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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 […]

To all Rochester Business Partners and Not-For-Profit Providers: Please save the date and plan to attend an important meeting on January 26th from 8:30-10:00 am about mental health and how businesses and non-profits can create work environments or get training to address and support those with mental health issues. Members of the Rochester Mental Health […]

Facilitators Marilynn Carter and Liz Haven invite you to join them as we come together to experience and share the gentle, non-invasive healing modality of Reiki. If you’ve been curious about Reiki or never heard of it, a circle is a safe way to experience it. We welcome new and experienced Reiki practitioners of all […]

Join Mark Hobson as he discusses his book, The Mantle which is about “the cloth” that covered the head of Jesus in death, known as “The Mantle,” and about those who possess it. The mantle of Jesus is first made known in the Gospel of John, found in the empty tomb after the resurrection. The first […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that Off The Shelf Cafe is now open for business on the 1st floor (formerly the DVD room). Full of natural light, the cafe is a great place to eat a snack or get some studying done in a social atmosphere. The cafe area is also where […]

The nonprofit Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, recently released its 2023 Annual Impact Report. The report details increased demand and ridership across both their fixed route and demand response services in FY23. In addition, COAST’s direct, indirect, and induced effects on spending, as well as the economic impact of access […]

In this episode, historians look at 6 items from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum. Some of the pieces may seem commonplace but when you hear the rest of the story, they become extraordinary insights into Rochester’s past. The Rochester Historical Society and Museum is located on Hanson Street. Visit www.rochesternh.gov/history for hours of operation, events, contact […]

Vouchers for Veterans, in collaboration with the City of Rochester, is pleased to announce the return of the Field of Honor, a moving display paying tribute to the heroism and sacrifice of servicemen and women. Starting May 25th, at the Rochester Common, this important event features 550 full-size American flags. Open to the public and […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce its featured artists for the month of December, showcasing works by Ezra Brown and Marie Lejeune. Ezra Brown, a 25-year-old artist based in Rochester, is displaying a selection of acrylic paintings complemented by contemporary bead and textile work. Marie Lejeune, former Children’s Librarian and current Director of […]

The Rochester Elks #1393 showcased their spirit of giving by donating toys, gift cards, and cash valued at approximately $4000 to support the annual Salvation Army Toy Drive. In an organized effort on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, dedicated Lodge members packed and prepared the donations for delivery to the Rochester Salvation Army. The Rochester Elks […]

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present the musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, with a slate of performances running until December 23. It isn’t the holiday season without revisiting the beloved tale of the penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and the awakening of his long-forgotten festive spirit. […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce Off The Wall, an art podcast hosted by RMFA co-founders Matt Wyatt and Amy Regan. Off The Wall is a semi-regular series where Matt and Amy chat with a wide variety of visual artists, digging into the nuts and bolts of their creative process to reveal […]

The Rochester Opera House is celebrating its 3rd annual Pack the House event on Saturday, December 16th. Pack the House is an initiative to fill every seat in the theater with donated items to help people in need. In past years, Pack the House has been able to donate to Gather NH, End 68 Hours […]

The Spaulding Music Department, in collaboration with the Art Department, is delighted to announce the return of the Annual Holiday Village Concert and Art Gallery on December 16th and 17th, 2023. This annual holiday tradition, themed “Choose Joy,” invites the greater Rochester community to experience a fusion of music and art at Spaulding High School. […]

ConvenientMD, New England’s leading urgent care provider, recently donated $1,000 to Hope on Haven Hill. This comes as a result of each of a pledge made earlier this fall to make donations corresponding with the number of flu shots given at each clinic. Each of its 40 urgent clinics and four primary care offices across […]