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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 program, to be held June 21–27, 2025, at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Designed to help young people ages 14 to 20 develop skills and knowledge about law enforcement, leadership, and...

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 and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You...

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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...

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management advises Residents, Visitors to Prepare Now for Extreme Heat

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued Heat Advisories for most...

Statewide Emergency Alert clarified by New Hampshire 911

At approximately 2:30 pm on Tuesday, June 18, New Hampshire residents received an automated...

Beat the Heat: City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during business hours

With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester encourages...

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County prepares for upcoming Heat Wave, Seeking Donations

The Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is collaborating with local municipalities to...

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