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The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the Rochester Public Library has been selected as one of 27 libraries nationwide to participate in the esteemed Great Stories Club, a program initiated by the American Library Association (ALA) aimed at encouraging reading and meaningful discussions among underserved teenagers. This competitive grant reflects the Library’s […]

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Make Room”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Hannah Hirsch in the Carnegie Gallery, at the Rochester Public Library. Hannah Hirsch, a talented artist hailing from Biddeford, Maine, delves into the realms of obsession, memory, and the transformative power of art. With a […]

The Rochester Public Library will be hosting Wrap and Yap!, a program that invites members of the community to wrap gifts and enjoy the company of others during the holiday season. “Wrapping gifts can be a daunting task, so we thought it would be fun to utilize our space so people can keep each other […]

On October 4th, WMEX-LP 105.9-FM was honored with the title of “LPFM Station of the Year” by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters. This recognition was bestowed upon WMEX-LP at the annual convention held in Concord, New Hampshire. WMEX-LP 105.9-FM plays the best classic rock and roll hits from the 1950s through the 1980s. WMEX-AM […]

Frisbie Memorial Hospital announced today that the HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Share Fund as part of its new Health Equity Catalyst Grant Program. The funding is through the HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund, a community impact fund with an initial investment of $75 million focused on addressing high-priority community […]

The Red Cross is having a Blood Drive on Friday, December 8th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Community Room, at the Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main Street. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and search: ROCHESTERLIBRARYNH or call 1 (800) 733-2767.

On Tuesday, November 21st, the Parking Review Group (a City Manager’s self-directed work team) provided City Council with a presentation regarding the current state of parking in the downtown district. Shanna B. Saunders, Director of Planning and Development, led the presentation on behalf of the team, which consists of a mix of downtown business owners, […]

DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST, THE PARADE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 4TH AT 6PM. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual holiday parade with the theme this year of “A Polar Express Christmas”. Generously underwritten by Service Credit Union, Rochester’s holiday parade is scheduled to be […]

On Tuesday, November 28th, Eastern Propane & Oil presented End 68 Hours of Hunger Rochester with a large food donation and financial contribution of $1550 to help feed children in need. End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public not-for-profit organization committed to addressing the approximately 68-hour period of hunger some school children face between […]

The Rochester Mental Health Alliance is pleased to reveal its new logo, a co-creation developed by Creteau Regional Tech Center student Devin Peterson-Matos and Tim Rummo, a patrol officer with the Rochester Police Department. The newly formed Mental Health Alliance has a mission to foster community-wide connections, share resources, reduce stigma, and promote recovery across […]

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 @ 5:30pm in Central Square, Rochester Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, we have rescheduled the 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting for the safety and enjoyment of all involved. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to light up the season with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting. […]

The Art Department at Spaulding High School is pleased to announce that the Early College Advanced Drawing Class recently participated in an art-making event, hosted by the Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC), in downtown Rochester. The event provided an immersive platform for students to explore various drawing materials and a wide array of paper […]

SHARE Fund recently received a $25,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further SHARE Fund’s mission of providing material and financial assistance to address emergency basic needs by helping to fund emergency housing assistance and stock the shelves at Gerry’s Emergency Food Pantry. About Organization The SHARE Fund began nearly […]

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to Studley’s Flower Gardens on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 2 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Enjoy caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa while strolling through dozens of wonderfully decorated trees, generously donated […]

The First United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that the 8th Annual “Hometown Christmas” musical celebration will return on December 9, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the church sanctuary, located at 34 South Main Street. Open to the public, attendees will be treated to an evening of family-friendly performances featuring the […]

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is pleased to announce a variety of activities and events designed to engage teens throughout December. Geared toward teens aged 12-18, the initiatives aim to provide an inclusive and welcoming space for learning, socializing, and relaxation. Break-out bags (with prizes) are available all month. There is a scavenger hunt […]

The Rochester Department of Public Works has selected the 2023 Christmas Tree for the Downtown Holiday display. This year the tree will be donated by the Menzel family at 298 Washington Street. The Menzel tree is a beautiful spruce that stands approximately 30 feet tall.  Mr. Menzel stated that the family purchased their home in […]

