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- Why was a Rochester resident named in this week’s police log?
Also on today's calendar: Recycled Percussion 30th Anniversary Tour and 1 more event.
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 42, low: 25.
- Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ARREST LOG: Wilmington Police Serves 3 Summonses [December 5, 2025-December 11, 2025] (wilmingtonapple.com) — A Rochester resident was among those recently cited in Wilmington, Massachusetts, receiving a summons related to driving with a suspended license. The weekly police log lists this and other traffic-related summonses, while reminding readers that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester
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- Christmas Cash Dash 50/50 - 2025
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce , 18 South Main Street , Rochester - TLSS & Governance
James Foley Memorial Community Center , 150 Wakefield St , Rochester
6:00 pm - Breakfast with the Grinch!
The Roberge Center - Mitchell Hill Catering , 6 Wyandotte Falls , Rochester
8:00 am - Recycled Percussion 30th Anniversary Tour
Rochester Opera House , 31 Wakefield St , Rochester
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Caregiver's Cafe
Program Room Barrington Public Library , 426 Calef Highway , Barrington
10:30 am - Book Page Wreath Workshop
Program Room Barrington Public Library , 426 Calef Highway , Barrington
1:00 pm - Tech Tuesday - Librista
Program Room Barrington Public Library , 426 Calef Highway , Barrington
4:00 pm - BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE December 2025: Spring Village at Dover
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce , 35 Pointe Place , Dover
4:30 pm - 'A Christmas Carol'
The Players' Ring Theatre , 105 Marcy Street , Portsmouth
7:30 pm - Wee Ones Wednesdays
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
9:15 am - Mahjong & Cribbage Drop-In
Program Room Barrington Public Library , 426 Calef Highway , Barrington
10:00 am - Babytime Somersworth
Idlehurst Elementary School , 46 Stackpole Rd , Somersworth
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Somersworth
- Off-duty Maine police officer helps apprehend suspect in New Hampshire chase (wmtw.com)
Dover
- New Restaurant Opens in Former Kelly's Row Spot in Dover, New Hampshire (shark1053.com)
- Somersworth woman faces multiple charges after allegedly leading police on pursuit in Dover (wmur.com)
- Weekend Roundup: Dover swim wins invite; also wrestling, track results (seacoastonline.com)
Durham
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