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10 years after James Foley's death, US hostage policy evolves
MANCHESTER, N.H. — It’s been a decade since New Hampshire journalist James Foley was killed by the Islamic State militants. He was the first American hostage executed. Since James' death, his mother, Diane Foley, has worked to prioritize the return of other Americans held captive. According to Diane,...
Playground for students with special needs opens at Madison school
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – Students and teachers at Madison Middle School celebrated the opening of a new playground swing for students with special needs. A ribbon cutting for the new swing was held on Tuesday, August 20. Officials said the inclusive and accessible swing set will provide a new...
New Hampshire has fewer state legislative primaries as national committees target state
New Hampshire has 52 contested state legislative primaries on September 10, the fewest since Ballotpedia started tracking in 2010. The 52 contested primaries are 11.5% of all possible state legislative primaries. Ballotpedia defines a contested primary as one with more candidates than nominations available. There are 18 contested Democratic primaries...
MVSB supports Grafton Regional Development Corporation through the purchase of tax credits
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank recently supported Grafton Regional Development Corporation with a $5,000 tax credit purchase through the Community Development Finance Authority. GRDC was awarded tax credits to increase outreach to underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs in Grafton County communities. “Successful local businesses are the foundation of...
Cooling tower in Lincoln, New Hampshire disinfected, tests negative for Legionella
LINCOLN, N.H. — A cooling tower in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire has been cleaned and disinfected following an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease earlier this month. The tower, which is located behind the Riverwalk Resort in downtown Lincoln, had been linked to seven cases of Legionaire's disease in June and July after visiting the area.
Surfer pulled from water at Rye's Jenness Beach unconscious: Police seek his identity
RYE — Authorities are seeking the identity of a middle-aged man who was in critical condition after being pulled unconscious from the water while surfing at Jenness Beach on Tuesday. UPDATED STORY: Unconscious Rye surfer identified: Jenness Beach rescuers praised The man was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, according to Rye Fire Chief Mark...
What's new in Rochester schools for 2024-25? Here's what parents, students need to know
ROCHESTER — Superintendent Annie Azarloza, in her first weeks on the job leading the city's public schools, has already been part of a groundbreaking ceremony for a new elementary school. Construction has begun for the new elementary school on Salmon Falls Road. It is expected to be ready for use July 1, 2025. Azarloza...
Judge weighs potential evidence in case of man accused of killing 7-year-old son
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Lawyers debated the admissibility of evidence Tuesday in the upcoming trial of a man accused of killing his 7-year-old son. Lawyers for Murtadah Mohammad are trying to suppress statements he made to police before his arrest. He is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the January 2023 death of his son, Jaevion Riley.
Speaker on Local Poets Hall, Kenyon, and Kumin
WILMOT — Donald Hall, Jane Kenyon, and Maxine Kumin, three distinguished local poets featured in Mike Pride’s Northern Voices: Forty Years on the Poetry Beat will be remembered in a talk by Mark Travis at 2 PM, Sunday, September 29, at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn, 64 Village Road. The WCA and At Eagle Pond, Inc. are co-sponsors of this free program.
11 Women's Basketball Players Named to America East Academic Honor Roll
BOSTON – Eleven student-athletes on the 2024 University of New Hampshire women's basketball team were named to the America East Academic Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester with a breakdown of eight on the Commissioner's Honor Roll and three on the Honor Roll. That calculates to 78.6 percent...
Southers Construction owner accused of running ‘Ponzi Scheme’ charged criminally
EPPING — The owner of Southers Construction, Inc., has been arrested and charged with violating the Consumer Protection Act by allegedly deceiving customers who paid for work that was never finished. Ricky Southers, 36, of Epping, turned himself in Monday to Brentwood police on a warrant, according to court documents. He was charged with three Class A misdemeanors that alleged he took deposits from three customers after being prohibited by a court injunction from doing so. ...
Powerhouse Theatre to accept video auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’
LACONIA — With its fall productions in rehearsals, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is accepting video submissions for adults and kids interested in joining the cast of its 2024 production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story.”. This year’s production runs for four performances on Dec. 13-15. Last...
Geisel Dean Duane Compton to Complete Term in June 2025
Duane Compton, whose second term as dean of Geisel School of Medicine ends on June 30, 2025, will return to research and teaching upon completion of his term, President Sian Leah Beilock has announced. A search will begin this fall for the next Geisel dean, with the goal of having...
Newfound board drops request to address public comments about teacher
BRISTOL — Until Aug. 14, the Newfound Area School Board had not acted on a May request by the newly appointed curriculum coordinator, Ariel Maloney, to “take action in remedying the potential damage to my public and professional reputations” as the result of comments by two school board members who questioned her suitability for the job. At its August meeting, the board decided to drop the matter.
Laconia VFW Post 1670 opens outdoor seating, corn hole area
LACONIA – The Laconia VFW Post 1670, located at 143 Court St., recently announced the expansion of its service area with the addition of a new outdoor seating area and three Corn Hole game lanes. This new area, adjacent to the parking lot and accessible from the function hall,...
Manchester daycare exposed to tuberculosis by infected adult
An adult with tuberculosis spent time in a Manchester daycare center while infectious. State health officials said there have been no other confirmed cases related to this one. Families have been notified of the potential exposure, which occurred from March 1 to August 6, and the individual is no longer...
Women’s Rugby Unveils 2024-25 Fall Schedule
August 19, 2024 | Women's Rugby WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Women's Rugby and Head Coach Bill Leclerc announced Monday the squad's fall slate for the 2024-25 season. The team will compete in ten regular season 15s matches from August through November. The Black Knights will prepare for their season with an exhibition matchup against Xavier at the Anderson Rugby Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 21 st before opening their 2024-25 season on the road at Dartmouth on Saturday, Aug. 31 st . Army's squad will then host Mount St. Mary's on Sept. 8 th before heading out once...
$24M project to replace Lebanon fire station starts
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Work has started to replace one of two fire stations in Lebanon New Hampshire. Officials say the new facility will keep the community safer, as well as the firefighters who respond to emergencies. Both fire stations in Lebanon, New Hampshire, are outdated, too small and need...
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