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Expert Warns of “Rodent Rampage” Invading New York Homes This Fall
It's been one of the hottest summers in New York history and it may be causing a record rodent invasion. July was the second hottest month in New York history, with four separate heat waves blasting the state with high humidity and scorching temperatures that made it feel like over 100 degrees outside.
First-Year Fellows Program Yields Exciting Summer in the D.C. Swamp
When the wondrous halls of Dartmouth College shuttered its doors to the students (save for the sophomores), I set off towards Washington D.C, to partake in the Rockefeller Center’s First Year Fellows program. Joined by 19 other Dartmouth students in a dormitory just a block away from Capitol Hill, my experience this summer was, most fortunately, far from Dartmouth-free.
Dartmouth College basketball team's union files complaint over school's refusal to bargain
(Reuters) - The union representing the Dartmouth College men's basketball team has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the Ivy League school for refusing to bargain with the players, who in March became the first U.S. college athletes to unionize.
Police identify man accused of deliberately striking Laconia police officer with vehicle
LACONIA, N.H. — A man is facing an attempted murder charge after police sayhe struck a Laconia police officer with a vehicle Thursday night. Justin Spirko, 38, is facing multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, reckless conduct, aggravated driving while intoxicated, criminal threatening, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and attempted simple assault.
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...
How to help: New Hampshire Tackles Hunger 2024
MANCHESTER, N.H. — We are celebrating 30 years of our Friday Night Football coverage and WMUR is once again teaming up with the New Hampshire Food Bank, Dead River Company and high school athletic departments to tackle hunger in New Hampshire! High school football teams across the state are picking an upcoming football game to collect food and raise money for a food pantry in their community.
Nadon Nabs A Laconia FM Translator For Lakes
It’s a New Hampshire town technically within the sprawling Boston DMA that serves as the county seat of Belknap County. Here, an FM translator is trading hands. Pending FCC approval, it will end up in the hands of Dirk Nadon‘s Lakes Media.
Superintendent shake-up: Tucker steps down, Champlin returns as interim
LACONIA — Steve Tucker, who was superintendent of the city’s school district since 2019, stepped down from his position on Tuesday. Tucker announced his decision in a brief letter, addressed to the school board:. “Please accept this letter of resignation effective today, August 20 at the end of...
Landowner woods forum set for Aug. 22
Courtesy—Photo of Ann and Marc Davis taken by Tod Lloyd, November 2023 at the Woods Without Gile. Are you interested in learning about ways to manage your woodlot? If yes, then you should register today for a free “Landowner Woods Forum” the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Woods Without Gile in Springfield.
Swanzey man faces federal charges for gun theft
CONCORD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A Swanzey resident has been formally charged in federal court for the theft of firearms from a licensed gun dealership, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. Khale Guillou, a 19-year-old from Swanzey, has been indicted on one count of stealing firearms...
International Inspection Successfully Completed at PCI Pharma Services New Hampshire Campus
The International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities’ new Collaborative Hybrid Inspection Pilot program allows a CDMO to gain approval from multiple countries simultaneously, as opposed to separately phased inspections from different corners of the globe. The Bedford, NH campus of PCI Pharma Services, a Philadelphia-based contract development and manufacturing...
Nashua nonprofits train childcare providers as industry faces staffing shortages
A group of early childhood nonprofits in Nashua has been trying a different approach to recruit child care providers. Since April, the Smart Start coalition has helped train more than 100 students who speak English, Spanish and Swahili. Liz Fitzgerald of the United Way of Greater Nashua is one of...
Belmont's Got Lunch! reports successful first summer, plans to double for next year
BELMONT — While families are readying for the start of the school year, the team behind a new program in this town are preparing for the end of its first season. Got Lunch! Belmont and Friends has been delivering food to families all summer long, providing a reliable source of nutrition to children whose families would otherwise have a hard time feeding them.
Health care professionals: Names to Know
David Krempels Brain Injury Center announces New Executive Director PORTSMOUTH – The David Krempels Brain Injury Center announced Cariann Harsh Daley MPA, MBA, Ed.M. as its new Executive Director, starting Aug. 19, 2024. With a career spanning 25 years in neurodiversity and disability services, Cari brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to...
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