Rochester Opera House

Rochester NH History - Osman B. Warren

Osman B. Warren - Not as well known as other famous names. He is an unsung hero of Rochester. He is a survivor of the infamous Andersonville Prison Camp and helped create the Rochester Library.

Rochester New Hampshire (NH) Real Estate Tour

-- Tour Rochester, NH neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Rochester, New Hampshire is located in southeastern New Hampshire and is known as the Lilac City. It is the largest city in the seacoast region and fourth largest city in New Hampshire. Rochester is ideal for business and residents alike. The city is conveniently located, serving as a gateway to New Hampshire's famous Lakes Region, the White Mountains with its ski resorts and the Seacoast with its superb beaches. Whether covered with its famous lilacs in the spring, wildflowers blooming in the summer, spectacular autumn foliage or fresh-fallen snow, the Rochester area is a scenic delight.

Rochester enjoys many of the conveniences of a prospering city combined with the delights of small-town New England traditions. The arts are alive in the city with its historic Rochester Opera House, where cultural and civic activities are offered to residents and organizations in the area. Rochester celebrates an annual Lilac Family Fun Festival in the spring offering activities for families, a festival in downtown Rochester, a Fourth of July celebration, 125 years of the Rochester Fair - an agricultural fair held in the fall, and a Christmas parade.

Rochester's commitment to economic development continues to spur major growth of manufacturing and high-tech companies. The city exemplifies its commitment to its existing businesses through retention and expansion efforts. These efforts have resulted in several long term companies that have made Rochester their home for generations. The diversity of Rochester's commercial and industrial base is beneficial in attracting new residents to the area.

Shopping in Rochester provides residents in the city and surrounding communities with an attractive downtown area and several malls and plazas. Antiques, footwear, appliances, gift shops, pharmacies, restaurants and several services are found in downtown Rochester. Everything from small boutiques to larger grocery, department and big box stores are found at the several plazas and malls located throughout the city.

Cultural and recreational activities include access to plays at the Rochester Opera House, theater, golf course, bowling, ball fields, hiking, walking paths, rivers, ponds and lakes. Traditional values and hard working people filled with community spirit have created lasting pride. Combined with the city's convenient location with opportunities to prosper, Rochester is truly the place to be.

Reviews Anchorage Inn Rochester (Rochester (NH), United States)

Anchorage Inn Rochester (Rochester (NH), United States)
Address: 13 Wadleigh Road
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Anchorage Inn Rochester is conveniently located in the popular Rochester area. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Anchorage Inn Rochester. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen air conditioning heating desk alarm clock. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Convenience and comfort makes Anchorage Inn Rochester the perfect choice for your stay in Rochester (NH).

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rochester in Rochester NH

Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rochester 77 Farmington Road Rochester NH 03867 This Rochester, New Hampshire hotel features free Wi-Fi access in every room and an indoor heated pool. The historic Rochester Opera House is a 5 minute drive away. A 32-inch flat-screen cable TV and tea/coffee-making facilities are offered in each guest room at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rochester. Suites have a sofa bed and a microwave and refrigerator. Work out in the on-site fitness center or use the business center at the Rochester Holiday Inn Express. Laundry facilities are also available for guests to use. A daily continental breakfast is served in the hotel lobby. Gunstock Mountain Ski Resort and Lake Winnipesaukee are 25 miles from the hotel.

The Rochester NH Connection to the Lincoln Assassination

This is my second podcast on Rochester, NH history. The podcasts can be found at bobgriffinpodcast.com.

This episode explores the Rochester NH connection to the Lincoln assassination.
Music is credited to:
The Descent Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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One Eyed Maestro Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hillary Clinton Makes a Stop in Rochester, New Hampshire

WEBN's Shaynah Ferreira tells us that the Democratic presidential front-runner announced her plans for the Granite State and how she plans to strengthen the middle class.

NH nuns letter ignites controversy over gay pride flags in Rochester NH1

Rochester, NH History - Keay Baseball Field & Dr. Forrest Keay

Dr. Forrest Lincoln Keay & Keay Field: The story of a great man and the baseball field he gave to the city of Rochester, NH. Dr. Keay was a professional baseball player, doctor, city official, & medical referee for Strafford County. Born 1865 - Died 1956

Last Kiss Goodnight Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Courtesy of Dartmouth College Library for 3 pictures of Dr. Keay (the 2 Dartmouth Team Pictures and the 1948 picture)

Rochester NH History: Then and Now Video, Part 2

A sequel to the first Then and Now Video. Then and now photos or videos, an amazing way of morphing the past into the present and seeing what happened on a location earlier in history.

Life of Riley Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Rochester, NH Representative Sandra Keans gives an historical perspective of the NH Legislature

Sandra gives an historical perspective
of the NH Legislature and how much
more radical and dysfunctional this
extreme NH House has been under the
leadership of Bill O'Brien, by
comparison to any legislature in the
past 28 years.
She also highlights some of the
specific legislation, passed or pending
by the House, that will/would have an
extremely negative impact on NH
voters and NH communities.

Rochester NH City Council Squashes Federal Sustainability Program

The Rochester NH City Council roll call vote on the Granite State Future Agreement. Also known as the Federal Governments, Sustainable Communities Initiative. Learn more about the program here: also here at:
The vote was taken on the Evening of 9/4/12.

Zombie Walk Rochester NH Part 2

Timeline pictures from Spectacular 6th Alarm fire in Rochester New Hampshire

15 Main Street fire in downtown Rochester (Gonic) that spread to THREE buildings that destroyed an apartment house and restaurant and heavily damaged a gun store that were side by side very old wooden buildings

Started in an alley way between two buildings and quickly spread

Fire under investigation by Rochester NH FD Fire Marshall's office as well as NH State Fire Marshall's office and the Rochester NH Police Department

(1) FF sent to hospital for heat exhaustion
Red Cross and Victims Inc to scene for homeless persons assistance

Over 100 firefighters responded to the scene from all over Strafford County New Hampshire

Sanford Maine FD provided station coverage at Rochester NH FD Central station (came from over 45 minutes away in Maine)

Lakes Regions send a 5 unit Task Force on the 6th Alarm to assist the Rochester NH FD for manpower due to high heat in the 90's at time of the Fire

All residents of the apartment house destroyed by fire are homeless

Popular local restaurant destroyed by the fire
Gun Store suffered heavy damage from smoke and water damage in the 100's of thousands of dollars

Story was picked up by NECN News
Channel 7 News (Fox from Boston)
Channel 9 News (ABC from Manchester)

Largest fire in the recent history of Rochester New Hampshire dating back over 20+ years or more

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Breaking News Fire Incidents and EMS incidents in my service area

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New Hampshire towns and cities in my coverage area include:

Portsmouth
Dover
Rollinsford
Rochester
Farmington
Milton
New Durham
Strafford
Barrington

Retirement- Living the good life in NH

Art, recreation, from mountains to the sea- NH has it all and Nancy Philbrick is the agent to help you find your special home

Rochester NH Before The fireworks For 7/4/2009

This is me and jess waiting just walking video'n and thats abought it.

State says 9 Rochester schools facing receivership have made improvements

The state Education Department says nine Rochester schools facing closure or a state takeover have made improvements.

New Ride at the Rochester Fair, Rochester, NH 9/20/14

This is the new ride for this year's Rochester, NH Fair.
FUN!!!

Recycled Percussion band members suspended from 200 feet

They're known for some crazy stunts, and now, the members of Recycled Percussion are in the highest man-made object in the state.

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