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Maine GOP pushes for voter ID requirement
(The Center Square) — Supporters of requiring photo identification to cast ballots in Maine's elections are making a push to put the question before the state’s voters in November. A proposal, spearheaded by the state's Republican Party and a conservative political action committee, calls for putting a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot that would require voters to show ID to cast ballots in federal, state and local elections. Backers...
New Hampshire Warns Boaters of Dangerous Conditions on Connecticut River
Concord, NH – Heavy rainfall has led to dangerous conditions on the Connecticut River and its tributaries, prompting a safety warning from the New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol. Boaters and swimmers are advised to exercise extreme caution due to elevated water flows and debris in the river.
Person hit and killed by vehicle in Gilford, police say; Seventh death from crash in New Hampshire within days
GILFORD, N.H. — A person was hit and killed Sunday afternoon in the Lakes Region, according to police, marking the seventh death from a crash within days in New Hampshire. Gilford police said that around 5 p.m., they got a call saying there was a crash on Gilford Avenue involving a pedestrian.
Teen found dead in the road in Maine after report of shots fired
Local and state police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old in Lewiston, Maine, on Sunday night. Maine State Police said their Major Crimes Unit is assisting Lewiston police with the death investigation. They said around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Lewiston police received a 911 call reporting shots fire on Rideout Avenue. When they arrived they found a male dead in the road.
North Atlantic Blues Festival returns to Rockland
ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Many made their way to Rockland’s Harbor Park to take in the vibes as The North Atlantic Blues Festival returned for 2024. ”When I grew up, my whole family loved listening to blues and stuff like that. I was a big fan growing up. This is a big event that the family’s always gone to every year, we listened to it all the time,” said Jesse Leonard, who went to the festival.
Gang that incapacitated victims with fentanyl accused in 4 deaths
A group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths, federal prosecutors said Friday.Dubbed the "fentanyl robbery gang" (F.R.G.), the group worked from New Hampshire to Virginia, according to Gerard Karam, the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He said the gang members and their associates would arrange to visit a victim's location with the intent to rob them of guns, cash, cellphones, identification documents, debit and credit cards, drugs and other items of...
One Dead, Another Injured in Fiery Conway Collision Between Tractor-Trailer and Pickup Truck
A tragic incident unfolded on a New Hampshire roadway last Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer collided head-on with a pickup truck. The accident, which took place on East Main Street in Conway around 3:57 p.m., tragically resulted in one fatality and left another person injured, as confirmed by the New Hampshire State Police. Witnessing the vehicles engulfed in flames, emergency responders rushed to provide aid and secure the area.
Police: Motorcyclist, 21, hits 158 mph on Route 101, travels I-95, arrested in Greenland
GREENLAND — A 21-year-old motorcyclist is facing multiple charges, allegedly after speeding as high as 158 mph during a Sunday incident that began on Route 101 in Raymond and continued onto Routes 1 and 107 and Interstate 95 before ending at a gas station on Greenland Road. The motorcyclist,...
Jaffrey teen dies in collision with car on Dublin Road
JAFFREY — A 17-year-old Dublin resident died after a collision with a car while riding an electric scooter on Dublin Road near Gilson Road on July 13 at 1:10 p.m., according to the Jaffrey Police Department. Dennis Jewell, 22, of Jaffrey, was driving a black 2007 Saab 9-3 when...
5 Things You Need to Know if You’re Going to See the Tall Ships in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The Tall Ships are coming back to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to sailportsmouth.org. This event attracts a lot of people from here on the Seacoast and all around the Region. Here are a few things you should know before you go. The event starts with the Parade of Sail on...
Win Tickets to See Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello will perform on Monday, July 22, 2024, at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away to the show. So here's how you can win. If you're reading this on our app right now, all you have...
Gun groups say Maine's new waiting period law will crater gun show attendance
Business was brisk at the last gun show before a new Maine law takes effect that establishes a three-day waiting period for most firearm purchases. It's a requirement that opponents say will sap attendance and potentially end such events, which is why the two-day show at the Elks Lodge in Augusta also doubled as a fundraiser for a pending legal challenge to the new law.
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