Celebrate the sounds of Christmas as Granite State Choral Society with Sandra Thomas, Music Director, brings the joy of Christmas to life with lively arrangements of new and well-known carols and seasonal favorites perfect for the winter season. Performances will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 4 […]

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit during the month of December called Shadows & Light in Black & White vs In Living Color, featuring the work of local photographers Steve Brown and Lisa Shurtleff.  An opening reception will be held on Thursday, December 7, […]

MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) continues its more than four-decade tradition of collecting donations of new mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves for their annual Mitten Tree drive through New Year’s Eve. All donated items will be distributed to local schools and nonprofits. MVSB will also match each item donation with $2 to local organizations addressing […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Holiday Events Committee is pleased to announce a Holiday Collection to benefit the Homeless Center for Strafford County. The Chamber is collecting donations for those in need. Donations of the items listed below may be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce located at 18 South Main Street in […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, recently recognized Jeffrey Mitchell, RN, Hospice Care Team Manager, with the 2023 Nightingale Award. Cornerstone VNA created this award for their nurses in 2015, which is presented to a person who exemplifies Florence Nightingale’s work through best practice, mentorship, education, and change. Florence Nightingale […]

On a beautiful fall day, the Rochester Rotary Club, board and staff from Hope on Haven Hill (HHH), and local dignitaries met to cut the ribbon for and officially open a new play space at the HHH Center for Hope and Wellness. This outdoor space was created by Rochester Rotarians and friends for the children […]

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased to announce that the 37th Annual Jane Cooper Fall Lights of Love Celebration will be held in person at the First United Methodist Church in Rochester on December 6th at 4:30 p.m. For over three decades, Lights of Love has flourished […]

The Rochester Runners Club is pleased to announce the 22nd annual “Free Fall 5k,” an event aimed at promoting community, health and wellness while supporting local non-profit organizations. The 5k race will occur on November 23, 2023, at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, starting at 8:30 am. Race participant Rebecca […]

Rochester Writers Night, the monthly literary event for the Lilac City and its writers, is holding its first Rochester Area Authors Fair on Wednesday, December 13th, at 6 p.m. The Fair will be held in the second-floor Community Room of the Rochester Public Library, located at 65 South Main Street. The Rochester Authors’ Fair will […]

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present Trumpet Kings: A Tribute to America’s Great Trumpeters on Sunday, November 19th at 5:00 pm. Boston trumpet virtuoso Jay Daly blows audiences away in Trumpet Kings, a concert show featuring his amazing renditions of all-time popular trumpet solos from the 20th century. Daly conceived and wrote the […]

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present Blizzard of Ozz: A Tribute to Ozzy along with Stormbringer: A Tribute to Deep Purple on Saturday, November 18th at 8:00 pm. Blizzard of Ozz brings the ultimate Ozzy show to Rochester Opera House by recreating both the sound and visual appeal of Ozzy’s early very successful […]

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present Bearly Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute on Friday, November 17th at 8:00 pm. Bearly Dead is a high-energy tribute to The Grateful Dead and all of its members throughout the years. While the band plays all of the Grateful Dead classics, they also dive into an extended catalog, […]

On Thursday, October 26th, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Evviva Trattoria Rochester. Evviva Trattoria, located at 155 Marketplace Blvd (The Ridge) in Rochester, features modern Italian food served in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. According to their website, their chefs take beloved […]

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking entries for this year’s “A Polar Express Christmas” holiday parade being held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm, underwritten by Service Credit Union. Rochester’s parade features an array of floats from businesses, organizations, and youth organizations as well as high school marching bands, […]

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, is offering free rides on any of their regular routes and ADA paratransit services to adults on their way to, or returning from, voting on November 7, 2023, during polling hours. In addition, on Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 14, all United States military personnel who […]

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, The Salvation Army of Rochester, SHARE Fund, and Grace Community Church have joined forces to ensure that local individuals and families in need experience a memorable Thanksgiving. Collectively, these organizations aim to provide Thanksgiving essentials to over 900 Strafford County households this year, and they seek the public’s support […]