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Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing

Friday, April 24, 2026

Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter today supporting a proposed U.S. Department of Labor (Department) rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that service employer-funded health plans covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). “Prescription…

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State of NH Attorney General Formella Warns of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms

Friday, April 24, 2026

Attorney General John M. Formella is warning Granite Staters about a rise in fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Scammers are using deceptive ads, impersonations, and “deepfake” technology to lure victims into pump-and-dump schemes, confidence scams, and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments designed to drain their savings. “Scammers are getting more sophisticated…

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Rochester Officials Warn of Fraudulent Communications Targeting Residents and Property Owners

Thursday, April 23, 2026

City Manager Katie Ambrose is alerting residents and property owners to reports of fraudulent communications falsely claiming to be from…

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City Manager Presents Proposed FY 2027 Budget, $175,168 Below Tax Cap

Thursday, April 23, 2026

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year…

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Reminder: Mayor Chuck Grassie to host Public Engagement Hour on 4/24

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Mayor Chuck Grassie invites residents, volunteers, and representatives of Rochester-based businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to attend City Chat, a…

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Mayor Chuck Grassie Establishing Youth Mental Health Task Force

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Mayor Chuck Grassie is announcing that he will form a task force to address youth mental health challenges in the…

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Alt ’90s Rock Band EVERCLEAR Coming to the Rochester Opera House on 7/26, Tickets Available Now

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

EVERCLEAR, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, has celebrated its 30th anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist, and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Everclear hits the Rochester Opera House stage on Sunday, July 26. Doors open at 6:00…

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International Female Ride Day Event to Benefit Dismas Home’s Expansion to Rochester

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Riders from across New England will take to the road on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a scenic, multi-stop motorcycle ride in celebration of International Female Ride Day, with proceeds benefiting Dismas Home of New Hampshire. Organized by the New England Motorcycle Group, the ride begins at Big Moose Harley-Davidson in Gorham, Maine, stops at…

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Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Announces “Heart Of The Wild” Exhibition Featuring Works by Mike Durkee

Monday, April 20, 2026

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Heart Of The Wild,” an art exhibition featuring works by…

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Bernier Insurance Agency’s 45th Year in Downtown Rochester

Monday, April 20, 2026

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the 45th anniversary of…

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Find Your Joy at the Rochester Public Library During National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026

A message from the Rochester Public Library: At the RPL, we invite everyone to join the celebration. Whether you’re a…

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Lilac City Gardeners Seek Participants for 4th Annual Garden Tour

Monday, April 20, 2026

The Lilac City Gardeners are seeking participants for their 4th Annual Lilac City Garden Tour, scheduled for Saturday, June 20,…

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NH Attorney General John M. Formella: Live Nation and Ticketmaster Antitrust Verdict

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statement on today’s jury verdict in New Hampshire’s multistate antitrust case against Live Nation…

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Governor Ayotte Launches Firefighter Cancer Screening Initiative

Thursday, April 23, 2026

On April 6, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte launched the first day of testing for New Hampshire’s Firefighters First Cancer Screening…

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New Hampshire Recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24, 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is joining transportation agencies nationwide in recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April…

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Governor Ayotte Emphasizes Importance of Education and Awareness on Distracted Driving

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

On April 16, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined students and faculty at Raymond High School for an education event on…

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Rochester School District and New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project to Host Forum on School Funding on 4/21

Monday, April 20, 2026

The Rochester School District and the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project will host “School Funding & Property Taxes: Rochester…

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NHFPI Report: Rochester Property Tax Rate Remains Competitive Regionally

Sunday, April 19, 2026

On April 9, 2026, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute released a report showing that Rochester maintains a moderate and…

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Governor Ayotte Joins Bipartisan New England Effort to Advance Nuclear Energy and Regional Technology Commitments

Sunday, April 19, 2026

On Tuesday, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined a bipartisan group of New England Governors in a joint statement in support of exploring advanced…

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Governor Ayotte Applauds New Hampshire House Vote to Close DUI Refusal Loophole

Sunday, April 19, 2026

On April 09, 2026, the New Hampshire House passed Senate Bill 620 to increase the administrative license suspension penalty for…

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Rochester Fire Department Promotes Captain Devon Pageau to Assistant Fire Chief

Friday, April 17, 2026

The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce that Captain Devon Pageau has been promoted to the position of Assistant…

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Gardening Lecture Series: Invasive Species and Soil Testing

Friday, April 17, 2026

The Rochester Public Library will host a Gardening Lecture Series program on Monday, April 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM…

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Breezeline Cable TV Customers: Rochester Education Channel and GovTV Moving to New Channel Locations

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The City of Rochester is notifying residents of a recent change to Government and Education (PEG) channel locations on Breezeline…

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Rochester Public Library: Main Desk Updates for the Month of April

Thursday, April 16, 2026

No foolin’, April is the best time to visit us at the Main Desk! Here’s what we have sprouting in…

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