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How much did farmers in Strafford County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Farms in Strafford County received $269,688 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Strafford News | Feb 22, 2024

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DHHS Announces Approval of Multiple Contracts to Further Support Child Care System in New Hampshire

By Strafford News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The New Hampshire Executive Council recently approved a series of contracts totaling $15.5 million in funds designed to strengthen New Hampshire’s childcare system.

Public Library has complete Spaulding High School yearbook collection

By Strafford News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Rochester Public Library would like to remind the public that Spaulding High School yearbooks are available in the reference section on the second floor.

Court Street/Middle Road daily road closures for sewer work to start July 10

Work on the sewer replacement on Court Street and Middle Road from Tennyson Avenue to Hubbard Road will begins today, Wednesday, July 5.

37th annual Cochecho Arts Festival kicks off July 6

The Cochecho Arts Festival returns to Henry Law Park on Thursday, July 6, with a performance by the Dover Community Band.

What to expect at the Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks on Saturday, July 8

The City of Rochester and Rochester Recreation Department are thrilled to announce the return of the Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, from 4-9 pm.

Investigators Urge Granite Staters to Share Social Media Impacts

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that starting today the New Hampshire Department of Justice is actively working to solicit feedback from families here in the Granite State as part of a national investigation into the impacts of social media: AG Investigation: Social Media Impact on Young People | NH Department of Justice.

Thank a Rochester Cop hosts poster contest for elementary art students

Local nonprofit initiative “Thank a Rochester Cop”, in collaboration with the Spaulding High School Art Department, recently held an art contest for elementary students.

Registration Is Open for This Fall’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman Weekend Workshop

By Strafford News Report | Jul 4, 2023

Women interested in learning outdoor skills in a beautiful setting can sign up for this fall’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Weekend Workshop, which will take place September 8–10 at Geneva Point Center on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, NH.

Recreation Department to keep public pools open on July 4th holiday

By Strafford News Report | Jul 2, 2023

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce that all public pools will be open on Tuesday, July 4th.

Rochester Main Street presents 2nd annual Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the second annual Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt in downtown Rochester.

RMFA to present Folding Space, a series of works by Trevor Toney

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Folding Space”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Trevor Toney in the Bernier Room, at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center.

NH Governor Chris Sununu Signs Historic Bipartisan Budget

On June 19th, 2023, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 1 and HB 2, the state budget, before a bipartisan group of lawmakers and advocates.

Holiday hours for city offices and facilities

City administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, 2023, for the Independence Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5.

Dover Olympians historical marker dedication this Sunday

The historical marker in Henry Law Park that honors Dover Olympians will be dedicated this Sunday, July 2 at 1 p.m., as part of the Dover 400 celebrations.

Street closures and parking restrictions for Dover 400 events on July 1, 2 and 4

By Strafford News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Dover Police Chief William M. Breault announces the following street closures and parking restrictions for the series of Dover 400 events occurring from Saturday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 4.

Monarch School of New England Establishes James P. Carolan Endowment Fund

By Strafford News Report | Jun 30, 2023

The Monarch School of New England is proud to announce the establishment of the James P. Carolan Endowment Fund.

NH Governor Chris Sununu Signs 26 Bills Into Law

By Strafford News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 19th, 2023, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 26 bills into law and issued the following statement regarding SB 152, relative to New Hampshire workforce training programs: