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Willand Warming Center to Open for 2024-2025 Winter Season

The Tri-Cities of Rochester, Dover, and Somersworth, in partnership with Strafford County, will reopen the Willand Warming Center located at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth for the 2024-2025 winter season. The center provides emergency shelter during extreme cold weather conditions to safeguard unsheltered and...

NH DHHS Provides Tips to Help Residents Protect Themselves Against the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is providing steps Granite Staters can take to protect themselves and their loved ones from severe illness due to flu and other respiratory viruses this fall and winter. Immunizations to prevent the flu, Respiratory...

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Frisbie Memorial Hospital Partners with Local Police for “Crush the Crisis” Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26

Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital will host HCA Healthcare’s sixth annual “Crush...

Officer Jason Harris receives Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Jason Harris has been...

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 10/26

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a significant public health, safety,...

City of Rochester Taking Steps to Improve Safety in The Hanson Pines

The City of Rochester is actively working to enhance the safety, accessibility, and long-term...

Rochester Police Respond to Potential School Threat, Not Considered Credible

On the evening of Tuesday, September 17, the Rochester Police Department received a report...

Rochester Police and Fire Respond to fire in Hanson Pines Park; Camping Prohibition Reminder Issued

On Monday, September 16th, around 6:45 p.m., the Rochester Police and Fire Departments responded...

Paint the City Blue: Thank a Rochester Cop During the Month of September

There’s still time to show your appreciation for the Rochester Police Department as National...

Emergency Services Respond to Fire at 168 Eagle Drive, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:23 AM, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch began receiving...

Rochester Police Issue Back-to-School Driving Safety Reminder

With the first week of school upon us, the Rochester Police Department is urging...

Rochester Fire Department Launches “School is in Session” Campaign to Promote Pedestrian Safety

The Fire Prevention Division for the Rochester Fire Department, in collaboration with the city's...

International Overdose Awareness Day: Take Action to Save Lives

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event dedicated to remembering...

Sprinkler System Contained Fairgrounds Grandstand Fire; No Injuries Reported

On Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:04 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...

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NH Care Connections to Host Community Event at Frisbie Memorial Hospital on 11/20

NH Care Connections is inviting local organizations and community members to an in-person event...

Affidavit Ballot Verification Counting Session for Ward 3 and Ward 6 Set for 11/19

NOTICE TO VOTERS Office of the City Clerk 31 Wakefield Street, Room 105 Rochester, NH RSA 659:23-a Affidavit...

Watch: School Board – 11/14/24

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Application Deadline for 2026 Fiscal Year General City Funds and CDBG Program Approaching

The application deadline for both CDBG and General City Funding is due on Friday,...