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Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics

Recently, members of the Rochester Police Department participated in the New Hampshire Special Olympics Torch Run, carrying the torch from the Farmington town line to the Somersworth town line, a challenging 8-mile stretch. According to a social media post from the Rochester Police Department, runners...

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 try to pack as much fun as possible into these three months. Because accidents, mishaps, and illnesses can occur during the summer, Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers the following tips for...

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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...

Occupant Rescued from Rochester Residential Fire; Cause Under Investigation

At approximately 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Rochester Fire Department responded...

Energy Company Reminds Customers That Safety Starts with Awareness

With warmer weather returning and many people turning their attention to outdoor projects and...

New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy Now Accepting Applications for June 2025 Program

The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming...

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department...

Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

On the morning of Saturday, April 5, a Rochester Police Officer responded to the...

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department...

Assistant Chief Mike George promoted to Rochester Fire Chief effective 3/16

On Wednesday, March 12, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced that Mike George will be...

Equipment Upgrade May Cause Brief Service Interruption on 3/11

The City of Rochester will be replacing an end-of-life piece of equipment that supports...

Rochester Honors Fire Chief Dennis Dube for 27 Years of Service Ahead of Retirement on 3/15

On Tuesday, March 4, during the City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Don Hamann and...

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...

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Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics

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

Eversource Launches Educational Guide on Reptiles and Amphibians in Power Line Corridors

Power line corridors are home not only to critical infrastructure that delivers safe, reliable...

Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 6/29

Ward 4 City Councilors David Walker and Chuck Creteau will be hosting a community...

Golfers Brave the Elements to Drive Opportunity for Students at Monarch School of New England

Unfazed by chilly temperatures and intermittent rain, more than 120 golfers teed off at...