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The First Congregational Church and First United Methodist Church will hold events on Saturday, May 4, respectively. See below for details: First Congregational Church Description: Annual YARD Sale at First Church Congregational, 63 S. Main Street, Rochester NH on Saturday, May 4th, 8-noon.  Nothing’s priced — simply empty your wallet into our large donation barrel! […]

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 robot) and engage in various challenges with them. This event […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Old World Elegance: An Evening in England” Annual Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at The Oaks Grandview in Somersworth, NH. Underwritten by Meredith Village Savings Bank, this elegant evening celebrates business success, and features cocktails, a delicious dinner, awards, […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the eighth annual Caregivers Connect, a special supportive event for family caregivers in the community. This free in-person event will take place at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dover on Wednesday, May 8, from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, and is generously […]

The Rochester Conservation Commission is pleased to report that more than 20 volunteers gathered to clean up a polluted section of the Cocheco River on Saturday, April 13. The effort was organized to address a specific bend of the river that has experienced severe trash collection. The problem was brought to the City’s attention by […]

Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors, and the prospect of witnessing a total solar eclipse will certainly entice additional visitors to the Granite State. With late-season winter precipitation continuing to accumulate, outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels must be aware that recreation this spring requires personal responsibility and preparation. […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Monarch School of New England to enhance its facilities and programming and provide an opportunity for public engagement. In a joint effort, the Library commissioned the Woodworking Department of the Monarch School to craft a wooden suggestion box for the Teen Room. The […]

The Strafford County Addiction Task Force is accepting registrations for the 2024 Strafford County Addiction Summit. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 15, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, in the Holloway Commons Building, at the UNH Durham Campus. With several workshops to choose from, attendees will have the opportunity to […]

The recent winter storm unexpectedly extended the stuffed animal sleepover event hosted by the Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library. Originally planned for just a night, the closure forced librarians to entertain dozens of stuffed companions for an entire weekend. With the library closed for the scheduled pick-up day, librarians ensured that the 36 […]

MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is excited to announce the launch of its annual community calendar photo contest, open to the public now through June 28. Entries should represent what it means to explore and enjoy beautiful New Hampshire. Winning photos will be featured in MVSB’s complimentary 2025 community calendar, website, social media and/or note […]

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop focused on college preparedness, led by Meg Martinson from Cider Hill Advising. As a seasoned educator and coach, Meg Martinson brings a wealth of experience in academics and athletics to her role at Cider Hill Advising. Drawing on her expertise, Martinson will lead a […]

Self-care while mothering can be challenging. Whether you’re a new mom or a mom of grown children, motherhood can zap energy, mood, and health just as it adds joy, love, and memories. Balancing both sides is a full life’s work. Join Brenda Jones (M. Ed. CYI, CRQTC) fellow mother exploring simple self-care practices you can […]

The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce the creation of a student arts-based competition to correspond with the creation, installation, and unveiling of the new Christa McAuliffe Memorial in 2024. Submissions for the arts-based competition will consist of one of the following forms: visual art medium (paint, drawing, digital, etc.); poetry; […]

Trout-managed waters offer anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the Granite State’s most scenic surroundings. You can fish in many of New Hampshire’s managed trout ponds starting on the fourth Saturday in April, and this year’s opening day is April 27. These waters include “designated trout ponds” and “fly-fishing-only ponds,” which […]

New Hampshire Pet Aid is thrilled to announce that it recently received a grant of $11,065.69 from The Fabulous Find, a quality re-sale boutique in Kittery, Maine. Each month, The Fabulous Find selects three Seacoast nonprofits to split net profits from its sales. NH Pet Aid was fortunate to be selected for the month of […]

The Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for Polychronis Financial Services to celebrate an expansion of services. Since its founding in 2000, Polychronis Financial Services has served as a trusted source of retirement planning for residents of New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Florida, and Arizona. With its recent expansion to include […]

The Rochester Senior Activity Center, in collaboration with the Rochester Public Library, invites the public to attend a special screening of Cycle of Memory, an award-winning documentary meant for people of all ages. Cycle of Memory follows filmmaker Alex Leff and his younger sibling Koby as they try to uncover the past and capture the […]

