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Portions of Grafton County hit by flash flooding
PIERMONT, N.H. — Persistent thunderstorms dropped over 4 inches of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening in western Grafton County, New Hampshire. Both a flood watch and then a flash flood warning were issued before the flooding began. NBC5 meteorologists reported on the escalating nature of situation Wednesday evening. One...
Exeter Deconstructed: the Shakespeare folios
With nearly 400,000 books in its collection, the Class of 1945 Library boasts a trove of literary treasures. But some books stand out. The library is the grateful steward of two folios of William Shakespeare’s printed works: the second, which dates to 1632, and the fourth, which was published in 1685.
City of Keene gathers more community input for downtown infrastructure project
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) — The City of Keene is moving forward with preparations for a major downtown infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing key areas through extensive utility and roadway improvements. To ensure the project meets community needs with minimal disruption, city officials are actively seeking input from downtown businesses and residents.
Heartwarming Act of Kindness in Newmarket, New Hampshire, Gives us All the Feels
Let's face it, social media can be a very toxic place. Lately we are seeing people use it as an outlet to express their political beliefs which in theory should be totally fine. Freedom of speech, right? But unfortunately people start insulting each other's character based on who they are going to vote for in November and it all gets real ugly real quick.
Fidelity® Study: Saving for College Tops Massachusetts Parents’ Priority List, Yet Families Face a Savings Shortfall Amid Inflation and Rising Cost of College
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 1, 2024-- Amid the rising cost of college and inflation, Massachusetts families say saving for college is a priority now more than ever, according to data from Fidelity Investments® and MEFA’s (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) 2024 College Savings Indicator Study. Nearly 8-in-10 Massachusetts parents have started saving in 2024 compared to 70% in 2018, and the majority (89%) agree the value of a college education is worth the cost. Even so, 32% aren’t sure what college will cost by the time their child enrolls and 41% use “their own best guess” to estimate costs. This press release features...
After 5-day stay limit, some families at Mass. state shelters could get month-long extension
Days after Healey announces five-day stay limits for some families, a new fact sheet says providers can grant up to a month extension in some cases. Governor Maura Healey announced major changes to the state’s overburdened shelter system last week, including a new five-day limit for certain families. But...
Boston family's lemonade stand supports baby in need of liver transplant
BOSTON - A Boston mother is hoping a miracle comes through for her daughter who is fighting a rare disease. "She's amazing. She's so smart. She finally found her voice. She won't stop," said Jaquela Gomez, of her daughter. And that's all this Boston mom dreams of, that her beautiful baby Kaliyah will never stop - smiling, growing, and becoming who she is. But a healthy, happy life depends on a miracle. "Kids with her condition get worse as the time goes. I'm just hoping to find that donor and get the process going," the mother explained.This sweet...
State Police Chase in Concord Ended with Four Arrests
A State Police chase ended with four arrests late Monday night. The driver of an SUV refused to stop on Hall Street in Concord and the chase was on. When the pursuit ended in Manchester, the vehicle had three flat tires caused by trooper-deployed stop sticks. The driver, identified as...
Intown Concord Presents Dog Days of Summer
Intown Concord, in collaboration with the City of Concord, is thrilled to invite the community to the upcoming First Friday event, themed ‘Dog Days of Summer’ to be held August 2nd from 4pm-8pm. Join the fun evening with dog friendly activities, live music, food trucks and more. First...
Granite VNA names Rapoza as hospice house manager
CONCORD — Granite VNA named health care leader Suzanne Rapoza as its hospice house manager. In addition to overseeing all aspects of daily operations at the agency’s Hospice House in Concord, Rapoza will coach and mentor new members of the nursing team and support hospice nurses with patient care.
Planned Parenthood affiliate covering Maine faces ‘serious’ financial trouble
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, which is best known as an abortion provider but performs other health services, projects an $8.6 million shortfall over the next three years.
3 citations issued in Manchester so far under new camping ban
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The city of Manchester said it has issued three citations under its new public camping ban that took effect earlier this month. In a press release sent Wednesday, the mayor's office said there have been three citations issued for camping in public places over the past two weeks.
Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package
LYNDON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont residents awakened Thursday to a quieter weather forecast with no flood warnings following another round of destructive storms, as a U.S. senator from the state […]
Star edge-rusher denies report that Patriots offered him new deal
Tensions between the New England Patriots and edge-rusher Matthew Judon could still be bubbling.On Wednesday, Judon denied a report from The Athletic's Dianna Russini that said the Patriots offered him a new contract. No they haven’t but it makes me look bad again. Don’t believe the lies— Matthew Judon (@man_dammn) July 31, 2024 On Monday, Judon — entering the final year of a four-year, $54.5M deal — refused to participate in padded practice. He also left the field after having animated conversations with head coach Jerod Mayo, de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and director of player personnel Matt Groh. On Tuesday, ESPN's...
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Spirit Airlines is moving farther away from its history as a fee-happy budget airline and will start selling tickets that include some of its most popular extras in bundles. The Florida-based airline said Tuesday the top ticket will be a “Go Big” package that includes priority check-in, a roomier seat, snacks and drinks, a checked bag, a carry-on bag and free WiFi. CEO Ted Christie said the changes are “taking low-fare travel to new heights.” They also indicate the deep trouble with Spirit’s longtime business model. The airline with bright yellow planes hasn’t made a full-year profit since 2019 — it has lost nearly $2.4 billion since — leading industry analysts to mull whether a bankruptcy filing could be in Spirit’s future.
Longtime Patriots defender could return in Christian Barmore's absence
News of Christian Barmore's recent diagnosis and hospital stay rocked the New England Patriots as the second week of training camp is underway. The new 25-year-old is expected to miss significant time due to the discovery of blood clots and, depending on the seriousness of the matter, might miss months, if not the entire season.
What ‘Olympic Events’ Would Take Place in New England’s First Olympic Games?
The Olympics ROCK. Even non-sport fans like the thrill of the Olympics. It is partially national pride, but I think people just like to watch competitions. We don't really care about hot dog eating - but we ALL love the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. That got my brain thinking...imagine...