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Volunteers Needed for Traffic Control at Rochester’s Holiday Parade

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist with traffic control for Rochester’s Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 7. Volunteers will be stationed along the parade route to help manage barricades, direct motorists, and provide information on alternative routes. Their support is...
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Rochester Man Arrested After Vehicle Noise Complaint on Wakefield Street

On November 4, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Ethan Saint-Val, 22, of Rochester, for Disorderly Conduct, a violation-level offense, following a traffic stop on Wakefield Street. The stop was initiated due to modified emissions on his vehicle that were making sounds consistent with gunfire. Saint-Val was...

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Explore a Career in Law Enforcement: Join the Rochester Police Cadets

Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? If you...
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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...
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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on...
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Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool

The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website,...
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From Phones to Power Tools: The Rochester Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Every October the Rochester Fire Department teams up with the National Fire Protection Association®...
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State Fire Marshal Urges New Hampshire Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-ion Batteries

The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the Department of...
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Spaulding High School Art Students Thank Police with Downtown Window Paintings

Rochester Police would like to thank the art students from Spaulding High School, the...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department: Burn Ban Remains in Effect Amid High Fire Danger

The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until...
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Governor’s Proclamation: Outdoor Burning Ban in Effect Until Further Notice

Effective September 22, 2025, the Governor has issued a statewide proclamation prohibiting all open...
Public Safety

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...
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Rochester Police Deploy Surveillance Trailer Downtown Following Vandalism Reports

Police Chief Gary Boudreau reports that a mobile surveillance trailer has been deployed in...
Community

First Responders Appreciation Gala to Honor Local Heroes on Sept. 18, Governor Ayotte is Keynote Speaker

The First Responders Appreciation Gala, taking place on Wednesday, September 18, 2025, will honor...
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Rochester Public Library Receives Carnegie Funding for America’s 250th Anniversary

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce it is one of approximately 1,280...
State of NH

New Hampshire Secures New Federal Funding to Advance Broadband Expansion

On November 18, 2025, the State of New Hampshire secured over $18 million in...
Downtown

Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Overnight December 4–5

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, December 4, 2025, at...
Community

Monarch School of New England Hosts Employer Appreciation Breakfast to Celebrate Work-Based Learning Partners

Monarch School of New England welcomed its dedicated work-based learning partners on Thursday, November...

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