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Thursday Morning Brief: School Board Decisions and Downtown Plans

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 from The Granite Morning. It’s Thursday, March 6th. Let’s get you caught up on what’s happening in Rochester, Dover, and across the region. Top Story: School Budget Discussions […]

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

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Opening

Good morning from The Granite Morning. It’s Thursday, March 6th. Let’s get you caught up on what’s happening in Rochester, Dover, and across the region.

Top Story: School Budget Discussions

The Rochester School Board met last night to review the proposed FY27 budget. The current draft includes funding for two new support staff positions and technology upgrades across the middle schools. Public comment continues at the next meeting on March 13th.

Downtown Rochester

The Downtown Rochester revival project hit another milestone this week. Three new businesses have signed leases for the renovated storefronts on Wakefield Street, with openings planned for late spring. The mix includes a coffee roaster, a bookshop, and a fitness studio.

Regional Transit Note

COAST bus riders: Route 2 is running on a modified schedule today due to driver availability. Check coastbus.org for updated times before heading out.

Dover Arts

The Dover Opera House announced its spring lineup yesterday. Highlights include a regional folk showcase in April and the return of the community theater’s annual musical in May. Tickets go on sale this weekend.

Weather

Overcast this morning with light flurries possible before noon. Highs near 38. Clear and cold tonight.

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That’s the Thursday brief. Thanks for listening. If you have a local story tip or event to share, reach out through the website. Back tomorrow with Friday’s update.

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Good Morning, Granite State — Saturday, March 7

Overcast skies, low 40s, UNH basketball, and the Senate race heats up. Your Saturday morning rundown.

Weather & Roads: Weekend Outlook (March 8-9)

Weekend Forecast Saturday, March 8 Mostly sunny. High near 48°F. Light winds from the west. A nice day to get outside — probably the best weather we’ll see for the next week. Sunday, March 9 Increasing clouds through the day. High around 44°F. Rain developing late evening, continuing overnight. Looking Ahead A rain/snow mix is […]

Community Roundup: Events This Week (March 3-9)

Here’s what’s happening around the Tri-City area and Seacoast this week. Monday, March 3 Rochester City Council Meeting City Hall, 7:00 PM Agenda includes infrastructure updates and a public hearing on the proposed noise ordinance changes. Tuesday, March 4 Dover Public Library Book Club Dover Library, 6:30 PM This month’s pick: North Woods by Daniel […]