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Officer Zippit reporting for duty — year after year
GILFORD — He doesn't speak and he can barely see but Zippit is the buoyant authority when it comes to safety on the water in the Lakes Region. Zippit, a large, plush personal flotation device mascot used by the Marine Patrol Bureau of the New Hampshire State Police is a deputized officer of the law mandated with keeping the public informed regarding the latest developments in water safety.
Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.
Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This was my Market Basket that I shopped at regularly,” she says, ducking into some shade on a recent sunny afternoon. Nearby, cars and...
Sonny's Tavern opening in Rochester, Endzone Bar and Grill opens in Dover
Happy Independence Day Seacoast! Fireworks wont be the only thing lighting up the Seacoast, because the restaurant scene is booming with news this week. We learn that Sonny's Tavern is about to open in Rochester, Endzone Bar and Grill opens in former Thompson Tavern space in Dover, Howling Wolf Taqueria is coming to Portsmouth, GroundSwell Surf Cafe opens at Seabrook Beach and Stoneface Brewing unveils new hard seltzer line. I will be enjoying a vacation next week and will be back the following week with more Local Flavor news to share with you all.
Parents worry about 'unknown' health effects 10 years after PFAS shut down Pease well
PORTSMOUTH — In May 2014, the city of Portsmouth — working with state and Pease Development Authority officials — announced it had shut down the city’s Haven well after tests showed it was contaminated with per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Then-PDA Executive Director David Mullen said at the time the Haven well — which is located at the former Pease Air Force Base — was shut down in “an abundance of caution.” ...
Annual Land & Lake Poker Run and Buccaneer Bash docks at Weirs Beach
WEIRS BEACH — Get ready for treasure-hunting, swashbuckling in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region this summer. On Saturday, July 13, hundreds of attendees will participate in the 23rd annual HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run, followed by an all-ages pirate-themed Buccaneer Bash at The NASWA Resort in Laconia, all to benefit Easterseals NH’s core programs.
Seaplanes Want to Beach Aircraft at Weirs
Seaplanes could join swimmers at Weirs Beach if a request before city council next month is successful. City councilors will hear a request from Epic Seaplane Adventures to designate and operate a seaplane base out of the Weirs at their first meeting in July, bringing the novel activity back to the city after decades without it.
Music, art and nature this summer
Monday through Thursday, July 8-11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join local artist Debbie Campbell for a painting workshop on the essentials of watercolor. Students, ages 10 and up, will learn watercolor techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition and perspective. Fee is $75. All materials provided. Advance registration required. Scholarships are available. To inquire or register, call 603-763-4789 x3.
JSRHS offers freshman transition program
Knowing that the transition between middle and high school is a significant milestone in a young person’s life, John Stark Regional High School is offering a program specifically designed for incoming freshmen. We are John Stark! is a two-week program designed to provide an introduction to the school, continued practice and development of executive functioning, collaborative and other academic skills, as well as key social/emotional competencies. It is ideal for any incoming ninth-grade student looking to sharpen skills, engage in collaborative learning experiences, become familiar with our work-study practices and school norms, and have fun. Students who have struggled in eighth grade are especially encouraged to participate in the program in order to best prepare for a successful transition to high school. Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn 10 service learning hours.
Former University of New Hampshire track athlete qualifies second event at Paris Olympic Games
MANCHESTER, N.H. — University of New Hampshire’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre has a new personal best after competing in the 1,500-meter run at the Olympic trails in Oregon. Purrier St. Pierre finished third with a time of 3 minutes and 55.99 seconds. She will now compete in both...
Nashua woman selected finalist for Caregiver of the Year award
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Nashua woman has been named one of the top three caregivers in the United States. Gloria De La Cruz, who works for Visiting Angels, has been a caregiver for almost 20 years. “Gloria consistently displays a can-do attitude, even in challenging situations. Her exceptional compassion...
Lebanon to swap fireworks for laser light show this year during Fourth of July celebration
LEBANON, N.H. — Fourth of July festivities in Lebanon will be a bit different this year after organizers announced that the traditional fireworks show will not be happening. Lebanon's Fourth of July celebration will span most of the day, starting in the morning with the Red, White, and Blue 6.2-mile and 5k race. The weekly farmers market at Colburn Park will also take place and run from 4 to 7 p.m.
Lifejackets Available for Free Along Seacoast
If you’re visiting Hampton Harbor this summer, you’ll be able to grab a life vest on the house. A few dozen lifejackets are available for anyone to borrow before taking to the water. It’s part of a Seacoast safety initiative from the Hampton Rotary Club. Visitors are...
Legendary NH Throws Coach Ed Daniels Passes at 71
MANCHESTER, N.H. –Southern New Hampshire University Librarian and assistant track and field coach Ed Daniels passed away on Friday at Elliott Hospital in Manchester, N.H. The Salisbury, N.H. resident was 71. For more than three decades, he served as a Librarian for the student population and faculty at the...
Lebanon Installs New Wayfinding Signs Throughout City
The City of Lebanon announced that residents and visitors will be treated to new tools to aid in their travels throughout the city with new signs being installed to pinpoint common locations. The city announced that over a dozen wayfinding signs are currently being installed throughout the city as a...
Outstanding Service Award: Annie’s Angels recognized by Stratham Republican Committee
STRATHAM — The Stratham Republican Town Committee presented its first annual Outstanding Service Award to Annie’s Angels. The committee handed out the award during its June 19 meeting to Bill and Diane DaGiau, the leaders of Annie’s Angels. ...
Hampton Falls woman named Girl Scout Volunteer of the Month
HAMPTON FALLS — Showing Girl Scouts that they can do anything if they put their mind to it is important to Candace Cimon, leader of Troop 58715 in Hampton/Hampton Falls. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains agrees and has named Candace Cimon its Volunteer of the Month for July.
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