Rochester woman held without bail after police chase on Route 101
A Rochester woman was ordered held on preventative detention Monday after allegedly leading New Hampshire State Police on a chase along Route 101 last week.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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A New Jersey man was arrested on multiple charges following a head-on crash on the Spaulding Turnpike in Rochester late Wednesday night, New Hampshire State...
May 7, 2026Open source
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A Sanford man was killed on Thursday night in a crash in Somersworth, New Hampshire, according to the Somersworth Police Department.
Jun 30, 2026Open source
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Monday on NH Chronicle: A Road and Bike Trip
We're heading up the coast to Ogunquit, Maine—where ocean views, a thriving arts scene, and lobster rolls make it a favorite summer destination. Plus, we'r...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Transgender student reacts to Supreme Court ruling on girls' sports teams
Parker Tirrell has been playing soccer since she was four years old. After a Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday, she and other transgender girls in New Hampshir...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
"No danger" after fire on Seabrook nuclear power plant property There was a transformer fire on the Seabroo...
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Already disadvantaged in the workforce, single women in N.H. struggle to make ends meet
Single women homeowners in New Hampshire face financial struggles as prices rise. They take on multiple jobs to afford necessary expenses.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Human Interest
With America’s 250th birthday approaching and communities across the nation preparing to celebrate, there’s a place in New Hampshire that offers a front-...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
NHDOT crews remove ‘no parking’ signs previously installed along Ocean Boulevard in Rye
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation removed all “no parking” signs that were previously installed along Ocean Boulevard in Rye on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
N.H. State Police announce unexpected death of 19-year veteran
Sgt. Brian J. Ross, of Greenland, New Hampshire, passed away Monday at 41 years old after serving 19 years in the New Hampshire State Police.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
America 250: Region’s Abenaki Tribes Seek Their Place In Revolutionary War Period
Much of what is now Northeastern Vermont and the North Country of New Hampshire was wilderness when the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago,...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
America 250: Reflections On Stark - The Town And General - And New Hampshire’s State Motto, “Live Free...
As the nation turns 250, some Granite Staters recall John Stark, the Revolutionary War general who, in an 1809 letter to the soldiers he served alongside at...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Latest performance indicates N.H. could face $15M cost-share penalty for SNAP payment error rate
New Hampshire will contend with a $15 million obligation to pay for a portion of SNAP benefits as early as next year, according to the state’s latest perfo...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
New Hampshire stands as lone New England state represented at the Great American State Fair
As the only New England state present, New Hampshire showcases its revolutionary spirit at the Great American State Fair.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Groups celebrate work of Agape Apartments
City officials, business leaders and staff from the Joplin Economic Housing Development Initiative and Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity gathered Wednesday mo...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
‘Look to the states, look to the local communities,’ one organizer says
Donald Trump may have taken over events in Washington around the nation’s 250th birthday, but the president is far removed from most activities in the stat...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Federal Judge Denies Trump Administration Effort To Get New Hampshire's Voter Rolls
U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante found that the request to provide the state’s voter registration list did not comply with a section of the Civil Rights...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Jury awards $16M to woman who claims state of NH didn't protect her from abuse
A jury has awarded Kristy Gesse $16 million in her civil case against the state of New Hampshire, a group home and its owners for abuse she said she suffered...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Courts
Legal advocates for transgender students said a federal lawsuit in New Hampshire can still go forward despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision Tuesday upholdi...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Court decision blocking NH voter file transfer the latest loss for Trump administration
When a federal court blocked President Donald Trump’s efforts to obtain New Hampshire’s voter file Monday, the ruling marked a rare type of victory. The...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
U.S. Supreme Court decision won’t halt lawsuit against NH’s ban on trans athletes
Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding state bans on transgender athletes will not end a federal lawsuit challenging New Hampshire’s 2024 law.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Rochester is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Region: New Hampshire
ZIP Codes
03839, 03866, 03867, 03868
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Monday on NH Chronicle: A Road and Bike Trip
We're heading up the coast to Ogunquit, Maine—where ocean views, a thriving arts scene, and lobster rolls make it a favorite summer destination. Plus, we'r...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Transgender student reacts to Supreme Court ruling on girls' sports teams
Parker Tirrell has been playing soccer since she was four years old. After a Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday, she and other transgender girls in New Hampshir...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
"No danger" after fire on Seabrook nuclear power plant property There was a transformer fire on the Seabroo...
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Already disadvantaged in the workforce, single women in N.H. struggle to make ends meet
Single women homeowners in New Hampshire face financial struggles as prices rise. They take on multiple jobs to afford necessary expenses.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Human Interest
With America’s 250th birthday approaching and communities across the nation preparing to celebrate, there’s a place in New Hampshire that offers a front-...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
NHDOT crews remove ‘no parking’ signs previously installed along Ocean Boulevard in Rye
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation removed all “no parking” signs that were previously installed along Ocean Boulevard in Rye on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
N.H. State Police announce unexpected death of 19-year veteran
Sgt. Brian J. Ross, of Greenland, New Hampshire, passed away Monday at 41 years old after serving 19 years in the New Hampshire State Police.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
America 250: Region’s Abenaki Tribes Seek Their Place In Revolutionary War Period
Much of what is now Northeastern Vermont and the North Country of New Hampshire was wilderness when the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago,...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
America 250: Reflections On Stark - The Town And General - And New Hampshire’s State Motto, “Live Free...
As the nation turns 250, some Granite Staters recall John Stark, the Revolutionary War general who, in an 1809 letter to the soldiers he served alongside at...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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