Rochester

A man from Webster is living healthily with a kidney transplant that is roughly a century old, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. The case is described as rare because organs of such age are seldom viable for transplantation, and the patient is reported to be thriving years after receiving it.

New Hampshire has received more than $2 million in federal grants to support mental health programs across the state. The funding will bolster statewide mental health efforts, though officials have not yet detailed how the money will be allocated. The announcement was reported by the city of Rochester's official news outlet.

Compeer Rochester has announced a new campaign aimed at reducing loneliness and improving mental health in the Rochester community. The organization, which connects volunteers with people experiencing isolation, says the effort seeks to raise awareness of loneliness as a public health concern and expand support services. Local media reported the launch, drawing attention to the growing focus on social connection and mental well-being.