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The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Cornerstone VNA, is pleased to announce “Nutrition Through the Holidays”, presented by Sandy Powers, RN, on Thursday, November 2nd, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This informative one-hour session aims to provide attendees with insights into improving their diet, setting nutritional goals, and nurturing spiritual and emotional well-being, […]

Hunters and all other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to put on bright orange clothing when they head afield this fall. Wearing a fluorescent orange hat, vest, or jacket makes you highly visible, one of several key safety precautions for hunters, hikers, and others enjoying the autumn woods. Several hunting seasons are already underway in New […]

Once again, Mayor Paul Callaghan is pleased to announce that citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place on Monday, October 30th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The mayor encourages families to “have fun and stay safe.” “Our kids look forward to this day all year,” said Callaghan. “For their safety, it’s our hope that parents and guardians […]

Eversource recently sent this notice to customers regarding the cost of electricity, which is expected to once again increase when they transition from summer to winter rates on February 1. Eversource anticipates that energy costs will rise as a result of limited natural gas supply caused by global events and high demand. Natural gas is […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will be hitting the streets to thank its members during its annual Operation Thank You. Underwritten by First Seacoast Bank, Operation Thank You is the Chamber’s membership appreciation day where all Chamber members are thanked for their contributions and support. Those in the local area will receive personal visits […]

The region’s public transit system will resume hourly services during weekday mornings and early afternoons on its Route 40 and 43 bus routes beginning on Monday, October 16. COAST was forced to suspend these services on September 1 due to an unexpected wave of unavailability among current staff. The return of several operators, as well […]

The Rochester Opera House is set to present The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. The show features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family […]

The Rochester Public Library Children’s Room, in collaboration with the Rochester Fire Department, is pleased to announce an upcoming Fire Prevention Awareness event on October 14, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main Street. The Rochester Fire Department will be stationed in the library parking lot, showcasing […]

First Church Congregational is pleased to present the Holiday Village Fair (formerly known as Winter Faire) on the weekend of Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5, 2023. The event schedule is as follows: Friday, November 3, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Beef Stew Supper (takeout available). Saturday, November 4, from 8:00 am to […]

As the colder months approach, the Tri-City Mayors of Rochester, Dover, and Somersworth are issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in collaboration with the Strafford County Commissioners to identify a qualified operator for the Willand Road Warming Center, located at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth, NH. Last year, SOS Recovery Community Organization had been the […]

The Rochester Recreation and Arena is pleased to announce that Northeast Passage will be hosting New England Sled Hockey League games on October 14th and October 15th at the Rochester Arena, located at 63 Lowell Street. According to nepassage.org, Sled hockey is an ice sport that allows individuals with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy and […]

Four Strafford County nonprofits – Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, The Salvation Army of Rochester, SHARE Fund, and Grace Community Church – are partnering together to provide Thanksgiving essentials to local individuals and families. Together, the organizations expect to distribute Thanksgiving dinner essentials to more than 800 Strafford County households this year and they […]

The makeup of the homeless population has evolved and expanded since the establishment of the Homeless Center for Strafford County 25 years ago. With the opening of the new ‘Home for Now’ facility at 202 Washington Street, the organization has significantly increased its capacity to provide shelter. In September, the board decided to transition the […]

SHARE Fund has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of October. The Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, which launched in August 2021, is an easy way for shoppers to give back. Every Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a nonprofit organization […]

On October 6th at 4:00 pm, the Spaulding High School Volleyball Team will be holding a “Dig Pink” volleyball game to benefit breast cancer. The game will be played at the Spaulding High School gymnasium and community members are encouraged to wear pink to show their support. There will be a bake sale and a […]

The City of Rochester is reminding residents about an upcoming nationwide test conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on October 4th. This test aims to assess the efficiency of the U.S. Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert Systems, critical tools in notifying the public about national […]

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit during the month of October entitled “Towards Abstraction: Then and Now.”  The exhibit will feature the work of the Artists of Roger’s Point.  A reception will be held on Friday, October 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  The […]

