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Rochester Mourns Michael A. Provost, Former Main Street Director and Downtown Champion

The City of Rochester honors Michael A. Provost, an innovative and collaborative leader who played a pivotal role in guiding the Rochester Main Street organization during the city’s downtown revitalization. His vision, energy, and community spirit will be deeply missed. Michael A. Provost, 73, of...
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Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Overnight December 4–5

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 pm through 7:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2025. During this time, no vehicles without an exemption permit may be parked on City streets or in municipal parking lots. For...

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Volunteers paint outdoor dining barriers on North Main Street

Volunteers from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts worked over the weekend to paint...
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February Vacation Scavenger Hunt hailed “a huge success!”  

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, recently held a February Vacation Scavenger...
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Library hosts no-contact downtown scavenger hunt for families

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, will be holding a scavenger hunt...
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Time Lapse: Scenic & Salinger Downtown Renovation Project

Business

Downtown Candy Store plans Grand Re-Opening 1/21

Sweet Peach's Candy & Confections is under new management and hosting a Grand Re-Opening...
Community

Spaulding Student Group, Rochester Social Club display inspirational posters

In an effort to boost community spirit, two volunteer groups executed similar plans to...
Community

Library hosts drive-thru Santa meet and greet

The Rochester Public Library recently hosted a drive-thru Santa event for children of all ages.  “During...
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Tree Raffle to Support Downtown Businesses

Rochester Main Street is holding another holiday raffle to support downtown businesses. To enter,...
Community

Downtown Elf has been making people smile since 1990

Rochester resident Linda Hanscom has become a bonafide downtown celebrity and a beloved sighting...
Business

Metal Heads opens in Downtown Rochester

Metal Heads is now open for business at 30 North Main Street, in downtown...
Business

Video: Chamber of Commerce hosts Holiday Tree Lighting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0U35JszEoA&feature=youtu.be
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Welcome sign added to Downtown

The Economic Development Department for the City of Rochester recently partnered with a downtown...
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Rochester Public Library Teens Read Over 200,000 Minutes in 2025 Fall Reading Program

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

Why Volunteers Matter: A Conversation with SHARE Fund Chairman Jerry Rainville

In this episode, Matt talks with SHARE Fund Chairman Jerry Rainville about the mission...
Business

City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

The City of Rochester has executed two agreements related to ongoing development within the...
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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

The East Rochester Library has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of...

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