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Loon Census to be held Saturday (you can help), followed by a Loon Festival
New Hampshire’s iconic waterfowl will be celebrated and studied Saturday, as the Loon Preservation Committee conducts an annual census on lakes across the state, then hosts its 45th annual Loon Festival in Moultonborough. “The Loon Census is a valuable part of our annual data collection,” said LPC biologist Caroline...
USDA Pumps $10.6 Million into NH's Rural Economies
While visiting Candia today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres-Small announced NH is recieiving $10,607,909 in funding through a mix of USDA Rural Development programs. She was meeting with U.S. Representative Chris Pappas at the Candia First Stoppe—a USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) customer—to take part in a clean-energy roundtable with stakeholders and other program beneficiaries.
NH summer camps working to adapt as heat wave continues
This summer's extended heat wave has forced some New Hampshire camps to improvise in order to keep kids safe, posing particular challenges for camps that run almost entirely outdoors. At Joppa Hill Farm in Bedford, a typical camp day might involve farm chores, nature walks and field games. Assistant Director...
Allegiant Air to add direct flight from New Hampshire to Florida this fall
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Allegiant Air is adding another flight from New Hampshire to Florida. Starting in November, Granite Staters will be able to fly non-stop from Portsmouth to Sarasota, Florida. It is part of Allegiant Air's move to connect more small-market airports.
With Sununu’s backing, foster children are closer to getting parents’ Social Security payments
The state is a step closer to returning parents’ Social Security payments to kids when they leave foster care, with Gov. Chris Sununu’s signature on House Bill 1598. Though, it will take more legislation before kids see the money. Dawson Hayes, who will be a Concord High junior...
She looks like Taylor Swift. And NH crowds are loving it.
If you didn’t manage to get tickets to a Taylor Swift concert this summer, you might want to stop by Canobie Lake Park in Salem. Three times a day, almost every day this summer, park guests can attend the Eras Tour — New Hampshire’s version. The amusement...
Something for Every Race Fan in Saturday’s Six-Division Showcase at White Mountain
Following the exciting midseason championship doubleheader weekend, White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have continued to create excitement at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track this Saturday, July 20! Along with continued track championship action for the Late Models, Flying Tigers, Strictly Stock Minis and the Dwarf Cars, the New England Pro-4 Modifieds return to the North Woodstock highbanks along with the rescheduled debut of the Little Webb’s 350 Supermodified Series!
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...
Who Needs Taylor Swift? Meet the Canobie Lake Impersonator Wowing Fans
A Taylor Swift tribute act has taken the internet by storm thanks to her amazing likeness to the iconic pop star. At Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, the singer who goes by the name June (Taylor's Version) has been wowing visitors with her take on the iconic performances from the Eras Tour.
2 serving time in Mont Vernon murder have parole hearings later this summer
CONCORD, N.H. — Parole hearings have been scheduled for next month for two of the men involved in one of the most notorious crimes in state history. Quinn Glover and William Marks and three others are serving time for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Kimberly Cates in Mont Vernon in October 2009.
Fitchburg State offering new creative degrees
FITCHBURG – Two new undergraduate majors launching this fall at Fitchburg State University will open career pathways in the arts and healthcare fields, providing students with strong interdisciplinary skills to respond to high-needs sectors of the statewide and regional economies. The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education recently approved the...
Leominster residents star in TAM’s “The Prom”
GARDNER – Leominster High School is well-represented in Theatre at the Mount’s upcoming production of the musical, “The Prom.”. The show centers on four fading Broadway stars in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom – and the press is involved – they know it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue …. And themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow – but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.
Movie starring award-winning actress Amy Adams filming in Mass.: Here's where
A film starring award-winning actress Amy Adams is filming in several locations in Massachusetts. “At the Sea” is said to be filming in Boston and Marshfield this month, according to IMDb Pro and Deadline. While they did not know the name of the film, Duxbury police also said that...
Story Land introduces ‘Happy Hauntings’ 70th celebration
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Story Land is introducing a new addition to its 25-acre fairy tale theme park with “Happy Hauntings”. The Halloween event will extend the park’s season to its longest ever, running from October 5 to October 27. Families can enjoy a hay maze, Cinderella’s...
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