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New DEA laboratory will quicken drug evidence analysis in New England
Expected to quicken the region’s ability to analyze drug evidence and respond to emerging threats, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art laboratory for New England investigations. Located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, the facility will be the eighth regional DEA laboratory specializing in drug...
5-year project to recreate 'The Defiant One' enters final stages
LACONIA — Proving true to its name, the spirit of “The Defiant One” persists despite the decay that destroyed its original form. A series of complications have confounded those who took it upon themselves to restore it to its station at Opechee Park. The 36-foot replacement statue is nearing completion and could be standing proudly again as early as this fall.
Another delay for huge Pitco development planned for Concord
Three years after the city first approved the idea, Bow-based Pitco asked for and received another extension on its proposal to build a huge manufacturing facility off Manchester Street in Concord, saying it needs the time to place a conservation easement on 15 acres of the property. The manufacturer of...
Salem Man Sentenced to 27 Months Following Vandalism Campaign Against NH Journalists
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to over two years in prison for his part in a conspiracy to harass journalists from New Hampshire Public Radio. Tucker Cockerline, 33, of Salem, will serve 27 months followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a campaign of vandalism that targeted two journalists in retribution for their reporting on alleged misconduct by a local businessperson, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Alcohol, speed contributed to fiery NH crash that injured 5 Mass. youths
Five juveniles from Massachusetts were injured in a fiery early-morning crash in Pelham, New Hampshire, and police say alcohol and speed were contributing factors. Around 3:25 a.m. Friday, Pelham police and fire were dispatched to the intersection of Jericho and Currier roads for a report of a crash. Upon arrival, the officers located a 2013 Volkswagen Golf that had crashed into a tree and was fully engulfed in flames.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Route 9 collision in Keene
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A serious collision occurred at the intersection of Route 9 and Sullivan Road in Keene early this morning, leaving a motorcyclist with severe injuries. The incident took place around 7:51 a.m. when Keene police and emergency services were dispatched to the scene, according to a...
Why is there no widely available EEE vaccine to protect humans?
BOSTON - Following the death of a man in New Hampshire from the Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE virus, many are wondering what they can to do protect themselves from the mosquito-borne disease. While there is a vaccine for animals, there is no widely available one for humans.EEE vaccine for animals but not humansEEE is transmitted by mosquitoes primarily to horses (hence the "equine") and to humans. Currently, there is a vaccine to prevent infections in horses, but there is no government-approved vaccine to prevent illness in humans.Scientists at the National Institute of Health did develop a human EEE vaccine...
NH Chronicle: Seagulls Behaving Badly
September 5th, 2024 — Tonight, we head to Hampton Beach, home to beautiful views, great swimming, fried dough, and a lot of seagulls. Sean McDonald takes a deeper look into the misunderstood creatures and hears tales of how crafty they can be. Plus, The Dinnerhorn and the Bratskellar in...
Officers were legally justified in fatal shooting of New Hampshire man who shot at police, AG says
Police officers were legally justified in using lethal force when they shot and killed a Nashua man who shot at officers responding to a domestic call in January, the attorney general said Thursday.
HRCU recognizes EVP and COO Rosemary Shields upon retirement
ROCHESTER – Holy Rosary Credit Union in Rochester, N.H. announces Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Rosemary Shields is retiring in early September 2024 following 24 years of service. “Over a year ago, Rosemary started to plan her retirement and as bittersweet as it is, I congratulate her on such a remarkable career...
Names to Know: Meet the Seacoast business professionals receiving recognition
Arts In Reach welcomes new Board Members DURHAM — Arts In Reach announced the appointment of three distinguished new members to its Board of Directors. The organization welcomes Andrea Allen, Joseph Keefe, and Francie Osgood to the AIR family. ...
First Congo Bluegrass Band to perform at FCC
MEREDITH — The First Congo Bluegrass Band will present the 4th Annual Bluegrass Sunday Service on Sept. 1, at the First Congregational Church in Meredith, beginning at 10 a.m. The inter-generational band features musicians from 10 to 80 years old, as well as full instrumentation with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitars, bass, spoons and lots of harmonies in between.
State finds shelter for immigrant children sleeping at Wollaston ‒ at least for now
QUINCY ‒ The state has cleared a makeshift encampment outside the Wollaston MBTA station, where between dozens of Haitian immigrants, including infants and young children, had been sleeping since Monday night, according to immigration advocates at the T station. Bay State Community Services workers arrived at Wollaston Station mid-afternoon and directed families into ride-hailing vehicles, according to Sam Kohler, a volunteer with the Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network. ...
Boston’s food sold golfer on FM Championship, strong finish has her near lead (notebook)
NORTON — Jeeno Thitikul’s reasons for wanting to play in the LPGA’s first-ever FM Championship weren’t entirely strategic. It was a tough call as many players balanced the challenge of a tournament immediately after coming back from playing a major last week in The Open at St. Andrews in Edinborough, Scotland against an event with a big purse at the TPC Boston in Norton.
A Rude Awakening For Mass. Jurors
I recently wrapped up watching "Presumed Innocent" starring Jake Gyllenhaal on Apple TV. The show spends a lot of time in the courtroom and it got me thinking about jury duty. I've only been called for civic duty twice in my life. The first time, my letter went to the wrong address somehow and the other I never got chosen for.
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