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Spaulding High School Art Students Thank Police with Downtown Window Paintings

Rochester Police would like to thank the art students from Spaulding High School, the Thank A Cop Committee, and all the downtown businesses that welcomed these artists to decorate their windows with incredible paintings. We truly appreciate your support!

Rochester Fire Department: Burn Ban Remains in Effect Amid High Fire Danger

The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until further notice. No outdoor fires are permitted within the city, including campfires or any fires covered under burn permits, and new burn permits will not be issued. The ban will...

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Police arrest Joshua McCarthy, multiple felony offenses

On Monday, December 7, 2020, Rochester Police arrested Joshua McCarthy, 33, of Rochester, charging...

RFD Chief receives NHCFO II designation

Rochester Fire Department Chief, Mark Klose, officially received the NHCFO II designation from the...

Video: Lock your vehicle this holiday season

A message from the Rochester Police Department: https://youtu.be/KTR8AhvRg2c

Video: COVID-19 PSA from Frisbie Memorial Hospital

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McgJB12S18Y

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...

Gov. Sununu: Masks required in all public spaces

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

Regional Hospitals: Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe Holiday

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

Governor Sununu lifts ban on burning

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

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...

Recreation Department reports positive COVID-19 case

The Rochester Recreation Department has been informed of a positive COVID-19 result connected to...

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...

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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Watch: 2025 State of the City – 10/3/25

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

Local Sponsor Supports “Fare Free Saturday” on COAST October 25: Business sponsorship program ensures access for all

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, is partnering with Cross...

First United Methodist Church to Dedicate Hundreds of Project Linus Blankets on November 9

Several hundred handmade Project Linus blankets will be dedicated during the Sunday morning service...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Monday, October 13, 2025

In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 13, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including...