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Dover woman competes in diving competition at 2024 Summer Olympics
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Dover’s Jessica Parratto competed early Wednesday morning at the Aquatics Centre in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Parratto and her partner, Delaney Schnell, competed in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving final. The duo finished sixth with a total of 287.52 points. This marks Parratto’s...
Gas leak under control in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Four Manchester homes were evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a gas leak. Crews responded to the scene on Milford Street around 12:30 p.m. Officials said there was a leak in a 4-inch gas main. By 2:15 p.m., the gas leak was under control and the evacuation...
New England sees uneven rise in extreme heat for fall sports, Portland among the highest
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The start of the new school year is just around the corner, which includes fall sports practices and games. 242 United States locations were analyzed in a study from Climate Central. Climate Central found that over 200 United States locations saw 15 more extremely hot days since...
Moose gets close to New Hampshire man in canoe in encounter caught on camera
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A man’s encounter with a moose was caught on video. Diane Seavey, a u local New Hampshire user, posted video showing a moose hanging out with a man while he was fishing. She said there was a second moose off camera that was also near...
Daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley says she thought baby died after she gave birth
The daughter of baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley testified at her trial Wednesday that she didn't know she was pregnant when she gave birth in the woods in subfreezing temperatures on Christmas night in 2022 and thought her baby had died.
From the Granite State to the cosmos: UNH launches 'Space and Technology Hub'
When you think of New Hampshire, a rapidly growing space economy might not immediately come to mind. The University of New Hampshire is aiming to change that perception with the launch of the region's first Space Technology Hub. The new facility promises to provide state-of-the-art expertise and equipment for the...
For many New Hampshire families, finding a therapist for their kid is 'like a part-time job'
Jennifer’s been a foster parent in Keene for about six years. In that time, they’ve taken in a dozen kids, ranging from toddlers to teens. It’s something Jennifer’s wanted to do from a young age. Growing up in an abusive home, they wanted to become the kind of caring adult they needed in their own life.
New data show prices on grocery staples have increased since 2019
GOFFSTOWN, N.H. — Newly released data show how the prices of items at the grocery store have changed over the past several years. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the price of staples such as milk, chicken and eggs has risen dramatically. The data show that...
Your USPTO: Director’s Blog – Expanding Our Service Footprint
Progress continues on planned regional and community outreach offices in Atlanta and New Hampshire, respectively, prompting realignment. Since I began my tenure over two years ago, the USPTO has worked feverishly to increase American innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of our efforts, we have expanded our footprint so we can better serve every community across the nation.
Man awaiting trial ditches ankle monitor at Laconia hospital
LACONIA — A man who was being monitored via an ankle device is being sought by the U.S. Marshals Service after he removed the monitor while in the city sometime on Sunday. Anthony Clark, 41, who is 5'7" and weighs 230 pounds, was released on an ankle monitor from Belknap County Jail to receive medical care at Concord Hospital-Laconia, and slipped out of view of local law enforcement sometime on Sunday morning, when he apparently removed the monitoring device.
Cleanup Still Underway Following Severe Storm in Milford
Cleanup efforts are still underway nearly two weeks after a severe storm moved through Milford. The National Weather Service says a microburst impacted that community July 17th, knocking down trees and leaving homes uninhabitable. The microburst had winds of up to 95 miles per hour and left a path of...
Effort to Sell Laconia State School Moving Forward
The effort to sell the former Laconia State School is moving forward. An advisory committee appointed to review proposals to purchase submitted by the July 19th deadline was scheduled to meet Thursday. Indepthnh.org reported that under the state’s confidentiality rules no details about the five offers can be publicly divulged....
Parole granted for 1 man, denied for another in connection with 2009 Mont Vernon home invasion
CONCORD, N.H. — Parole was granted Thursday to one of the men involved in the 2009 murder of Kimberly Cates in Mont Vernon, but he won't be leaving prison for several more years. Quinn Glover and William Marks called into a parole board hearing Thursday to make their requests...
Court reverses conviction against former NH police chief accused of misconduct in phone call
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of a former police chief who was accused of violating sexual harassment policies following a call he made to a female employee, saying a judge misinterpreted the law. In a 3-1 opinion released Wednesday, the court...
Worcester’s Indian Lake closed due to cyanobacteria
The city of Worcester tentatively closed down Indian Lake Thursday afternoon after city officials said they found densities of cyanobacteria in the water that exceeded the state’s threshold, a sign that the bacteria could contain harmful toxins. People should stay out of the water, refrain from boat use and...
Sidewalk replacement continues on Winchester Street Friday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) -The Keene Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to move to Winchester Street starting Friday, Aug. 2. The City’s contractor will begin excavation work at Butler Court, progressing toward Winchester Court in preparation for new sidewalk construction. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there may be temporary...