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St. Albans student wins car just in time for college
Cadence Ovitt, a recent graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans was awarded a brand new Subaru Impreza through Burlington Subaru Hyundai's Drive for Excellence program, an annual academic incentive for high school juniors and seniors in Vermont and upstate New York.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates commit to helping relocate 911 center
PLYMOUTH — Three Democratic Party contenders in the governor's race said they would uphold Gov. Chris Sununu's commitment to ensure Lakes Region towns and cities do not shoulder the lion's share of the expense for a new 911 center following the sale of the State School property. Following a...
As measles outbreak grows, NH health officials warn of more potential exposures
State health officials have identified more cases of measles tied to an outbreak in the Upper Valley, and say more people could have been exposed at additional locations in early July. Five total cases have been linked to the outbreak, including two New Hampshire residents and three people from out...
2 new tent platforms built for unhoused Yellowknife residents
Some people dealing with homelessness in Yellowknife now have a place to stay. A group of volunteers has been building tent platforms near the legislature. They started the project in late May, and after some changes, two families have now moved in. Sarah Krymalowski has more.
Hampton woman arrested after allegedly firing gun into neighbor's apartment, police say
HAMPTON, N.H. — A woman is in custody after she allegedly fired a bullet into her neighbor's apartment in Hampton on Friday, authorities said. The Hampton Police Department said they were called to Old English Apartments on Winnacunnet Road around 3:15 a.m. for a report of a woman who was banging on her neighbor's door and yelling. Authorities said officers warned the woman, Erin McCarthy, 38, of Hampton, that if they had to return for similar complaints, she would be charged with disorderly conduct.
Olympic diver Jessica Parratto gives us a tour of her New Hampshire hometown
New Hampshire native Jessica Parratto is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But first, she gave NBC a tour of her hometown. The Olympic diver shared some of her favorite places in Dover, New Hampshire, including popular hotspots. “Growing up, we used to practice at the outdoor pools in the...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
Man dead after pickup truck rolled backward on top of him in Middleton, state police say
MIDDLETON, N.H. — A Madison man is dead after police said a pickup truck rolled on top of him in Middleton on Friday. New Hampshire State Police said troopers responded to 101 Access Road around 2 p.m. for a report of a man who was stuck under a dump truck.
Tannery Pond Center Begins Indigenous Gifts Festival
North Creek’s Tannery Pond Center (TPC) is hosting the Indigenous Gifts Festival. The festival began on July 16th, and will continue until September 14th. Each week, TPC will highlight works from indigenous artists of the Adirondacks, including music, dance, film, and more. For centuries, the Adirondacks have been home...
New Hampshire Woman Attempting World Record Next Week: Most Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
Next weekend, on July 27, 24-year-old Natalie Noble will attempt to do the most pull-ups completed by a woman in a 24-hour period. Natalie, a trainer at Flight House Gym in Rye, New Hampshire, set this goal for herself over nine months ago. She said that while doing pull-ups, she kept "hitting a wall" and could not get past her current pull-up numbers.
NH Unscripted with Angèlica Forcier Rosenthal, Garrett Meyer, & Mackenzie Goodwin | Part 2
Well, as promised today we bring you part II of my interview with several members from the cast of Actors Cooperative Theatre’s productions of Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical stop by and give us a deep, deep dive into the show. Angelica Forcier Rosenthal (Kathryn Merteuil), Garrett Meyer (Sebastian Valmont) and Mackenzie Goodwin (Cecile Caldwell) continue to walk me through more the plays insane “Dantes Inferno” type levels of craziness. Six potential “couples”? Cocaine inside a crucifix? A celebrated death by taxi driver? What is going on here? And to top off the episode we get a sneak peek into their next seasons choice. It’s a play based on a movie that I had no idea was made into a stage production and ONLY ACT would be looking for it!!! The show goes up Aug. 2-11 at the MCTP Theatre at the North End Montessori School; 698 Beech St, Manchester and tickets can be bought at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=191346.
City Council passes downtown project design
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council approved the proposed design for the Keene Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction project at last night’s meeting. The vote was 14-1, with Ward 5 Councilor Philip “Phil” Jones casting the sole dissenting vote, citing concerns over the proposed protected bicycle...
Police search for stolen camper
TOPSHAM, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are searching for a stolen camper that was taken from a Topsham residence on Friday morning. The Gulf Stream camper was last seen Friday morning in the area of Vermont Route 25 and Village Road in Corinth. Police say the suspect vehicle is a red Toyota Tundra.
Donna Briggs Foundation Holds Second Annual Tourney
Members of the Donna Briggs Foundation held their second annual Cornhole Tournament and Auction on Saturday, July 13, at the Hudson VFW Post 5791. Briggs, of Derry, who was a retired police Sgt. with the Hudson Police Department, was tragically killed while riding her bike along Route 125 in Kingston back in 2021. She was training for her second Police Unity Tour when she was struck from behind in a hit and run accident.
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
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