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New Hampshire woman finds historic baseball card collection in old barn house
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester woman was shocked after finding something unexpected inside her old barn house. Friends and contractors restoring Toni Pappas’ home discovered 52 baseball cards from the late 1930s and early 1940s. One of those cards is a Ted Williams rookie card. “Right away, I...
Adam Montgomery moved from NH prison to out-of-state facility
Adam Montgomery, the New Hampshire man who was convicted earlier this year of second-degree murder in the death of his daughter Harmony, has been transferred out of the New Hampshire State Prison for men in Concord. The NH Department of Corrections said Sunday that Adam Montgomery is in secure custody...
Pittsfield father advocating for roadside safety equipment in memory of son
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Gabe Anthony's #21 hangs in the gymnasium of Pittsfield High School. His memory lives on inside the walls where he spent much of his life. Gabe Anthony was an all-state soccer and basketball player and team captain. He also officiated sports alongside his dad, Richard Anthony.
Man Accused of Vandalizing Portsmouth’s Temple Israel May Be Charged with Hate Crime
A man accused of vandalizing a Portsmouth temple four months ago may have committed a hate crime. This according to court officials in Portsmouth, who say Kevin O’Leary is accused of damaging two lamps outside the city’s Temple Israel. Prosecutors say one of those charges was elevated to...
Manchester DPW Worker Recovering After Truck Accident
A Manchester Department of Public Works is recovering after being injured in a trash truck accident. The worker ended up being crushed against a pole while riding the truck Thursday on Platts Avenue. The victim was brought to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries to his lower body.
Manchester FD responds to flooded roads, homes after flash flooding
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Strong thunderstorms that passed over Manchester Sunday afternoon led to street flooding across the city. Cars were seen driving through several inches of water at the intersection of Beech Street and Cilley Street around 1:30 p.m. Flooding was also reported on Beech Street at Merrill Street,...
Baseball star’s daughter left her newborn in the woods. She claimed the baby ‘was dead’
Sitting in a tent one chilly Christmas night, Alexandra Eckersley complained that she felt a stabbing pain in her stomach. Her boyfriend with whom she shared the tent, George Theberge, gave her medicine in a bid to remedy her distress. But no amount of Ibuprofen would alleviate Eckersley pain: she...
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
10U team reaches Conway finals: Tewksbury topped by Hudson, N.H. in title game
TEWKSBURY — After storming to a perfect 3-0 record in Conway Tournament pool play, the top-seeded Tewksbury 10U team came up just short in the title game against Hudson, NH on Saturday in a 7-2 defeat. The Redmen managed to formulate an 8-4 win over Hudson in the opening...
'It's the opportunity of a lifetime': George Mitchell welcomes 2024 Mitchell scholars
ORONO, Maine — A total of 184 students from each public school in Maine were honored Saturday by former Sen. George Mitchell at the Class of 2024 Mitchell scholars welcome celebration on Saturday. "It's the opportunity of a lifetime," Mitchell scholar Noah Hart said. The Mitchell Institute has awarded...
Good Samaritan finds missing Rochester teen in Connecticut and drives him home
ROCHESTER − Matt Mowry said on Sunday morning that his son, Cacidy Mowry, is home, safe and sleeping in his own bed. On Sunday, Mowry said his son was found on a street in Connecticut by a good Samaritan who at one time had been a runaway. ...
The Gallery at Jimmy’s in Portsmouth to make its debut
PORTSMOUTH — The Gallery at Jimmy's will hold its grand opening Aug. 15 with its first Gallery Nights event. The Gallery is in the former Museum of New Art space within Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club on Congress Street in Portsmouth. Every Thursday night 7-11 p.m., Aug. 15 through Sept. 12, the gallery will host Gallery Nights, transforming into a contemporary cocktail lounge, according to the club's leadership. ...
Adam Montgomery moved from NH prison to out-of-state facility
Adam Montgomery, the New Hampshire man who was convicted earlier this year of second-degree murder in the death of his daughter Harmony, has been transferred out of the New Hampshire State Prison for men in Concord. The NH Department of Corrections said Sunday that Adam Montgomery is in secure custody...
Manchester woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester woman was shocked after finding something unexpected inside her old barn house. Friends and contractors restoring Toni Pappas’ home discovered 52 baseball cards from the late 1930s and early 1940s. One of those cards is a Ted Williams rookie card. “Right away, I...