This press release was submitted by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization.  The Chamber was pleased to have 128 players participate and enjoy a beautiful day of golfing in this year’s golf tournament. Prior to the tournament, coffee and an assortment of pastries were provided by The Oaks. Lunch boxes containing wraps […]

The Rochester Historical Society and Museum is pleased to present the following programs: October 12 (6:00 pm) – “Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire” presented by Rebecca Rule November 9 (6:00 pm) – “Rosie’s Mom: Forgotten Women of the First World War” presented by Carrie Brown December 14 – Christmas Open House 2:00 pm […]

On Saturday, October 7th, Rochester Main Street will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event in Central Square from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Organizers invite children and families to decorate pumpkins with various stickers and markers. The pumpkins and supplies are free while supplies last. In addition, Main Street volunteers will be accepting Halloween costume […]

Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with Guyer Travel and Profile Bank, is pleased to provide a free movie night on Saturday, September 30th at 7:00 pm. The featured film will be Mrs. Doubtfire starring Robin Williams. “We are very excited to be able to partner with Guyer Travel as well as Profile Bank to kick […]

The Dover, Rochester, and The Falls Chambers of Commerce will host the 2023 Tri-Chamber Community Expo & Job Fair on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, located at 150 Wakefield Street in Rochester. Sponsored by Northeast Credit Union, The Tri-Chamber Community Expo & Job […]

The Strafford Wind Symphony is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala. This family-friendly celebration will take place on October 26, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm in the Community Room, at the James W. Foley Memorial Center Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH. […]

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th annual PorchFest music festival on September 24 October 1, and the lineup of over 50 solos, duos, and bands promises an afternoon of incredible and varied music. PorchFest is a free outdoor music festival, placing bands on outdoor stages and in […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday, October 18, 2023, First Seacoast Bank will host a Business After Hours at their Rochester branch located at 17 Wakefield Street in downtown Rochester from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.  This special event is in celebration of the Chamber’s 35th annual Operation Thank […]

It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you! Watch this time-lapse to see how many hands over many days it takes to get the ice ready. For more information on public skating and lessons, call (603) 332-4120 or visit www.rochesternh.gov/rochester-recreation-arena. Follow the Rec & Arena on Facebook and Instagram […]

Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit featuring the work of North Conway artist Gina Lafontaine. Gina Lafontaine is a self-taught abstract artist based in her hometown of North Conway, New Hampshire. She intuitively creates her artwork on paper using […]

Local nonprofits who wish to apply for a grant from the MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) Fund can do so by October 15. The application and instructions can be accessed online at mvsb.com/community-involvement. Established in 1997, under the leadership of John Starrett, then-President and CEO of the Bank, the MVSB Fund at New Hampshire Charitable […]

The Rochester Public Library is excited to announce an engaging program designed to educate and inspire local teens about solar eclipses, with a particular focus on the upcoming partial annular eclipse on October 14th and the highly anticipated total eclipse on April 8th. Scheduled for Monday, September 25th, at 3 pm, teens will have the […]

Rochester Rotary, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street and SCARE NH, is pleased to announce its annual Halloween Costume Donation Drive aimed at providing free costumes to local families. On October 7th, between 1:00 and 4:00 pm, in Central Square during the Pumpkin Patch event hosted by Rochester Main Street, Rochester Rotary will be collecting […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present a selection of work by local artist Marcey Buchakjian for the month of September. Marcey Buchakjian is an artist with a diverse range of talents who has spent the last few decades exploring various forms of art. She’s worked with bronze casting, ceramics, and traditional oil painting. […]

The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for the annual Holiday Display, in Central Square. “We always look forward to this event,” said Lisa Clark, Deputy Director Operations & Admin., Department of Public Works. “Anyone interested in donating a tree should contact DPW prior to October 10, 2023.” According […]

Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is proud to announce the launch of its updated website.  The updated site features a fresh new look and photos of their staff throughout all five programs including Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. Each program page includes a list […]