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Rochester, New Hampshire is located in Strafford County. Zip codes in Rochester, NH include 03867, 03866, and 03868. The median home price in Rochester is $174,900. More Rochester information.

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Yesterday | Foster's Daily Democrat

Man faces two charges tied to shoplifting

A Rochester man was arrested Saturday night on two counts of willful concealment.

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Yesterday | Foster's Daily Democrat

Local woman gives Haitian kids hope for a brighter future

In 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattled the poverty-stricken nation of Haiti.

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Yesterday | Foster's Daily Democrat

Successful Tri-City Christian Academy auction

Tri-City Christian Academy recently held its 7th annual Tell the Story Auction and Dinner gala on April 13, at the Rocky Hill Road campus in Somersworth.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Foster's Daily Democrat

John F. Bolton

John F. Bolton, age 60, of Pleasant Street in Farmington, died peacefully at home, early Friday morning, May 17, 2013, after a period of failing health.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

New center to train workers for Albany-Safran jobs

The Advanced Technology and Academic Center of Great Bay Community College is set to open in Rochester later this month, and interested students may now begin registering for classes.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Homemakers adds two visiting nurses to Clinical Services Division

The Homemakers Health Services is pleased to announce the addition of two visiting nurses to its Clinical Services Division: Norma Juneau, RN and Barbara Laganiere, RN, both of Rochester.

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Thu May 16, 2013

WCAX-TV Burlington

NH man asks Maine's high court for new trial

A New Hampshire man sentenced to 38 years in prison in Maine for killing his former fiancee is asking Maine's highest court for a new trial or acquittal.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Foster's Daily Democrat

Blaze destroys Rochester mobile home

A fire Tuesday morning destroyed a mobile home on Cross Wind Lane. The homeowner, Helen Madden, described by neighbors as a kind woman in her mid to late seventies, was seen leaving her home around 10 a.m., just minutes shy of when the fire started.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Rochester school budget proposal at $61.46m

School renovations, staff reductions, and an almost level-funded recreation budget were discussed at Tuesday's City Council meeting, as members of the School and Recreation departments presented their proposed budgets to the council.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Foster's Daily Democrat

Dingman, 3 others ask for resentencing in murders

Prosecutors and defense lawyers have wrapped up their arguments on whether four New Hampshire men imprisoned for life for murders committed when they were under 18 should be resentenced.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Whack A Mole, anyone?

If you've ever been to a children's arcade, you've surely seen the game "Whack A Mole." Hit one mechanical mole on the head and another immediately pops up.

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Mon May 13, 2013

UnionLeader.com

Golick's to bring its 90 ice cream flavors to Rochester

Alan Golick, his wife, Lisa Thompson, and their dog, Lily, helped put some of the final touches on their third and newest store, which is expected to open near Care Pharmacy in Rochester this week.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Weaver named Spaulding principal

Spaulding High School's new principal has high hopes for his future students. "I feel Spaulding is going to do great things and I'm excited to be a part of it," said Peter Weaver, the newly named principal.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Some more on the a hidden gemsa in the community

Recently we've had conversations about hidden gems in the community, and perhaps I should explain my vision of what one is.

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Sun May 12, 2013

Foster's Daily Democrat

Special Report: Homeless YOUTHSYoung and homelessNumbers on rise as schools help kids cope

State agencies and advocacy groups hope new initiatives will help address the state's homeless teen population and raise awareness that it does exist in New Hampshire.

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Sat May 11, 2013

UnionLeader.com

Police: Young driver left scene after knocking down utility pole in Rochester

ROCHESTER Police are investigating a crash in which an SUV knocked down a utility pole along Route 202A and left the scene at about 12:45 a.m. Saturday.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

TriChambers After Hours May 23 in Rochester

The Greater Dover, Rochester and Somersworth Chambers of Commerce announce that on Thursday, May 23, Cornerstone VNA will host a Tri-Chambers Business After Hours.

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Fri May 10, 2013

Foster's Daily Democrat

Little Caesara s Pizza joins Chamber

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Little Caesar's Pizza to the Chamber's membership.

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Foster's Daily Democrat

Police still investigating kidnapping and beating involving Rochester man

Hooksett police are still investigating the alleged kidnapping, in which two suspects, of Rochester and Raymond, were arrested on Saturday.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Foster's Daily Democrat

July court date for hit-and-run suspect

A Barrington man recently indicted on an aggravated DWI charge in connection to a hit-and-run incident in which a Somersworth man was seriously injured, is on personal recognizance bail, awaiting his next court date in July.

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