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First Responders Appreciation Gala to Honor Local Heroes on Sept. 18, Governor Ayotte is Keynote Speaker

The First Responders Appreciation Gala, taking place on Wednesday, September 18, 2025, will honor local Police, Fire, and EMS professionals from Strafford and Rockingham Counties for their dedication and service to the community. One first responder from each participating city or town will be recognized...
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Rochester Prepares to Celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day on September 20

The volunteer-run Thank a Rochester Cop committee is once again preparing to celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day on Friday, September 20, 2025. This annual effort invites residents, businesses, and organizations to show appreciation for the Rochester Police Department and the work officers...

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Assistant Chief Mike George promoted to Rochester Fire Chief effective 3/16

On Wednesday, March 12, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced that Mike George will be...
Municipal

Equipment Upgrade May Cause Brief Service Interruption on 3/11

The City of Rochester will be replacing an end-of-life piece of equipment that supports...
Fire Department

Rochester Honors Fire Chief Dennis Dube for 27 Years of Service Ahead of Retirement on 3/15

On Tuesday, March 4, during the City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Don Hamann and...
Community

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Service at Annual Awards Presentation

During the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, February 5, Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau...
Police Department

Rochester Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Walgreens

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:22 am, officers from the Rochester Police...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire; All Occupants Safe

On Tuesday, February 11, at 8:19 AM, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a...
Community

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...
Public Safety

3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New Hampshire and Southern Maine

WMUR reports that an earthquake was felt across New Hampshire on Monday morning at...
Community

Communications Center, Police Department, Project Good Morning program Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On December 23, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from the Project Good...
Public Safety

Get Notified: Receive Willand Warming Center Activations via Text

If you want to receive texts when the Willand Warming Center of Strafford County...
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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...
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First Responders Appreciation Gala to Honor Local Heroes on Sept. 18, Governor Ayotte is Keynote Speaker

The First Responders Appreciation Gala, taking place on Wednesday, September 18, 2025, will honor...
Community

Public Works: Hydrant Flushing to begin 9/14

The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants beginning September 14, 2025, and...
Municipal

City of Rochester Assessing Department to Begin Cyclical Property Inspections

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester will begin its cyclical inspection process...
Community

Rochester Resident Zoey Cormican to Begin Peace Corps Service in North Macedonia

Zoey Cormican of Rochester, New Hampshire, has been accepted into the Peace Corps. She...

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