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Rochester Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Service at Annual Awards Presentation

During the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, February 5, Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau recognized three outstanding individuals for their dedication and service. In his remarks, Chief Boudreau explained that each year department staff submit nominations for three awards, including Support Person of the Year,...

Rochester Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Walgreens

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:22 am, officers from the Rochester Police Department responded to Walgreens, located at 104 South Main Street, for a report of an armed robbery at the pharmacy. According to reports, a male suspect handed the pharmacist a note...

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Rochester Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run, Charged with Felony

On Tuesday, August 6th, Rochester Police arrested Paul Clement, 81, of Rochester, in connection...

Police: Missing 15-Year-Old Cacidy Mowry Found Safe

The Rochester Police Department has announced that 15-year-old Cacidy Mowry has been located and...

Missing Teen Update: 15-Year-Old Cacidy Mowry Believed to be Traveling West

On Friday, July 26, 2024, around 10:00 pm, 15-year-old Cacidy Mowry ran away from...

Fatal Collision: Motorcyclist Dies in Accident with SUV on Old Dover Road

On Saturday, July 20th, around 9:30 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded...

Public Health Officials Release New Comprehensive Guide to Combat Potential Rat Infestations

The Health Inspector for the City of Rochester published a comprehensive guide to help...

Rochester Fire Department Announces Free Smoke Alarm Installation Program

The Rochester Fire Department, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is pleased to...

Rochester Police Department Celebrates 10th Annual Citizen’s Police Academy Graduation

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Rochester Police Department graduated the participants of our...

National Night Out returns on 8/6 at Spaulding High School

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30 PM...

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Crown Point Road Under Investigation

On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 5:22 PM, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...

State Fire Marshal: Celebrate Safely and Legally with Fireworks This Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July upon us, it's important to remember that safety should...

Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is currently accepting nominations for the prestigious Rochester, NH Patrol...

DHHS Urges Residents to Take Precautions During Hot Weather

Ahead of the extreme heat expected, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human...

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Watch: Wastewater Upgrade Advisory Committee – 2/20/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda and further information on this committee Public...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Recognized as One of Union Leader’s 2025 ‘40 Under Forty’

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that City Manager Katie Ambrose has...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce seeks Annual Award Nominations

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Chamber’s Business of...

Downtown Parking Ban Starts Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Friday, February 21, 2025, from...