER—Police say they caught the man responsible for breaking into the Rochester School and another residence this weekend. On Sunday, May 7, state police from the Royalton Barracks responded to a report of a break-in on Kirby […]
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News Briefs
Rochester “DisasTour” bike, paddle, run event sweeps into sixth year
Teams of paddlers, cyclists and runners took to the river and roads around Rochester last weekend as the sixth annual DisasTour race. The triathlon event features a 15-kilometer bike, 12-kilometer paddle and a 9-kilometer run. The event benefits local nonprofits […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
RASTA DisasTour returns to White River Valley in sixth year
Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.—ROCHESTER—The sixth annual DisasTour race, aptly named, takes place Saturday, April 29 in the White River Valley. This bike-paddle-run sprint triathlon is a family and team event with proceeds supporting the Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) Valley […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Chamber opera “2 Moon Smile” premieres in Rochester, Friday
Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.—ROCHESTER—Heliand Consort and Clogs premiere “2 Moon Smile” chamber opera by Australian composer, Padma Newsome in two performances: Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m. at Rochester Federated Church, 15 N. Main St., Rochester; and Saturday, April 8, […]
Letter, Opinion
Rochester deserves better
Dear Editor, In regards to the proposed consolidation Model 1: Given the fact that since the formation of the Rochester Bethel Royalton study committee began to meet on June 13, 2016, they held approximately 13 official committee meetings. Of those […]
Letter, Opinion
Vote “no” for Model 1, Rochester school consolidation
Dear Editor, It’s going to be sad to not have a high school in Rochester. To review, closing of the Rochester High School seems inevitable. The proposed Model 1, soon coming up for a vote on Tuesday, April 11, in […]
Local News
Rochester weighs costs, benefits of Act 46 plan
Vote scheduled for April 11 By Evan Johnson The future of education in the town of Rochester has been on the minds of its residents lately and last week, community members, including parents teachers and staff, gathered to review a […]
News Briefs, police
Electrical fire destroys Rochester family home
ROCHESTER—On Saturday, Jan. 7, at approximately 11:15 p.m. the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 354 Brandon Mountain Road in Rochester. The property was later identified as owned by Joseph and Rita Mailhiot. A passerby had […]
News Briefs, police
Nearly $5,000 of maple syrup stolen
ROCHESTER—State police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Mom and Pop’s Farm Stand, owned by Tonya Sylvester, located at 3425 Brandon Mountain Road in the town of Rochester between 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 and 6 p.m. Thursday, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Opening reception to be held for “Figuration” exhibit
Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m.—ROCHESTER—Whether you love the open, cold spaces of this time of year, when light floods the hills and valleys, or you prefer the coziness of a cabin’s wood-stove, you will want to plan a visit […]