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First Responders Appreciation Gala to Honor Local Heroes on Sept. 18, Governor Ayotte is Keynote Speaker

The First Responders Appreciation Gala, taking place on Wednesday, September 18, 2025, will honor local Police, Fire, and EMS professionals from Strafford and Rockingham Counties for their dedication and service to the community. One first responder from each participating city or town will be recognized...

Rochester Prepares to Celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day on September 20

The volunteer-run Thank a Rochester Cop committee is once again preparing to celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day on Friday, September 20, 2025. This annual effort invites residents, businesses, and organizations to show appreciation for the Rochester Police Department and the work officers...

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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...

Youth aged 14-20 encouraged to attend New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy

The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy invites youth aged 14-20 interested in law...

Survey: City seeks public input for Severe Weather, Technological, and Human-Caused Hazards

The City of Rochester invites the public to complete a short survey that will...

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First Responders Appreciation Gala to Honor Local Heroes on Sept. 18, Governor Ayotte is Keynote Speaker

The First Responders Appreciation Gala, taking place on Wednesday, September 18, 2025, will honor...

Public Works: Hydrant Flushing to begin 9/14

The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants beginning September 14, 2025, and...

City of Rochester Assessing Department to Begin Cyclical Property Inspections

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester will begin its cyclical inspection process...

Rochester Resident Zoey Cormican to Begin Peace Corps Service in North Macedonia

Zoey Cormican of Rochester, New Hampshire, has been accepted into the Peace Corps. She...