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Rochester Main Street to host Festival of Trees on December 6 and 7 at Studley’s

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Festival of Trees at Studley's Flower Gardens on Friday, December 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Enjoy caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa while...

City Opens New Public Parking Lot at 60 Wakefield Street, former Ben Franklin Property

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the former Ben Franklin property, located at 60 Wakefield Street, is open and available for public use. The lot features new night sky-compliant lighting and more than 100 parking spaces, including...

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JESA Lash Extension Studio opens in Downtown Rochester

The City of Rochester’s Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome JESA Lash Extension...

Volunteers needed for Downtown Accessibility Audit on 9/25

On September 25th, the City of Rochester, in collaboration with Strafford Regional Planning Commission...

Rochester Main Street welcomes Rayne Refillery to downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Rayne Refillery has opened at 14...

Moonlight Madness returns to Downtown Rochester on 8/23, kickoff party to include live music

Rochester Main Street, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the return of...

Rochester Main Street to celebrate completion of new deck in Wyandotte Walkway

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit, is pleased to announce the completion of a...

Rochester Main Street to revive Moonlight Madness on 8/23

Rochester Main Street, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the return of...

Rochester Main Street hosting Shop Small Raffle to support downtown businesses

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a Shop Small Raffle to support locally-owned...

Rochester Main Street presents 2nd annual Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the second annual...

Downtown speed limit reduced to 25 mph, new signs installed in several locations

The City of Rochester recently reduced the speed limit from 35 miles per hour...

Several Bigfoot sightings reported in downtown Rochester

The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown...

Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday, 5/6 in Downtown Rochester

The biggest Free Comic Book Day Festival is back and bigger than ever! On...

Volunteers come together for successful spring cleaning event

On Saturday, April 22nd, Rochester Main Street and the Rochester Recreation Department hosted Rochester...

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The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present the artwork of students from Artstream...