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Volunteers Needed for Traffic Control at Rochester’s Holiday Parade

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist with traffic control for Rochester’s Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 7. Volunteers will be stationed along the parade route to help manage barricades, direct motorists, and provide information on alternative routes. Their support is...

Rochester Man Arrested After Vehicle Noise Complaint on Wakefield Street

On November 4, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Ethan Saint-Val, 22, of Rochester, for Disorderly Conduct, a violation-level offense, following a traffic stop on Wakefield Street. The stop was initiated due to modified emissions on his vehicle that were making sounds consistent with gunfire. Saint-Val was...

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NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: Eversource Urges Customers to Prepare

As the ocean waters churn along the East Coast and another hurricane season begins,...

Extreme heat, first potential heat wave of 2025 in the forecast; Eversource is ready to respond if needed

With the first heat wave of the year in the forecast—bringing temperatures well into...

Dangerous Heat Wave Incoming: Stay Safe with These Precautions

Public safety officials are reminding residents to use caution as hot and humid weather...

Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics

Recently, members of the Rochester Police Department participated in the New Hampshire Special Olympics...

Beat The Heat: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Releases Summer Safety Tip Sheet

Summer is short in the Lakes Region and along the Seacoast, and many people...

Rochester Fire Department Partners with United Diagnostic Services for Early Cancer and Cardiovascular Screening

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce a partnership with United Diagnostic Services...

Rochester Police Department Reminds Motorists and Cyclists to Share the Road Safely

As we enter the warmer months, more cyclists are taking to the roads. The...

Occupant Rescued from Rochester Residential Fire; Cause Under Investigation

At approximately 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Rochester Fire Department responded...

Energy Company Reminds Customers That Safety Starts with Awareness

With warmer weather returning and many people turning their attention to outdoor projects and...

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...

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...

Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

On the morning of Saturday, April 5, a Rochester Police Officer responded to the...

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Rochester Public Library Receives Carnegie Funding for America’s 250th Anniversary

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce it is one of approximately 1,280...

New Hampshire Secures New Federal Funding to Advance Broadband Expansion

On November 18, 2025, the State of New Hampshire secured over $18 million in...

Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Overnight December 4–5

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, December 4, 2025, at...

Monarch School of New England Hosts Employer Appreciation Breakfast to Celebrate Work-Based Learning Partners

Monarch School of New England welcomed its dedicated work-based learning partners on Thursday, November...