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I-93 North in Concord back open after crash
CONCORD, N.H. — Northbound lanes of Interstate 93 in Concord were closed Tuesday afternoon after a crash. New Hampshire State Police said the interstate was closed in the area of exit 12, but it reopened sometime later. There were no details immediately available about the extent of the crash...
Man accused of vandalism at NH GOP event held without bail
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) - A man who allegedly vandalized cars at a New Hampshire Republican event is being held without bail after a judge said she was concerned about evidence found during a search of his home. Lawrence Dunlap, 37, was arrested in connection with the vandalism of several cars...
Rochester budget proposal $6.6M less than last year: Why and what it means
ROCHESTER — The city's initial fiscal year 2025 budget proposal of $162.2 million represents a decrease of $6.6 million-plus from the previous year. If the proposal of precisely $162,216,791 is approved with no changes, it would be 3.92% or $6,621,498 less than the approved 2024 budget appropriation of $168,838,289, according to City Manager Katie Ambrose.
Rochester moves to demolish Nancy Loud School, considers recreation options for site
ROCHESTER — Rochester will seek bids to demolish the historic Nancy Loud School, located at 5 Cocheco Road in East Rochester. Following a meeting on April 16, where City Councilors heard that it is not financially feasible to save the 1880 school building, Mayor Paul Callaghan told City Manager Katie Ambrose that the demolition can be placed on the next council agenda for approval.
Former office manager of The Dartmouth pleads guilty to embezzling more than $223,000 from student newspaper
Nicole Chambers, the former office manager of The Dartmouth, pleaded guilty today to embezzling more than $223,000 from the student newspaper between April 2017 and September 2021. Chambers pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in federal court in Concord, N.H., with Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty presiding. Chambers,...
NH: Bill would reduce youth center lawsuits by paying victims more, expanding eligibility
New Hampshire is responding on two fronts to the hundreds of claims of sexual and physical abuse from individuals held as children at the former Youth Development Center: in a Brentwood courtroom, where it is defending itself against the first of what could be hundreds of costly lawsuits, and at the Legislature.
Maine's Julia Gagnon advances to top 7 on 'American Idol'
CUMBERLAND, Maine — Maine American Idol contestant Julia Gagnon is now in the top seven on "American Idol" after Monday night’s episode. During the show, fans voted for the top six performers, but the judges also saved one singer who was supposed to be eliminated. Maine has rallied...
Man accused of keying cars of GOP convention attendees at Concord High to appear in court
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A man accused of damaging vehicles at Concord High School earlier this month is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Lawrence Dunlap is charged with felony criminal mischief. Police said video captured him riding a long-board skateboard by cars that were keyed during the New...
Commentary: Our sweet and bittersweet relationship with vines
This column appears every other week in Foster’s Daily Democrat and the Tuskegee News. This week, Guy Trammell, an African American man from Tuskegee, Ala., and Amy Miller, a white woman from South Berwick, Maine, write about plant vines.By Amy Miller. Today I will be offering sci-fi. I won’t...
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