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Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
Rabbi Berel Slavaticki is used to answering questions about faith, forgiveness and spirituality. He also hears a lot of queries about food. “People said, ‘I can't get a good bagel around here, I can't get a good falafel.’ So we said, you know, let's try to put something together,” the rabbi said.
Sununu signs bill to provide voting law information to NH students
New Hampshire public and private high schools will soon be required to give voting information to students, under a law signed by Gov. Chris Sununu this month. House Bill 1014 requires that civics instruction “include information on the laws governing election and voting” in New Hampshire. That information would supplement what is currently required to be taught in schools for history and civics, including the structures of the New Hampshire Constitution and U.S. Constitution, and the role and function of government.
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...
Local homeowners sought for design project
If you’re looking to build on your property, the Southwest Region Planning Commission is looking for you. Executive Director Todd Horner said the planning commission is seeking three to six Monadnock Region homeowners interested in adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to volunteer their properties as design case studies as part of the Monadnock Region ADU Design Challenge.
Electric Earth Concerts presents ‘Trois Frères’
Courtesy- Gabriela Diaz, violinist. Electric Earth Concerts presents “Trois Frères” on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at the First Church in Jaffrey. Three French composers come to life in the hands of pianist Mihae Lee and a band of eight distinguished musicians – the first of two collaborations this season with the Sebago-Long Lake festival. Featuring Stephen Taylor, oboe, Adrian Morejon, bassoon, Benjamin Fingland, clarinet; William Purvis, horn, Gabriela Diaz, violin; Thomas Kraines, cello; and EEC Artistic Directors Laura Gilbert and Jonathan Bagg. The program includes Francois Devienne: Quartet for Bassoon and Strings, Francis Poulenc: Sextet for Pianoand Winds, and Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15.
NH man killed, woman injured in Maine motorcycle crash
A New Hampshire man was killed and a woman injured in a motorcycle crash on Thursday morning. The York County Sheriff's Office said they received a call around 5:20 a.m. Thursday from a resident on River Road in Lebanon who had found a crashed motorcycle and two people lying in an open field. Sheriff's deputies arrived and found the driver of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle dead at the scene.
UPDATED 7/18/2024, 2:11 PM: multi-car collision results in multiple injuries
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) Five were hurt in a serious car accident on Route 9 at Sullivan Road in Keene this morning. Emergency crews responded to the incident shortly before 8:40 a.m. The crash, which involved three vehicles, resulted in extensive damage, with two cars being declared total losses by the Keene Fire Department.
Downtown Infrastructure Project plans up for final vote at tonight’s City Council meeting
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) The full Keene City Council will convene for a final vote at tonight’s meeting on plans for the Keene Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction project. The project aims to replace underground water, sewer, and stormwater utilities, some of which date back to the late...
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.
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: ‘It needs to be revitalized’
Beach officials are endorsing a future redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, though a bill that failed in the Legislature could delay plans being filed with the town to at least 2025. The Hampton Beach Village District commissioners voted 3-0 in June to endorse the project by Casino majority owner...
Free sports physicals, Cornerstone VNA awards: Seacoast health news
Susan Young Gaudiello receives 2024 Cornerstone Award ROCHESTER – Cornerstone VNA announced their annual Cornerstone Award recipient, given to an individual or business in recognition of their commitment to advancing the mission of Cornerstone VNA. This year, Susan Young Gaudiello of Barrington, N.H. was honored with the 2024 Cornerstone Award during an intimate...
Owner: McIntyre building still a parking lot due to Portsmouth zoning rules
Anthony DiLorenzo, the owner of the former Thomas J. McIntyre federal building property, says recent city zoning changes and a historic preservation easement are making it “very difficult” to redevelop the property. DiLorenzo pointed out “in order to receive a conditional use permit to increase any proposed building...
Some flights grounded due to tech issue; impacts felt at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A worldwide internet outage is impacting airports around the world, including in New Hampshire. The airlines that were most impacted include American Airlines, Allegiant, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport has released a statement:. “There were some minor impacts to some of our...
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike announces fix for issue
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A worldwide internet outage Friday morning is affecting airlines, banks, media outlets, Microsoft, Google Cloud and more from the U.S. to Australia. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike announced it identified, isolated and deployed a fix to the issue. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to companies. The company's CEO...
New Bedford’s The Baker Got a Sweet Surprise From Hollywood Star Téa Leoni [VIDEO]
In a delightful turn of events, Hollywood actress Téa Leoni made an unexpected and charming appearance at The Baker, a beloved local bakery in downtown New Bedford. Her visit, which initially went unnoticed by the public, quickly turned into an unforgettable experience for both the staff and the bakery’s owner.
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