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New Hampshire Now Has Its Own Smithsonian Story
When you hear the word "Smithsonian", does your mind wander to Washington, D.C.?. The Smithsonian National Museum is a marvel compilation of 17 museums in the the D.C. area, including the Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, and American Art Museum. It's a destination for students,...
Teen critically injured in tubing accident on Lake Winnipesaukee
GILFORD, N.H. - A teenager was critically hurt while tubing on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee.Maine patrol officers with the New Hampshire State Police responded just before 5 p.m. to the Little Camp Island area in Gilford. The 17-year-old reportedly "became unconscious while out tubing with family members," police said.First responders were on the scene within minutes and boarded a boat where the teenager's father was "attempting life-saving measures," police said. Officers continued those measures as they took the teen ashore and rushed him to the hospital.Photos from a neighbor show multiple emergency vehicles responding to the scene.Teenager in "critical but stable" conditionThe 17-year-old's condition was described as "critical but stable."Police did not share additional information about how the teenager was hurt. They are investigating the incident and anyone with information is asked to call 603-227-2112.New Hampshire law states that a boat cannot tow more than six people on tubes at a time, and there must be at least one observer watching the tubers. Police did not say how many people were tubing at the time of the incident on Lake Winnipesaukee.
New Hampshire Woman Raises Almost $400K for Elderly Vet Taking Care of His Wife With Dementia
This writing comes with a warning: you may burst out into uncontrollable sobs, so break out the tissues. A woman who sometimes helps out at U. S. Gold & Pawn on South Willow Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, Jenelle Marie, got to know Donald, a 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran. Donald came into the pawn shop with some gold jewelry he wanted to pawn so he could pay his medical bills for his wife, who was recently diagnosed with dementia. Donald's landlord also had to raise his rent, so he was in dire straits. Thank GOD he found Jenelle. She started a GoFundMe account, and at of the time of this writing, the GoFundMe contributions are almost $400,000.
Local man injured in Alstead trail bike accident while teaching kids to ride
ALSTEAD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A trail bike accident in Alstead left a local man seriously injured Tuesday. The incident occurred on private property, according to a news release from N.H. Fish and Game, when 38-year-old Alex Stradecki was instructing young riders on how to operate a youth model trail bike.
Lee Frank's expands to Wells, Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns
The Seacoast restaurant scene is in full middle of the summer swing. This week we learn that Lee Frank's is expanding to Wells with an old-fashioned classic American burger joint, the Portsmouth Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival returns this weekend, Chiliheads' will compete for a shot at World Championship at Wells Chili Fest 2024, Rooftop at The Envio of Portsmouth welcomes new leadership and menu, and we revisit the bubble tea craze as it hits York Beach with new shop Snow Tea. ...
Gas leak prompts evacuations in downtown Brockton, including Neighborhood Health Center
BROCKTON — A gas leak in downtown Brockton prompted an evacuation at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center Wednesday afternoon, officials said. A large gas main was struck at Main and Green Streets, the Brockton Fire Department wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. ...
ICE arrests Haitian national accused of raping girl at Rockland shelter
Cory Bernard Alvarez had been released on a bond earlier this summer. The Haitian migrant who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl at a Massachusetts shelter earlier this year was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers Tuesday. Cory Bernard Alvarez, 26, was apprehended near his residence in Brockton by...
Candidates in NH's 1st District Republican primary look to break through with voters
At Sandown’s annual Old Home Days festival last weekend, politics seemed to take a backseat to the bouncy house, dunk tank, and face painting booth. “I haven’t really paid attention” to the upcoming primary, admitted Jeff Babineau, a registered Republican who installs garage doors. In fact, with less than a month until Primary Day, Babineau said he wasn’t familiar with any of the GOP candidates in the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District.
New Hampshire Woman Raises Almost $400K for Elderly Vet Taking Care of His Wife With Dementia
This writing comes with a warning: you may burst out into uncontrollable sobs, so break out the tissues. A woman who sometimes helps out at U. S. Gold & Pawn on South Willow Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, Jenelle Marie, got to know Donald, a 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran. Donald came into the pawn shop with some gold jewelry he wanted to pawn so he could pay his medical bills for his wife, who was recently diagnosed with dementia. Donald's landlord also had to raise his rent, so he was in dire straits. Thank GOD he found Jenelle. She started a GoFundMe account, and at of the time of this writing, the GoFundMe contributions are almost $400,000.
Keene SwampBats champ makes MLB debut
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – An alumni of the Keene SwampBats made his Major League Baseball debut this week. Will Wagner is a graduate of Liberty University and was part of the SwampBats during their championship 2019 season. He became the 36th Bat to make it to the MLB Monday night.
Farmers' Almanac has its first female editor; previous editor held post for 45 years
MANCHESTER, N.H. — For the first time in decades, the Farmers' Almanac is under new leadership. After editing the guide for the past 45 years, Peter Geiger is stepping down. On Monday, he introduced Sandi Duncan to lead the publication. Duncan has been with the Farmers' Almanac for 31...
New Hampshire Superfund Site Solar Project Breaks Ground
Ameresco and the City of Somersworth, N.H., have broken ground on a PV installation at the Somersworth Landfill. The 2,577 kW project is expected to generate 3,523,443 kWh in its first year. Energy produced by the project is set to be sold to the city under the state’s group net...
City in New Hampshire Proposes Tightening Casino Location Rules
New zoning regulations may affect casino gambling in Keene, a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Keene’s City Council considered implementing restrictions, effectively changing the zoning for casino properties. Discussions earlier this summer between the council planning, licenses and development committee and the city planning board are set to...
Dover Embraces Its Roots with Waterfront Revitalization
On a hazy moonlit evening in Dover, music from a cover band echoes from Henry Law Park’s Rotary Pavilion Stage. Up on Central Avenue, friends and families chat and walk their dogs as cars inch down the one-way street; motorcyclists sputter loudly on this small strip. Historical markers offer...
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