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All-State tennis: Here are Seacoast players honored
For the first time, boys and girls tennis coaches got together in their respective divisions and leagues, to vote and recognize All-State selections for the sport. "I am so pleased that the tennis coaches were able to collaborate and establish a voting system for All-State teams," Dover girls head coach Sue Vitko said, crediting Portsmouth girls head coach Wendy Poutre for spearheading the effort. "It is great to be able to recognize outstanding student-athletes in tennis."
Rochester shooting: Jason Levesque indicted on attempted murder charge
DOVER — Jason Levesque of Rochester was indicted Thursday on charges alleging he shot a neighbor six times in April, according to Joachim Barth, assistant Strafford County attorney. Levesque, 44, has been incarcerated since his arrest April 8, four days after the shooting that resulted from a dispute between...
Major developments in Exeter: Here's the latest on Ioka, Gateway and other projects
EXETER — The Gateway to Exeter, which will bring 224 housing units to Epping Road, is set to break ground this summer, while a project to transform the old Ioka theater into a mixed-use building with condos is nearing completion. Darren Winham, Exeter’s economic development director, recently gave the...
After 40+ years, Keene’s City Clerk announces retirement
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire’s longest serving City Clerk has announced she’s retiring. Keene City Clerk Patty Little has written a letter to Mayor Jay Kahn and the Keene City Council announcing her retirement, effective April 30th, 2025. Little was appointed as City Clerk in 1981...
Mom warns of hypothermia after son’s Hampton Beach scare: 'No idea this could happen'
HAMPTON — Heather Cassani did not think cold water would be a worry at Hampton Beach on a sunny 84-degree day. When her 10-year-old son Declan collapsed in the sand walking back from a swim in the water on July 4, first responders told her he was suffering from hypothermia. She said paramedics and lifeguards rushed to his side as he lost his vision and saw only white for several minutes. ...
Tower Hill, Brit Floyd, NH Jewish Festival, Christmas in July: Things to do in Seacoast
Summer is in full swing and the Seacoast is showing up with the entertainment to make these high temps worth venturing out of the air conditioning. Head over to Dover for the summer-long Cochecho Arts Festival with Tower Hill headlining, grab a chair and blanket for a concert at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth, or a free family movie night at The Ridge in Rochester, attend the New Hampshire Jewish Festival in Newington, or get in the holiday spirit early with a Christmas in July Fine Craft & Artisan Show.
Rochester Slammers win 8-under New England and NH softball chanpionships
The Rochester Slammers 8-and-under softball team moved to 30-0 this summer after Aria Lanciano's walk-off single clinched the New England Regional Babe Ruth championship in their age group. Lanciano's hit completed a rally from down 8-0 as Rochester defeated a team from Stamford, Connecticut, 11-10, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to win...
NH law expands medical marijuana qualifiers; Sununu vetoes cannabis greenhouses
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill that would expand the reach of therapeutic cannabis in New Hampshire – but vetoed another. As part of a package of legislation on July 12, Sununu signed House Bill 1349, which will add generalized anxiety disorder to the list of qualifying conditions for therapeutic cannabis. The bill, which takes effect Sept. 10, will allow people with generalized anxiety disorder whose condition is certified by a medical professional to apply for a cannabis registry ID and purchase cannabis from one of the state’s nonprofit alternative treatment centers.
Portsmouth historic sites 2024 Twilight Tour to celebrate 'Flames of Revolution'
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates announces the return of their annual Twilight Tour on Friday, Aug. 9, from 4-8 p.m. This year’s theme, “Flames of Revolution,” pays homage to the events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which the United States will celebrate with its 250th anniversary in 2026.
Men’s Hockey Announces 2024-25 Schedule
DURHAM, N.H. – — The University of New Hampshire men's hockey program has announced its schedule for the 2024-25 season which features 18 games at the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex, including White Out the Whitt versus arch-rival Maine on Friday, Nov. 22, in the Border Battle presented by Buffalo Wild Wings.
Local musicians visit home following Nashville success
What began as three Windham High School friends jamming together for fun has grown into a thriving musical career. David Young (Class of 2017), his younger brother, Deven Young (Class of 2019), and their friend Seth Martin (Class of 2017) have turned their shared passion for music into a professional success story.
Keene City Council approves new 4-Way stop at Water and Grove Streets
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council convened last night to discuss and vote on several matters, including the approval of an ordinance that mandates the installation of stop signs on Water Street at its intersection with Grove Street. It passed with a 6-9 vote. The Keene Public...
Police Arrest NH Man They Say Forced Entry Into A Home Thursday Morning
HUDSON, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A New Hampshire man was taken into custody after Hudson Police said that he forced himself into a residence. The incident happened on Thursday, July 18, just after midnight at a residence on Towhee Drive in Hudson. Officers identified the suspect as Lwaboshi Simwerayi....
Hampton man meets Rye bystander and first responders who saved his life
MANCHESTER, N.H. — On Sept. 11, 2022, Chris Phillips sat outside Summer Sessions surf shop before waking up in the hospital, where he was told he had a heart attack. “I looked around, and I saw I had wires and tubes and things, and I said, 'What happened?'” Phillips said.
Upper Valley communities say Supreme Court ruling won’t change approach to homelessness
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing communities to arrest and fine people for sleeping outside in public spaces has drawn the ire of Upper Valley social services providers and skepticism from local law enforcement and municipal officials. The ruling applies to sleeping outdoors any time of day or night...
Unitil to acquire Bangor Natural Gas for $70.9 Million
Unitil in Hampton has agreed to acquire Bangor Natural Gas (BNG) and its central Maine distribution system for $70.9 million on a debt-free basis. Unitil provides natural gas to Maine, Massachusetts, and NH. Bangor’s enterprise value represents a multiple of approximately 1.2 times its rate base (based on its estimated...
Video: Sunny and pleasant Friday; mostly dry weekend ahead
Much drier, more comfortable air has finally arrived...and it looks to continue into the weekend!. A much more pleasant night ahead with fair skies and with lows dipping into the 50s for the first time since July 3rd in some spots. Warm, but with low humidity and lots of sunshine...
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