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WORCESTER — The driver of the car that struck and killed a 13-year-old girl on Belmont Street in June faces a charge of motor vehicle homicide, according to police. Javier Martinez, 44, has also been issued citations for driving to endanger, negligent driving, failure to yield to a pedestrian and speeding, police said. ...

Pumpkin spice is acceptable, the flannel, not as much yet as a taste of fall fills the air. High pressure is settling in through Friday, bringing calm conditions and clearing skies. Temperature are in the 60s and near 70 degrees for highs, with inland areas near 75 degrees. The pièce...

(MyKeeneNow) – As the Labor Day weekend approaches, New Hampshire residents and visitors are encouraged to prepare for outdoor adventures by securing a Hike Safe card, a measure that supports the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s search and rescue efforts. With late summer offering perfect conditions for hiking, biking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities, the department is reminding adventurers to take precautions.

Thursday’s show highlighted the 44 years of The Friendly Kitchen in Concord. Since 1980 it has served daily meals to individuals who are homeless and otherwise food insufficient. The Friendly Kitchen continues to expand their service and have created the Family Friendly Program which we discussed on the program with Valerie Guy, the Executive Director of The Friendly Kitchen and Tori Berube, a board member and volunteer at The Friendly Kitchen. In the second portion of the show we talked with Mike Dunbar, Director of Content for Citizens Count and www.citizenscount.org It’s a very valuable website to have as our important September 10th Primary approaches.

A tree branch was placed on top of a new pavilion in a tradition called “topping out” on the Griswold Scout Reservation near Gilmanton Iron Works on Friday afternoon. The practice of topping out a new building is tied to ancient Scandinavian religious tradition of placing a tree or large branch on top to appease tree-dwelling spirits displaced in the construction of the building. Now, this practice is purely ceremonial. The pavilion will be used for handicrafts, as well as sustainability education. Scout rangers at the Griswold Scout Reservation cut the timber this winter and milled most of it at the sawmill onsite. Some wood was sent to Woodell & Daughters Forest Products for milling. Northcott Wood Turning provided pegs for the construction, WHS Homes donated the timber frame, and Timberpeg finished the cutting of timber and rallied everyone for the event. Scouts also received help from other New Hampshire businesses. Scout Executive and CEO Jay Garee, of the Daniel Webster Council, gave a speech during the ribbon-cutting event expressing his excitement for the pavilion and what the construction represents. "We can actually teach our Scouts that when you harvest your own wood, you can turn it into a wood product and build a structure like this, and actually use the assets and the resources you have at your disposal to do that type of work," he said. Timberpeg marketing director Joelle Taylor is celebrating her 20th anniversary with the company, and said because of this project, the Scouts gave her two challenge coins, which are given to people who outperform the job. "I have two challenge coins, which I'm told are given to people that go up above and beyond," Taylor said. "And that's not just for me. It's for everybody who helped out here. It's amazing. I'm just so grateful for everybody, and this was a really special project."

EXETER — As part of their ongoing Second Friday music series, the Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter is hosting Portsmouth’s Carol Coronis on Sept. 13, from 5-7 p.m.  Her exuberant performances are well-known on the Seacoast.   “Before I was born, I was hearing the jazz and Greek music my dad would play,”...

We have made it through August and headed into Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer. This week in the restaurant scene we learn everything we need to know about the returning Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, Fat Tomato Grill owner honors late son’s dream, Basil Leaf Thai Cuisine closes temporarily for heartfelt reason, and Smoky Quartz Distillery is leaving Route 1 after 11 years. Hampton Beach Seafood Festival 2024 ...

Taurus Samuels '22 has been appointed as an Assistant Coach for the Dartmouth men's basketball team, marking the beginning of his coaching career. Previously a standout player, he was a two-year starter and Co-Captain during his senior year. Head Coach David McLaughlin praised Samuels for his leadership and the positive impact he had on the program. After completing his degree in Psychology at Dartmouth, Samuels played at the University of Minnesota, where he continued to excel and mentor younger players.

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.

Of the millions of dollars won Wednesday by lottery players in Massachusetts, $100,000 was won from a ticket sold at a Stop & Shop in the state. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers for the drawing were 4, 8, 26, 27 and 28. The ticket was sold at the Stop & Shop in New Bedford.

Four bars in Massachusetts will deck their halls and become Christmas-themed pop-ups this holiday season. Dunkin’ may have just debuted its new fall menu, but some Massachusetts bars are already gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas-themed holiday pop-up “Miracle” returns to Greater Boston starting this November, including a new “Sippin’ Santa” location.

onnects Maine to New Hampshire, is shut down Thursday morning due to an ongoing investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting.

County fairs have timeless traditions, and at the heart of the fairs are the animal shows. 4-H youth work tirelessly throughout the year to select, train and show their project animals. In New Hampshire, some youth have risen to the challenge and are raising market animals for the NH 4-H Livestock Auction, held annually at the Hopkinton Fair.

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Manchester police responded to a domestic incident on Country Club Drive around 8:30 p.m., where one person was shot, and another was stabbed. Both individuals were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover. Police said all parties involved have been identified, and there is...

Cooler and less humid air will build in for late week with more sunshine. A round of thunderstorms is possible on Saturday, but most of the holiday weekend looks dry for now. A cooler start to a cooler day overall. Partly sunny and a pleasant feel on Thursday. Look for afternoon highs in the 70s.

ROCHESTER — A trial date has been set for a Rochester man accused of shooting his neighbor multiple times. Jason Levesque, 44, has been held without bail since his arrest on April 8, four days after the shooting. On Tuesday, he was back in court for a dispositional hearing, resulting in his trial being set to begin Monday, Nov. 4 with jury selection, according to Assistant Strafford County Attorney Joachim Barth. ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Two communities in our region are getting a federal boost to get people outside. The money is thanks to the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, a coalition of outdoor recreation associations. Poultney is getting a grant to mock up a plan for a new outdoor recreation hub including...

A man wanted in connection with the stabbing deaths of two women in Worcester has been captured in New York, Boston 25 News has learned.