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Stratham resident to pilot historic, high-flying SpaceX mission, Polaris Dawn
The upcoming civilian-led Polaris Dawn mission to space, featuring a first-of-its-kind commercial spacewalk to be attempted 435 miles above the Earth, will be piloted by retired Air Force Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a Durham native and University of New Hampshire graduate, who now lives in Stratham. With his sights set on history, Poteet will be the mission pilot at the helm of the Falcon 9, set to blast into space on Monday. Poteet is a 1996...
Rochester Pride will be LGBTQ+ celebration and protest of new laws in NH, organizer says
ROCHESTER — Rochester Pride, which is being held this Saturday, Aug. 24, has two purposes for the LGBTQ+ community, according to event coordinator Ashley Desrochers. "Pride is a celebration and a protest," said Desrochers, a former Rochester city councilor. "It is relevant this year as we just saw several pieces of legislation passed attacking our community. That includes the law Gov. Chris Sununu (signed) barring transgender youth from playing in school sports. Thankfully the court disagreed." ...
Massachusetts Police, DOT Warn Against Latest Scam Targeting EZPass Drivers
Massachusetts State Police are warning residents about the latest scam targeting locals. Massachusetts is full of a lot of really good people, unfortunately, there are still some bad ones out there as well. In an age where people have access to others in so many ways, coupled with ever-growing technology, scams are on the rise.
What we know about the massive military plane that buzzed Plymouth
Kenneth Fosdick was in his boat last Friday morning – going past State Pier – when a huge C-17 military transport jet flew over, its engines producing a roar. “I look up and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God!” said Fosdick, an experienced pilot and the chair of Plymouth’s Airport Commission. “I honestly thought that there was something wrong.”
Provincetown Carnival 2024: Today's schedule, from the parade to the underwear party
It's Day 6 of Provincetown Carnival Week - parade day! The Renaissance X Revolution-themed week for 2024 runs from Aug. 17-24. The tip of Cape Cod is expected to be packed with rainbows, feathers, big hair and plenty of costumes with nods to Marie Antoinette and Beyoncé. ...
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes found in Hull
Mosquitoes bite during the day and night, and live both indoors and outdoors. To protect against insect bites, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and use insect repellent with any of these EPA-registered active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone. Indoors, use an insect fogger and use window and door screens; outdoors, remove any standing water and use insect spray to treat areas were mosquitoes nest.
Meet the people behind the loon cam, a New Hampshire-bred YouTube sensation
On a busy day, the corner of YouTube run by the New Hampshire’s Loon Preservation Committee gets hundreds of visitors. Viewers come for the close-up views of loons: striking black and white feathers, ruby red eyes. But they stay for the drama, as the birds mate, lay eggs and protect their nests. And the day everyone’s waiting for, when a chick hatches.
Video: Some sun, few scattered showers Thursday
While there might be a few more pop-up showers, we'll finally shake the autumn preview by the weekend with more summer-like temperatures. Today also looks unsettled with partly to mostly cloudy skies and a few scattered showers, mostly up north. Highs will be limited to the 60s and lower 70s.
Keene School District introduces new leadership for the 2024-2025 academic year
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene School District has unveiled key changes to its administrative team for the upcoming school year, with three new leaders stepping into pivotal roles aimed at enhancing student services, curriculum development, and community education. Kate Adams has been appointed as the Director of Student...
Men’s Soccer Rounds Out Roster with Addition of Arian Recinos
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of freshman back Arian Recinos (Stamford, Conn). "Arian got onto our radar extremely late in the process and we are very excited that he did," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "He has experience at multiple levels within the Red Bull organization as well as international experience with the U20 Guatemalan national team. We are excited to add somebody of his quality and character to a great group of young men."
Former New Hampshire state representative pleads guilty in wrongful voting case
CONCORD, N.H. — A former state representative is agreeing to give up his right to vote in New Hampshire as part of a plea deal over misdemeanor wrongful voting and theft by deception charges. Troy Merner, 62, was indicted by a grand jury in February after the New Hampshire...
On-time and brighter: Maine's fall foliage outlook promising
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It's hard to believe, but the fall colors are right around the corner. Our morning anchor, Katie Sampson, snapped this photo of some changing leaves in Payson Park in Portland on Wednesday. Every year, Jim Salge, a former meteorologist at the Mount Washington Observatory, publishes his fall...
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Developers break ground on first net-zero NH housing units geared towards middle class. Developers, clean energy advocates and public officials celebrated the groundbreaking Wednesday for New Hampshire’s first net-zero energy housing development geared toward middle-class home buyers. The 26 market rate duplexes, developed by Aspire Residential, are designed to...
Exeter mobile homeowners see property values skyrocket by 149%
Jeanee Wright said she felt “perplexed” when she learned that the value of manufactured homes in Exeter has nearly tripled compared to the overall increase of other residential homes. “I was confused as to why it was so high,” said Wright, president of the Exeter-Hampton Cooperative mobile home...
Police investigating shooting in Nashua, NH
Police are investgating after a 42-year-old man was found shot in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Wednesday. Nashua police said they responded to a report of shots fired in Sullivan Park on Bowers Street and found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries. A gun was also located at the scene.
New Hampshire State Police spread fentanyl awareness at Fisher Cats game
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police are warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl with the “No Safe Experience” campaign. Troopers promoted the campaign at the Fisher Cats game, where fans could honor those who have died from fentanyl. The “No Safe Experience” initiative, announced...
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