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Record-breaking heat wave provides glimpse of NH’s possible climate future
New Hampshire is at the tail end of a record-breaking heat wave, with communities across the state seeing their longest strings of sweltering days in recorded history. Concord saw temperatures at or above 90 degrees starting on July 6. July 16 marked the city’s 11th day in a row of extreme heat — two days more than the previous longest heat wave, which happened in 2002.
NH unemployment claims rising: What it means for labor market may be unexpected
Years after the pandemic threw businesses into disarray, changing expectations around work and leading to widespread worker shortages, New Hampshire’s workforce demand is still strong. Currently, 85 percent of New Hampshire residents between 25 and 55 are employed, according to the state Department of Employment Security. “Historically (that’s) about...
Hampton woman faces charges for firing gun at neighbor's front door
HAMPTON — A woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly firing a gun in an apartment building Friday morning, where the bullet went through her neighbor's front door. Erin McCarthy, 38, of Hampton, was charged with reckless conduct, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon and domestic violence criminal threatening with a deadly weapon. Hampton...
New Hampshire Car and Motorcycle Show Benefits Local Veterans
Nam Knights of America is an American military veteran and law enforcement motorcycle club, and they have a chapter right here in Seacoast New Hampshire. The group meets up all over our great state for camaraderie and community service. They help veterans who are on fixed incomes pay their bills, they lead hunting and fishing trips for disabled veterans, and any profits made from the events are 100% given back to the community.
See Chali 2na & Cut Chemist in Hampton Beach
WHO – Chali 2na & Cut Chemist. WHERE – Bernie’s Beach Bar (73 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach, NH 03842) Chali 2na & Cut Chemist are coming to New Hampshire! Wednesday, August 14th. With special guest, Adrienne Mack Davis. Shows start at 7pm. Rain or shine. 21+. Tickets...
2-alarm fire displaces residents from Somerville Street building, Manchester
MANCHESTER — A two-alarm fire on Friday afternoon forced several people out of a multi-unit building on Somerville Street, with one firefighter sustaining minor injuries. Calls reporting the blaze at 741 Somerville Street began at around 3 p.m., with one individual alerting the nearby fire station in person upon seeing smoke emanating from the property.
Celebrate National 🍦 Day at Windham, Family-Owned Ice Cream Shop!
Summer is here! Looking for some family fun? Hop on the Rail Trail or spend a day at Griffin Park with your kids, then stop into Windham’s Glenn’s Kreme & Kone for a cool summer treat. If anyone in your family is looking to satisfy their sweet tooth—dogs included —Glenn’s has got you covered!
Startup Star: Abridge Law Grows Through Flat Fees for Services
When talking about her own enterprise, Kristin Mendoza likes to quote an adage that says overnight success takes 10 years to develop. Proving that true, Mendoza co-wrote an article in 2010 arguing for a change in the paradigm of law firms billing by the hour. But a decade passed before she launched Abridge Law, a firm that offers its clients a flat fee for services, rather than charging clients for each minute spent on their behalf.
10-year-old boy suffers hypothermia scare at Hampton Beach
HAMPTON, N.H. — New Hampshire is experiencing a hot summer, but the beach water remains unusually cold. A Massachusetts mother is warning beachgoers after her 10-year-old son, Declan, showed signs of hypothermia while swimming. The Cassani family was vacationing at Hampton Beach for the first time on the Fourth...
Heroic rescue: Maine woman revived by first responders after crash
HARRISON, Maine — First responders rushed into action to save the life of an Auburn woman on Saturday afternoon after she crashed her car on School Street in Harrison. The crash happened right in front of the Harrison Fire Department, where police say 58-year-old Debora McGowan's silver 2020 RAV 4 collided with a rock embankment, causing severe front-end damage. When first responders arrived, they found McGowan unconscious and not breathing.
Unity Raceway buzzing once again
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - After being dormant for a couple of years the Unity Raceway has new life. The track was shut down in 2017 and the Doyon family, with the help of others, got to work on bringing it back to life in 2021. “[My] Dad and Mom worked...
Cape Elizabeth beach closed after paddleboarders spot shark fin off coast
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) - A shark sighting in southern Maine. On Friday morning, a couple of paddleboarders saw what looked like a shark fin off the coast of Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth. The fin was spotted by others and lifeguards were alerted. That’s when the staff followed protocol, raising...
Union time capsule from Bicentennial reveals fun, sometimes unexplainable surprises at Sestercentennial
UNION – In preparation for Union’s Sestercentennial celebration, July 19 – 21, 2024, the organizing committee searched high and low for pictures from the 1974 bicentennial that they knew existed. Turns out, they were very well hidden. Union celebrated the opening ceremony on Friday, July 19, by...
NH DES Beach Inspection for Fecal Bacteria as of July 20
Editor’s Note: Please check daily at NHDES Healthy Swimming Mapper. NHDES Beach Inspection Program tests for the presence of fecal bacteria in the waters of public freshwater and coastal beaches throughout New Hampshire. To help inform the public of potentially unsafe swimming conditions, NHDES will issue an advisory when bacteria levels exceed the state criteria.
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