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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 […]

In collaboration with the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library invites children and families to ‘StoryTime and Touch-a-Truck’ on December 12th, at the Department of Public Works, located at 209 Chestnut Hill Road. Beginning at 10:30 am, a truck-themed StoryTime will be held in the DPW conference room, […]

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 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. Early bird tickets […]

On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, the Rochester Elks #1393 and Dover Elks #184 conducted their annual local lodge Hoop Shoot Contest at the Rochester Rec Center Gymnasium. The contest got underway at 10:00 AM. The Rochester Lodge Event Chair was Jeff Rasmussen, and the Dover Event Chair was Maria Zopf. Both Lodges had a number […]

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 […]