Story Archives of 'Rochester'

Hard Hit New Hampshire Cities to Get Federal Housing Aid

By Mark Bevis on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

Some of the state's cities that have been hit hardest by the down economy actually got some good news recently.

They're going to be sharing about 18 million dollars.

The money is coming from the US Department of Housing and Urban Develepment as part of an economic recovery program passed last summer.

The program was designed to help neighborhoods hit particularly hard by foreclosures and the recession.

Alice Veenstra is with the Community Development Finance Authority.

She tells NHPR's Mark Bevis the cities got the funds based on several criteria.

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Warmer Weather Means Shelters May Be Less Crowded Tonight

By Elaine Grant on Monday, December 15, 2008.

About one hundred and seventy thousand New Hampshire residents remain without power today.

From New Hampshire Public Radio, Elaine Grant reports.

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Visiting Nurses Doing Their Best to Get Help to Those in Need

By Elaine Grant on Monday, December 15, 2008.

The power outages that continue to leave thousands without electricity have made life harder for those who rely on at-home healthcare - as well as for the people who provide it.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Health Reporter Elaine Grant spoke with Julie Reynolds.

Reynolds directs the Rochester district visiting nurse association.

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Biden Talks Tax Policy In Latest New Hampshire Visit

By Dan Gorenstein on Monday, October 13, 2008.

Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Joe Biden says the next administration must strengthen the middle class.

McCain Returns, Criticizes Obama on Iraq

By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

McCain rips Obama on foreign policy as Illinois Democrat travels overseas. The attacks come as UNH poll finds the candidates in a near dead heat.

Hostage Crisis Shines Light on State Services

By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

According to his attorney, Leland Eisenberg was so desperate to get psychiatric help; he took six people hostage at Hillary Clinton’s campaign office in Rochester last Friday.

Leading up to the incident, Eisenberg’s wife says he had been drinking for three weeks.

Mental health advocates say the case shows how difficult it is to get treatment, especially for someone with both emotional and substance abuse problems.

State healthcare officials agree services don’t meet demand.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

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Rochester Hostage Suspect To Be Arraigned

By Dan Gorenstein on Saturday, December 1, 2007.

The suspect in Friday's hostage situation in Rochester is in custody and is expected to be arraigned today or Monday.

Reporter Dan Gorenstein was in Rochester during the standoff and has the latest details on the suspect and the incident. He spoke with NHPR's Sally Hirsh-Dickinson.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Clinton Thanks Police For Ending Hostage Crisis

By Mark Bevis on Saturday, December 1, 2007.

Senator Hillary Clinton is in New Hampshire to thank local and state police for their efforts in ending Friday's hostage crisis.

State Police: Hostage Taker's Bomb Was A Hoax

By Mark Bevis on Saturday, December 1, 2007.

Somersworth resident Leland Eisenberg is in custody as the suspect in Friday's hostage crisis.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

Rochester Suspect Releases Final Hostage, Surrenders

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 30, 2007.

The standoff between police and a man who took several hostages this afternoon in Rochester is over. Reporter Dan Gorenstein describes the scene to NHPR's Xenia Piaseckyj.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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