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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on open burning and smoking in or near woodlands, effective October 29, 2025. According to the NH Forest Protection Bureau, recent rainfall, increased humidity, and improved soil moisture have significantly reduced the...
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Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool

The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website, giving residents real-time access to information about criminal activity in the community. The new tool is part of the department's Crime Scene Intelligence (CSI) system, which provides CompStat analysis, crime mapping,...

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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

Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is currently accepting nominations for the prestigious Rochester, NH Patrol...
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DHHS Urges Residents to Take Precautions During Hot Weather

Ahead of the extreme heat expected, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human...
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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...
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Statewide Emergency Alert clarified by New Hampshire 911

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

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...
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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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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...
Public Safety

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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Police Department: Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 4/27

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public...
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Police arrest Farmington man suspected of robbing Hannaford Pharmacy

Around 7:00 pm on April 8, a male entered Hannaford Supermarket on Milton Road,...
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Police respond to gunshots on Summer Street, Jason Levesque charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder

At 10:18 pm on April 4, 2024, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded...
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Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...
Business

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off 2025 Small Business Season

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its 2025 Small Business...
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Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 11/06/25

Click here to watch See agenda below: Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22...
Municipal

Public Engagement Hour: Join Mayor Paul Callaghan for His Final ‘City Chat’ on 11/14

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

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