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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...

Rochester NH History Podcast: The Legacy of Dominicus Hanson

Dominicus Hanson was a wealthy and respected resident of Rochester, remembered as one of the city’s greatest benefactors. His most enduring gift to the community is the magnificent stretch of land along the Cocheco River known as Hanson Pines. This hidden gem, located near...

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Granite State Choral Society presents ‘Hope, Healing and Harmony’ Spring Concert

The Granite State Choral Society, in collaboration with the Nashua Choral Society and Symphony...

Rochester Recreation seeks submissions for Art Olympics, 5/7 deadline

Rochester Recreation and Arena, in collaboration with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, is organizing...

Franklin Gallery to present ‘Two Friends, Two Views’ with works by Tom Glover and Lawrence Driscoll

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...

MVSB Accepting Photo Submission for Annual Community Calendar Contest

MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is excited to announce the launch of its annual...

Go for Launch: Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission Arts Competition

The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce the creation of...

Senior Activity Center to host intergenerational screening of ‘Cycle of Memory’ on 4/13

The Rochester Senior Activity Center, in collaboration with the Rochester Public Library, invites the...

Sole City Dance & Rochester Opera House Present: The Moon-Spinners Mystery

Enjoy an adventure set on a modern-day Greek island with Sole City Dance’s newest...

The Franklin Gallery to showcase works by Rochester artist Sherry Palmer

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, presents...

NH Association of Conservation Commissions seeks local photographers for “This is Worth Protecting” contest

Are you passionate about capturing the beauty of nature through photography? If so, consider...

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Tour at Rochester Opera House on 4/3

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will stop at the Rochester Opera...

Public Library to showcase works by local artist Marina Forbes, artist talk scheduled for 3/27

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce "Paint your Town Beautiful" an art...

Learn to create your own comics with Ryan L. Higgins on 4/20

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that local comic book creator, Ryan...

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