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Rochester Police Arrest Barrington Man Following Crash on Route 16
On Tuesday September 22, 2026, at approximately 1:06 PM, Rochester Police received a report of a motor vehicle complaint for a White GMC work van that keeps going off the roadway into the dirt driving erratically. The vehicle was traveling on route 16 but exited and was located on Gonic Road after striking another vehicle. …
New Consumer Protection Guidance on Home Heating Fuel and How to Keep Warm this Winter
Attorney General John M. Formella is pleased to announce the release of new guidance from the New Hampshire Department of Justice Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau on new laws governing the propane fuel industry, which became effective August 31, 2026. The residential propane heating industry is considered to be a competitive market. Key to a…
City of Rochester Continues Milton Road and Salmon Falls Road Roundabout Project
The Department of Public Works is undertaking improvements to the intersection of Milton Road and Salmon Falls Road. The project…
New Hampshire Receives Over $2 Million in Federal Grants to Support Mental Health Efforts Statewide
Governor Kelly Ayotte and Commissioner Lori Weaver of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) celebrated New Hampshire receiving…
Rochester Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at 30 Plante Street
At approximately 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at…
Share the Forest: Hiking and Outdoor Recreation During Hunting Season
Autumn is the perfect time of year to be in the woods: the leaves are changing, the weather is cooler,…
Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents Works by Paige Speight in the Bernier Room, Reception Planned on 10/3
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Titanic”, an art exhibition featuring works by Paige Speight in the Bernier Room at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, beginning September 8, 2026. Paige Speight lives in Bar Harbor, ME, where she currently works in maintenance. Her art practice often explores vulnerability and…
Stafford County Public Health Network to Host Family Movie Night on 10/9 at YMCA Camp Coney Pine
The Stafford County Public Health Network will host a free Family Movie Night on October 9 at 6:00 pm at YMCA Camp Coney Pine, 49 Lowell St. in Rochester. Families are invited to an outdoor showing of Encanto, which begins at 6:30 pm. The alcohol- and substance-free event also gives families a chance to enter…
Rochester Colonial Moments: Uncovering the Location of Rochester’s First Meeting House Part II
Rochester Colonial Moments, a historical series highlighting notable moments from Rochester’s past, in collaboration with the Office of Mayor Chuck…
Rochester Volunteer Susan Murphy Honored With Myra Kraft Community MVP Award, Receives 10k Donation to Hope on Haven Hill
Twenty-six volunteers were recognized during an awards luncheon at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, September 15. Susan Murphy of Rochester, NH,…
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! “Seussical the Musical” Comes to the Rochester Opera House!
A message from the Rochester Opera House: “A person’s a person, no matter how small!” Join us for this magical…
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Host Panel Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units on 9/30
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an upcoming session for its Skill Up! Series, an educational…
Photos: Commission for Arts and Culture Celebrates 2026 Rochester Arts Awards Winners
On Monday, September 21, 2026, the Commission for Arts and Culture presented the 2026 recipients of the Rochester Arts Awards…
Video Guide: How to Register Online for Rochester Recreation Programs
This step-by-step video walks you through accessing the website, signing in to your account, finding a program, selecting the appropriate…
Rescheduled: PorchFest Returns with 50+ Performances to Benefit Youth Arts Scholarships on 10/4
The Rochester Opera House invites the community to PorchFest, a free outdoor music festival featuring more than 50 local bands,…
Rochester Public Library Seeks New and Gently Used Halloween Costumes For Upcoming Costume Swap
The Rochester Public Library is now accepting donations of new and gently used Halloween costumes for children, teens, and adults….
Spaulding Football to Host 1st Annual “Salute to Service” Game Honoring Local Veterans on 10/2
The Spaulding High School Red Raider Football team, in partnership with the Red Raider Mothers Club (Spaulding Football Boosters) and…
2nd Annual Paws & Purpose Fundraiser to Support Pets of Cornerstone VNA Hospice Patients
Golden Dog Adventure Co. and Cornerstone VNA will host the 2nd Annual Paws & Purpose – A Fundraiser for Pet…
Public Works Announces Temporary Parking Changes at Community Center for Construction and Paving
The Department of Public Works will begin construction and paving at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield…
City of Rochester Plans for Major Wastewater Upgrades, Rates Expected to More Than Double
The City is moving forward with its planning for large upgrades to its wastewater facilities, which must be fully operational…
Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 9/27
Ward 4 City Councilors David Walker and Chuck Creteau will host an informal meeting on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from…
Attorney General Formella Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen ‘Know Your Upstream Provider Rules’ to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the…
Commission for Arts and Culture Announces 2026 Rochester Arts Awards Winners
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Shawn Pierce, Chairman of the Commission for Arts and Culture for the City of Rochester,…
There’s Still Time to Paint the City of Rochester Blue for National Thank a Police Officer Day
With National Thank a Police Officer Day taking place last Saturday, September 19, the Thank a Rochester Cop Committee is…