Public Safety
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’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5
Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Spaulding…
Berwick Man Injured After Motorcycle Collides With Trailer on Salmon Falls Road
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:09 a.m., Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area…
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, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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 the 90s and high humidity later…
Dangerous Heat Wave Incoming: Stay Safe with These Precautions
Public safety officials are reminding residents to use caution as hot and humid weather with temperatures in the upper 90s…
Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics
Recently, members of the Rochester Police Department participated in the New Hampshire Special Olympics Torch Run, carrying the torch from…
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 try to pack as much fun…
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 (UDS) to provide early detection health…
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 Rochester Police Department is reminding all…
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 to a reported building fire at…
Energy Company Reminds Customers That Safety Starts with Awareness
With warmer weather returning and many people turning their attention to outdoor projects and seasonal home maintenance, it’s critical to…