Library
Rochester Public Library to host ‘needle felting’ and ‘build your own robot’ workshops for teens in May
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is excited to announce two creative programs scheduled for teens in May.On Wednesday, May 8, teens can participate in "Bristle Bots – Create and Design," where they'll have the chance to design a bristle bot (a simple battery-operated...
State of NH
Fish and Game: 2024 Spring Turkey Season opens May 1
The Granite State’s spring turkey season opens on May 1 and runs through May...
Business
Experience Old World Elegance: Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Awards Celebration on 5/22
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Old World Elegance: An Evening...
State of NH
Local Emergency Shelter Services bolstered with $8.5M in funding
On March 27, following approval by the Executive Council, $8,500,000 in funding was made...
Municipal
GovTV now available on Apple, Roku, and Fire TV streaming devices
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that GovTV, formerly known as the...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Hosts FREE Caregiver Event
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the eighth...
Education
CTE Ambassadors Inspire Middle Schoolers to Explore Exciting Career Paths
On April 11th, the CTE (Career Technical Education) Ambassadors from the R.W. Creteau Regional...
Community
Conservation Commission hosts successful clean-up of Cocheco River, 20+ volunteers attended
The Rochester Conservation Commission is pleased to report that more than 20 volunteers gathered...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk Resolutions and Romances
In this episode, Marie and Katherine update listeners on their New Year's resolutions. They...
Municipal
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 4/18/24
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WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 4/17/24
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WATCH: City Council – 4/16/24
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GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 4/18/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 4/17/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Library
Rochester Public Library to host ‘needle felting’ and ‘build your own robot’ workshops for teens in May
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is excited to announce two creative programs scheduled...
State of NH
Fish and Game: 2024 Spring Turkey Season opens May 1
The Granite State’s spring turkey season opens on May 1 and runs through May...
Business
Experience Old World Elegance: Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Awards Celebration on 5/22
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Old World Elegance: An Evening...
State of NH
Local Emergency Shelter Services bolstered with $8.5M in funding
On March 27, following approval by the Executive Council, $8,500,000 in funding was made...
Municipal
GovTV now available on Apple, Roku, and Fire TV streaming devices
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that GovTV, formerly known as the...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Hosts FREE Caregiver Event
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the eighth...
Education
CTE Ambassadors Inspire Middle Schoolers to Explore Exciting Career Paths
On April 11th, the CTE (Career Technical Education) Ambassadors from the R.W. Creteau Regional...
Community
Conservation Commission hosts successful clean-up of Cocheco River, 20+ volunteers attended
The Rochester Conservation Commission is pleased to report that more than 20 volunteers gathered...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk Resolutions and Romances
In this episode, Marie and Katherine update listeners on their New Year's resolutions. They...
Podcast
LISTEN: Matt talks to Bob and Lisa Griffin from the Rochester Historical Society
In this episode, Matt talks to Bob and Lisa Griffin, members of the Rochester...
Podcast
LISTEN: Frisbie’s Dr. Ken Maynard talks neurosurgery and other medical advancements
In this episode, Matt talks to Dr. Ken Maynard from Frisbie Memorial Hospital about...
Recreation
Fish and Game: Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Exploring This Spring
Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors, and the...
Education
Rochester School Board selects Annie Azarloza to be next Superintendent of Schools
The Rochester School Board is pleased to announce the selection of Annie Azarloza as...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 4/16/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 4/15/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 4/10/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 4/09/2024
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 4/02/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline (formerly...
Municipal
Rochester City Manager Presents Proposed FY2025 Budget
Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for fiscal...
Library
Rochester Public Library and Monarch School of New England Collaborate on Wooden Suggestion Box
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Monarch School...
Community
Strafford County Addiction Task Force announces 2024 Strafford County Addiction Summit on 5/15
The Strafford County Addiction Task Force is accepting registrations for the 2024 Strafford County...
Library
Rochester Public Library’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover Extended Due to Winter Storm
The recent winter storm unexpectedly extended the stuffed animal sleepover event hosted by the...
Arts & Culture
MVSB Accepting Photo Submission for Annual Community Calendar Contest
MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is excited to announce the launch of its annual...
Library
Rochester Public Library to Host Free College Preparedness Workshop
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop focused on college...
Library
Rochester Public Library to host Mindfulness for Moms on 4/26
Self-care while mothering can be challenging. Whether you're a new mom or a mom...
State of NH
Fiscal Prudence Delivers Results: S&P Global Upgrades NH Ratings for First Time in Decades
On March 27, after S&P Global upgraded New Hampshire's General Obligation ratings from "AA"...
Arts & Culture
Go for Launch: Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission Arts Competition
The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce the creation of...
Recreation
Trout Season is coming to New Hampshire’s managed waterbodies starting 4/27
Trout-managed waters offer anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the...
Municipal
City Council to hold Public Hearing on 4/16 for Drainage Pipe Relining Project
Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of $150,000.00 to the FY24 General Fund CIP Fund for...
Community
NH Pet Aid receives grant for 11k to help pet owners with emergency veterinary care
New Hampshire Pet Aid is thrilled to announce that it recently received a grant...
Municipal
DPW to flush fire hydrants starting 4/21 until 5/31
The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants beginning April 21, 2024, and...
Police Department
Police Department: Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 4/27
The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public...
State of NH
Governor Sununu proclaims April is Genocide Awareness Month
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu recently proclaimed April 2024 to be GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting at Polychronis Financial Services
The Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for Polychronis...
Arts & Culture
Senior Activity Center to host intergenerational screening of ‘Cycle of Memory’ on 4/13
The Rochester Senior Activity Center, in collaboration with the Rochester Public Library, invites the...
Arts & Culture
Sole City Dance & Rochester Opera House Present: The Moon-Spinners Mystery
Enjoy an adventure set on a modern-day Greek island with Sole City Dance’s newest...
Police Department
Police arrest Farmington man suspected of robbing Hannaford Pharmacy
Around 7:00 pm on April 8, a male entered Hannaford Supermarket on Milton Road,...
Library
Rochester Public Library to host presentation by retired U.S. Diplomat David K. Wessel
The Rochester Public Library will host an upcoming presentation by retired U.S. diplomat David...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Offers FREE Webinar on Advance Directives on 4/16
In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16th, Cornerstone VNA is offering...
Community
Awards Night at the Rochester, NH Elks #1393
The Rochester Elks #1393 conducted their annual awards night on Saturday, March 16th, 2024...
Community
Mark Guilmett Installed as new Elks Leader at Rochester Lodge #1393
Rochester Elks #1393 conducted its annual Installation of Officers on Saturday, March 30th, 2024....
State of NH
State officials encourage Solar Eclipse viewers to prepare to ensure safety
Today state and local officials and private sector partners discussed preparations and
precautions that have...
Municipal
City Clerk: Register your dog(s) by 4/30, Rabies Clinic to be held on 5/11
The Rochester City Clerk's Office would like to remind dog owners that 2024-2025 tags...
Community
COAST Bus Receives $1,000 Grant from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a...
Library
Rochester Public Library to present Just for Teens Finance Program on 4/15
The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Service Credit Union, is excited to announce...
Community
Rochester Recreation and Arena Celebrates Successful Youth Basketball Season
The Rochester Recreation and Arena proudly announces the conclusion of yet another rewarding season...
State of NH
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Learn more about Flood Safety and Preparedness
During this year’s Flood Safety Awareness Week, the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division...
Police Department
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...
Downtown
Postponed: Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/13
Friday, April 5, 2024 - This event has been postponed to April 13The Rochester...