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Friday Morning Brief: Rochester, Dover, and the Seacoast

Listen to Today’s Brief [Audio player placeholder — embed your AI-generated MP3 here] Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed Full Transcript Opening Good morning, and welcome to The Granite Morning. It’s Friday, March 7th, and here’s what’s happening across Rochester, Dover, Somersworth, and the Seacoast as you start your day. Rochester City […]

March 7, 2026 2 minute read Filed under Uncategorized Updated daily

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Good morning, and welcome to The Granite Morning. It’s Friday, March 7th, and here’s what’s happening across Rochester, Dover, Somersworth, and the Seacoast as you start your day.

Rochester City Updates

The Rochester City Council wrapped up a productive session last night, approving the next phase of infrastructure improvements along North Main Street. Work is expected to begin in early April, with lane closures planned during off-peak hours.

The city also announced extended hours at the public library starting next week — a response to community feedback from the winter survey.

Dover Schools

Dover School District reminded families that spring break runs March 24th through the 28th. Registration for summer programs opens Monday, and spots in the elementary STEM camp tend to fill fast.

Somersworth Community Notes

The Somersworth Historical Society is hosting a walking tour of downtown this Saturday at 10 AM. It’s free, weather permitting, and covers the mill history that shaped the city.

Weather

Cold start this morning with temps in the low 20s. We’ll climb to the mid-40s by afternoon with plenty of sun. A quiet weekend ahead before a potential rain/snow mix moves in Tuesday.

Roads and Traffic

No major issues this morning. The construction zone on Route 108 near the Dover tolls remains active — expect brief slowdowns during the afternoon commute.

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That’s your Granite Morning for Friday. Have a good weekend, and we’ll see you Monday with the next update. If you found this useful, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or sign up for the email at granitemorning.com.

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