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11 Women's Basketball Players Named to America East Academic Honor Roll
BOSTON – Eleven student-athletes on the 2024 University of New Hampshire women's basketball team were named to the America East Academic Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester with a breakdown of eight on the Commissioner's Honor Roll and three on the Honor Roll. That calculates to 78.6 percent...
Southers Construction owner accused of running ‘Ponzi Scheme’ charged criminally
EPPING — The owner of Southers Construction, Inc., has been arrested and charged with violating the Consumer Protection Act by allegedly deceiving customers who paid for work that was never finished. Ricky Southers, 36, of Epping, turned himself in Monday to Brentwood police on a warrant, according to court documents. He was charged with three Class A misdemeanors that alleged he took deposits from three customers after being prohibited by a court injunction from doing so. ...
MVSB supports Grafton Regional Development Corporation through the purchase of tax credits
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank recently supported Grafton Regional Development Corporation with a $5,000 tax credit purchase through the Community Development Finance Authority. GRDC was awarded tax credits to increase outreach to underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs in Grafton County communities. “Successful local businesses are the foundation of...
Powerhouse Theatre to accept video auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’
LACONIA — With its fall productions in rehearsals, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is accepting video submissions for adults and kids interested in joining the cast of its 2024 production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story.”. This year’s production runs for four performances on Dec. 13-15. Last...
Geisel Dean Duane Compton to Complete Term in June 2025
Duane Compton, whose second term as dean of Geisel School of Medicine ends on June 30, 2025, will return to research and teaching upon completion of his term, President Sian Leah Beilock has announced. A search will begin this fall for the next Geisel dean, with the goal of having...
Newfound board drops request to address public comments about teacher
BRISTOL — Until Aug. 14, the Newfound Area School Board had not acted on a May request by the newly appointed curriculum coordinator, Ariel Maloney, to “take action in remedying the potential damage to my public and professional reputations” as the result of comments by two school board members who questioned her suitability for the job. At its August meeting, the board decided to drop the matter.
Laconia VFW Post 1670 opens outdoor seating, corn hole area
LACONIA – The Laconia VFW Post 1670, located at 143 Court St., recently announced the expansion of its service area with the addition of a new outdoor seating area and three Corn Hole game lanes. This new area, adjacent to the parking lot and accessible from the function hall,...
2024 Castle Car Show slated for Oct. 5; early bird registration open
MOULTONBOROUGH — Castle in the Clouds will host its annual Castle Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Antique cars and motorcycles from the turn of the 20th century onward will be on display on the grounds of the estate. Vehicle registrations are currently...
Women’s Rugby Unveils 2024-25 Fall Schedule
August 19, 2024 | Women's Rugby WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Women's Rugby and Head Coach Bill Leclerc announced Monday the squad's fall slate for the 2024-25 season. The team will compete in ten regular season 15s matches from August through November. The Black Knights will prepare for their season with an exhibition matchup against Xavier at the Anderson Rugby Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 21 st before opening their 2024-25 season on the road at Dartmouth on Saturday, Aug. 31 st . Army's squad will then host Mount St. Mary's on Sept. 8 th before heading out once...
$24M project to replace Lebanon fire station starts
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Work has started to replace one of two fire stations in Lebanon New Hampshire. Officials say the new facility will keep the community safer, as well as the firefighters who respond to emergencies. Both fire stations in Lebanon, New Hampshire, are outdated, too small and need...
Big-Time Fun Happens With the U.S. Navy Band in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
It's a special Veteran's Night at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and you are invited. If you've never heard the United States Navy Band, it's a real treat. They play music from the 1960's right up to current top hits, featuring music by The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, and more.
Former Bedford Substitute Teacher Arrested
A former substitute teacher in Bedford has been arrested and charged with possession of child sex abuse images. Concord police said 31-year-old Jonathan Harrison was arrested Monday after a monthslong investigation. Police said they learned that Harrison was working as a camp counselor in Maine. Concord and Maine State Police questioned Harrison at the camp, and police said he eventually admitted to downloading the images. School officials said Harrison was placed on unpaid leave and will not be returning to work in the district. The district said there’s no reason to believe any of the images were of children in Bedford schools. Police said they believe the images were sourced from the dark web.
Mass. doctor on why another Mass. school district is banning cellphones
BOSTON — A Massachusetts school district, Methuen, has decided to ban cell phone use in classrooms and at school events, following a growing trend across the state. Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General for Children, discussed the implications of this move. Phones, according to Hadland,...
I taught for 20 years in Mass. Here’s my take on MCAS (Viewpoint)
Editor’s note: In November, Massachusetts voters will consider a ballot initiative that could end the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System high school graduation requirement. Standardized testing is fraught with all sorts of issues and should not be used to penalize schools and students, as it is today. The MCAS is...
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