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Council plans to purchase $300K bond for library renovations
LACONIA — The 121-year-old Gale Memorial Library is set to undergo several renovations this summer after city councilors moved forward a bond to fund needed maintenance projects at their regular meeting last week. Work to be completed includes repointing mortar joints on the century-old building’s facade, the replacement of...
Silver Nominated to 2024 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List
CHICAGO – Senior defensive end and captain Josiah Silver (Hampton, Va.) of the University of New Hampshire football team was nominated to the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award preseason watch list on Wednesday. The Buck Buchanan Award is presented annually to the Division I FCS college football defensive player of...
Dog Mountain cancels summer festival as St. Johnsbury floods wreak havoc
Stephen Huneck’s legacy property has been the site of seasonal “dog parties” for more than two decades. Read the story on VTDigger here: Dog Mountain cancels summer festival as St. Johnsbury floods wreak havoc.
Mainers celebrate release of Bowdoin grad Evan Gershkovich
PORTLAND (WGME) – Mainers celebrated the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich Thursday. Gershkovich was part of a prisoner exchange after being detained in Russia for more than a year. Bowdoin College President Safa Zaki issued a statement on Gershkovich’s release Thursday. “We are deeply relieved...
Rockland Rotary announces 2024 Community Person of the Year
President Mike Flanagan presented Reverend Wayne Sawyer with Rockland Rotary’s 2024 Community Person of the Year award, while Rotarian Jeff Boutaugh highlighted Sawyer’s unwavering community service. This award singles out one non-rotary individual who has contributed significantly to the betterment of the community and goes above and beyond Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self.”
Virginia defender Jason Nofsker commits to VTSU Lyndon men's soccer
Lyndonville, VT - Jason Nofsker of Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, VA, has deposited and committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon men's soccer program for the Fall 2024 semester. Nofsker will study business with a management concentration. Nofsker was a two-year varsity player at Landstown. As a senior,...
Toll trouble for Lewiston woman: Thousands of dollars in tickets addressed to late husband
LEWISTON (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is getting results for a Lewiston woman who's been grappling with a mountain of toll bills addressed to her husband, who has been dead for six years. Despite her repeated attempts to resolve the issue, the bills keep coming and her kitchen table is...
Missing Biddeford man last seen Thursday has been safely located
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A 78-year-old man from Biddeford who has been safely located after police issued a silver alert Thursday afternoon. He had been last seen at about 11:30 a.m. heading to an appointment on Elm Street in Biddeford, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release. The man who reportedly suffers from cognitive issues had not returned home.
Damariscotta Chef Charged with Felony for Hannaford Thefts
The chef of two Damariscotta eateries has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing more than $3,000 worth of food items and alcohol from Hannaford Supermarket. Cristian Ariza-Padilla, 49, was arrested by the Damariscotta Police Department on July 17 and charged with a Class C count of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Ariza-Padilla, a Canadian citizen, is currently in custody at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset under an immigration detainer from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as he is “unlawfully present” in the country, according to the federal agency.
Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package
Vermont residents awakened Thursday to a quieter weather forecast with no flood warnings following another round of destructive storms, as a U.S. senator from the state asked Congress to pass a disaster aid package that would help communities across the country dealing with wildfires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
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...
Expansion of NH cannabis growing facilities shut down by Sununu veto
This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. Not far from downtown Peterborough is a discreet building, somewhat removed from the main road. No signs are posted, leaving no way for outsiders to learn what the building contains.
Scores Running Club weekly “fun run” in full step
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Scores Running Club is in the midst of hosting a weekly fun run to fund scholarships for area high school students intending to continue their running at the collegiate level. Runs, which are each 2.8 miles and are open to runners of all ages...
91st Annual NH Craftsmen’s Fair August 3-11
What does it take to envision and create some of the most incredible items crafted by experts in woodworking, metal, jewelry, glass, fiber arts, ceramics, printmaking, photography and so many other mediums?. Visitors to the 91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury will find out firsthand as...
Nearly 50 attend youth cheerleading camp put on by Portsmouth/Oyster River varsity squad
PORTSMOUTH - The Portsmouth/Oyster River high school cheerleading team and coaches from Portsmouth Youth Cheer hosted a two-day youth cheerleading camp last week. In total, 49 children between the ages from 5 and 13 from Portsmouth, Greenland, Rye, New Castle, Durham and Madbury took part in the camp. ...
Cultivate’s 4th Annual New England BIPOC Festival to be held at Strawbery Banke on Aug. 18
PORTSMOUTH – On Sunday, Aug. 18, from 12-5 p.m., the 4th Annual New England Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Festival will be held rain or shine at Strawbery Banke Museum. Organized by Cultivate, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, this festival is dedicated to furthering the mission of cultivating conversations and collective action about the important threads of equity and social justice. The event is free and open to the public, with a suggested $10 donation to...
Exhibits, galleries, theater and more: Seacoast arts and culture news
Pride art exhibition, Flaunt! at the Franklin Gallery ROCHESTER — The Seacoast LGBTQ History Project, RiverStones Custom Framing and The Franklin Gallery announce its upcoming Pride art exhibition, Flaunt!. This vibrant celebration of identity, courage, and self-expression embodies the true spirit of Pride. Visitors will be greeted by bold colors, proud moments, and...