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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® (NFPA®) to promote fire prevention safety, and this year’s campaign is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day...
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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 Environmental Services and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into...

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Community

Rochester Prepares to Celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day on September 20

The volunteer-run Thank a Rochester Cop committee is once again preparing to celebrate National...
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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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Rochester Police Investigating Serious Crash on South Main Street

On Thursday, August 21, 2025, at approximately 5:29 AM, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and...
Community

Rochester Fire Danger Downgraded to HIGH; Only Small Campfires Permitted

The Rochester Fire Department is announcing that as of August 19, 2025, the Fire...
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Fire Department: Burning Ban in Effect for Rochester Until Further Notice

BURNING BAN: Due to very high fire danger and drought conditions, no outside fires...
Community

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...
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City of Rochester Encourages Voter Participation, Invites Residents to Watch ‘Meet the Candidates’ Ahead of November 4 Election

The City of Rochester is reminding all eligible voters to make a plan to...
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Free Community Film Screening: “Screenagers – Growing Up in the Digital Age”

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Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

The City of Rochester is reminding residents to properly dispose of yard waste this...

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