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Writers on a New England Stage: Doris Kearns Goodwin
In June 2024, NHPR’s Rebecca Lavoie spoke at length with author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s." Doris Kearns Goodwin is one of the country’s most beloved presidential historians and authors, having written books about the Roosevelts, the Kennedys, and Lincoln, among many others.
Newly-opened Lake Libations will bring craft cocktails to you
MEREDITH — Carrie Quagliaroli and Mark Lamper have teamed up in a new endeavor: Lake Libations. The pair work out of a horse-trailer-turned New Orleans speakeasy-themed mobile bar, and served up a taste of their creations during a grand opening reception on Thursday. The event, held out of the trailer parked in front of Quagliaroli’s house, drew a crowd of 50 family and friends.
Creating Legendary Cigars With Jorge Maique of EPC Cigars
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk creating legendary cigars with Jorge Maique of EPC Cigars. Jorge is the master blender of the new EPC Encore Noir, along with one of the most sought after cigars in the world the Cohiba Behike. Join us as we discuss Jorge’s interesting journey in the cigar industry. We will smoke the EPC Encore Noir in the first hour, exclusively available at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Learn about creating legendary cigars this week on the show!
NH Chronicle: Traveling to Jefferson
August 7th, 2024 — Tonight, we're heading north of the notch to Jefferson. Along with Santa's Village, we found there is great hiking, good food, and some interesting golf history, making it a fun place to visit year-round. Plus, a Dunbarton woman who had dreams of becoming a ballerina...
Mother Nature Wins at Claremont Motorsports Park
Claremont, NH – August 2, 2024 – Claremont Motorsports Park announces the cancellation of tonight’s Modified Racing Series Milton Cat 75 presented by Key Chevrolet Buick GMC due to continuous rain coming into the area around 6 PM. Despite our best efforts to prepare for an exciting...
Women's Hockey Announces First-Ever Coaching Staff
KEENE, N.H. - Keene State College women's ice hockey head coach Rob Morgan has announced his coaching staff for the inaugural season slated to begin on November 1. Cecilia "CJ" Vinas will be the Hockey Operations Manager for the team, which is among KSC's newest along with men's ice hockey and eSports.
New Hampshire company makes blimps to scan for drones at southern border
FREMONT, N.H. — A New Hampshire company is building blimps to be used at the southern U.S. border to monitor for drones used by drug traffickers. Fremont-based Altaeros recently secured a contract to send its Aerostat drone blimp to the southern border, where it should be deployed by the end of the month.
Two weeks remain in Mass. RMV low license plate number lottery
If you live and Massachusetts and are looking for a low license plate number, now is the time to apply for the chance to win one. Entries for the 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery will close in two weeks, accepted at the myRMV Online Service Center until 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
Missing Massachusetts teen found deceased is being remembered as services are announced
A missing Massachusetts teen that was found deceased this week is being remembered. Following an extensive search for 17-year-old Brian Lopez of Lynn, investigators Tuesday discovered his body in Walden Pond near the Saugus-Lynnfield line. The search for Lopez, which began on Sunday morning, had focused on the Lynn Woods...
Jaybeau Jones Joins New Hampshire Frank-FM Trio
Jones will host mornings from 6-10am on 106.3 WFNQ Nashua/Manchester, 98.3 WLNH-FM Laconia/Concord, and 98.7 WBYY Somersworth/Portsmouth starting Monday, August 5. Current 6am-12pm host Angie C will move to middays from 10am to 3p, while 12-6pm host and WFNQ General Manager Chris ‘Doc’ Garrett will host afternoons from 3-7pm.
Got questions about global warming? These climate scientists are touring NH with answers.
Thursday night, about 40 people gathered in the basement of the Gilford Community Church for a potluck dinner. After about an hour of chatting, four scientists in the crowd fired up a PowerPoint presentation. They were with the group Climate Up Close, which tours different states each year to try...
AC Portsmouth: Modern Elegance Awaits
If you’re looking for a coastal retreat that blends modern sophistication with New England’s rich heritage, the AC Hotel Portsmouth in New Hampshire is a fantastic choice, this hotel offers clean, updated amenities and special thoughtful details to make your stay even more enjoyable. The hotel’s close proximity...
Live from the Word Barn: Vienna Teng
The Word Barn in Exeter, NH, was created to promote the sharing and cultivation of the arts in an open and welcoming setting, and contribute to an already existing and thriving arts community. NHPR and The Word Barn have teamed up to record live music each week, so we can bring this art directly into your car, kitchen, or headphones on a weekly basis. No cover charge.
This tourism season, economic anxieties bleached by sunshine
If one were to take a snapshot of local tourism at the height of the season, it would look sunny, with full lodgings and attractions. But that picture would fail to capture a summer start that worried some local business owners — and those worries still exist when asked about the rest of the season.
Keene City Council holds public hearing on charitable gaming facility amendment
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council met on Thursday for their final session before the summer recess to address a proposed amendment to the city’s Land Development Code. In Mayor Jay Kahn’s absence, Councilor Mitch Greenwald presided over the meeting, which centered on a public hearing on an ordinance that aims to amend regulations for charitable gaming facilities in Keene. City Planner Mari Brunner presented the key aspects of the ordinance, which seeks to establish new definitions and guidelines for charitable gaming operations within the city. The proposed changes include:
Dorchester man gets 6 1/2 years for robbing series of stores at double knifepoint
A federal judge this week sentenced a man to 77 months in prison for robbing a series of businesses in Boston in 2023 while he was on probation for a series of armed robberies in New York. Akeem Lahens, 34, brandished "two large knives" in each of the robberies of...