Enjoy an adventure set on a modern-day Greek island with Sole City Dance’s newest production, The Moon-Spinners Mystery. The ballet follows Nikki, a young detective grieving the loss of her mother. To escape her sorrow, she travels to Greece where she makes friends, searches for a missing person, runs up against a group of nefarious […]

The Rochester Public Library will host an upcoming presentation by retired U.S. diplomat David K. Wessel. The event will take place at the library, located at 65 South Main Street, on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:00 pm. During the presentation, Wessel will read from his new novel and delve into the thought-provoking subject of ‘Ordinary […]

In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16th, Cornerstone VNA is offering a free “lunch and learn” webinar for community members on the topic of Advance Directives. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 16 from 12:00-1:00pm. Learn how to inform family, friends, and health professionals about the kind of health care […]

The Rochester Elks #1393 conducted their annual awards night on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 in the Lodge Hall, located at 295 Columbus Avenue, Rochester, NH. A delicious roast beef and ham dinner was prepared by Lodge cook Lisa Edgerly and served prior to the awards ceremony. Approximately 175 members and guests were in attendance. Past […]

Rochester Elks #1393 conducted its annual Installation of Officers on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. Exalted Ruler Mark Guilmett and his suite of Officers for the Lodge year 2024-2025 were Installed by Officer of the Day Matthew Sanborn, PER / DD Designate and his suite of Officers. The Installation took place at 3 PM in the […]

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a $1,000 grant from the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation. The grant funds will help support the purchase of next-generation Multiview Financial Software. “We are so grateful to Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation for investing in COAST’s financial infrastructure,” said Margot Doering, Director of […]

The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Service Credit Union, is excited to announce a finance program tailored specifically for teenagers. The event will take place on Monday, April 15, at 6:00 pm in the Library’s Community Room. Refreshments will be provided, and no registration is necessary. “Whether you’re looking into getting your first job, […]

The Rochester Recreation and Arena proudly announces the conclusion of yet another rewarding season of Youth Basketball, extending gratitude to all who contributed to its success. As the season wraps up, Rochester Recreation and Arena extends a huge “THANK YOU” to the dedicated volunteers, referees, program leads, Spaulding High School players and coaches, and supportive […]

Friday, April 5, 2024 – This event has been postponed to April 13 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 […]

Rochester Main Street in collaboration with Rochester Rec will hold its annual Spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Volunteers will meet at Central Square at 9:00 am for coffee and doughnuts and to choose their individual clean-up locations. Main Street volunteers will primarily focus on the downtown […]

The Church Council of First Church Congregational (FCC), United Church of Christ, Rochester NH is very pleased to announce the hiring of Reverend Donna Lee Muise as their half-time Transitional Pastor, effective Monday, June 3, 2024. The announcement was made by Moderator Geoff Day during worship service on Sunday, March 17, and received an enthusiastic […]

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, presents “A Selection of Paintings from the Isle of Skye,” an exhibition featuring a series of works by local Rochester artist Sherry Palmer. The exhibit will be on display during the month of April. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, […]

First Church Congregational is pleased to announce the return of its long-awaited Blueberry Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Stop by for blueberry pancakes (or plain), scrambled (real) eggs, bacon or ham, juice, and beverages for only $8 (children 5-10, $5 and under 5, free). Before eating, while […]

Due to the weather conditions Waste Management Inc. has canceled trash and recycling curbside pick-up for Thursday, April 4, 2024.  The trash and recycling will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. All collections will be caught up and completed on/by Saturday. If you have any questions, please call the Rochester […]

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings regarding the former “Ben Franklin” property, located at 60-62 Wakefield Street. Since purchasing the property was not an option, City Council moved to enter into a lease negotiation with the owner, resulting in a $2MM lease agreement to be distributed over […]

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings regarding the purchase of the former Saint Elizabeth Seton School property. City Council previously voted to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the property from the Diocese of Manchester for a total $1.7MM, $750K from American Rescue Plan […]