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Patients ready for discharge languish in New Hampshire hospitals, taking up needed beds
When the state’s hospitals say they have problems at the front and back doors, this is what they mean. On a single day in early June, 79 much-needed hospital beds were occupied by people who were ready for discharge to a lower-level of care but remained hospitalized because that care wasn’t available. Reasons ranged from […]
Mixed-Use Building Fire in Manchester
There are no reported injuries as the result of a fire that heavily damaged a mixed-use building in Manchester. Crews responded to the scene at Lake Avenue and Hall Street around 12:20 Thursday. Flames engulfed all three floors of the building that housed a business on the first floor with...
Hull schools welcome 13 teachers, new Family Network coordinator for coming year
The Hull Public Schools have hired 13 new teachers for the 2024-25 academic year, as well as a new coordinator for the Hull Family Network. Many of the new staff members were welcomed at a luncheon hosted by the O’Brien Family at Jake’s Seafood Restaurant. Stephanie Bongarzone is...
New Hampshire 911 call center introduces comfort dog to support staff mental health
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The New Hampshire Department of Public Safety has introduced a new initiative to support employees’ mental health at the 911 call center. Winni, an eight-month-old comfort dog, is being trained to provide emotional support to staff during their stressful workdays. “We are an ear witness...
Roy’s Fraud Story: You’re Not an ‘Heir’, You’re a Target!
Roy, who calls Webster, NH home, has been targeted several times for “beneficiary” scams, also known as “inheritance” scams. Twice, Roy received a letter in the mail from an “England bank” stating they had researched his family, and he was the only heir left to receive a large inheritance. All Roy needed to do to collect 12.5 million pounds (or roughly $16 million dollars), was respond to the solicitor assigned to the case via phone or email. From there, the scam would have probably required Roy to provide a wire transfer number to his bank so he could receive his “inheritance”.
The Right’s Dystopian Vision for America: Machine Guns For All
According to the U.S. military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, better known as DARPA, anti-tank weaponry has come a long way. In the late 1990s, after a period of sustained research and development, the military procured bearable Javelin weapons, “the world’s first medium-range, one-man-portable, fire-and-forget anti-tank weapon system.” But the day may be coming when you will no longer have to enlist in the armed services to easily enjoy this firepower: An extreme new Second Amendment ruling apparently makes owning weapons like these the constitutional birthright of every American—rhetorically justified on the grounds that it merely implemented the Supreme Court’s...
Woman's death in New Hampshire connected to deadly police shooting on Piscataqua River Bridge
TROY, N.H. — A woman who was found dead in a New Hampshire home early Thursday morning was shot and killed by her husband, who was later fatally shot by police on the Piscataqua River Bridge in Maine, according to authorities. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said Friday...
Massachusetts man finds and returns lost wedding ring to New York woman at Hampton Beach
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A New York woman’s trip to Hampton Beach took a turn for the worse when she lost her wedding ring in the tide. Visiting her family hundreds of miles from home, Kelsey Battease feared she would never see her ring again. “My heart dropped, my...
State police hosts 32nd annual D.A.R.E 5K at New Hampshire Speedway
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police hosted the 32nd annual D.A.R.E. 5K at the Motor Speedway. The event was a fundraiser to provide workbooks for elementary students across the state. Attendees could watch demonstrations from K-9 and motorcycle units before the race began. “We just love the community...
Bristol restaurant fined more than $150,000 for child labor violations
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Bristol restaurant is facing a fine of more than $150,000 for violating child labor laws. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Homestead Restaurant & Tavern allowed a 15-year-old to use a blowtorch during food preparation and allowed another 15-year-old to clean a meat slicer.
Exhibits, galleries, theater and more: Seacoast arts and culture news
September solo shows at New Hampshire Art Association PORTSMOUTH — Opening Reception at The New Hampshire Art Association from Sept. 4- 29. join us for the opening reception on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Solo shows in September include the following artists: ...
Dover firefighters seek donations after flood destroys collection of holiday gifts
DOVER, N.H. — A New Hampshire fire department is asking for the public's help after flooding destroyed its entire inventory for the annual toy drive. Dover Fire & Rescue said the flooding occurred on Saturday, soaking the storage area where the toys were kept and resulting in the loss of an estimated $40,000 worth of gifts.
Serbousek named to the 2024 Preseason All-Conference Team
BOSTON – Grad Student University of New Hampshire volleyball captain Hannah Serbousek, a 2023 America East First Team All-Conference and All-Academic Team honoree, was selected to the 2024 Preseason All-Conference Team. Serbousek ranked sixth in the America East with a team-leading 274 kills. She also ranked seventh in the...
Ten years after Market Basket family feud, chain expands
MANCHESTER, N.H. — It has been 10 years since a family feud nearly tore apart the grocery chain Market Basket. Arthur T. Demoulas who was ousted by his cousin Arthur S. Demoulas, faced months of worker protests and customer boycotts. Employees walked off the job, leaving store shelves empty,...
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