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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,...

Get Notified: Receive Willand Warming Center Activations via Text

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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Eversource: Be prepared for hurricane season

With another above-average Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, beginning June 1, the energy...

Police investigating recent downtown vandalism

The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating several cases of tag vandalism on Wallace...

Multiple emergency agencies honored for saving mother and newborn twins

On the morning of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Rochester emergency companies were dispatched to...

Drug Take Back Day 4/30

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...

City of Rochester accepting applications for Fire Chief

The City of Rochester is seeking a new Fire Chief, following Mark Klose's retirement...

Police Department hosting Job Fair 2/19

The Rochester Police Department will be hosting a Job Fair from 1-3pm on Saturday,...

Heavy snow ahead, City reminds motorists about Parking Bans

With heavy snow forecasted this weekend, the City of Rochester is reminding motorists about...

Flashing beacon installed at busy crosswalk in Central Square

Earlier this month, Public Works installed a second reflective flashing beacon at a crosswalk...

Temporary Warming Centers open at City Hall and Public Library

The blast of arctic air that moved into the region is prompting the City...

Police Commission swears in Jason Thomas as Deputy Chief, promotes others

During the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 5, Jason Thomas was officially sworn...

Emergency services respond to serious head-on collision on North Main St.

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, at approximately 10:34 am, Emergency Services responded to the...

Take a look: Changing of the Guard Ceremony held on 12/30

After more than 25 years of service, Chief Paul Toussaint announced his retirement in...

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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

Step into an evening of inspiration and insight at the Fireside Chat with Superintendent...

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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