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UNH Stormwater Center Gets Grant to Find Solutions To Lake Pollution
DURHAM – A big parking lot at the University of New Hampshire where students’ vehicles will soon be parked could be the site of a national study of stormwater and its impacts. The data and strategies to deal with that runoff could have a direct impact on protecting...
New Hampshire seeks to dismiss some complaints in lawsuit related to 5-year-old's death
MERRIMACK, N.H. — The state of New Hampshire has filed a motion to dismiss some complaints in a wrongful death lawsuit related to the death of a 5-year-old Merrimack boy. The lawsuit was filed by the father of Elijah Lewis, 5, against the boy's mother, Danielle Dauphinais; her boyfriend at the time, Joseph Stapf; the boyfriend's mother and the Division of Children, Youth and Families.
Keene SwampBats End Regular Season with Win
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The SwampBats hit two grand slams and got their longest start of the season from a pitcher as they drubbed the Sanford Mainers 15-4 on Tuesday night at home in front of a huge crowd. Jake Koonin (Princeton) continued his stellar season with his league-leading...
Eileen Ivers to visit Colonial for holidays
The Colonial Theatre Laconia will present Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. She is a Grammy-awarded and Emmy nominated artist who has played with London Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops.
Composer: Amy Beach • WXXI-TV
Dive into the life and legacy of Amy Beach the iconic female composer. Amy Cheney Beach was born September 5, 1867, in Henniker, New Hampshire. A child prodigy, she would become one of the most respected and accomplished American musical composers of her time. Beach debuted as a pianist at 17 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. At age 23, with no formal training, she began composing her acclaimed “Gaelic Symphony.
Fashion giant Christian Dior sues Springfield's Café Dior for trademark infringement
In October, when Gissel Santiago opened Café Dior on Main Street in Springfield, it was a celebratory affair. Mayor Domenic Sarno cut a symbolic ribbon and praised the new Latina-owned business, which promised its patrons a luxury café experience downtown. But now, the doors of the café are...
Intown Concord Presents Dog Days of Summer
Intown Concord, in collaboration with the City of Concord, is thrilled to invite the community to the upcoming First Friday event, themed ‘Dog Days of Summer’ to be held August 2nd from 4pm-8pm. Join the fun evening with dog friendly activities, live music, food trucks and more. First...
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Spirit Airlines is moving farther away from its history as a fee-happy budget airline and will start selling tickets that include some of its most popular extras in bundles. The Florida-based airline said Tuesday the top ticket will be a “Go Big” package that includes priority check-in, a roomier seat, snacks and drinks, a checked bag, a carry-on bag and free WiFi. CEO Ted Christie said the changes are “taking low-fare travel to new heights.” They also indicate the deep trouble with Spirit’s longtime business model. The airline with bright yellow planes hasn’t made a full-year profit since 2019 — it has lost nearly $2.4 billion since — leading industry analysts to mull whether a bankruptcy filing could be in Spirit’s future.
Powerlifting promoter sees potential in Laconia
LACONIA — The City on the Lakes is known for Motorcycle Week and Pumpkinfest, a place to play on the water or catch a show. One resident hopes to add another identity to that list: a city where serious iron is thrown around. On Friday, Aug. 2, and Sunday,...
RGC Theatre To Present First Regional Workshop Of GRACE AND THE GHOST
A ghostly return ignites a joyous ode to life's overlooked marvels. As shadow and solitude intertwine, they embark on a transformative journey from darkness to the light of self-discovery. RGC Theatre will present the first regional workshop of the one-act musical Grace and the Ghost at the Rochester Performance and Arts Center.
Run for a cause: Connor’s Climb 5K & Family Walk set for Sept. 22
EXETER — Connor’s Climb Foundation is again taking to the streets to help increase mental health and suicide prevention education and awareness by hosting its 11th annual 5K & Family Walk. This race, held on Sunday, Sept. 22, during National Suicide Prevention Month, is the top fundraiser for the nonprofit to support its mission of providing suicide prevention education to the state of New Hampshire and its surrounding communities. Funds raised from this race go directly to...
Heartwarming Act of Kindness in Newmarket, New Hampshire, Gives us All the Feels
Let's face it, social media can be a very toxic place. Lately we are seeing people use it as an outlet to express their political beliefs which in theory should be totally fine. Freedom of speech, right? But unfortunately people start insulting each other's character based on who they are going to vote for in November and it all gets real ugly real quick.
Granite VNA names Rapoza as hospice house manager
CONCORD — Granite VNA named health care leader Suzanne Rapoza as its hospice house manager. In addition to overseeing all aspects of daily operations at the agency’s Hospice House in Concord, Rapoza will coach and mentor new members of the nursing team and support hospice nurses with patient care.
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health raises awareness about diabetes, home health care solutions
MEREDITH — Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health is committed to raising awareness about diabetes and providing comprehensive care to those affected by this chronic condition. With the number of diabetes cases rising, understanding the disease and knowing the available support options is more important than ever. Diabetes is a...
Route 100 reopens, road work continues throughout The Valley and beyond
With flooding severely impacting Saint Johnsbury and other parts of the Northeast Kingdom this week, VTrans continues to have its hands full dealing with the aftermath of the July 10 flooding that walloped Central Vermont, including The Valley. Route 100 near the bottom of Ward Hill in Duxbury reopened on...
St. Johnsbury moves into next phase of flood recovery, road closures still in effect
St. Johnsbury, VT- The town of St. Johnsbury has moved onto the next phase of its emergency response on Thursday after flooding Monday night into Tuesday washed out roads, destroyed homes, and cut off some areas to emergency services. On Thursday afternoon, the town announced that water quality test kits...