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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at Rochester Common (139 S. Main Street). The free, family-friendly event includes music, hot cocoa, s’mores, a touch-a-truck, and ice skating. Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Raider Station...
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City of Rochester Celebrates Grand Opening of Nancy Loud Park

The City of Rochester proudly announces the grand opening of Nancy Loud Park, a revitalized community green space on the site of the former Nancy Loud School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in partnership with the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, took place on Thursday, October...

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Rochester Police and Recreation Departments Announce Safety Measures at Hanson Pines

The Rochester Police Department, in coordination with the Rochester Recreation Department, will be installing...
Recreation

Temporary Closure of Recreation Main Entrance at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, Patrons Asked to Use Entrance A

The Rochester Recreation Department is notifying the public of a temporary entrance closure at...
Community

City of Rochester Updates Park Rules at Hanson Pines Basketball Court for Public Safety

The Rochester Recreation Department, in coordination with the Rochester Police Department, announces updated park...
Recreation

Rochester Residents Invited to Cool Off, Public Pools Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22,...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Recreation Department Announces 2025 Concert on the Common Music Series

Rochester Recreation & Arena is excited to announce the return of Concert on the...
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Splash Into Summer: Rochester Public Pools Now Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22,...
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Rochester Recreation Department Offering Summer Indoor Lacrosse Program

This summer, the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to offer a six-week indoor lacrosse...
Recreation

Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces Nancy Loud Park Revitalization Project

The Rochester Department of Recreation & Arena is excited to share an update on...
Community

Charity Hockey Game: Bruins Alumni Association vs. The SHARE Fund Marvels

The SHARE Fund is partnering with the Rochester Recreation Department to host a charity...
Recreation

Rochester Recreation Department Hiring for Several Summer Positions

The Rochester Recreation Department is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to fill a variety...
Community

Public Invited to Cocheco River Management Plan Kick-off Workshop in Rochester

The Cocheco River Management Plan Steering Committee invites the public to participate in a...
Community

Charity Hockey Game: Bruins Alumni Association vs. The SHARE Fund Marvels

The SHARE Fund is partnering with the Rochester Recreation Department to host a charity...
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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...
Community

City of Rochester Inaugurates Elected Officials, Selects Deputy Mayor

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the City of Rochester celebrated the inauguration of the...
Municipal

Downtown Sewer Lining Work Planned; Temporary Service Disruptions Expected

The City of Rochester will be conducting sewer connection rehabilitation work in the downtown...
Community

COAST Delays Start of Service Wednesday Due to Winter Storm

Due to the winter storm predicted to arrive later tonight and continue through Wednesday...

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