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Communications Center, Police Department, Project Good Morning program Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On December 23, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from the Project Good Morning (PGM) program gathered at Granite Steak and Grill for their annual holiday breakfast. This event, generously donated and prepared by Granite Steak and Grill for the past few years,...

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If you want to receive texts when the Willand Warming Center of Strafford County is activated, or get information on other important Willand events, text "YES" to 1-316-202-7105.

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Police remind motorists to clear snow and ice off vehicles before driving

On Wednesday, November 16th, Rochester residents woke up to a thin layer of snow...

Police Department offering a warm space to help people escape the cold

City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department will...

November is National Runaway Prevention Month

Starting November 1st, the Rochester Police Department and the City of Rochester will be...

Early morning fire breaks out at Waste Management, no injuries reported

At 4:52am on October 28th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a fire at...

Cyanobacteria Bloom Alert for Baxter Lake in Rochester, Farmington

A potential cyanobacteria bloom has been observed on Baxter Lake. The bloom was first...

Frisbie Memorial Hospital to host Annual “Crush the Crisis” Opioid Take Back Day on 10/29

Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH) and its sister hospital Frisbie Memorial Hospital announced their annual...

Police charge Ethan Saint-Val (19) with Class B Felony Criminal Mischief

Throughout the summer of 2022, the Rochester Police Department investigated more than 30 individual...

Police Department swears in, promotes, and honors several members

During the past two Police Commission meetings, several officers were promoted, sworn in for...

Fire Department offers free car seat installations for Rochester families

Earlier this week, the Rochester Fire Department announced they are offering car seat installations...

Police Department working to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and Child Advocacy

Throughout the month of October, Rochester Police Officers will be wearing pink Velcro badges...

UPDATE: Police locate Tiffany Vigneau safe and unharmed

UPDATE: After receiving a call from an individual who thought they saw someone that...

Fire Prevention Week planned for October 9-15

The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce that October 9-15, 2022 is Fire...

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Citywide Parking Ban Starts 9:00 pm on 1/19 until 9:00 am 1/20

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:00 pm...

Rochester School District to Host Fireside Chat with Superintendent Annie Azarloza on 2/2

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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on 1/21 for Ordinance Amendments and Infrastructure Projects

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

Watch: Public Works Committee – 1/16/25

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