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New Hampshire officials reject rafting ban in area of Lake Winnipesaukee dubbed the ‘toilet bowl’
Residents in Moultonborough sought to prohibit boat rafting on Braun Bay, complaining of noisy crowds during summer weekends and holidays. New Hampshire’s safety commissioner has denied a petition to ban boat rafting on a popular area of Lake Winnipesaukee that locals have dubbed the “toilet bowl” and “Animal House” for its supposedly party-like atmosphere.
COVID-19 levels surge in Keene’s wastewater amid statewide monitoring efforts
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Recent findings indicate that the Keene wastewater treatment facility is registering some of the highest COVID-19 concentrations in New Hampshire. This development mirrors a national trend, as over half of U.S. states are detecting increased virus levels in wastewater, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The N.H. Department of Health and Human Services launched a wastewater monitoring program in late 2022, encompassing 14 treatment facilities across the state, including Keene, to provide early warnings of potential COVID-19 surges.
Rochester man gets 7-year sentence for meth distribution
CONCORD — Felix Urrutia, 51, of Rochester was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple methamphetamine distribution charges, according to Jane Young, U.S. attorney for New Hampshire. Urrutia was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Paul J. Barbadoro, also receiving three years of supervised release after serving the prison sentence. On May 28, Urrutia pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and four counts of distribution of methamphetamine. The...
Keene SwampBats Drop Doubleheader at Vineyard
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks swept the SwampBats 7-3 and 2-1 in a pair of seven inning games. In game one, Martha’s Vineyard batted first as the provisional road team for a rescheduled game. The Sharks hit three singles in a row to start the game and plate one run. A fielder’s choice doubled the lead as the SwampBats recorded their first out. Pitcher Ben Shenosky (Penn State) settled in after that, retiring seven of the next eight batters through the third. Bryce Molinaro (Penn State) led off the bottom of the third with a single through the left side. As JD Jones (Rutgers) got ready for a 3-2 pitch, Molinaro took off from first. Jones laced a base hit to right-center, and Molinaro chugged all the way around third to dive home safely on the single. Joe Jaconski (Penn State) scored Jones with a monster double to the wall in left-center, and then came home on a David Mendez (Vanderbilt) single up the middle which gave the SwampBats a 3-2 lead. The Sharks tied it with a solo home run in the top of the fourth, but Shenosky got the next three outs quickly, finishing his four-strikeout outing by picking off a runner at first base.
Explore Goose Pond Forest this summer
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Join the Keene Conservation Commission and the Keene Parks and Recreation Department for a delightful summer walk in the scenic Greater Goose Pond Forest on Sunday, August 11, starting at 8:30 a.m. Discover the beauty of the forest’s lesser-known hiking trails under the guidance of Conservation Commission member Tom Haynes. He will be accompanied by local naturalist and educator Eloise Clark, who will provide insights into the forest’s unique ecology.
Conservation Commission celebrates grand opening of Page Pond accessible trail
MEREDITH — Meredith dignitaries joined with the Conservation Commission, the Rotary Club and the public at the Page Pond Town Forest to celebrate the grand opening of the new accessible trail and viewing platform at Quarry Pond. The upgraded 0.3 mile trail which is accessible by wheeled mobility devices as well as mobility-limited people leads to a beautiful accessible platform overlooking the peaceful Quarry Pond and the surrounding forest.
Enormous Humpback Whale Crushes Boat and Crew in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
A few days ago news outlets, radio stations, and social media accounts in the Seaocast area were all reporting on a humpback whale spotted between the Maine and New Hampshire border. It is not super common for these great creatures to come this close to our area. Out near our...
Local artist and author Karel Hayes to hold book signing at Innisfree Bookshop
LACONIA — Karel Hayes, local artist and beloved children’s book author, is coming to Innisfree Bookshop to sign her new book, “The Bell Box.” She will be appearing at Innisfree Bookshop Meredith on Sunday, Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Innisfree Bookshop Laconia on Saturday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
New Hampshire search linked to decade-old Massachusetts missing person case
BARRINGTON, N.H. — State police from New Hampshire and Massachusetts searched a private property in Barrington, New Hampshire, on Wednesday in connection with a woman who disappeared from Massachusetts in April 2013. The family of Leeanne Redden tells WCVB's John Atwater they were contacted by investigators on Wednesday, letting...
NEOPMA Revives Pro Mod Racing at Epping’s Jet Cars Under The Stars Event
NEOPMA is set to bring its Pro Mod program to Epping, New Hampshire's Jet Cars Under The Stars event, marking the series' return to the area after 20 years. Drivers and teams from NEOPMA will participate in the NH Lottery Jet Cars Under the Stars event on July 26-27. The...
Funding for fire damage repairs at Keene’s transfer station on tap for finance committee
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Public Works Department is asking the City Council for authorization to hire a contractor to repair fire damage at the Keene Transfer Station. There were two fires at the transfer station at the end of May, the first did not cause any damage,...
Brunswick police shut down Harpswell Road due to crash
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Brunswick Police Department announced a road closure late Wednesday afternoon, following a crash. Police closed Harpswell Road near Bickford Avenue due to the crash and asked drivers to seek an alternate route, according to a social media post from the police department. NEWS CENTER Maine...
Lewiston approves the plans for Maine MILL's new home
Officials in Lewiston have approved plans for a new permanent home for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL). The $13 million project calls for the renovation of the Camden Yarns mill, plus an 8,000 square foot addition. "It was a former cotton mill, so it is...
Enter to Win Tickets to See Comedian Rachel Dratch in Waterville
Saturday Night Live's Rachel Dratch, along with comedian Matt Walsh, and friends, will be at the Waterville Opera House on Saturday, July 27th. They'll be doing a Chicago-style improv comedy show. We have your chance to win tickets. Enter by filling out the form above. Get all the details and...
Crossroads Holdings Underway on $300 Million Mixed-Use Project Near Portland, Maine
Scarborough, Maine — Developer Crossroads Holdings LLC is underway on the development of Town Center, a $300 mixed-use project located in Scarborough, roughly 10 miles southwest of Portland. Situated within The Downs — a larger, 577-acre redevelopment of a former horseracing complex — the project will include 320,000 square feet of retail space, 60,000 square feet of medical office space, 240 residential units and a boutique hotel, as well as various open green spaces. Construction began last fall. Wilder Cos. has partnered with Crossroads to manage marketing and leasing initiatives for the retail and restaurant space at the property, in collaboration with locally based brokerage firm The Boulos Co.
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