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Win Tickets to See One Night of Queen at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire
Concert season is in full swing, and now, we've got your chance to see One Night of Queen at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire on Thursday, August 29, at 8pm. Everyone loves Queen, one of the best and most legendary rock bands of all time. And for over 20 years, Gary Mullen and the Works have paid tribute to Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon by performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert to sold-out audiences across the world. They will soon visit the Seacoast, taking the stage at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.
Three Wildcats Voted America East Preseason All-Conference
DURHAM, N.H. – Junior captains Tasmin Cookman (London, England) and Nicole Poulakis (Ajax, Ontario) and classmate Tamera Cookman (London, England) of the University of New Hampshire field hockey team were selected to the 2024 America East Preseason All-Conference Team on Wednesday. UNH was picked third in the Preseason Poll...
All 22 Wildcats Placed on America East Academic Honor Roll
BOSTON – The University of New Hampshire volleyball team placed 22 student-athletes on the America East Academic Honor Roll for Fall 2023. Seventeen players earned Commissioner's Honor Roll recognition and five made the Honor Roll. Commissioner's Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who recorded a Fall 2022 semester grade point average...
Sellers still have the upper hand in Boston, bucking national trend
Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report. Zillow’s July Housing Market Report revealed a continued softening of the national market, with sellers reducing prices, inventory on the rise and price growth slowing. Despite a cooling in buyer competition last month due to high housing costs, the recent dip in mortgage rates could spur renewed interest as we move into the fall.
Surry Mountain Lake Beach temporarily closed due to water quality concerns
SURRY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Surry Mountain Lake’s popular swimming beach has been temporarily closed after recent water quality tests revealed bacteria levels slightly above New Hampshire’s safety standards. The routine testing, conducted weekly, occasionally detects elevated bacteria levels, which are not uncommon. In response, officials have posted signs at the site to inform visitors of the situation.
Frank’s 2nd Annual Birdies & Brewfest Charity Golf Classic
Join our sister station Frank FM today, Friday, August 16th to celebrate the 2nd annual Frank’s Birdies & Brewfest Charity Golf Classic at beautiful Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown. The 9-hole scramble tournament concludes with beer sampling from local and national vendors, free passed apps courtesy of Drumlins Restaurant,...
NH Board of Education OKs updated minimum standards for schools despite public backlash
The N.H. Board of Education voted Wednesday morning to approve a new set of minimum standards for schools, despite sharp criticism from educators and the public. Now, the proposal goes to the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, which will ultimately decide if the proposal is adopted, based on whether the revisions comply with state law. JLCAR is scheduled to review the proposal on Sept. 19. ...
NH school spending critics adopt new target: High administrator pay
For years, teacher pay in New Hampshire has remained low, with new teachers facing average salaries of $41,590. And for years, Democrats, teachers' unions, and other advocates have urged increased state investment in public schools to direct money to teacher salaries. This year, Republicans are raising their own concerns about low teacher salaries. But conservatives see a different culprit: administrator pay. School districts are spending too much of the money they do receive on school administrators, Republicans...
Democratic voters in NH weigh electability and name recognition in primary for governor
James Fieseher went to the Dover Democrat’s Gubernatorial Forum on Tuesday to figure out who he would support in the Democratic primary for the next governor of New Hampshire. The retired doctor and Dover resident is leaning towards one of the two women in the race, former mayor of Manchester Joyce Craig and Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington. While policy, particularly healthcare, is important to him, he said he’s looking for the “total picture.” ...
Q&A: Portsmouth firefighter on new NH laws shielding firefighters from cancer risks
A pair of new laws in New Hampshire aims to provide firefighters with more protection against cancers caused by their profession. Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters nationwide, according to the CDC. One law establishes a two-year cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters. The other increases protections for firefighters from PFAS chemicals in their uniforms and firefighting gear, and aims to streamline the process of switching to PFAS-free apparel. Exposure to...
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at the Peterborough Players
The Peterborough Players ends a record breaking season with a production of “Man of La Mancha,” starring Scott Bakula (From television in, “Quantum Leap,” “Star Trek Enterprise,” and “NCIS:New Orleans”) and his wife, Chelsea Field (best known Rita Devereaux in “NCIS:New Orleans”), in the lead roles of Cervantes and Aldonza.
50+ Massachusetts beaches closed for swimming by Department of Public Health. See where
As we enter the last stretch of summer before school starts, there is no better way spend a day than relaxing at one of the Bay State's beautiful beaches. However, the number of closed beaches in Massachusetts keeps getting higher. This weekend, over 50 beaches are closed due to unsafe swimming water. ...
Provincetown Carnival Week is here: Parties, shows and things to do today
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Boat Slip has Dog Tag Teas on Saturdays. Fridays are the Dog Tag Teas. With the theme Renaissance X Revolution, Provincetown Carnival Week is here. ...
'We're gonna have to do this right here': Cape Cod couple delivers their baby on highway
A Brewster couple gave birth to their daughter last week in true Cape Cod fashion: in the middle of traffic. Rebecca Mahota and her husband Danya Mahota were heading from their home to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth on Aug. 8 to give birth to their daughter, Summer. ...
Lunenburg native, former WWE star Chris Dijak shifts gears, wrestles around the world
Chris Dijak’s career as a professional wrestler has come full circle in the ring. And that was out of necessity after the 2005 Lunenburg High graduate saw his eight-year run with World Wrestling Entertainment end after the organization didn’t renew his contract in June. ...
Body of missing 22-year-old man found in Easthampton pond
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A missing man’s body was found in an Easthampton pond on Friday afternoon. According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s office, at around 4:30 p.m. a body was discovered by a man and his son who were fishing at Lower Mill Pond and immediately called police.
Spafford's Brian Moss Returns for Unforgettable Night in Nashua
Last night, Spafford brought their electrifying energy to the Nashua Center for the Arts, kicking off their fall tour with a show that will be remembered for years to come. The performance marked the triumphant return of guitarist Brian Moss, who rejoined the band after a hiatus, seamlessly reclaiming his place in the band and hitting the ground running.
After years of coach turnover, Ben True ’08 hired as interim cross country/distance coach
For more than one week, Ben True ’08 has been the only coach commuting to Dartmouth’s track and field offices in Alumni Gym. Typically, the team has around five to six active coaches, according to coaching records. True was announced as the interim men’s and women’s cross country/distance...
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