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On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the Rochester Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) was the recipient of a $1500 dollar Elks Gratitude Grant provided by the Elks National Foundation, via the Rochester, NH Elks Lodge #1393. The presentation was conducted at the Elks Lodge located at 295 Columbus Avenue, Rochester, NH. On hand to […]

Admiral Property Management & Sales will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on Thursday, March 7, 2024. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at their offices located at 1 Wakefield Street, Suite 5, in Rochester. Admiral Property Management & Sales is a family-owned full-service property management company […]

The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and debris from the Cocheco River. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, with rain dates set for Sunday, April 7, and Saturday, April 13. Attendees should be prepared to get dirty, bring work gloves, and wear sturdy footwear. The clean-up […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to participate in a Teen Advisory meeting on Monday, March 11th, at 6:00 pm in the Community Room. The purpose of this gathering is to discuss and plan programs, activities, and summer reading prizes under the theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Teen librarian Amy Lemelin emphasized […]

On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 presented the Vouchers for Veterans program with a check for $2000 dollars. This donation was made possible by an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. This grant is designed to help local community charitable projects. This money will be used to provide qualified military veterans with […]

Rochester Recreation & Arena, in collaboration with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, is encouraging Rochester residents to participate in the Rochester Recreation & Arena Community Engagement Survey. This survey is a vital component of the ongoing efforts to update the department’s Recreation Master Plan. According to Recreation Director Lauren Krans, the survey is designed to […]

Recently, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for John Gisis Photography, as well as celebrate the beautiful image of downtown Rochester, created by John, that you see on the wall in the background. John is a drone photographer whose work is well-known in the Rochester community and beyond. […]

Julian (J. L.) Long, established Rochester novelist and the host of the monthly Rochester Writers Night literary salon, has just released his debut poetry chapbook, FIREWORKS ARE JUST PRETTY BOMBS (& OTHER POEMS). From the volatile mix of longing and loathing explored in the title poem to the bold defiance in poems such as “Burn […]

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust. The grant funds will help support the final design and construction of the nonprofit organization’s new administration, operations, and maintenance facility in Dover. For more than 40 years, COAST has connected people and communities […]

Sole City Dance, in collaboration with the Rochester Opera House, is pleased to announce Dance Northeast!, an annual community dance showcase featuring talented dancers from various companies and dance education centers around the region, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. According to organizers, the celebration presents an afternoon performance with junior companies and up-and-coming student choreographers. […]

The Rochester Rotary Club will be hosting a Comedy Night on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, to benefit Rochester Charities. Comedians include Jody Slaone, Rob Steen, and Tim McKeever. The show will be held at the Rochester Elks Lodge, located at 41 Columbus Avenue. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets […]

Due to increased expenses, staffing, and other challenges, Jetpack Comics & Games has announced that after 18 years, the final Rochester Free Comic Book Day Festival will be held on May 4, 2024. Over the years, Free Comic Book Day has been an economic driver for the downtown business community, attracting thousands of visitors annually. […]

Waste Management has notified the City of Rochester of significant challenges regarding misuse at the Rochester Residential Drop Off Center. In response to ongoing issues, Waste Management of NH is taking corrective measures to curb the inflow of trash from neighboring communities. The company is now enforcing a previously overlooked section of the agreement with […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, January 29, 2024, for Hope On Haven Hill (HHH), which provides residential, outpatient, and recovery support substance use disorder services for pregnant, post-partum and parenting women in NH. The ribbon cutting was for two new programs at the agency’s […]

Are you passionate about capturing the beauty of nature through photography? If so, consider participating in the “This is Worth Protecting” photo contest organized by the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions (NHACC). The NHACC is seeking photos that evoke a sense of inspiration for the preservation of our natural environment. Photographers are encouraged to […]

The Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC), in collaboration with Jetpack Comics & Games, recently hosted an art reception to celebrate the talent of students from the Spaulding High School Art Department. According to a social media post from Jetpack, the exhibition features “an awesome selection of artwork from Spaulding High School students! We could […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Streetview”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Sean Ware in the Carnegie Gallery, at the Rochester Public Library. Sean Ware is an artist and educator based in Portland, Maine. He focuses on capturing the changing dynamics of everyday environments. His paintings highlight the […]

