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Police investigating serious crash at tolls in Bedford, NH
New Hampshire State Police are investigating a serious crash that happened at a toll plaza in Bedford Friday. Video showed the white pick-up truck heavily damaged in the southbound lanes of the Everett Turnpike. Police did not immediately share the condition of the driver. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
Overlooked tool can help you find best price, Consumer Reports says
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Many people think of themselves as savvy shoppers, but there may be tricks to finding the best price that they're missing. According to Consumer Reports, there's a simple, but often overlooked, tool that can help you save big bucks while shopping online and in stores. Unit...
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
WE REVIEW THE NEW SINGLE FROM THE BATTERY FARM
Like a dormant beast, The Battery Farm returns more energised and firey than they’ve ever been. The Manchester doom-punk quartet has ripped through the Manchester music scene with their debut EP, Dirty Den’s March of Suffering and their 2022 debut album FLIES. Following on from their 2023 single House Of Pain, the group has not released anything since, but with good reason.
Alexandra Eckersley trial video: Detective in Manchester's juvenile investigative unit (Part 2)
Joseph Vitale, a detective in the juvenile investigative unit of the Manchester Police Department, testifies at the trial of Alexandra Eckersley, who is accused of abandoning her baby in the woods in 2022. This is Part 2 of his testimony. See Part 1 here. WARNING: Some descriptions used during the...
Meet the New Hampshire athletes competing in Paris Olympics
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Team USA is made up of close to 600 athletes across 31 different sports for this year’s Olympics, including several with ties to the Granite State. Elle Purrier St. Pierre (Track and Field) of University of New Hampshire. Isalys Quiñones (Women's Basketball - Puerto Rico)...
SNHU announces winter 2024 President’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently announced its Winter 2024 President’s List, which includes students from Whitesboro and surrounding areas. Monique Staley of Whitesboro, Shannon Brown of Gordonville and Yahaira Holt of Pilot Point were among the full-time undergraduate students who earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term. (The winter terms run from January to May.)
JetBlue plans major New England expansion
The airline is adding service to Manchester, N.H., expanding Florida routes, and adding vacation destinations. JetBlue is expanding its service throughout New England, adding flights to Boston Logan International Airport and launching service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire. Manchester flights will launch in January, with service to Florida,...
Whoa: Dramatic Video of Whale Capsizing a Boat in New Hampshire
First off, all the boaters are just fine, and I'm sure the 40-ton humpback whale is, too. Now, let's head to Rye. According to Boston Globe Media, a whale breaching our Atlantic Ocean waters of the New Hampshire Seacoast landed on a 23-foot fishing boat, tossing the people into the water. The attached video was captured by a teen named Wyatt Yager, and what a capture it was.
Council Finance Committee considers how Supreme Court ruling affects housing locally
City councilors discussed the increasing burden to the budget of the welfare department as the affordable housing crisis continues and deepens the needs of community members without a place to live. At a meeting of the council subcommittee on finance, councilors learned that changes to the city’s welfare guidance may...
NH Supreme Court Justice Hantz Marconi Relieved of Her Duties for 90 Days, No Reason Given
Concord – The New Hampshire Supreme Court has issued an order stating that Associate Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi is on administrative leave with pay for a period of 90 days, which may be shortened or extended by further order of the court. Av Harris, court spokesman, said there...
ApprenticeshipNH and Sanel NAPA launch apprenticeship program to develop front-line talent
ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of New Hampshire, has partnered with Sanel NAPA, an auto parts, heavy-duty truck parts, and body shop supplies distributor in northern New England, to introduce a Parts Salesperson Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The program’s mission is to develop the skills...
New Hampshire housing trends and forecast show rising prices, limited inventory, legislative efforts, and robust market activity
The New Hampshire housing market in 2024 is marked by increasing home prices and a tight inventory. Here are some key points about the current forecasts and trends. Rising home prices: The median home price in New Hampshire has reached approximately $530,400, with an annual increase of around 10.3% to 16%, depending on the source. This surge is largely due to the limited supply of homes available for sale, which is driving up prices as demand remains strong.
A new law will help some NH schools access local food
A bill signed into law this month will assist school districts in purchasing local foods for school meals. House Bill 1678 creates a two-year, state-run pilot program providing schools both financial and technical assistance in implementing a farm-to-school program. The pilot will receive support from NH Farm to School, a program through the...
PROCON Celebrates Groundbreaking for ‘Arts Alley’ Development
Concord, NH – Duprey Hospitality and PROCON recently celebrated the groundbreaking for Arts Alley, a development that will include a blend of restaurant, entertainment, and upscale event spaces. The redevelopment of the area adjoining the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on South Main Street in downtown Concord is scheduled for completion by April 1, 2025.
NH moose population on decline, and it's harder to spot them
Moose are iconic to New Hampshire’s landscape. To lovers of the large, cold-climate animals, they represent the wilderness of northern New England. But it’s not always easy to find them. I have only seen a moose twice despite living in New Hampshire for 25 years. So I decided to go on a moose...
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