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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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Back in business: Dynasty Restaurant and Moe’s Italian Subs reopen

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that The Dynasty Restaurant and Moe's Italian...

Santa’s elves have descended on downtown Rochester, find them all for a chance to win prizes!

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Elf Off The Shelf,...

Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser to return 12/2-3

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to...

Rochester Main Street to celebrate ‘A Downtown Christmas’

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a series of upcoming downtown events planned...

Sbrizza Family donates blue spruce for annual downtown Christmas display

The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the Sbrizza family, of...

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...

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Holidays on the Hill Celebrates New Office with Ribbon Cutting in Gonic

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony...

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...