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Project Good Morning Participants Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On Tuesday, December 16th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM) program met at Granite Steak and Grill for their annual holiday breakfast, which has been generously donated and prepared by Granite Steak and Grill for the past few years. Thank...
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Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts

To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester Police want to share two scams that have been reported in the last 24 hours. PayPal scam – Someone deposited a penny—one cent—into a PayPal account, and someone posing as...

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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November is National Runaway Prevention Month

Starting November 1st, the Rochester Police Department and the City of Rochester will be...
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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...
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Cyanobacteria Bloom Alert for Baxter Lake in Rochester, Farmington

A potential cyanobacteria bloom has been observed on Baxter Lake. The bloom was first...
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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...
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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...
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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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Fire Department offers free car seat installations for Rochester families

Earlier this week, the Rochester Fire Department announced they are offering car seat installations...
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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...
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In this episode, Matt talks with SHARE Fund Chairman Jerry Rainville about the mission...
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City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

The City of Rochester has executed two agreements related to ongoing development within the...
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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...

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