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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...
ERO Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive in Fall River wanted for rape
BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended a Brazilian fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country to serve a prison term that resulted from an October 2023 rape conviction. Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested the 55-year-old Brazilian noncitizen July 31 near his residence in Fall River.
'It seems like a real Rocky movie to me': Grafton Hill native Docimo ready for pro debut at Punch-Out at Polar Park II
WORCESTER — Dan Docimo was 16 and living in an unstable home when Worcester Police Department officers Tommy Duffy and Nate Reando invited him to join the gang unit boxing program. “The gang unit boxing club chooses you,” Docimo recalled Wednesday afternoon at Camp Get Right. “You don’t choose it.” ...
New Keene State College program guarantees admission for qualifying applicants
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow)— Keene State College is taking a significant step toward making higher education more accessible by introducing a program tailored for first-generation and low-income students. The initiative ensures that eligible students who meet the required GPA will be automatically admitted to the college, according to a news...
Taylor Bastien Named Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Allison Rich has announced the hiring of Taylor Bastien as the new UNH women's lacrosse head coach. Bastien will be formally introduced as the 11th head coach in program history in a press conference on Tuesday, August 13 (3:30 p.m.) at the Skybox Lounge of the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex.
Family members say missing 28-year-old Rhode Island woman being held against her will
Family members believe a missing Rhode Island woman is in great danger. 28-year-old Chelsea Jacques of Coventry was last seen on her couch at her home on Friday around 3:00 p.m. She is 5’4” tall and weighs 100-110 lbs. Chelsea does not have a vehicle, her phone is...
Mangia Mangia restaurant in Billerica, Massachusetts catches fire
BILLERICA, Mass. — A two-alarm fire Friday afternoon shut down Mangia Mangia restaurant in Billerica, Massachusetts. The restaurant on Boston Road sustained smoke, fire and water damage throughout the building, officials say. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. Fire officials are still investigating what caused the fire.
Villanova vs. New Hampshire Football Tickets & Game Info - October 26
The Villanova Wildcats (0-0) and the New Hampshire Wildcats (0-0) square off on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Villanova Stadium in a clash of CAA teams. If you're looking to go to this matchup in person, head to StubHub to get your tickets. Villanova vs. New Hampshire Tickets & Game...
Hampton property values skyrocket by 53% amid red-hot real estate market
HAMPTON — A red-hot real estate market has prices soaring sharply across most of the nation, and according to the recent town-wide property revaluation, Hampton is no exception. The state requires property revaluations every five years in Granite State communities, and Hampton’s was recently completed. On average, preliminary results indicate that overall Hampton property values rose an average of 53%, according to Paul McKenney, of Municipal Resources Inc., contracted by the town to execute the reassessment. ...
Portsmouth's Treeline Outfitters gets OK for outdoor drinking, dining space in West End
PORTSMOUTH — The owners of Treeline Outfitters, an outdoor retail store and taproom, recently received permission to open a small patio dining and drinking area as part of their business. The business is located at 125 Brewery Lane in Portsmouth’s West End. Treeline Outfitters, which is owned by Cody and Emily Whelan, opened in...
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses end unionization efforts
On June 23, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses ended their unionization effort, according to a statement posted on Instagram by the Dartmouth Nurses Alliance. The statement cited a failure to obtain a supermajority of nurse support as the reason for the campaign’s end. Nurses began organizing to unionize in...
'Billiards for Brett' to help Somersworth man who has stage 4 kidney cancer
SOMERSWORTH — Brett Chansky, 53, is a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. In 2023 he started to experience lower back and leg pain. After seeing his doctor and a chiropractor he was sent to an orthopedic. This is where his life changed forever. He was sent to an oncologist for scans and then diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. The cancer had metastasized to his lower back, lymphatic system and some possible signs in the lungs. There is a large tumor in his pelvic area that has fractured his pelvis. The tumor in his pelvis hasn't shrunk...