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Redevelopment in Portland's Woodfords Corner starts with 38 loft-style apartments
Rendering / Courtesy, The Boulos Co. Work is underway to convert upper-story offices into residential units at 509 Forest Ave. Work has begun on a near-century-old building at 509 Forest Ave. in Portland to convert the upper two stories from medical office space into 38 loft-style apartments. Two retail spaces will be created on the ground floor.
Owls Coast to Season Opening Win
KEENE, N.H. – The Keene State College women's soccer team kicked off their 2024 season by hosting Rivier University on Friday night under the lights at Dr. Ron Butcher Field. After jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first half, the Owls cruised to a 3-1 win over the Raiders to secure the opening night win.
Five juveniles injured in fiery crash in Pelham
PELHAM — Five juveniles were injured when their car crashed into a tree and burst into flames early Wednesday morning in Pelham, police said. The accident occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. at the intersection of Jericho Road and Currier Road. Responding officers found a 2013 Volkswagen Golf engulfed in...
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has upheld a school district policy protecting transgender students' right to privacy. The policy from the Manchester school district mandates that staff refer to students by their requested names and pronouns, and that personal information about their identities may not be shared with their guardians without the student's permission, also known as forced outing.
No Verdict Yet as Victor Malavet Juror Dismissed
CONCORD — The wait for a verdict continues in the sexual assault case against Victor Malavet, the state’s first criminal trial involving the Sununu Youth Services Center abuse scandal. One of the jurors, a woman, was dismissed Friday around 10 a.m. after she became ill, according to Merrimack...
Learn how to be a community solar developer. Take a new, free online course from the U.S. Department of Energy
The Electricity Markets and Policy Department (EMP.LBL.gov) is part of the US Department of Energy's network of national labs. EMP conducts technical, economic, and policy analysis of energy... Kickstart your solar learning with a new free, self-paced online course, called Foundations of Community Solar Development! This eight-module course prepares community-based...
Walls of sound: Keene Music Fest to return to downtown Keene this Labor Day weekend
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Music Festival is back for its 23rd year, taking over downtown this Saturday, Aug. 31, with 10 hours of non-stop, free live music. With 65 performances spread across seven stages, the festival promises a sonic journey through a diverse range of genres, from rock and folk to punk, indie, Americana, country, jazz, experimental, jam bands, electronic, hip-hop, and more.
Colby Quiñones Called Up to Puerto Rico National Team
Defender Colby Quiñones is returning to the international stage as he was one of 21 players named to Puerto Rico’s roster ahead of upcoming Concacaf Nations League action. Quiñones will come into the international window with five caps for Puerto Rico under his belt. After starting with the nation’s U-20 squad, Quiñones made his senior debut on June 10, 2022, when he clocked 90 minutes in a 3-0 win over the Cayman Islands. Through his five caps, Quiñones has clocked 417 minutes.
Lake Winnipesaukee is seeing 'historic' cyanobacteria blooms
Much of Lake Winnipesaukee is under a cyanobacteria bloom watch or warning heading into the busy Labor Day holiday. While state officials say people should still enjoy the long weekend, they should be careful about swimming near those collections of blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria is a natural part of freshwater ecosystems....
'Miles the Moose' greets visitors coming into Maine for long weekend
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- People may have done a double-take on the turnpike Friday in Kennebunk. Travelers were greeted by the sight of "Miles the Moose" in a bucket truck, waving at all the passing drivers. The Maine Turnpike Authority continued its annual tradition with Miles greeting travelers. In the past,...
Fire damages historic mansion in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - A fire damaged a historical home in Skowhegan Friday afternoon. It happened just after four at the well-known mansion of former Maine Governor Abner Coburn on Main Street. According to the Morning Sentinel, no one was inside the building when the fire started. The newspaper says...
Kennebec Valley Humane Society at capacity, waives adoption fees
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is waiving their adoption fees for the weekend. For cats, dogs, and other critters, they are at the facility’s capacity. After moving to their new building at the end of 2023, this is the first time they have been filled...
Annual wildflower seed fundraiser begins
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce our autumn fundraiser - - native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the gaps. Whether you’re seeding a small space garden, filling in a side yard, or planting across acres of land, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution and supportive of pollinators.
New Hampshire athletes compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games
(MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire is represented at the 2024 Paralympic Games by two athletes, Elizabeth “Liza” Corso from Newmarket and Noelle Lambert from Manchester. Both athletes bring with them a wealth of experience in track and field, having previously competed in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Corso, 21,...
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