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Spaulding High School Art Students Thank Police with Downtown Window Paintings

Rochester Police would like to thank the art students from Spaulding High School, the Thank A Cop Committee, and all the downtown businesses that welcomed these artists to decorate their windows with incredible paintings. We truly appreciate your support!

Rochester Fire Department: Burn Ban Remains in Effect Amid High Fire Danger

The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until further notice. No outdoor fires are permitted within the city, including campfires or any fires covered under burn permits, and new burn permits will not be issued. The ban will...

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FYI: Winter Weather Advisories and Reminders

Snow and ice can create difficulties for residents, businesses, and travelers. Keep in mind...

Police host ‘Project Good Morning’ breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill

On Wednesday, December 14th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM)...

Fire Department responds to apartment fire on North Main Street, cause under investigation

On Saturday, December 3rd at 8:23 AM, Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 132...

Keeping kids out of the court system through accountability and restorative justice

The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over...

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...

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River Clean-Up Brings Together Community Volunteers in Downtown Rochester

Young and old came out on Saturday, October 4th, to participate in a river...

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Take a Young Person Hunting: New Hampshire Youth Deer Hunt Set for October 25–26

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Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 10/08/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...