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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...

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,...

Franklin Gallery presents Italia, works by Tom Glover

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

RPL presents Holiday Activities for Children and Families

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

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography expands above Chamber

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography has expanded and relocated to 18 South Main Street.   Originally...

Main Street celebrates Small Business Saturday 11/28

Rochester Main Street lends its support to Small Business Saturday and drives commerce to...

Hair Studio 71 opens in Downtown Rochester

Hair Studio 71 is now open for business at 71 North Main Street in...

City kicks off holiday season in downtown

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester worked with Urban Tree...

Porter’s Pub opens in Downtown Rochester

Porter’s Pub is now open for business at 19 Hanson Street, in the former...

Rochester Rise Up Works to Beautify Neighborhood Playground

On Saturday, August 22nd, Rochester Rise Up volunteers teamed up with the City of...

Transfurmations Dog Spa opens in Downtown Rochester

Transfurmations Dog Spa is the latest shop to open in downtown Rochester. Transfurmations offers a...

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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HCA Healthcare hospitals in New Hampshire donate nearly 2,800 pounds of food as part of Healthier Tomorrows Food Drive

Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, Parkland Medical Center in...

Cornerstone VNA Honors Amy Coombs, RN and FedPoint at Annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast

Cornerstone VNA recently honored two exceptional award recipients during its annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast...

Spaulding High Presents ‘Holiday Hygge’ Winter Concert & Village Celebration

Spaulding High School Music and Performing Arts invites the Rochester community to its annual...

Notice of Public Hearing: City of Rochester Seeks Public Input on FY 2027 Community Development Plan

The City of Rochester receives federal grant funding through the Community Development Block Grants...