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Woman hospitalized following crash in Harrison
HARRISON, Maine — A woman is hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Harrison. Shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday, deputies received a report about a single-vehicle crash on School Street, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Deputies responded to the scene where they learned...
Maine Police See a Woman With a Warrant, End Up Arresting 3
After an East Millinocket Officer noticed a woman with an outstanding arrest warrant, the police ended up with three facing charges. The people facing charges after this investigation are:. Lisa Lamson, 47, of East Millinocket. Jamie Vandegraaf, 33, of Augusta. Allyson Porter, 33, of Millinocket. They were all arrested on...
Two separate crashes involving Maine State Police cruisers being investigated
MAINE, USA — Maine State Police are investigating two separate crashes involving state police cruisers. Shortly after midnight Friday, a state trooper was responding to a crash in Gardiner, using his emergency lights and siren on the Maine Turnpike in Lewiston, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release.
WATCH: 3 Incredible Videos of the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse in Maine If You Missed It or Want to See It Again
Did you get a chance to see the April 8, 2024, eclipse live and in person in Maine?. The rare event drew in thousands as parts of the state would be in the path of totality, which is when the moon totally blocks out the sun. It's a moment that...
Olympic diver Jessica Parratto gives us a tour of her New Hampshire hometown
New Hampshire native Jessica Parratto is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But first, she gave NBC a tour of her hometown. The Olympic diver shared some of her favorite places in Dover, New Hampshire, including popular hotspots. “Growing up, we used to practice at the outdoor pools in the...
Donna Briggs Foundation Holds Second Annual Tourney
Members of the Donna Briggs Foundation held their second annual Cornhole Tournament and Auction on Saturday, July 13, at the Hudson VFW Post 5791. Briggs, of Derry, who was a retired police Sgt. with the Hudson Police Department, was tragically killed while riding her bike along Route 125 in Kingston back in 2021. She was training for her second Police Unity Tour when she was struck from behind in a hit and run accident.
Bowdoin College swimmer to represent Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Bowdoin College swimmer Alexandre "Alex" Grand'Pierre has been selected to represent the nation of Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old is a senior Polar Bear swimmer who holds numerous records at the school and over his already impressive career. Grand'Pierre qualified for the Paris...
Police warn consumers of nationwide scam involving gift cards
Police in New Hampshire are warning consumers about a scam using gift cards that's targeting people across the country. Investigators said the crime is so quick and unexpected that it's catching thousands of victims. "It's very sophisticated for that level of efficiency to be taking place," said Concord Det. Steven...
Barrington 8U baseball team wins NH Cal Ripken title, competing in New Englands
BARRINGTON -- The Barrington age 8-under Cal Ripken All-Stars baseball team earned a spot in the New England Regionals by defeating Exeter, 6-1, to win the 2024 New Hampshire state championship last weekend. "I think for us, the parents know the magnitude of this (achievement)," Phelan said. "The kids are...
Seabrook heroes: Officers honored for life-saving actions
SEABROOK — Three Seabrook police officers were honored recently with their department’s Life Saving Awards for their responses to life and death situations. Seabrook Police Chief Brett Walker said officers Timothy Scott, Richard Hines and Tyler Houldsworth went “above and beyond the call of duty” by immediately administering life-saving medical care to victims before the arrival of Seabrook’s Fire Department personnel. Their quick thinking and willingness to provide care without delay, according to Walker, may have prevented the victims from suffering more dire consequences from their injuries, including loss of life.
Exeter Country Club delays new clubhouse, restaurant amid rising costs
EXETER — Exeter Country Club's plan to construct a new clubhouse and restaurant is on hold – at least for now. Blind Tiger, LLC, which manages the club at 58 Jady Hill, recently requested a one-year extension from the town's Planning Board to construct a new two-story clubhouse with a restaurant on the second floor.
West Wheelock purchases seek to address housing shortage
On June 21, Dartmouth finalized the purchase of four West Wheelock Street properties as part of an effort to increase housing options, according to the Student Affairs webpage. The $23.5 million acquisition of 14, 16, 41 and 43 West Wheelock — which join five College properties on the north side of the street — makes Dartmouth the largest landowner on West Wheelock Street.
Hanover town manager Alex Torpey stepping down
On July 31, Hanover town manager Alex Torpey will step down from his position after two years in office, according to a Town announcement. The Selectboard unanimously voted to name planning, zoning and codes director Robert Houseman the interim town manager, the announcement wrote. The Selectboard will start the search...
Men’s Soccer Signs Harry Way
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of graduate student goalkeeper Harry Way (London, England). Way played four seasons at the University of Oxford. "Harry is joining us to pursue his MBA and will immediately add quality to our goalkeeping core,"...
Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say
Litter in and around the landfill. Waste outside of the permitted area. Releases of liquid pollution. Failure to file mandatory reports. These are some of the issues found at four of the state’s active landfills, documented by letters of deficiency sent by the Department of Environmental Services from January to June. Many of the problems […] The post Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
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