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REMINDER: Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Spaulding High School Torr’s Park, also known as “the triangle". Part of a nationwide celebration held throughout the United States, Rochester’s National Night Out aims to...

UPDATED: Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Rochester Hill Road for a multi-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers determined that four vehicles were involved, not three as previously reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that...

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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...

Air Pollution Levels Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, Predicted for Sunday

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

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

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

Superintendent says Rochester Schools are committed to student safety

At the June 9th School Board meeting, Superintendent Kyle Repucci briefly talked about student...

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...

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...

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Watch: Planning Board – 8/04/25

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

Public Works: Water Service Interruption on Rebekah Lane on 8/5

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Department of Public Works will be temporarily shutting...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

The Franklin Gallery to Showcase (Un)Mask Pride Art Exhibit in August

The Seacoast LGBTQ History Project and The Franklin Gallery are thrilled to announce the...