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Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
Students and other residents gathered in front of Nashua City Hall to protest the construction of a new asphalt plant. A proposal to build an asphalt plant in a residential neighborhood in Nashua has been effectively scrapped. The company proposing the project dropped a lawsuit this week that aimed to reverse an earlier rejection of its plans.
Never too old for an ice cream social
An ice cream social was held at the Laconia Senior Center on Thursday afternoon. About 30 people came to the event, which is promising for the center in terms of attendance since the COVID pandemic. Seniors enjoyed ice cream after lunch. “This is the place to come so you don’t have to sit alone at your house and make a sandwich. You can come and get a meal and see all these people,” Paula Merigan, 85, said. “Anyone should come here that’s a senior in Laconia, just to be with people.”
EPA Picks UNH to Lead New Stormwater Center of Excellence
DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire has been selected to lead the Cold Climate Center of Excellence for Stormwater Infrastructure Technology (CCCESIT), one of four Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure Technologies established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The center, which will be led along with a team at the University of Minnesota, received $1.5 million to be used for research, technical assistance and workforce development aimed at improving stormwater infrastructure and safeguarding water quality.
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.
Digging Deep With Denise: Visiting With Craig Lutz
“Digging Deep With Denise” is a semi-regular question and answer feature with local racers and racing personalities produced by RaceDayCT’s Denise DuPont. On Saturday the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour raced at Monadnock Speedway, a paved one-quarter-mile oval track in Winchester, N.H. Twenty-one teams were on hand to compete in the 250-lap feature event. Craig Lutz of Miller Place, NY, qualified fourth and with the luck of the draw started on the pole. Lutz held off the hard chargers for 99 laps until reigning series champion Ron Silk passed him for the lead. Lutz was in the top five with 40 laps remaining and then the car was off its mark. Lutz raced hard and brought home a 12th place finish.
Pan Mass Challenge starts August 3: Several locals will be tackling fund-raising event
On Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, more than 6,500 riders, including 12 residents from Wilmington and five from Tewksbury will participate in the milestone 45th Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of raising a record $75 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber). As of July 2024, the PMC crossed $1 billion in lifetime fundraising for Dana-Farber since 1980.
Mill City improves to 5-0: Eagles blow out Randolph, play in Lowell on Saturday
The Mill City Eagles football team continued its terrific start to the season with a 40-16 victory over the Randolph Oilers. The win improved the Eagles to 5-0 on the season in the East Coast Football League. Mill City will be back in action on Saturday on its home field,...
Newbury's "Pink House" Up For Auction
NEWBURY, Mass.(WBZ NewsRadio) — The iconic “Pink House” in Newbury desperately needs a new owner. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge have been looking for a new owner for a while now but they were unsuccessful. The house hit the public auction block Wednesday, July 24.
Maine Woman Stars in Summer Long Taylor Swift Tribute Concert in New Hampshire
If you're a big Taylor Swift fan and have been hoping to see her in concert, you probably haven't had a lot of luck. But there is a place in New Hampshire where you can see a performance from a woman who is a dead ringer for Swift in appearance, singing voice, and choreography.
A secret wedding, erosion, and more: Some of our most-read Cape Cod stories of the week
The dog days of summer are here on Cape Cod and it has been a busy season on the Cape. The Barnstable County Fair is underway, an Eastham woman hit it big on a scratch ticket, fallout continues from the broken Vineyard Wind blade, and more. Also, don't forget to check out Cape Cod Times sports coverage of the Cape Cod Baseball League, including voting in our polls for best Cape league pitcher, infielder, and outfielder of the week in our polls. Plus, be sure...
NH AG identifies man killed in police-involved shooting in Kensington
KENSINGTON — Authorities have identified the man shot and killed July 22 after an hours-long standoff with police at a home on Olivia Lane in Kensington. Anthony J. Previte, 29, of Kensington, was armed when he was fatally shot in a police-involved shooting, according to the state attorney general's office. The shooting took place...
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
Win Hot Beach Bash 6 Shaboozey Tickets
See SOLD OUT Hot Beach Bash 6 with Shaboozey in Hampton Beach! With special guest, 12/OC. Listen to Hot Mornings at 8am and to B. Aull at 5pm this week to win a pair of tickets to the show Wednesday, August 7th at Bernie’s Beach Bar. (Contest dates 7/29/24-8/2/24)
PIttsfield Little League Bows Out at State Tourney
ANDOVER, Mass. – Melrose’s Dylan Cote drove in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday to give his team a 6-5 win over the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars in an elimination game at the State Tournament. Pittsfield rallied for two runs in the top...
The party has begun: Lowell Folk Festival returns for 37th year
LOWELL — The wait is over as the 37th Lowell Folk Festival has made its triumphant return to the Mill City. The event kicked off on Friday evening with music from Puerto Rican percussionist Jorge Arce Comparsa and an 11-piece band leading the Parade of Nations from City Hall to Boarding House Park.
Judge rules against Exeter student who claimed school violated 1st Amendment rights
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A student who sued Exeter School District after being suspended for a football game has lost his lawsuit, but in the ruling, the judge also had some critical words for the district. In 2021, the then-freshman football player, identified in the lawsuit only as "MP," had...
Massachusetts Pirates Transactional Roundup Presented By Gulf
LOWELL, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League announce the following transactions. Signed #21 DB C.J. Coldon, 5'11", 185 lbs. University of Wyoming/Oklahoma University. Released #10 LB Lamont Bishop, 6'4, 235 lbs. Oklahoma State University. Placed #95 DL Ifeanyi Maijeh, 6'3, 290 lbs. Temple/Rutgers, on Short-Term IR.
59 celebratory images from Provincetown Bear Week 2024 by photographer Ron Amato
Bear Week in Provincetown is a time to celebrate the queer community. For years now, photographer Ron Amato has photographed this infamous week on the East Coast that brings out thousands of bears, wolves, otters, chasers, and more. "I am always swept up in the strong current of community and...
Weekend To Do List: Music and film festivals and an outdoor market
BOSTON - If you love music, movies or just being outside, Massachusetts is the place to be this weekend!2024 Lowell Folk FestivalMusic and dance performances continue through Sunday with more than 20 world class artists. Eventgoers can participate in fun activities, crafts and enjoy cuisine from all over the world all in the heart of downtown Lowell.When: Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28Where: Merrimack Street, LowellCost: Free but donations are acceptedClick here for more informationSunday Summer Market in TownsendHead to Townsend for the Evans on the Commons Sunday Summer Market. With delicious local food trucks, crafts and local vendors,...
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