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Sununu celebrates possibility of Biden withdrawal: ‘I told you so’
If bets were placed a year ago about who would be at the top of the Democratic ticket, Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) believes he would be cashing in. During the short-lived 2024 Republican presidential primary cycle, Sununu often said he believed his party would not be facing President Joe Biden come November. While many wrote […]
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.
Roger Wood Talks GOP Convention With NH Delegate Matt Mayberry
There are 2,500 delegates to the Republican National Convention now underway in Milwaukee. Matt Mayberry, a long time GOP supporter and former City Councilor in Dover is one of 22 representing New Hampshire. In this podcast, Roger Wood speaks with the delegate about his impressions of the event and comments on the upcoming Presidential election.
Loon Festival to be held July 20
Kittie Wilson- A 5-day-old loon chick is fed a minnow by one of its parents while its sibling hitches a ride on Pleasant Lake in New London. If you see an adult loon with chicks, make sure to stay at least 150 feet from them so the parents can concentrate on feeding and caring for their chicks.
Four U.S. House primaries are contested in New Hampshire this year—the most in the last 10 years
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in New Hampshire was June 14, 2024. Twenty-four candidates are running for New Hampshire’s two U.S. House districts, including four Democrats and 20 Republicans. That’s an average of 12 candidates per district. There was an average of 9.5 candidates per district in 2022, 6.0 candidates per district in 2020, and 12.5 in 2018.
All-State tennis: Here are Seacoast players honored
For the first time, boys and girls tennis coaches got together in their respective divisions and leagues, to vote and recognize All-State selections for the sport. "I am so pleased that the tennis coaches were able to collaborate and establish a voting system for All-State teams," Dover girls head coach Sue Vitko said, crediting Portsmouth girls head coach Wendy Poutre for spearheading the effort. "It is great to be able to recognize outstanding student-athletes in tennis."
Rochester shooting: Jason Levesque indicted on attempted murder charge
DOVER — Jason Levesque of Rochester was indicted Thursday on charges alleging he shot a neighbor six times in April, according to Joachim Barth, assistant Strafford County attorney. Levesque, 44, has been incarcerated since his arrest April 8, four days after the shooting that resulted from a dispute between...
New Hampshire man found guilty of hitting daughter-in-law with car
DOVER, N.H. — A New Hampshire man has been found guilty of hitting his daughter-in-law with his car several times. Earlier this week, Guy Leighton Sr. was found guilty of attempted murder and first-degree assault in connection with the 2022 incident. Prosecutors said the victim and her husband hit...
Car crashes into Applebee's restaurant Friday morning
Police officers in Tilton were alerted just after 11 a.m. Friday morning to an automobile crash at Applebee's restaurant at 75 Laconia Road. Lt. Andrew Salmon said Friday afternoon there were no injuries in the accident but the building sustained damage after a car drove into its exterior. The crash is under investigation but no criminal charges are expected.
Ribbon cutting at Carey House celebrates renovations to homeless shelter
LACONIA — Fresh siding, better insulation and windows, a new heating system, new playground equipment and several other improvements were celebrated Friday morning at The Carey House, a facility operated by The Salvation Army which for 22 years has been offering a home to people who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness.
Manchester Woman Injured in Rollover Crash on I-293 Overpass
Manchester, NH – A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 293 on Thursday afternoon led to the hospitalization of one local resident. According to State Troopers from the Troop B barracks in Bedford, the incident occurred at 2:35 p.m. on I-293 southbound at the Brown Avenue overpass. The Manchester Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene, finding Alexandria Ellis, 53, of Manchester, trapped inside her silver 2004 Ford Explorer. Firefighters extricated Ellis, who was then transported to Elliot Hospital with minor injuries.
Here’s How to Score Tickets to NH PoutineFest – October 12 in Merrimack
What is poutine? In a word: Phenomenal. A bed of crispy fries, the perfect texture of cheese curds, rich, flavorful gravy…and however New Hampshire’s top poutine chefs dress up this French-Canadian classic at PoutineFest – the largest poutine festival in the nation – coming to the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten in Merrimack on October 12th! And we’ve got your tickets!
NH Unscripted with Angèlica Forcier Rosenthal, Garrett Meyer, & Mackenzie Goodwin | Part 2
Well, as promised today we bring you part II of my interview with several members from the cast of Actors Cooperative Theatre’s productions of Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical stop by and give us a deep, deep dive into the show. Angelica Forcier Rosenthal (Kathryn Merteuil), Garrett Meyer (Sebastian Valmont) and Mackenzie Goodwin (Cecile Caldwell) continue to walk me through more the plays insane “Dantes Inferno” type levels of craziness. Six potential “couples”? Cocaine inside a crucifix? A celebrated death by taxi driver? What is going on here? And to top off the episode we get a sneak peek into their next seasons choice. It’s a play based on a movie that I had no idea was made into a stage production and ONLY ACT would be looking for it!!! The show goes up Aug. 2-11 at the MCTP Theatre at the North End Montessori School; 698 Beech St, Manchester and tickets can be bought at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=191346.
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...
Donna Briggs Foundation Holds Second Annual Tourney
Members of the Donna Briggs Foundation held their second annual Cornhole Tournament and Auction on Saturday, July 13, at the Hudson VFW Post 5791. Briggs, of Derry, who was a retired police Sgt. with the Hudson Police Department, was tragically killed while riding her bike along Route 125 in Kingston back in 2021. She was training for her second Police Unity Tour when she was struck from behind in a hit and run accident.
Barrington 8U baseball team wins NH Cal Ripken title, competing in New Englands
BARRINGTON -- The Barrington age 8-under Cal Ripken All-Stars baseball team earned a spot in the New England Regionals by defeating Exeter, 6-1, to win the 2024 New Hampshire state championship last weekend. "I think for us, the parents know the magnitude of this (achievement)," Phelan said. "The kids are...
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