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Members of Ukrainian parliament visit NH to call for continuing support in war against Russia
CONCORD, N.H. — Several members of the Ukrainian parliament are in New Hampshire with a message of gratitude for ongoing American military aid and the hope that more will be on the way. Ukrainian members of parliament are in New Hampshire as part of a U.S. tour to thank...
Corey Davis Named NEC Athletics Communications Assistant
Photo: NEC Athletics Communications HENNIKER, N.H. – The New England College Department of Athletics has named Corey Davis as Athletics Communications Assistant in an announcement by the department on Thursday. Davis is no stranger to NEC, having spent the past two years as a graduate assistant with the athletics department. He graduated with a master’s degree in business administration with a focus in sport and recreation management. “We are pleased to be able to add to the Athletics Communications area of our department.” Director of Athletics Dave Decew said in a statement. “Corey is a perfect fit as we look…
Runway reopens at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport after small plane had landing gear issue
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is back to normal operations after a small plane landed with its landing gear up on Thursday afternoon. The single-engine Aero Commander 112 landed at around 2:25 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The pilot was the only person on board...
Sidewalk replacement continues on Winchester Street Friday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) -The Keene Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to move to Winchester Street starting Friday, Aug. 2. The City’s contractor will begin excavation work at Butler Court, progressing toward Winchester Court in preparation for new sidewalk construction. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there may be temporary...
Cruise for kids served through Children’s Auction aims to offer new experiences
WEIRS BEACH — Almost 300 children and their chaperones from nonprofits served by the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction were invited to a free narrated scenic cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington Wednesday morning. Every ticket sold during a Christmas in July fundraiser on the Mount translated to one ticket given to a child. Auction Executive Director Jennifer Kelley wanted to give back to children in a different way, by offering them new life experiences.
Portland police execute search in Gray tied to Forest Avenue shooting investigation
GRAY, Maine — Portland police and several other state and local law enforcement agencies responded to a residence in Gray on Friday evening, where the department confirmed it was executing a search warrant. A spokesperson with the Portland Police Department confirmed the search was related to the Forest Avenue...
Volunteers in the Northeast Kingdom begin checking in on stranded neighbors
Eighteen volunteers gathered in a 150-year-old blue schoolhouse in East Burke Thursday morning to begin the long trek to check in on stranded neighbors. “Thank you all so much for coming out on such short notice today,” said Megan Durling, East Burke School co-director. Durling split the group into...
Resignation of York head lifeguard sparks controversy on drinking at the beach
Around 30,000 people visit York Beach each summer. Quebecois surfer Tom Cantin said he comes down here a couple of times a year with his family and friends. Though popular, he said the beach is subdued and pretty lowkey. "In the fall or spring, it's mostly surfers; so people that...
Amid more gun violence, Cumberland County's top prosecutor seeing new trends
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Law enforcement is seeing a concerning trend when it comes to more gun violence in Maine. Just this week, there were two separate shootings in Portland. In all, one person died and four other people were injured. It's been a big issue for Portland police and Cumberland...
Gov. Tim Walz to campaign for Harris in New Hampshire Sunday evening
MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz will join Kamala Harris at a rally on Sunday evening, as her campaign closes in on the deadline to name its own vice presidential candidate. Walz is one of the finalists for the job, among a list of high-profile Democrats that includes Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. After President Joe Biden decided to step aside from the race, Walz quickly endorsed Harris and has since supported her efforts through television appearances as well as a rally before Saturday's Trump campaign stop in St....
New Hampshire just experienced one of its warmest Julys on record
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As we kick off the month of August, here is where July finished up. We tied for the second-warmest July on record in Concord with an average temperature of 75.0 degrees for the month. New Hampshire also hit this mark in July 1876. The warmest July...
Former New Hampshire attorney charged in financial exploitation case
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A former New Hampshire attorney is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 9 in connection with financial exploitation charges. According to court documents, Justin Nadeau asked a client who had recently suffered a traumatic brain injury for loans totaling more than $280,000. Investigators said Nadeau asked for...