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Nominations Open for the Willis “Red” Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH Patrol Officer Community Service Award, also known as the “Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award.” The nomination period is open until Friday, August 1, 2025. The history and criteria for this award are outlined below: Willis...
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Stay Cool: City Hall and Library Available as Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

With high heat and humidity in the forecast, the City of Rochester is reminding residents that City Hall and the Rochester Library are designated cooling locations. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Public Library is open Monday...

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City of Rochester Taking Steps to Improve Safety in The Hanson Pines

The City of Rochester is actively working to enhance the safety, accessibility, and long-term...
Education

Rochester Police Respond to Potential School Threat, Not Considered Credible

On the evening of Tuesday, September 17, the Rochester Police Department received a report...
Police Department

Rochester Police and Fire Respond to fire in Hanson Pines Park; Camping Prohibition Reminder Issued

On Monday, September 16th, around 6:45 p.m., the Rochester Police and Fire Departments responded...
Community

Paint the City Blue: Thank a Rochester Cop During the Month of September

There’s still time to show your appreciation for the Rochester Police Department as National...
Fire Department

Emergency Services Respond to Fire at 168 Eagle Drive, No Injuries Reported

On Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:23 AM, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch began receiving...
Police Department

Rochester Police Issue Back-to-School Driving Safety Reminder

With the first week of school upon us, the Rochester Police Department is urging...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department Launches “School is in Session” Campaign to Promote Pedestrian Safety

The Fire Prevention Division for the Rochester Fire Department, in collaboration with the city's...
Public Safety

International Overdose Awareness Day: Take Action to Save Lives

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event dedicated to remembering...
Fire Department

Sprinkler System Contained Fairgrounds Grandstand Fire; No Injuries Reported

On Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:04 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...
Police Department

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 Department

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...
Police Department

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...
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Rochester Board of Ethics Recommends Censure for School Board Member Stokes; Keans Hearing Postponed

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the City of Rochester Board of Ethics held a...
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Making a Splash: See The Little Mermaid at the Rochester Opera House

Disney’s The Little Mermaid sails onto the Rochester stage with beloved hits like “Kiss the...
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NH Fish and Game: Register Now for August and September Hunter Education Courses

Sign up now to take your Hunter Education class and be ready for all...
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Watch: Board of Ethics – 7/22/25

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