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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, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Between June 1 and November 30, NOAA is forecasting a 60% chance of...

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 the 90s and high humidity later this weekend and into next week—air conditioners and fans will be working overtime in many homes and businesses. During the summer months, Eversource customers in...

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Just In: Water Main Break in the area of Nola Avenue

At approximately 7:30 am on Thursday, February 16th, the Department of Public Works will...

RPD recognizes Officer of The Year, Civilian Support Person of the Year, and Chief Blair Memorial Award recipient

During the Police Commission meeting on February 1st, Chief Gary Boudreau introduced new hires,...

Fire Department responds to building fire at 168 Four Rod Road

On Sunday, February 5 at 10:09 am, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to...

Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...

What to do if you need warmth during extreme cold temps

With extremely cold temperatures predicted, the Warming Center of Strafford County will be in...

Fire Fighters respond to structure fire at 208 Old Dover Road

On Sunday, January 22 at 1:26 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to...

Downtown Snow Removal Parking Ban in effect 1/27, starting 10pm

Snow Removal parking ban is in effect as of 10 PM on Friday, January...

Citywide Parking Ban January 25, 2023

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATION CITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECT January 25, 2023 – January 26, 2023 A...

Eversource prepares for next wave of weather

On Tuesday, January 24, Eversource sent a push notification to its customers stating they...

Citywide parking ban in effect January 22, 2023 – January 23, 2023

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 9pm on Sunday, January 22,...

Citywide parking ban in effect January 19, 2023 – January 20, 2023

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 10pm on Thursday, January 19,...

Drivers sustain non-life-threatening injuries at accident near Rt. 16 connector

At approximately 12:15 pm on Tuesday, January 17th, emergency services responded to the Rt....

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