Karen Dandurant

Foster's Daily Democrat

Somersworth Indonesian Festival offers food, culture, fun

By: Karen Dandurant

Foster's Daily Democrat SOMERSWORTH — The 13th annual Indonesian Festival, hosted by Indonesian Community Connect, known as Little Indonesia, is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 in a new location.

Foster's Daily Democrat

Somersworth school leaders look to 'reimagine' education; seek public input

By: Karen Dandurant

SOMERSWORTH — Superintendent John Shea and Mayor Matt Gerding, who is also a teacher, are hoping to get the community involved in charting the future of the city's public schools

Foster's Daily Democrat

Rochester seeks site for new ice arena. Will city fund it?

By: Karen Dandurant

ROCHESTER — For Lauren Krans, the city's director of Recreation and Arena, replacing the Rochester Ice Arena is a heart project , one she hopes the city will embrace.

Foster's Daily Democrat

Annie Azarloza countersues Rochester, claims $620,000 in losses

By: Karen Dandurant

Annie Azarloza, former superintendent of Rochester schools, countersues the city, alleging non-neutral job references cost her jobs worth $600K-plus.

Foster's Daily Democrat

Somersworth eyes nearly $200K for historic Furber Chapel repairs

By: Karen Dandurant

Somersworth's Furber Memorial Chapel at the historic Forest Glad Cemetery could see major repairs and more future use if city leaders approve funds.

Foster's Daily Democrat

Heating oil price anxiety hits NH and Maine. Here's outlook and resources

By: Karen Dandurant

Residents of Seacoast New Hampshire and Maine are fretting about home heating oil prices surging to around $6 per gallon. Here are some resources.

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Heating oil price anxiety hits NH and Maine. Here are resources

By: Karen Dandurant

Foster's Daily Democrat Sept. 30, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET DOVER — Residents of Seacoast New Hampshire and Maine and around the nation

Foster's Daily Democrat

Somersworth water plant needs $16.9M in upgrades, city leaders say

By: Karen Dandurant

Foster's Daily Democrat Oct. 2, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET SOMERSWORTH — Residents will have a chance to weigh in on a project to upgrade

Foster's Daily Democrat

Hyder Hospice in Dover won't be reopened by Mass General Brigham

By: Karen Dandurant

Foster's Daily Democrat Oct. 2, 2026, 7:38 a.m. ET DOVER — The future of Hyder Family Hospice House , located at 285 County Farm Road, remains in doubt.

Foster's Daily Democrat

Rochester looks ahead to big developments as city manager departs

By: Karen Dandurant

ROCHESTER — City Manager Katie Ambrose gave her final State of the City address Friday, Oct. 2 at the Lilac Club Casino as leaders also looked ahead to major developments and changes.