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Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Somerville Names Boston’s Shumeane Benford as New Police Chief
Benford to depart dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief and Boston Chief of Emergency Management to lead Somerville PD. SOMERVILLE—Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the selection of Boston’s Shumeane Benford as the City of Somerville’s new police chief. After a thorough community-driven, nationwide search, Benford will assume leadership of the Somerville Police Department on September 16. The 30-year law enforcement veteran will be departing current dual roles as Boston Housing Authority Police Chief as well as Boston Chief of Emergency Management.
Bill Belichick shares thoughts on rookie QB usage in preseason
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick had a unique perspective on the preseason and how to judge rookie quarterbacks. Belichick appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” and helped establish a baseline for how the rookie signal-callers should be judged. This is especially relevant on the New England side of things with Drake Maye’s usage being a hot topic for debate.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Says People Are Causing Surge of Bear Encounters
Recently, there has been a surge of bear sightings according to NBC10 Boston. New Hampshire Fish and Game are warning New Hampshire residents to be responsible to avoid a "situation." New Hampshire Residents and Visitors Are the Problem. One of the reasons why bears keep coming around is because they...
New Hampshire State Police looking to fill more than 60 vacancies
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police are trying to fill dozens of empty positions across the agency. State police said there are more than 60 vacancies in the agency, an improvement over the 80 open positions last year, but still less than ideal. There are 360 positions in...
Lindsey Stepp appointment to Department of Revenue Administration renewed
CONCORD — Lindsey Stepp, of Holderness, was recently re-nominated by Gov. Chris Sununu and confirmed by the New Hampshire Executive Council on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to continue serving as commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. Stepp, NHDRA’s first female commissioner, began her tenure as commissioner in...
'Food stamps don’t hack it:' Coos County residents experience highest rates of food insecurity in NH
This story is part of a series on NHPR's Morning Edition in which we explore how people are addressing food insecurity in New Hampshire. Tell us your thoughts on local food access at voices@nhpr.org. It’s a bright Saturday afternoon, and people are lined up inside the fire station on main...
Looking for a landscaper? This flock doesn't do a baaaad job
“We do vegetation management for invasive native species, we do field reclamations, solar arrays, and people call me to rent my goats and my sheep,” McCutcheon said. In New Boston, Saunders Pasture and the Betsy Dodge conservation fields are getting a makeover. But it’s not a crew of landscapers managing this project — it’s a herd of fifty sheep belonging to Kelly McCutcheon. She runs Broken Boat Farms, a livestock landscaping business.
Back-To-School Bash at Tanger Outlets offers interactive experience with law enforcement
Families enjoyed a Touch-A-Truck Back-To-School Bash at Tanger Outlets Tilton on Friday afternoon. The event included truck displays, games, giveaways, face painting and Kona Ice. Organizations represented were New Hampshire Department of Corrections, Tilton Police Department, State Police and the Major Crime Unit, Marine Patrol, First Student, New Hampshire Liquor Commission, NH Department of Safety Incident Management and Rusty’s Towing.
Traffic delays expected on Keene State move-in days
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Local residents and commuters should brace for traffic delays on August 21 and 25 as Keene State College welcomes students back to campus. The college’s annual move-in days are set to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for incoming first-year students, and Sunday, Aug. 25, for returning students. Both days are expected to bring a significant increase in traffic around the college, particularly on key routes such as Winchester Street and Main Street.
Sidewalk replacement project to continue Monday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The City of Keene’s ongoing Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to advance to School Street, covering the area between Emerald Street and Gilbo Avenue, starting on Monday, Aug. 19. The project will kick off with the removal of the current asphalt sidewalk on the east side of the street by the City’s contractor.
First Student Belmont School participates in Old Home Day parade
BELMONT — First Student Belmont School bus drivers and their families participated in the Belmont Old Home Day Parade. The drivers and their children decorated the bus with a spring theme with paint and flowers all over the bus. They handed out candy and Hawaiian Leis to the crowd as they danced down the street to summertime Kids Bop tunes.
Poll shows primary races for New Hampshire governor taking shape, more uncertainty for Congress
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New polling is giving a snapshot of the key races New Hampshire voters will decide in next month's state primary. The Saint Anselm College poll asked likely voters for their opinions on the candidates in the races for governor and that first and second congressional districts.
Manchester residents raise concerns about needles as new cleanup program launches
A new program in Manchester is aimed at cleaning up trash and used needles, as some residents said parts of the city are getting worse. The StreetPlus program is tackling issues in the city's business district. "We're actually proud of what we're doing, and I think the community is taking...
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