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REMINDER: Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Spaulding High School Torr’s Park, also known as “the triangle". Part of a nationwide celebration held throughout the United States, Rochester’s National Night Out aims to...

UPDATED: Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Rochester Hill Road for a multi-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers determined that four vehicles were involved, not three as previously reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that...

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Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...

Nominations Open for the Willis “Red” Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH Patrol Officer Community...

Stay Cool: City Hall and Library Available as Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

With high heat and humidity in the forecast, the City of Rochester is reminding...

Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30...

Berwick Man Injured After Motorcycle Collides With Trailer on Salmon Falls Road

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:09 a.m., Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and...

NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: Eversource Urges Customers to Prepare

As the ocean waters churn along the East Coast and another hurricane season begins,...

Extreme heat, first potential heat wave of 2025 in the forecast; Eversource is ready to respond if needed

With the first heat wave of the year in the forecast—bringing temperatures well into...

Dangerous Heat Wave Incoming: Stay Safe with These Precautions

Public safety officials are reminding residents to use caution as hot and humid weather...

Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics

Recently, members of the Rochester Police Department participated in the New Hampshire Special Olympics...

Beat The Heat: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Releases Summer Safety Tip Sheet

Summer is short in the Lakes Region and along the Seacoast, and many people...

Rochester Fire Department Partners with United Diagnostic Services for Early Cancer and Cardiovascular Screening

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce a partnership with United Diagnostic Services...

Rochester Police Department Reminds Motorists and Cyclists to Share the Road Safely

As we enter the warmer months, more cyclists are taking to the roads. The...

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City of Rochester Phone Lines Temporarily Unavailable on 8/12 for Maintenance

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., the City...

Knights of Columbus to Host “Race to Serve” Charity Run and Family Day on 9/1

The Knights of Columbus, Father McDonald Assembly, is excited to announce the upcoming Race...

Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 8/07/26

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...

REMINDER: City of Rochester to Repair Multiple Bridges, Detours and Temporary Closures Explained

The City of Rochester will be repairing several bridges this year, starting with the...