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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...
Magician Ben Pratt Returns To The Park Theatre This Month
When a magician makes a mark on an audience, they never forget it. Comedy illusionist Ben Pratt has done that with Jaffrey's performing arts center, The Park Theatre. Ben returns to The Park for an unprecedented fourth time. Ben brings his illusions, magic, comedy, and assistant Emily to their 333-seat Eppes Auditorium. It all happens Friday, August 16 at 7:30pm.
Powerhouse Theatre to bring ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ to Colonial
LACONIA — One of Broadway’s most beloved hits is next up in Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative’s 2024 Colonial Series when 62 local performers take to the stage for “Fiddler on the Roof” on Aug. 9-11. With book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, the wonderful story of Sholom Aleichem’s Tevye the Dairyman and his daughters has delighted and moved millions of people all over the world since its 1964 debut.
Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Faculty Awards
Forty-two faculty members across Dartmouth have been recognized recently for their scholarship and work with students. The awards honor their contributions to the university, including their extraordinary achievements as teachers, scholars, and mentors. “This year’s faculty award recipients demonstrate the profound dedication to teaching and research that Dartmouth so strongly...
Red Sox dump ticking time bomb on Angels at trade deadline in Luis Garcia deal
Managing one's 40-man roster is an imperfect science. Teams like the Los Angeles Angels can have a "plan" for how many open spots they want to keep flexible, but injuries, trades, and prospect promotions can throw a wrench in things. In the Angels' case, one trade from the deadline in particular is going to present some challenges going forward.
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
New Ipswich Planning Board grants waiver for dead-end street in 29-unit development. The New Ipswich Planning Board granted a waiver on Wednesday to allow a dead-end road in a proposed 29-unit development on the corner of Appleton and Maki roads, and continued the remainder of the discussion to September. The...
White Mountain National Forest Advises Hikers to Be Aware of Recent Bear Activity
Campton, NH July 31, 2024 Since mid-July, White Mountain National Forest staff have received near. daily reports about food-conditioned bears interacting with hikers and campers within, and around the. Pemigewasset wilderness. The federally designated Wilderness Area is located near Lincoln, NH. Frequent encounters between bears and hikers have occurred along...
5 potential buyers submit offers for State School property
Five interested parties have offered to buy the former Laconia State School property, but it will take some time before anything is publicly known about those offers. That’s what Charlie Arlinghaus, commissioner of the state’s Department of Administrative Services, told Gov. Chris Sununu and the Executive Council at a meeting held Wednesday morning. The meeting was held at The Rocks, a facility managed by the Forest Society.
3 new homes proposed for Sagamore Ave. in Portsmouth
Developers Green & Company are planning to raze the existing home at 550 Sagamore Ave. and build a new three-home subdivision in its place on the 1.4-acre property, according to their representatives. “The current owner applied for variances on two occasions to allow four then three dwelling units on the...
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
By: McKenzie Yi HANOVER, N.H. – The Big Green has announced cross country schedules for the 2024 season, including six regular season meets. Dartmouth opens the season with a trip to Bryant College for the Shawn M. McNassey Invite on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Big Green hosts their only home meet, the Maribel Sanchez Souther Invite, on Saturday, Sept. 14. A week later, the team will run in the Codfish Bowl at Franklin Park in Boston, Mass. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Two weeks later, the Big Green will hit the road to Lehigh for the Paul Short Invite on Saturday,...
Lions support Boys & Girls Club field trips
LACONIA — Boys & Girls Club campers are enjoying adventures on the road this summer, thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Laconia/Gilford Lions Club toward field trips. The funds raised through the Lions Club’s Spring Season of Giving Campaign are providing campers with opportunities to hike, swim, play and enjoy local attractions away from the Laconia Clubhouse.
Hampton Family Seeks Life-Saving Kidney
The family of a Winnacunnet High School graduate is urgently seeking help to find a donor for their daughter’s much-needed kidney transplant. The Kahigian family is campaigning to find a living kidney donor for their 29-year-old daughter, Jessica, whose recent rapid kidney failure has brought her to the brink of needing dialysis.
Jackson asked to bill homeowner over illegal fireworks
JACKSON — Jackson selectmen last week mulled sending a hefty bill to the owner of a property where there was such a large illegal fireworks display that neighbors thought the home had exploded. The violation occurred July 6 on Red Barn Road, said selectmen’s chair Barbara Campbell. “The...
Council plans to purchase $300K bond for library renovations
LACONIA — The 121-year-old Gale Memorial Library is set to undergo several renovations this summer after city councilors moved forward a bond to fund needed maintenance projects at their regular meeting last week. Work to be completed includes repointing mortar joints on the century-old building’s facade, the replacement of...
Silver Nominated to 2024 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List
CHICAGO – Senior defensive end and captain Josiah Silver (Hampton, Va.) of the University of New Hampshire football team was nominated to the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award preseason watch list on Wednesday. The Buck Buchanan Award is presented annually to the Division I FCS college football defensive player of...
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 1
Before hitting the beach this weekend, check out this list of closed waterfronts. Massachusetts heads into yet another heatwave this weekend. If you want to cool down at the beach, make sure you visit a safe and open one. These 49 beaches across Massachusetts are closed as of Thursday, Aug. 1 due to bacteria concerns.
Dozens of police academy instructors checkered histories, probe shows
BOSTON - There are questions about who is training new police officers after a WBZ-TV investigation found serious complaints against dozens of instructors at police academies in Massachusetts.46 police instructors disciplinedWBZ obtained the full list of 2,492 police officers who are certified instructors for the various police academies run by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) in Massachusetts. Of those, 46 have been disciplined at their various local police departments for serious sustained complaints against them that violate the MPTC's code of conduct. Three had their MPTC instructor certifications suspended since the investigation began. One had their instructor certification reinstated...
Mass. is one of the worst states for retirees, website says
These three New England states, however, were named among the top 10 best. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of retirement? If it’s watching a baseball game at Fenway Park, relaxing on the Cape shore, sailing off the South Coast, or kicking back in the Berkshires, I’ve got news for you.