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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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Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

On the morning of Saturday, April 5, a Rochester Police Officer responded to the area of Highland Street in East Rochester for a report of a goat on the loose. It was reported that the goat may have been hit by a vehicle and injured....

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Tri-City Mayors: Simple steps to stay safe and avoid COVID-19

The Tri-City Mayors of Rochester, Dover, and Somersworth would like to remind everyone to...
Community

Gov. Sununu: Masks required in all public spaces

On Thursday, November 19th, Governor Sununu imposed a statewide mask mandate in an effort...
Public Safety

Regional Hospitals: Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe Holiday

The following is an open letter to the public regarding COVID-19 and the upcoming...
Fire Department

Governor Sununu lifts ban on burning

Due to the extreme drought conditions in early October, Governor Sununu released an emergency...
Police Department

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10/24

DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 10AM to 2PM The...
Public Safety

Recreation Department reports positive COVID-19 case

The Rochester Recreation Department has been informed of a positive COVID-19 result connected to...
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Rochester Fire Department Closed For Non-Emergency Walk-in Services Until Further Notice

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Strafford County and the City of...
Public Safety

City Manager: Letter to the Community Regarding COVID-19

To the residents of Rochester, I want to personally thank you for all the hard...
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Gov. Sununu Issues Proclamation Prohibiting Open Fires and Smoking In and Near NH Woodlands

Gov. Christopher T. Sununu has issued a proclamation that bans both outdoor burning and...
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Fire Chief Warns Level 4 Fire Danger, No Burning

Dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such...
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Police Investigating Robbery at Nouria Conveinience Store

Rochester Police are investigating a Robbery that occurred at the Nouria (formerly Shell) gas...
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Police Investigating Citizen’s Bank Robbery

Rochester Police are investigating another Robbery of the Citizen’s Bank inside Hannaford on Milton...
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William Evans Trust Donates $10,000 to Support Spaulding High School Students Facing Food Insecurity

The Rochester School District is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the...
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City Manager Katie Ambrose Presents FY 2026 Budget, Announces Retreat Schedule

On April 15, 2025, City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...
Public Safety

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...
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Watch: Public Safety Committee – 4/16/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast...

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