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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...
Free and cheap things to do with kids in the Brockton area this summer
BROCKTON — With summer break well underway, it can be hard to keep kids occupied with new and exciting activities — especially ones that don’t break the bank. Luckily, there are plenty of free and cheap Brockton-area events and activities for kids to enjoy before the start of the school year.
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.
Yarmouth Drive-In: After 38 years, Yarmouth has a plan for Route 28 property
As Yarmouth town officials plan for a new municipal park at the site of the long-shuttered Yarmouth Drive-In by Parker's River on Route 28, they need help with a name. The project has been referred to as "Riverwalk Park" as a placeholder throughout design and permitting, but town officials want to hear from residents before settling on a permanent name. Suggestions can be submitted online, with the link available on the town's website.
Former Framingham restaurateurs now have plans for tapas eatery in Sudbury
SUDBURY — A new tapas restaurant is a step closer to opening on Boston Post Road after its liquor license was approved by the Select Board. The Sudbury Select Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a liquor license for Zayith Tapas and Bar, which is set to be located at 621 Boston Post Road (Route 20), former site of Fugakyu Café. Monali Lakhani, manager of the new tapas restaurant, described the eatery as a place serving small...
Measles hits Massachusetts for first time in years
Measles has reappeared in Massachusetts for the first time in four years. Why it matters: The deadly respiratory infection has been surging around the world and international efforts to vaccinate every child against the disease have stalled out since the pandemic. The latest: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said...
Candidates get down to business in Charles River Chamber debate
Candidates for the Middlesex 12th district gathered virtually Thursday morning to talk about an array of issues related to housing and economic development, for a debate organized by the Charles River Regional Chamber. It was the latest in a string of debates between city councilors Rick Lipof and Bill Humphrey...
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...
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...
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