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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...

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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Rochester Police: Drug Take-Back Day on 10/23 (10am-2pm)

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health...

Cornerstone VNA to offer Public Drive-Through Flu Clinic October 22

Cornerstone Visiting Nurse Association is pleased to offer the community a drive-through flu clinic...

Rochester to ‘Paint the City Blue’ on 9/18

Rochester will show its appreciation for law enforcement and ‘Paint the City Blue’ on...

Rochester Fire Chief remembers 9/11 on the 20th anniversary

September marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and two decades later, the memories remain...

State Urges Preparedness Ahead of Possible Storm Impact

Today, Governor Chris Sununu provided the following update on Tropical Storm Henri, which is...

Hight temps ahead: Cooling centers located in City Hall and Library

The City of Rochester is offering two Summer Cooling Centers as temperatures are projected...

Police Department seeks nominations for the Patrol Officer Community Service Award

Chief Paul R. Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...

Rochester Police Department hiring full-time officers

The Rochester Police Department is currently hiring certified and non-certified police officers. If not already...

Police arrest Raul Vides, 33, Charged with multiple felonies

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at approximately 4:50 pm, Police responded to the area...

Walk-in vaccinations available in Dover and Newington, ages 12+

No appointment or registration required. Minors MUST bring a legal guardian. If you are...

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 4/24 (10-2pm)

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible...

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In this episode, Matt talks with SHARE Fund Chairman Jerry Rainville about the mission...

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...

East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

The East Rochester Library has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of...

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...