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Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
New Hampshire is destroying PFAS in fire-fighting foam
By the end of August, New Hampshire plans to collect and destroy 10,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam from local fire departments. Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (or AFFF)has long been used by fire departments, airports and the military to combat flammable liquid fires. It is linked with the increased PFAS contamination in groundwater and subsequent health issues in surrounding communities. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have been linked to cancer, low birth weights, and other health issues.
Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general, including New Hampshire’s John Formella, in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed […]
Families of cold case victims seek answers from New Hampshire attorney general
CONCORD, N.H. — Families of people who are missing or who were killed gathered Tuesday in Concord to call on investigators to do more for their loved ones. The families said the cases have remained unsolved, and they're seeking justice. "Every time I look around and I see all...
Newfound Lake Region Association plans Lake Weed Stampede survey
HEBRON — The Newfound Lake Region Association will host the Newfound Lake Weed Stampede on Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, 8-11 a.m. Join in and paddle with a purpose for the third annual Newfound Lake Weed Stampede, a volunteer-driven event that aims to completely survey Newfound Lake’s shoreline for invasive aquatic plants. Once invasive aquatic plants take root they quickly out compete their native counterparts, wreaking havoc on aquatic ecosystems, fouling waters for recreation, and lowering property values.
Keene man charged following assault with 3D-printed weapon
ROXBURY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A man from Keene faces charges after a violent incident involving a 3D-printed weapon left another individual injured. N.H. State Troopers responded to a reported assault at the Otter Brook Dam on July 22 shortly after 2 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from serious injuries.
Rochester breaks ground on new elementary school on Salmon Falls Road
ROCHESTER — The ceremonial first step in the construction of a new elementary school on Salmon Falls Road happened Wednesday, as school and city officials donned hardhats and stuck shovels in the ground. On Wednesday, school and city officials were joined by state Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut, Executive Councilor Joe Kenney, Gordon Bristol, the consultant overseeing the project for the city, and architect Ingrid Nichols of Banwell Associates. ...
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.
Woman accused of abandoning baby in woods asks judge to toss out convictions
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A woman convicted of endangering the welfare of a child after leaving her newborn in the woods in Manchester is asking a judge to review the jury's verdict. A jury found Alexandra Eckersley guilty of some of the charges she was facing. Her attorney is now...
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