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Postponed: Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/13

Friday, April 5, 2024 - This event has been postponed to April 13The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and debris from the Cocheco River.The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, with rain dates set for Sunday,...

Rochester Main Street seeking volunteers for Rochester Cares Clean Up Day on 4/20

Rochester Main Street in collaboration with Rochester Rec will hold its annual Spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.Volunteers will meet at Central Square at 9:00 am for coffee and doughnuts and to choose their individual clean-up...

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City Council unanimously approves downtown expansion

On November 1st, City Council approved a proposal from the Economic Development Department to...

Admiral Property lists former ‘Portable Pantry’ for $1800/month

After several years of dormancy since the former 'Portable Pantry' departed for Dover, Admiral...

Finally! Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt winners revealed

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt...

Rochester Main Street plans new Halloween festivities, Zombie Walk to continue

Rochester Main Street has been hosting the Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Zombie Walk for many...

Rochester Main Street hosts productive fall cleanup and planting in downtown

On Sunday, September 18th, Rochester Main Street hosted a volunteer cleanup day on North...

PorchFest returns on 9/25, featuring more than 30 local bands

The Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC) will be hosting PorchFest, a free outdoor...

Bigfoot scavenger hunt a “roaring” success for Rochester Main Street

The volunteers for Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce the success of the...

New art in Central Square made with reclaimed material from historic building

The Rochester Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts,...

Planning Board approves expansion of Downtown Commercial, City Council to have final say

On August 22nd, the Planning Board approved a proposal from Economic Development to expand...

Parking Review Group seeks public input for Downtown parking needs

Rochester City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce a Downtown Parking Survey, created...

Historic Hartigan Block to be preserved thanks to federal tax credits and RSA 79-E

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the Hartigan Block, located at...

What to expect at Rochester Pride on 8/27

The 6th annual Rochester Pride is set to return to Central Square on Saturday,...

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Memorial Day Weekend: Field of Honor pays tribute to American Heroes

Vouchers for Veterans, in collaboration with the City of Rochester, are proud to announce...

Rochester Veterans Council Announces Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies on 5/27

The Rochester Veterans Council is proud to announce the annual Memorial Day Parade, set...

LISTEN: What do you know about strokes? Matt talks to Frisbie’s Chief Nursing Officer

In this episode, Matt talks to Chief Nursing Officer Megan Gray about strokes. Listeners...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to Jody Walker, Technical Services Librarian

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Jody Walker, Technical Services Librarian, about...