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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...
‘He always worked hard to get the best out of everyone’
WALPOLE, N.H.-On Aug. 3, several hundred people gathered in the Walpole Elementary School gymnasium to celebrate the life of longtime Bellows Falls Union High School coach Russell Pickering. By all accounts, Pickering was an extraordinary and highly admired man, teaching, coaching, and mentoring thousands of students, peers and, at times,...
First New England Snowfall 2024 Will Be This Fall, According to Farmer’s Almanac
If you love the cold weather or are a ski bum, chances are, you're going to love this article. According to the Farmer's Almanac, New England could possibly get up to one foot of wet snow on November 16 - 19. By my calendar, that's a little less than two weeks from Thanksgiving. That might make air travel messy for families trying to get to one another.
Memoir workshops with Pam Bernard
WALPOLE, N.H. – Award-winning writer and mentor/coach Pam Bernard announces a new series of her popular memoir workshops, to begin the first week of September. Workshops are three hours, once a week, for eight weeks. Days and times vary from series to series. Memoir is characterized by the exploration...
WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE To Welcome Author Richard Powers
On Tuesday, October 1, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series to discuss his new book PLAYGROUND. His new and exciting novel features four characters with interlaced pasts as they are drawn together on the history-scarred...
Nicole Wrobel and Jill Hunter join Speare Primary Care
PLYMOUTH — Jill Hunter and Nicole Wrobel, advanced practice registered nurses, recently joined Speare Primary Care. Hunter comes with 25 years of experience caring for people with a wide range of needs, from chronic illnesses to preventative care. After earning her bachelor's degree in nursing at University of New Hampshire, she earned her master's degree in nursing in the family nurse practitioner program at Simmons College in Boston. She graduated summa cum laude for both degrees.
Keene DPW to begin annual fall water main flushing, lists streets affected during first week
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The City of Keene’s Public Works Department will begin its annual fall water main flushing program this weekend. The program is meant to clean mineral deposits from the water mains and allows the city to exercise city water valves and hydrants, keeping them operational for firefighting, water main breaks, and other issues.
Amazon sees end-of-year delivery on opening of massive Charlton warehouse
CHARLTON — Amazon’s 2.8-million square-foot distribution center, a building with a future that has been a giant question mark for the town since the plan was introduced in 2021, is set to open near the end of the year, according to a company representative. The distribution center is at 53 Sturbridge Road, on...
Baby whale in Boston Harbor causing ferry delays, MBTA says
The juvenile humpback whale is making a splash in the ferry schedule, causing minor delays through August 15. There’s a whale-sized problem affecting the MBTA this week. Ferry service may be slightly delayed due to a baby humpback whale in the Boston Harbor, the MBTA said. The delay should only last through Aug. 15, according to the transit agency.
VP candidate Tim Walz hosting Boston fundraiser, amid other New England campaigning
Tickets start at $25,000 and suggested donations are $100,000. Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is making an appearance in Boston on Wednesday at a fundraiser in Back Bay’s Newbury Boston hotel. Tickets start at $25,000 and suggested donations are $100,000. The fundraiser falls on the second...
HIPER Global Signs One of the Largest Leases in the Region at Littleton Development
Littleton, MA –Lupoli Companies announced one of the larger commercial lease deals in the region at their 550 King Street mixed-use redevelopment project in Littleton, MA. HIPER Global, a world-class computer hardware manufacturer, designs and delivers tailored solutions for leading tech and defense companies on a global scale. The company is committing to 72,500 square feet of space at 550 King Street for its new U.S. headquarters.
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