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Governor Chris Sununu issues statement on budget victory

By Strafford News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 8th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after The New Hampshire House voted to concur with The New Hampshire Senate’s version of HB 1 and HB 2 – the first time in modern history, bypassing a Committee of Conference:

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Site work begins for Dover waterfront development

By Strafford News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Work is underway at the city-owned waterfront parcel on River Street. Construction and infrastructure firm, Northeast Earth Mechanics, Inc., is mobilizing equipment at the site, marking the commencement of the development of the waterfront property.

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Rochester Opera House to present Stray Cat Lee Rocker on 6/18, tickets available

By Strafford News Report | Jun 15, 2023

You know his name.

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Several Bigfoot sightings reported in downtown Rochester

By Strafford News Report | Jun 14, 2023

The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown area.

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Dover to celebrate 4th of July with music and fireworks

By Strafford News Report | Jun 13, 2023

The City of Dover and Dover400 are choreographing a fireworks display this Fourth of July.

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Council to review public water supply system and improvements at workshop

By Strafford News Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City Council will get an update on the public supply system at a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, before the Council’s regular meeting at 7 p.m.

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Beware of COVID-19 test Medicare scams

By Strafford News Report | Jun 12, 2023

United States Attorney Jane E. Young and New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announce that New Hampshire is seeing a rise in complaints from Medicare beneficiaries receiving COVID-19 tests they did not request, a signal that someone may be using and could continue to use their Medicare information fraudulently to bill the federal government, potentially impacting a recipient's Medicare coverage or benefits.

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Documentary on Dover's Major Waldron and the Pennacook to screen at the Dover Public Library

By Strafford News Report | Jun 11, 2023

In celebration of Dover’s 400th Anniversary, the Dover Public Library has partnered with Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective representatives to present a short documentary about Major Richard Waldron.

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Standing Together: Seacoast LGBTQ social and support groups since the 1950s

By Strafford News Report | Jun 11, 2023

For more than 60 years, there have been social outlets for the LGBTQ+ community in the seacoast area.

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SEED awards $26,000 in grants to Dover educators

By Strafford News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Seacoast Educational Endowment for Dover (“SEED”), a nonprofit organization dedicated to lifting academic excellence in Dover public schools, recently awarded $26,000 in education initiatives to Dover educators.

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National citizen survey seeks opinions from Dover residents

By Strafford News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The City of Dover has released its biannual National Community Survey, and Dover residents are encouraged to participate to help the city measure service performance and quality and assess community needs.

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City Council June 7 workshop to focus on Inspection Services space needs, online permitting

By Strafford News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The City Council will hold a workshop on Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. to receive updates on the city’s online permitting process and the space needs analysis for the Inspection Services division.

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Stormwater and flood resiliency utility story map released

By Strafford News Report | May 31, 2023

The City of Dover held an informational workshop to discuss the creation of a stormwater and flood resiliency utility on May 23.

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City Hall closed Memorial Day; Trash pickup delayed by one day all week

By Strafford News Report | May 26, 2023

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.

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COAST Bus to resume additional services

By Strafford News Report | May 25, 2023

The region’s public transit system will resume nearly all Saturday services on its bus routes beginning on Saturday, May 20.

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Dover Art Beat opening event is May 25 at McConnell Center

By Strafford News Report | May 24, 2023

Join the Dover Arts Commission in celebrating our 2023 Art Beat artists on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the McConnell Center cafeteria with the artists and participating businesses.

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Council to consider administrative code changes, Community Power, and housing needs study

By Strafford News Report | May 23, 2023

The City Council will hold a public hearing followed by a second reading and possible vote on an ordinance that would update multiple sections of the city’s administrative code at its meeting this Wednesday, May 24.

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Dover400 presents 'Voices of Dover'

By Strafford News Report | May 23, 2023

In celebration of Dover’s 400th anniversary in 2023, the 400th Committee has been working with the City of Dover’s Office of Media Services and former Foster’s Daily Democrat vice president and general manager Wayne Chick to interview, film, and record for posterity some reminiscent stories from our present-day citizens.

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Dover celebrates National Public Works Week May 21-27

By Strafford News Report | May 23, 2023

National Public Works Week is observed annually during the third full week of May, which this year is May 21 through 27.

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Permit applications available for outdoor dining on parking and sidewalks

By Strafford News Report | May 22, 2023

Permit applications are available for restaurants seeking to utilize public sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor dining this spring, summer, and fall.