Rochester resident Shawn Pierce, owner of Studio Two Seven Nine, LLC in Rochester, and a distinguished member of the New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association (NHPPA), is thrilled to announce his acceptance of the nomination for the position of President of the Board for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Having joined NHPPA in the fall of 2017, […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to showcase the artwork of Sarah Cassani throughout February on the First Floor. Sarah is an artist and designer from southern Maine with a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She draws inspiration from her garden and incorporates floral motifs into her paintings. Her still-life […]

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to introduce Steve Scott, who will be taking the role of Senior Services Coordinator for the Senior Activity Center. Steve has dedicated more than 20 years as a Special Education Teacher, Athletic Director, and County Sports Commissioner. He holds a Bachelor’s in Arts in Recreation from the University of […]

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the return of Skate with a Cop on Sunday, March 24th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Rochester Ice Arena. Skates are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. In addition, don’t miss the charity hockey game between Rochester Fire and Police vs. Spaulding Alumni from 5:00 pm […]

The Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the following teen programs for the month of February. Saturday, February 3 (1:00 pm) Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the basics of D&D under the expert tutelage of a seasoned Dungeon Master! Participants will be provided with all the necessary tools, including […]

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit during the month of February featuring the artwork of local Rochester artist Amy Kindler. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 2, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served and the public […]

The Rochester Rotary Club is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors enthusiastically approved a $3k grant to support Rochester Child Care Center (RCCC). RCCC will utilize the funds to assist low-income families in need of childcare support. Since many of the families are headed by single-parent households, this contribution will positively impact the […]

Please join the Rochester Arts and Culture Commission, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center and the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, for an arts business workshop to help you get your arts business flourishing! Topics include: Arts business-specific marketing… How an arts business plan differs… How to budget for an arts […]

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of the Lilac Family Fun Festival on Saturday, July 13th from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, with a scheduled rain date of Sunday, July 14th. The Lilac Family Fun Festival is a free, family-friendly event featuring kiddie carnival rides, live entertainment, several vendors and food trucks, […]

COAST will be resuming their full Saturday service schedule on Routes 1, 33, 40, and 43 in Berwick, Dover, Newington, Portsmouth, and Somersworth starting January 13, 2024. The service reinstatement brings COAST’s fixed route service back to the fully planned service schedule. “Reinstating our full fixed route services on Saturdays represents an important milestone for […]

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present a revival of the infamous Murder Mystery shows that took place at the Governor’s Inn for 23 years. Fan favorites Dixon DaCooter and the Lilac City Angels are back, and bringing along a cast of zany characters in a limited run of this interactive Murder Mystery. With […]

The Rochester Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Police Department, is pleased to announce Winter Festival 2024, a family-friendly event to be held at the Rochester Common on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This is a free event that boasts fun for the whole family. There will be s’mores, […]

On Tuesday, January 30th, New Hampshire Secretary of State David M. Scanlan will be at the Rochester Public Library to discuss the NH Primary, set for January 23rd, 2024. According to organizers, Scanlan will “relate how the new Primary process changed any turnout and any future thoughts about it… He may also share anecdotes regarding […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Neither Created Nor Destroyed”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Julie K. Gray in the Bernier Room, at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. Julie K. Gray (b. 1982, Saco, ME) is a Biddeford, Maine-based interdisciplinary artist working primarily in sculpture, photography […]

During the month of January, artwork from the students of Artstream Studios will be on display in the main lobby gallery of the Rochester Public Library.  This exhibit includes work from students ages 5 to adult in painting, printmaking, mixed media, clay, and drawing. In addition, the exhibit commemorates the 20th year of Artstream and the […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to host The Psychology of Weight Loss: Embracing Adaptive Change for Lasting Success on Wednesday, January 24th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Community Room. Join Rebecca Schubert, MS RDN NBC-HWC, and the owner of One Step Nutrition Coaching, to learn how to harness the power to […]