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Portsmouth PorchFest to make its debut in September
PORTSMOUTH – A group of grassroots advocates is hoping a shared love of live music will draw the community out to the first annual Portsmouth PorchFest on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. Portsmouth PorchFest is an outdoor music festival, placing bands in unconventional performance spaces such as porches, backyards, and driveways. Attendees can walk around and hear a variety of local and regional performers. Because everyone - from the organizers to the venue hosts...
Paw Prosper Acquires Walkin’ Pets
(PRESS RELEASE) DENVER — Paw Prosper, a pet health and wellness platform aimed at providing efficacious solutions to larger pet wellness challenges, announced that Walkin’ Pets, longtime provider of pet wheelchairs and mobility support products, is now part of the Paw Prosper family of brands. Through this strategic addition, Paw Prosper continues to invest in its commitment to help pets stay healthy, recover quickly and age gracefully.
Startup Star: Replenish Refillery Built on Reuse and Sustainability
Ellen Andrick isn’t a typical retailer trying to sell customers on the latest must-haves. Instead, the owner of Replenish Refillery in Dover aims to guide shoppers to more sustainable and conscientious purchases. She was inspired by her grandfather, who taught her how to repair and reuse items after he came of age during the Great Depression.
Salem, NH Man Indicted On Federal Firearms Charges
Daniel Fratus, 38, of Salem, New Hampshire, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New Hampshire on one count of possession of firearms by a prohibited person and one count of possession of unregistered firearms. The New Hampshire U.S. Attorney’s Office says, “January 23, 2024, Fratus possessed two silencers...
Pan-Mass Challenge raises over $50 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Pan-Mass Challenge is wrapping up after raising money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston over the past two days. Thousands of cyclists, including nearly 200 Granite Staters, rode hundreds of miles across Massachusetts. Patty Cook is one of the cyclists who rode in honor...
Elon vs. New Hampshire Football Tickets & Game Info - October 12
The Elon Phoenix (0-0) and the New Hampshire Wildcats (0-0) play on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Rhodes Stadium in a clash of CAA teams. If you're looking to attend this matchup in person, head to StubHub to purchase your tickets. Elon vs. New Hampshire Tickets & Game Info. Tickets:...
UNH Olympian Elle St. Pierre has 'bigger sense of purpose' since becoming a mom
Elle St. Pierre is in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. The University of New Hampshire graduate and Vermont dairy farmer is also a married mother of a 1-year-old who is determined to leave the French capital with another memorable moment with family. Over a month since qualifying for the U.S. Olympic track and field team in Eugene, Oregon, where St. Pierre's family cheering section included son Ivan, St. Pierre embarks on a second straight appearance at the...
New Hampshire coaches celebrate local rower's bronze medal win
WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Chris Carlson is something of a legend around the campus of Brewster Academy. The 27-year-old Bedford native picked up crew while attending the prep school before going on to row in college, and now for Team USA. Carlson earned a piece of Olympic history Saturday, winning...
Algae blooms, fueled by climate change, are threatening Maine's fresh water
CHINA, Maine — More lakes in Maine are being impacted by potentially toxic algae blooms, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. "There are about 30 lakes in the state that routinely support algae blooms," state lake biologist Linda Bacon said. "Over the last 10 or so years, a few new ones have popped up, and we attribute those new bloomers for the most part to climate change."
Amtrak train catches fire in York County
NORTH BERWICK, Maine — An Amtrak train caught fire Monday morning in North Berwick. Emergency crews were able to contain the fire by about 11 a.m., and no injuries were reported. NEWS CENTER Maine sent crews to the scene near the intersection of Elm Street and Buffon Road in...
Maine reveals winner of state flag redesign contest
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine may be getting a new state flag, and the winner of the redesign contest has been revealed. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows held the contest to pick a model design earlier this summer and received more than 400 submissions, coming from 42 different states as well as some submissions from abroad.
Maine Likely to See Severe Afternoon Storm Threat w/ Wind, Hail, Heavy Rain
Can you believe we're already 5 days into August? We're officially at the point in the season where we are losing two minutes of daylight every single day. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure yesterday was the first day since June that the official sunset time was before 8pm. I don't want to say that it's depressing, but it kind of is. Summertime in Maine is critical to our mental health, primarily because we spend so many months of the year in the dark and cold confines of winter.
Maine man accused of choking, beating, and threatening woman in Waterville
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A Waterville man has been indicted for allegedly choking a woman and threatening to kill her. According to the Kennebec Journal, 30-year-old Carl A. Hunter is accused of choking and beating a woman in February at a Waterville hotel. Officials say the woman temporarily lost consciousness. According...
Maine Business Moving Headquarters to Windham and Building Public Ice Rink
Ice Ops & Arena Consulting in Maine has been building and repairing ice rinks worldwide for over 10 years, from permanent ice rinks to portable ones, including 22 for the NHL. One of these was the Frozen Fenway game in 2017. These guys are the experts when it comes to...
Dozens protest Great State of Maine Air Show
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- While the Great State of Maine Air Show in Brunswick was a success, a few dozen people protested outside Brunswick Landing on Saturday. Protesters say their goal was to draw attention towards the U.S. Air Force’s role in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Protesters are arguing...