NH Secretary of State: Absentee Ballots for the 2026 State Primary Are Now Available for New Hampshire Voters
Qualified voters who plan to vote by absentee ballot should request their ballot from their local clerk as soon as possible. New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan announces that all absentee ballots for the September 8, 2026, State Primary Election have been mailed to every city and town clerk’s office in New Hampshire. Voters…
NH DHHS Announces Updates to Recall List for Hannaford Produce and Deli Items
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) is updating the list of products recalled by Hannaford Supermarkets due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. Hannaford Supermarkets has updated its recall notice of products distributed in New Hampshire to include produce items supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, a…
Public Works: Residential Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed
The Department of Public Works has been notified by Waste Management that some residential recycling and trash collections are currently…
Rochester Police Department Releases Monthly Activity Report for July 2026
The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for July 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…
Public Works: Portland Street Reduced to One Lane for Water Repair on 8/10
The Department of Public Works is advising motorists that Portland Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning…
New Hampshire Submits Millions of Dollars in Projects to Be Considered for Federal Resilience Funding
The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) submitted more than $47.5 million in…
Eversource Reminds Customers to Know What’s Below Before Digging
Call 811 before shovels or digging equipment hit the ground In recognition of National Safe Digging Day on August 11, Eversource is reminding customers to always call 8-1-1 before starting any project that requires digging, whether it’s as basic as planting a shrub or tree, or as complex as installing a deck or pool. Statistics…
Rochester Colonial History Presentation Set for August 18 at Elks Lodge, Open to the Public
Historian, researcher, and author Patrick O. Connelly will present “Introduction to the Territory and Township of Rochester” on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rochester Elks Lodge, 295 Columbus Ave. Connelly, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in History and French, has spent decades researching Rochester’s…
Community Partners Opens Nominations for 2026 Brian Collins Impact Award
Community Partners is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Brian Collins Impact Award, an annual honor recognizing an individual, family,…
Rochester NH History Podcast: Have You Noticed This Piece of History at Strafford Square?
Have you ever driven through the traffic circle at Strafford Square and noticed a large watering trough on the Walnut…
Greater Rochester Chamber Raffle Offers Chance to Win $10,000 or Harley-Davidson
There are less than 100 tickets left for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber Raffle, where the winner…
Community Game Night Coming to the Rochester Public Library on 8/19
A message from the Rochester Public Library: The Rochester Public Library will host a Community Game Night on Wednesday, August…
Rochester Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Cumberland Farms Robbery
Rochester Police are looking to identify the individual pictured below regarding a robbery at the Knight Street Cumberland Farms earlier…
Rochester Public Library Receives Carnegie Funding for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new study pod made possible through a $10,000…
New Law Improves Landfill Siting Process and Protects New Hampshire’s Environment
On July 30, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined state leaders, North Country residents, and environmental advocates from across New Hampshire…
City Council to Hold Public Hearings on NorthRidge Funding, Data Center Regulations on 8/18
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at…
Historical Society and Museum: Documentary Series Welcomes New Participants
A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: For the past several weeks, on Monday evenings, members and friends…
New Hampshire Again Ranked the Safest State in the Nation
On July 28, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte and law enforcement leaders celebrated New Hampshire once again ranking as the safest…
Watch: City Council – 8/4/26
Click here to watch Agendas and Packets page City Council 8/4/26 agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel…
Rochester Prepares to Celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day on September 19
The Thank a Rochester Cop Committee is once again inviting the community to “paint the city blue” as preparations begin…
New Hampshire Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for Economic Opportunity
On July 28, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte celebrated new rankings from U.S. News & World Report that once again name…
Watch: Planning Board – 8/3/26
Click here to watch 8/3/26 Agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly…
Waterstone Properties Group Breaks Ground on Cedar Landing at the Ridge
On Thursday, June 30, Waterstone Properties Group welcomed community leaders, project partners, and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of…
Public Works: Portland Street Bridge Repairs Begin 8/10
The Department of Public Works is announcing that the closure of the Portland Street Bridge over Willow (Wardley Brook) at…