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Rochester Historical Society to Host Special Presentation on Sports Hall of Fame History

The Rochester Historical Society is pleased to announce a special program highlighting the history of Rochester’s Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The evening’s presentation will be led by Mr. Al Benton and Mr. Robert “Cider” Berry, two well-known...

Granite State Fair Returns September 11–21, Bridge Street Closure May Impact Vehicular Traffic

The Granite State Fair, originally established as the Rochester Fair, returns on Thursday, September 11 and runs until September 21, 2025. According to its website, the fair began as a community initiative to highlight agricultural and mechanical displays. Today, it upholds these traditional exhibits and...

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RMFA volunteers complete a vibrant mural on Teen Drop-in Center

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the completion of...

Rochester Pride returns Saturday, August 26 on Hanson Street

Volunteers of the Rochester Pride committee invite the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to downtown...

Opera House extends The SpongeBob Musical, fun for the whole family

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LILA Dance Festival returns to Rochester Common on 8/26

Bringing live dance to the Lilac City and the greater Seacoast area, the LILA...

RMFA to showcase works by Matt Demers at Rochester Public Library

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Good Grief”, an exhibition...

Arts organizers seek community volunteers to assist with downtown mural

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street, has partnered...

Explore the Wilderness through Words and Images: John Doelman presents “Quetico Connection” at the Public Library

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming event featuring John Doelman,...

Rochester Public Library to feature art by Suzanne Jolin

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring a series of...

Franklin Gallery to showcase Seacoast LGBT History Exhibition

How did the University of New Hampshire make national news in the 1970s? When...

Rochester NH History Podcast: A Nightmare on Elm Street

Did you ever notice in Old pictures of downtown Rochester that the city streets...

SpongeBob SquarePants to take over the Rochester Opera House in August

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Rochester History Podcast examines every day objects from our past

What do Fernald Hacketts Restaurant, the Milkman, the American Civil War, an old tavern...

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Rochester Historical Society to Host Special Presentation on Sports Hall of Fame History

The Rochester Historical Society is pleased to announce a special program highlighting the history...

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To the Citizens of Rochester, I will not be filing for re-election as your Mayor....

City of Rochester Launches “Meet the Candidates” Video Series Ahead of Municipal Election

The Public Information and Community Engagement Office for the City of Rochester is pleased...

Rochester Public Library Teen Room Celebrates Success of 2025 Teen Summer Reading Program

The Rochester Public Library’s Teen Room is pleased to announce the success of its...