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Rutland man faces multi-year sentence for distributing cocaine
Burlington, VT. – A 44-year-old Vermont man was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to distributing cocaine, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont. Bradley Saldi of Rutland made four sales of controlled substances between May 15, 2023, and June 14, 2023, as a handyman at the Highlander Motel in Rutland. […]
Live from the Word Barn: Phillip-Michael Scales
This set features Scales in the Word Barn Meadow on a warm August night in 2024. For many radio listeners throughout New Hampshire, Rick Ganley is the first voice they hear each weekday morning, bringing them up to speed on news developments overnight and starting their day off with the latest information.
NH argues education funding is constitutional after judge rules it's too low
After months of preparation, lawyers have submitted their first filings in the lawsuits concerning New Hampshire’s school funding system. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is taking to the Supreme Court to argue that two groundbreaking decisions by a lower court finding the state’s school funding laws are unconstitutional were wrongly decided. In a...
Polls: Kennedy exit could impact New Hampshire
(The Center Square) – Rumor mills are churning that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. may suspend his campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump, potentially creating a close race in New Hampshire. A recent Granite State Poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump 50%-43% and Kennedy at 4%, with a margin of error of just over 2%. The state has four electoral college votes. ...
New Hampshire man accused of smashing lanterns with hammer at Portsmouth synagogue
PORTSMOUTH (WGME) -- A New Hampshire man is now facing enforcement actions filed against him for violating the Civil Rights Act in the state. Thirty-one-year-old Kevin O'Leary allegedly used a hammer to smash two lanterns at Temple Israel in Portsmouth in April. According to the attorney general, O'Leary could be...
NH Hospital shooter bought gun in Barrington by concealing hospital commitment
The man who fatally shot security officer Bradley Haas in the New Hampshire Hospital lobby in November was prohibited under federal law from purchasing a gun because he had been committed to a psychiatric facility in 2016. Mental health concerns also led the police to confiscate guns he had at the time. But John Madore, 33, told the Barrington gun dealer who sold him the pistol he used to kill Haas that he’d never had such a...
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
Burlington police ask public for help identifying violent groups of young people
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say groups of young people-- many carrying guns-- are looking for trouble in downtown Burlington. They’re asking the public for help identifying the suspects and solving a string of recent crimes. Burlington police on Friday released a series of videos of the incidents from...
US Postal Service fails to meet promises for Montpelier post office
This article is part of a story exchange between VTDigger and The Bridge. If you live in Vermont’s state capital, you still cannot buy stamps or ship a package with the U.S. Postal Service. Despite the agency’s promises of a fully-functional Montpelier post office “before the summer months,” and...
Syracuse man killed in Valley Plaza found peace in fishing and art, siblings say
Syracuse, N.Y. – Matthew Freeman started fishing as a kid. He learned from his grandfather alongside his siblings, but he was the only one who found a passion for it. Matthew, 25, told his siblings that fishing brought him the peace he craved, his younger brother Jaidyn Freeman said.
A Back-to School Progress Report on Campus Construction
This has been the busiest construction season on campus in recent memory, with crews making progress on a variety of projects that are renewing and expanding undergraduate housing and upgrading athletics and performing arts facilities. In addition, pipes and electrical duct banks are being installed as part of a campus-wide...
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...
Custom Automatic Door Installation Solves Hotel Budget Constraints
A hotel in Londonderry, New Hampshire, faced budget constraints and was looking for a creative solution to upgrade their entrance from manual swing doors to an automatic sliding door without the costs associated with demoing and reframing the openings. Door Control, Inc., a part of Door Services Corporation, provided a solution with a custom installation.
Very Local's 'My Perfect Day' brings dreams to life for deserving people
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A new show is launching Thursday on Very Local. "My Perfect Day" surprises deserving people with a perfect day tailored just for them. It is hosted by Woman's Day editor-in-chief Meaghan Murphy. The show brings dreams to life and gives the gift of surprises and new...
Rainey's Superb Saves and Lappin's Late Goal Lift UNH to 1-1 Tie at Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sally Rainey (West Lebanon, N.H.) made nine saves and Delaney Lappin (Corbin City, N.J.) scored a goal in the 86th minute to lead the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team to Thursday night's 1-1 tie against the University of Louisville at Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium.
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