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Maine Senate candidate, Republican Party champion, dies suddenly
PORTLAND, Maine — Susan Abercrombie, a longtime public servant and current candidate for Maine Senate, has died. Abercrombie, a Republican from Portland, was running against Rachel Talbot-Ross, the current Speaker of the Maine House, for the Maine Senate District 28 seat. Under state law, Abercrombie's name has now been...
Retailer With 11 Locations in Maine to End DEI Policies
This major retailer, which is found all across our Pine Tree State, has announced its intentions to end certain diversity-related policies. Many companies have diversity policies in place because they want to create a fair and welcoming environment for everyone. These policies help ensure that people of all backgrounds feel...
Rise seen in reports of spiny water flea in Lake Winnipesaukee since it was discovered in lake last year, officials say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — An invasive microscopic animal is having an increased presence across Lake Winnipesaukee. According to the state Department of Environmental Services, anglers are reporting a rise in spiny water flea sightings since the species was discovered on the lake last fall. The plankton spreads by moving with...
NH Supreme Court upholds Manchester school policy on transgender students
The Manchester School District’s policy of allowing students to keep their gender identity while at school private does not violate a parent’s constitutional rights, according to an opinion released Friday by the New Hampshire Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed by the mother of a student who found...
Woman killed in crash on Route 101 in Epping
EPPING, N.H. — A Florida woman was killed in an early morning crash Friday that temporarily closed a section of Route 101 west in Epping. The crash happened at about 1:55 a.m. when, police said, Patricia Strohman crashed into the Martin Road overpass. Officials said they are still investigating...
FAA grounds SpaceX launches after booster goes up in flames
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Federal officials have grounded SpaceX Falcon 9 flights until further notice, which could mean delays for upcoming crewed missions, including one piloted by a New Hampshire astronaut. The Federal Aviation Administration made the decision after a Falcon 9 booster rocket failed to land on a drone...
Londonderry man admits to hitting Laconia officer, says he wanted to 'kill a cop'
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Investigators say the Londonderry man accused of intentionally hitting a Laconia police officer admitted he intended to kill a cop. Last Thursday, police responded to a call about a disturbance where Justin Spirko allegedly threatened his neighbors, according to reports. The neighbors told investigators that Spirko...
Fennessy shoots 6-over par 78 in 1st round of LPGA's FM Global Championship at TPC Boston
NORTON, Massachusetts — Dover High School senior Carys Fennessy competed in her first LPGA event on Thursday, shooting a 6-over par 78 in the first round of the FM Global Championship at TPC Boston. The top 65 scores and ties after Friday's round will make the cut and advance to weekend play. When she...
Officials catch poacher 'red-handed' following tips of illegal fishing activity: 'We're really trying to protect the resource'
The poacher admitted he planned to sell his catch under a permit in Massachusetts, where he could have fetched $1,600 for the 400 pounds of fish. Authorities in New England arrested a Massachusetts man in July for catching and keeping a key predator from the Atlantic Ocean. What's happening?. Outdoor...
New England’s only NASCAR weekend moves to September for 2025 playoffs
LOUDON, N.H. — NASCAR unveiled its 2025 Cup Series schedule on Thursday, shifting New England’s only NASCAR race to September as part of the NASCAR Playoffs, New Hampshire Motor Speedway announced. The NASCAR Truck Series will also return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the first time since...
N.H. fire department asks community for help after ‘catastrophic’ flood destroys toy drive gifts
The Dover Professional Firefighters Association is asking the community to help replenish their supply of gifts for the upcoming holiday season. A New Hampshire fire department was stockpiling gifts to give away during the holiday season when a flood damaged their entire inventory. Now, they are asking for donations from the public to help restock their supply.
New College Leader: Sarmad Saman, president of White Mountains Community College
Sarmad Saman brings international credentials and a deep belief in collaboration to his new role as president of White Mountains Community College. A native of Iraq and a U.S. citizen since 2019, he has studied and worked in four countries—Iraq, the United Kingdom, Jordan and the United States—and has a background in microbiology, as well as college administration.
Colebrook News and Sentinel closes after 154 years of publication
MANCHESTER, N.H. — After 154 years, the Colebrook News and Sentinel is shutting down. Publisher Karen Harrigan announced that this week’s issue will be the last, due to falling advertising revenue. The newspaper has been owned by three generations of the same family. "This was by no means...
Dartmouth and Merrimack up Next for the Eagles
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College is set to host Dartmouth on Friday night for a 7 p.m. kickoff at the Newton Soccer Complex. The match will be streamed live on ACCNX. It will be a quick turnaround for the Eagles as they hit the road for the first time in 2024 on Sunday for a matchup against Merrimack at 3 p.m.
Dover's Carys Fennessy excited to compete in first LPGA tournament
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Dover High School senior Carys Fennessy will play in her first LPGA tournament Thursday in the FM Championship at TPC Boston. The 17-year-old will compete in the highest level of women's golf against 144 of the best players in the world. Fennessy earned a spot by...
New Drug Enforcement Administration lab to be built in Londonderry
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A new Drug Enforcement Administration lab was announced Wednesday to help identify illegal drugs in New Hampshire more efficiently. The state-of-the-art DEA laboratory will be built in Londonderry and will specialize in drug chemistry and latent fingerprint identification for drugs pulled off the streets. Sen. Jeanne...
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