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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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Main Street Holiday Raffle: Win $250 Gift Card!

Rochester Main Street is holding a holiday raffle to support downtown businesses. To enter,...
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Franklin Gallery presents Italia, works by Tom Glover

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...
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City Hall decorated for the holidays

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RPL presents Holiday Activities for Children and Families

The Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library would like to announce a variety...
Business

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography expands above Chamber

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography has expanded and relocated to 18 South Main Street.   Originally...
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Main Street celebrates Small Business Saturday 11/28

Rochester Main Street lends its support to Small Business Saturday and drives commerce to...
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Hair Studio 71 opens in Downtown Rochester

Hair Studio 71 is now open for business at 71 North Main Street in...
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City kicks off holiday season in downtown

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester worked with Urban Tree...
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Porter’s Pub opens in Downtown Rochester

Porter’s Pub is now open for business at 19 Hanson Street, in the former...
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Rochester Rise Up Works to Beautify Neighborhood Playground

On Saturday, August 22nd, Rochester Rise Up volunteers teamed up with the City of...
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Transfurmations Dog Spa opens in Downtown Rochester

Transfurmations Dog Spa is the latest shop to open in downtown Rochester. Transfurmations offers a...
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Smitten Yarn Co. comes to Downtown Rochester

Victorian yarn emporium, Smitten Yarn Co., is set to open in the historic and...
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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...
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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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