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Portsmouth Maplewood Ave. Bridge to close for repairs: Detour and project details here
PORTSMOUTH — Maplewood Avenue Bridge is closing temporarily, starting Monday, Aug. 26, for structural repairs to the causeway over North Mill Pond, the city announced. The $4 million project includes repairs to the culvert and other safety upgrades. Work is planned 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays, although some work will need to be done at low tide, which will affect the project when work is being done on the culvert under the bridge. The bridge will remain...
Exhibits, galleries, theater and more: Seacoast arts and culture news
September at the Franklin Gallery ROCHESTER — Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 North Main St., Rochester, will host an exhibit featuring the work of husband and wife team, Henry and Nancy Grover. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5...
40 Women’s Track and Field Athletes Placed on America East Academic Honor Roll
BOSTON – The University of New Hampshire women's track and field team placed 40 student-athletes on the America East Academic Honor Roll for Spring 2024. Thirty-three players earned Commissioner's Honor Roll recognition and seven made the Honor Roll. Commissioner's Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who recorded a Spring 2024 semester...
South Shore to get area’s first location of Florida-based breakfast chain First Watch
HANOVER − A Florida-based breakfast chain has its sights set on expanding north. And the South Shore will be where it all starts. First Watch is planning to open a new 3,500-square-foot breakfast and lunch spot at Hanover Crossing before the year is over. The space will also include an outdoor patio and...
Police in Massachusetts looking for level 3 offender after reported incident involving teenaged girl
Police are looking for a Massachusetts man after an incident that took place this week. According to police, on Tuesday, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Marshfield Police received a call regarding a suspicious man driving in the Humarock area of Marshfield. The driver pulled up to a teenage girl out jogging...
New Hampshire police officer seriously injured after being deliberately hit, police say
LACONIA, N.H. — A man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he struck a Laconia police officer with a vehicle on Thursday night. Justin Spirko, 38, is facing multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, reckless conduct, aggravated driving while intoxicated, criminal threatening, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and attempted simple assault.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visits NH delegation as Walz set to take DNC stage
CHICAGO — Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is scheduled to speak in prime time Wednesday on night three of the Democratic National Convention. The speech will be one of Walz's first big moments as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Democrats have had two high-energy nights in a row during...
South Shore Boston Kid & Family Weekend Events Sat August 24th & Sun August 25th
Happy August The calendar is super busy with events this weekend with family fun. Discover the Best Things to Do in the South Shore this August Weekend. Events with the kids and family Eating, Drinking, Events & more. Save the dATE August 24th Hull ‘End of Summer Bash’ to Benefit...
BLOCKED: Principals say they’ll enforce phone ban in middle/high school classrooms
With less than a week to go before the start of classes, Abington Middle and High School leaders dropped the hammer on students: smart phones are no longer allowed in the classroom. While students can still bring their phones with them to school, they will be restricted to using them...
‘Out of control’: Mother in North Andover murder-suicide had mental health problems, prior arrests
The mom suspected of stabbing her baby to death before turning the knife on herself in an apparent murder-suicide in North Andover had a history of mental health problems and prior arrests, documents showed.
How New Hampshire’s candidates for governor would lead on energy, climate change
This story is the second in a series examining how the top four gubernatorial candidates, as determined by polling data, would lead on energy and the environment. Read the first one here. The third installment, coming soon, will focus on the candidates’ positions on offshore wind. New Hampshire’s natural beauty is undeniable. But its environment – and the people and the economy that depend on it – faces mounting threats due to climate change. ...
What we know about the massive military plane that buzzed Plymouth
Kenneth Fosdick was in his boat last Friday morning – going past State Pier – when a huge C-17 military transport jet flew over, its engines producing a roar. “I look up and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God!” said Fosdick, an experienced pilot and the chair of Plymouth’s Airport Commission. “I honestly thought that there was something wrong.”
Massachusetts Police, DOT Warn Against Latest Scam Targeting EZPass Drivers
Massachusetts State Police are warning residents about the latest scam targeting locals. Massachusetts is full of a lot of really good people, unfortunately, there are still some bad ones out there as well. In an age where people have access to others in so many ways, coupled with ever-growing technology, scams are on the rise.
Hampton Beach Labor Day weekend 2024: Ex-NFL players hit the beach, circus and more
HAMPTON — Labor Day weekend at Hampton Beach will feature former NFL stars playing beach football and circus performers putting on one of the greatest shows by the sand. "It's going to be a great weekend," Hampton Beach Village District co-marketing director Lisa Martineau said. "We want people to come out and enjoy the atmosphere of what's going on." ...
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