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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...

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 a mobile camera unit at Hanson Pines Park to address recent incidents and public safety concerns. The unit will provide around-the-clock audio and video recording of the park area and...

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Winter Festival to be held on 1/20 at the Rochester Common, fun for the whole family

The Rochester Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Police Department, is pleased to...

Tips for Hikers on Sharing the Outdoors During Hunting Season

Hunting seasons have arrived in the Granite State as has a renewed public interest...

NH Fish and Game: Wear Blaze Orange When Heading Afield

Hunters and all other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to put on bright orange clothing...

Northeast Passage to host New England Sled Hockey League games on October 14-15

The Rochester Recreation and Arena is pleased to announce that Northeast Passage will be...

WATCH: See how the ice is made at the Arena

It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you!...

Senior Activity Center to host several travel trips this fall

Hanson Pines Educational Walk - Wednesday, September 6th (5:30 pm) At Hanson Pines Park. Free,...

Recreation Dept. to host educational walking tour of Hanson Pines on 9/6

The Rochester Recreation Department welcomes the public to join a walking tour through Hanson...

Senior Activity Center boasts variety of drop-in activities throughout August

The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide selection of activities throughout the month...

Seniors: Join Forest Society for a guided walk of Champlin Forest Reservation

The Rochester Recreation Department welcomes seniors aged 50+ to join Forest Society naturalist and...

Recreation Department to keep public pools open on July 4th holiday

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce that all public pools will be...

UNH Cooperative Extension to host Bird Habitat program at Pickering Ponds Trails

The University of NH Cooperative Extension will be hosting a special program on the...

Celebrate Ten Years of Senior Power Hour with Rochester Recreation & Arena

Rochester Recreation & Arena and Senior Activity Center are celebrating 10 years of Senior...

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On November 6, Dismas Home of New Hampshire welcomed local business leaders, community partners,...

Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has selected the 2025 Christmas tree for the...

Mamma Mania, BoStyx, and A Christmas Carol Bring Holiday Cheer to the Rochester Opera House

The year is almost over, but there’s still so much to see at the...

Rochester Police: Somersworth Man Charged in Fatal Rochester Hill Road Crash

On Monday, November 10, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, in...