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Two trucks ‘storrowed’ under bridges in Maine and New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two box trucks from Maine and New Hampshire were stuck under bridges on Thursday after misjudging their clearance. The crash in Maine occurred in Westbrook, where the truck had its roof torn off. In New Hampshire, the crash happened in Exeter. Neither driver was injured. Police...
National manhunt for escaped prisoner with ties to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, California
Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service, District of New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force and Belknap County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an escaped Belknap County prisoner that fled from the Concord Hospital – Laconia early Sunday morning. Anthony...
What ‘Olympic Events’ Would Take Place in New England’s First Olympic Games?
The Olympics ROCK. Even non-sport fans like the thrill of the Olympics. It is partially national pride, but I think people just like to watch competitions. We don't really care about hot dog eating - but we ALL love the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. That got my brain thinking...imagine...
1 in 100 million: Rare ‘cotton candy’ lobster caught off the coast of New Hampshire
RYE, N.H. (Gray News) - A lobster company recently caught a rare shellfish off the coast of New Hampshire. According to the Seacoast Science Center, workers with the Atlantic Lobster Company reeled in a “cotton candy” lobster on one of their recent fishing trips. A spokesperson for the...
Memorial Hospital president talks about growth, name change
CONWAY — Brad Chapman, the new president of Memorial Hospital in North Conway, says the hospital is doing well and growing. It is also solidifying its connection to the MaineHealth system it joined over a decade ago. Chapman, who took over as president in January, sat down with SUN-TV...
Jury reaches split verdict in baby abandonment case involving Dennis Eckersley’s daughter
A jury reached a split verdict on Friday in a case involving a mother charged with abandoning a newborn child in the woods in subfreezing temperatures. Jurors found 27-year-old Alexandra Eckersley guilty of reckless conduct, endangering the welfare of a child and falsifying physical evidence, but not guilty of two felony assault charges.
Get Moving and Learn About Manchester’s History
Join AARP NH and the Manchester Historic Society on August 24 (9-10:30 am) for a free, guided historic walking tour through downtown Manchester. The walking tour portion is about 2 miles long and will focus on Queen City’s rich history. The tour will begin and end at the Manchester...
JetBlue expansion at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport possible, airline official says
MANCHESTER, N.H. — JetBlue expansion at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is possible, the airline told News 9. JetBlue announced that they would begin service to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers in Florida starting in Jan. 2025. News 9 spoke with Dave Jehn, JetBlue's Vice President of Network Planning and...
New Hampshire native Seth Meyers films new comedy special
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire native Seth Meyers recently filmed his next comedy show. A graduate of The West High School in Manchester, Meyers is known for his time on “Saturday Night Live” before becoming the host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”. The American television...
Top 5 Weekend Events Greater Derry 8/2
1. SPONSORED - Ice Cream 🍦Family Fun Time! (Windham) This spot offers a full of ice cream, sundaes, and Italian ice, (cash-only) and it's located along the Rail Trail! So, grab a cone and take a walk to make it a family outing everyone will enjoy. 2. 🚜Touch A...
Hampton town clerk directed to resign by attorney general for election law violations
HAMPTON, N.H. — The New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General has directed the Hampton town clerk, Shirley Doheny, to resign after breaking multiple election laws. An investigation began after Hampton Selectman Regina Barnes filed a complaint alleging that Doheny mishandled ballots for the May town election. Ten days...
WMUR's annual 'Pack a Pack' drive adds second location, hopes to distribute 4,000 backpacks
MANCHESTER, N.H. — WMUR’s annual “Pack a Pack” drive is taking place Friday at two locations. The primary collection site will be outside WMUR Studios in Manchester, with a new second site at the Service Credit Union headquarters in Portsmouth, in the back lot. Both new...
'A little bit of disbelief': New Hampshire rower says making his way to Paris Olympics wasn't on his radar
NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — New Hampshire's William "Billy" Bender said making his way to the 2024 Olympics was not what he had in mind when getting involved in the sport of rowing. "I just liked it, you know. It's fun being on the water," Bender said. "It was just,...
Italiaander and Gallagher of The Boulos Company lease 2,920 s/f to Blaze Pizza at 451 Payne Rd.
Scarborough, ME Blaze Pizza has leased 2,920 s/f at 451 Payne Rd. from Miser Investments, LLC. The Boulos Company’s Joe Italiaander and Chris Gallagher arranged the transaction on behalf of Blaze Pizza, concluding a multi-year search across the greater Portland market. The location, at the corner of Payne Rd....
Lewiston to install seven public restrooms around city
LEWISTON (WGME) – Lewiston is installing seven public restrooms around the city. The bathrooms won't have running water but will be stocked with hand sanitizer, paper products and will be cleaned daily. The seven restrooms will be spread out all over the city near parks and other popular areas.