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Willand Warming Center Open During Extreme Cold

A message from the Willand Warming Center: The Willand Warming Center has been activated for the following dates and times: Thursday, January 22nd: 4 PM - Monday, 9 AM Friday, January 23rd: ALL DAY  - Monday - 9 AM Saturday, January 24th: ALL DAY -...
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Residents Urged to Prepare for Extreme Winter Conditions

Extreme cold winter weather is expected this weekend across New Hampshire. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and others, including dressing in warm layers, limiting time outdoors, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. Cold conditions can increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia,...

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Officer Jason Harris receives Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Jason Harris has been...
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Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 10/26

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a significant public health, safety,...
Public Safety

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...
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Police and Fire Departments Host Community Skate and Guns & Hoses Tournament on 3/8

The Rochester Police and Fire Departments will host Skate with a First Responder on...
Recreation

Rochester Rec & Arena Announces 2026 Spring Programs and Registration Dates

An update from Rochester Recreation & Arena: We might be right in the middle of...
Podcast

Inside Waypoint: Youth Services Making an Impact in Rochester

Matt talks with Mandy Lancaster and Joss Birnie from Waypoint Youth Drop-in Center, located...
Community

Registration for 2026 Strafford County Addiction Summit is Now Open

A message from the Rochester Mental Health Alliance: Join our Strafford County Addiction Task Force...

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