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JS Automotive Presents Fan Appreciation Night at Claremont Motorsports Park
**Claremont, NH** – July 14, 2024 – JS Automotive is thrilled to announce Fan Appreciation Night at Claremont Motorsports Park on Friday, July 19th. This exciting event is the way Claremont Motorsports Park can say thank you to all of their fans for their unwavering support during the 2024 season, we are just proud to be a part of it Stated Joel & Matt Stoddard owners of JS Automotive & Asetex Tire & Auto.
Hudson Home-Track Advantage Proves Potent for Polewarczyk
HUDSON, N.H. – The summer heat hanging over Hudson Speedway Sunday night might have just been an after-effect of Joey Polewarczyk’s home cooking. The 2020 Granite State Pro Stock Series champion picked up his first series win since 2021 and his eighth overall in the evening bout at the track where he first fell in love with the sport.
3 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Housing, Climate Change, Education
PLYMOUTH – Three Democratic candidates for governor took the stage Monday evening to introduce themselves to Plymouth area voters and discuss their priorities if elected. Much of the focus was on creating affordable housing, ensuring reproductive rights but there was also discussion on gerrymandering, climate change and voting rights.
3 charged in Northeast Kingdom killing, hiding body in toolbox
TROY, Vt. (WCAX) - Three men now face charges in a Northeast Kingdom killing. One is now charged with first-degree murder and two face accessory to murder charges in the 2023 murder of Kayla Wright, 29, of Derby. Wright was found in a large toolbox in the Missisquoi River in...
Teenager dead following York motorcycle crash, police say
YORK, Maine — A 17-year-old has died after the motorcycle they were operating crashed along Maine State Route 91 in York. The York Police Department said that at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, the town's Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call about the crash on Cider Hill Road, which is part of Route 91.
Maine Could See Damaging Winds on Wednesday Evening
This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest summers that Maine has experienced in years. While many people are loving the sun and warmer temperatures, it means that we also have to deal with some nasty thunderstorms. The ones that rolled through Central Maine on Tuesday night are a prime example. At one point, the thunder over Augusta was so loud that it shook my house.
Seek the Peak Celebrates Hiking in the White Mountains July 20th
Gorham and Conway, NH, July 16, 2024 – The nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) invites all to celebrate outdoor adventure during the 24th Annual Seek the Peak, with fun activities for the entire family at the Après Hike Expo taking place Saturday, July 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Gorham, NH.
RI Man Arrested In Vermont After 60 Mile Chase
A 30-year-old Rhode Island man is in a New Hampshire hospital after he was wounded in a shootout with Vermont state troopers Sunday following a 60 mile pursuit that started in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, and ended near Burke, Vermont. Hopkinton police alerted authorities in those states that Brendan Sackal was...
Man arrested after threatening family with gun in road rage incident on Cape Cod, police say
A man is facing a slew of criminal charges after police say he threatened a family with a gun during a suspected road rage incident on Cape Cod on Tuesday afternoon.
Cushing homicide investigation continues; two men now in custody
July 17: Additional information confirming the identity of the man killed in Cushing has been provided by the Maine Dept. of Public Safety in another news release. “The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro. The cause and manner of death are not being released at this time,” said the public information officer, Shannon Moss.
Westbrook school budget passes, RSU 16 school budget advances
Two school budgets are moving forward. Voters in Westbrook approving a new $51 million school budget on Tuesday. Just over 53 percent of people voted in favor of it. The school committee cut several positions and shaved $700,000 off the initial proposal, which voters rejected last month. With the budget...
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Gang responsible for violent crimes in 7 states based in Maine, authorities say
Three Mainers are accused of being part of a violent, multi-state gang that had its central base in Gardiner. According to the Kennebec Journal, seven total suspects have been indicted. They’re facing charges in Pennsylvania. Police say the Fentanyl Robbery Gang or FRG is responsible for at least four...
Lost bicycle bag awaits owner at St. Johnsbury Barracks
WATERFORD — A mysterious bicycle bag without any identifying marks was turned in at the St. Johnsbury Barracks on July 16, after it was found on VT Route 18. Vermont State Police reported that the bag was dropped off around 2 p.m. and are now seeking the owner. The...
After 10 deaths in 4 days, NH wants drivers to ‘rethink’ habits
Ten deaths in four days on New Hampshire roadways. It’s a grim statistic that prompted a top state highway official Tuesday to call on drivers to “rethink their driving habits.” The announcement comes as state law enforcement has reported other high-risk driving that hasn’t led to fatalities, including a motorcyclist clocked at 158 mph near the Seacoast Monday.
Confirmed microburst damages homes, cars and topples 150 trees in New Hampshire
MILFORD, N.H. — A confirmed microburst and severe thunderstorms swept through New England Tuesday, causing extensive damage to homes in New Hampshire and thousands without power. The National Weather Service confirmed the straight line wind damage in Milford, New Hampshire, was the result of a microburst. The NWS said...
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
UPDATE 7-17-24, 12:26 PM: Storms cause widespread damage across region; more storms expected Wednesday
(MyKeeneNow) Severe thunderstorms across New Hampshire on Tuesday evening caused significant destruction. One of the hardest-hit areas was west Keene, where residents of Tanglewood Estate found themselves displaced after trees crashed into several homes. The storms, which began around 7 p.m., caused significant damage throughout the Monadnock Region, with reports...
New Hampshire Woman Attempting World Record Next Week: Most Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
Next weekend, on July 27, 24-year-old Natalie Noble will attempt to do the most pull-ups completed by a woman in a 24-hour period. Natalie, a trainer at Flight House Gym in Rye, New Hampshire, set this goal for herself over nine months ago. She said that while doing pull-ups, she kept "hitting a wall" and could not get past her current pull-up numbers.
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