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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 program, to be held June 21–27, 2025, at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Designed to help young people ages 14 to 20 develop skills and knowledge about law enforcement, leadership, and...
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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 and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You...

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Rochester Middle School closed due to bomb threat, investigation ongoing

On April 14, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, the Rochester Police Department was notified...
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Rochester Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration to host Drug Take Back Day 4/22

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public...
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Emergency services respond to rollover on RT. 11, driver transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital

At 10:20 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of...
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Fire Department responds to building fire at 35 Pine Street, no reported injuries

On Friday, April 7, 2023, at 4:07 PM the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...
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Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event on 4/15

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...
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Sergeant Benjamin to participate in Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship

The Rochester Police Department encourages the public to support the 15th annual Battle of...
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Citywide Parking Ban starts at 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14,...
Fire Department

Fire Department investigating Building Fire at 54 Tonka Street, occupants evacuated safely

At 5:06 am on Monday, March 13th, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch received a report...
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NH 911 advises motorists to take it slow on the roads, stay home if you can

From New Hampshire 911: Many are waking up to varying amounts of snow across New...
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Eversource warns of a major storm to impact New England region

In case you missed it, Eversource sent an emergency text alert warning customers of...
Public Safety

COAST Bus: Service Curtailment Notice for Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Due to the winter storm that will arrive overnight and result in a high...
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Police investigating hit-and-run incident, pedestrian struck on South Main Street

At approximately 6:30 pm on March 9th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department began investigating...
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Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/26 for Memorial Day, Trash Delayed

Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation Department, will be CLOSED on Monday,...
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Reminder: Bulky Waste Pickup is the Second Full Week Each Month

The City of Rochester would like to remind residents that Bulky Waste Collection occurs...
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Watch: City Council – 5/13/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
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Rochester Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Heroes, Invites Local Veterans to Participate

The Rochester Veterans Council will host this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May...

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