Overnight I-95 and Spaulding Turnpike Work to Impact Rochester Traffic Starting 4/26
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will perform nighttime construction work on Interstate 95 and the Spaulding Turnpike in Seabrook, Newington, Dover, and Rochester as part of pavement preservation efforts, including crack sealing, milling, and repaving. Weather permitting, work will begin on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Crews will perform crack-filling operations on I-95 between…
NH Fish and Game: Tips for Turkey Hunters on Building Good Landowner Relations
Spring turkey season (May 1–31) is only a few weeks away, and hunters on a quest for gobblers can do a lot to help promote positive landowner relations, according to Mark Beauchesne, Landowner Relations Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “Remember, while you are scouting, that access to private land is a…
Mayor Chuck Grassie Proclaims April 24 as ‘Arbor Day’ in Rochester, Celebrating Community and Environmental Benefits
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Grassie read a special proclamation celebrating Arbor…
Mayor Chuck Grassie Establishing Youth Mental Health Task Force
Mayor Chuck Grassie is announcing that he will form a task force to address youth mental health challenges in the…
City Manager Presents Proposed FY 2027 Budget, $175,168 Below Tax Cap
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year…
Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter…
Community Partners Seeks Public Input on Local Behavioral Health Needs
Community Partners, the local community mental health center, is preparing to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). CCBHCs offer mental health and substance use disorder services and facilitate access to physical health services. The first step is to conduct a thorough Community Needs Assessment. Please help Community Partners gain a better understanding of…
Rochester Opera House Announces Summer Season Featuring “Yacht Rock” World Premiere and Disney’s High School Musical
Yacht Rock will make its world premiere at ROH this summer, running from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, August 23. It features more than 30 of the greatest songs from that iconic age of smooth grooves and elite musicianship, spanning the mid-’70s to mid-’80s. It’s a party: piña coladas, beach balls, a limbo bar, a…
Alt ’90s Rock Band EVERCLEAR Coming to the Rochester Opera House on 7/26, Tickets Available Now
EVERCLEAR, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, has celebrated its 30th anniversary in recent…
International Female Ride Day Event to Benefit Dismas Home’s Expansion to Rochester
Riders from across New England will take to the road on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a scenic, multi-stop motorcycle…
Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Announces “Heart Of The Wild” Exhibition Featuring Works by Mike Durkee
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Heart Of The Wild,” an art exhibition featuring works by…
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Bernier Insurance Agency’s 45th Year in Downtown Rochester
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the 45th anniversary of…
State of NH Attorney General Formella Warns of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms
Attorney General John M. Formella is warning Granite Staters about a rise in fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms, including…
Rochester Officials Warn of Fraudulent Communications Targeting Residents and Property Owners
City Manager Katie Ambrose is alerting residents and property owners to reports of fraudulent communications falsely claiming to be from…
NH Attorney General John M. Formella: Live Nation and Ticketmaster Antitrust Verdict
Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statement on today’s jury verdict in New Hampshire’s multistate antitrust case against Live Nation…
Governor Ayotte Launches Firefighter Cancer Screening Initiative
On April 6, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte launched the first day of testing for New Hampshire’s Firefighters First Cancer Screening…
New Hampshire Recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24, 2026
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is joining transportation agencies nationwide in recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April…
Governor Ayotte Emphasizes Importance of Education and Awareness on Distracted Driving
On April 16, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined students and faculty at Raymond High School for an education event on…
Find Your Joy at the Rochester Public Library During National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026
A message from the Rochester Public Library: At the RPL, we invite everyone to join the celebration. Whether you’re a…
Lilac City Gardeners Seek Participants for 4th Annual Garden Tour
The Lilac City Gardeners are seeking participants for their 4th Annual Lilac City Garden Tour, scheduled for Saturday, June 20,…
Rochester School District and New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project to Host Forum on School Funding on 4/21
The Rochester School District and the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project will host “School Funding & Property Taxes: Rochester…
NHFPI Report: Rochester Property Tax Rate Remains Competitive Regionally
On April 9, 2026, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute released a report showing that Rochester maintains a moderate and…
Governor Ayotte Joins Bipartisan New England Effort to Advance Nuclear Energy and Regional Technology Commitments
On Tuesday, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined a bipartisan group of New England Governors in a joint statement in support of exploring advanced…
Governor Ayotte Applauds New Hampshire House Vote to Close DUI Refusal Loophole
On April 09, 2026, the New Hampshire House passed Senate Bill 620 to increase the administrative license suspension penalty for…