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Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

On the morning of Saturday, April 5, a Rochester Police Officer responded to the area of Highland Street in East Rochester for a report of a goat on the loose. It was reported that the goat may have been hit by a vehicle and injured....
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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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Fire Department introduces two risk reduction programs to help residents

The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce two risk reduction programs that aim...
Police Department

Downtown vandalism on the rise, Police offer cash rewards to credible tipsters

According to the Rochester Police Department, spray paint vandalism is on the rise in...
Police Department

Police Chief seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

Chief Gary M. Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...
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City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during high temps, Public Pool schedules available daily

With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester is...
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Teen cyclist seriously injured, Police issue safety tips

On Friday, July 15th, around 10:30pm, Rochester Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a...
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Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations

In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public...
Fire Department

Dennis Dube is the next Fire Chief for the City of Rochester

In a letter to staff on June 23rd, City Manager Blaine Cox announced that...
Public Safety

Air Pollution Levels Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, Predicted for Sunday

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is expecting air pollution concentrations to...
Fire Department

Deputy Chief of Prevention: “Sprinklers and smoke detectors save lives.”

On June 19th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in...
Education

Superintendent says Rochester Schools are committed to student safety

At the June 9th School Board meeting, Superintendent Kyle Repucci briefly talked about student...
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Dispatchers Khristine Bibeau and Michelle Kochanowicz awarded the Distinguished Unit Award

In the early hours of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Rochester Communications Center received...
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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...
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Public Works: Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled May 4 – June 13

The City of Rochester will begin flushing fire hydrants on May 4, 2025, and...
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Watch: Planning Board – 4/07/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Community

The Fabulous Find Raises $8,687.53 for the Monarch School of New England

The Monarch School of New England is thrilled to announce that it has received...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Historical Society to Host Free Presentation on NH’s Covered Bridges on 4/10

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on New Hampshire’s covered bridges on...

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