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New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy Now Accepting Applications for June 2025 Program

The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming program, to be held June 21–27, 2025, at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Designed to help young people ages 14 to 20 develop skills and knowledge about law enforcement, leadership, and...

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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Get Notified: Receive Willand Warming Center Activations via Text

If you want to receive texts when the Willand Warming Center of Strafford County...

Hands-On Police Training for Youth: Join the Rochester Police Cadets

Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? If...

Rochester Fire Department Responds to Three-Alarm Blaze at Portland Street Barn

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10:50 AM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...

Rochester Police Issue Vehicle Theft Warning, Offers Tips to Keep Your Car Secure

Over the past couple of weeks, the Rochester Police Department (RPD) has responded to...

New Hampshire DHHS Advises Consumers of Organic Carrot Recall

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is advising consumers not...

Police Department Now Accepting Towing Service Applications for 2025–2026 Rotation

The Rochester Police Department is accepting applications from qualified towing service providers for its...

Willand Warming Center to Open for 2024-2025 Winter Season

The Tri-Cities of Rochester, Dover, and Somersworth, in partnership with Strafford County, will reopen...

NH DHHS Provides Tips to Help Residents Protect Themselves Against the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is providing steps Granite...

Frisbie Memorial Hospital Partners with Local Police for “Crush the Crisis” Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26

Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital will host HCA Healthcare’s sixth annual “Crush...

Officer Jason Harris receives Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Jason Harris has been...

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 10/26

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a significant public health, safety,...

City of Rochester Taking Steps to Improve Safety in The Hanson Pines

The City of Rochester is actively working to enhance the safety, accessibility, and long-term...

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Watch: City Council Budget Retreat p 2 – 5/9/25

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Watch: FY26 Budget Retreat p1 – 5/09/25

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