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New Keene State College program guarantees admission for qualifying applicants
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow)— Keene State College is taking a significant step toward making higher education more accessible by introducing a program tailored for first-generation and low-income students. The initiative ensures that eligible students who meet the required GPA will be automatically admitted to the college, according to a news...
Taylor Bastien Named Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Allison Rich has announced the hiring of Taylor Bastien as the new UNH women's lacrosse head coach. Bastien will be formally introduced as the 11th head coach in program history in a press conference on Tuesday, August 13 (3:30 p.m.) at the Skybox Lounge of the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex.
One Person is Dead after a Shooting in Maine
One person was shot and died in Poland, Maine on Friday night. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South and the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened around 7:50 pm at 252 White Oak Hill Road. Autopsy to Determine Cause and Manner of Death. The body...
Plane crashes at Oxford Airport
OXFORD -- A plane crashed at the Oxford Airport on Saturday after it had taken off from the same airport shortly before. The crash occurred at 103 Airport Road. The only person aboard the plane was the pilot, and he was sent to the hospital with lower back pain, according to Oxford Police Chief Rickie Jack.
Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Trafficking & Possession in Maine
A 39-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison for drug trafficking and possession of fentanyl and meth. Seven Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Tyler Campbell from Portland was charged with distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl, and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Man Pleaded Guilty. He...
Villanova vs. New Hampshire Football Tickets & Game Info - October 26
The Villanova Wildcats (0-0) and the New Hampshire Wildcats (0-0) square off on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Villanova Stadium in a clash of CAA teams. If you're looking to go to this matchup in person, head to StubHub to get your tickets. Villanova vs. New Hampshire Tickets & Game...
'Billiards for Brett' to help Somersworth man who has stage 4 kidney cancer
SOMERSWORTH — Brett Chansky, 53, is a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. In 2023 he started to experience lower back and leg pain. After seeing his doctor and a chiropractor he was sent to an orthopedic. This is where his life changed forever. He was sent to an oncologist for scans and then diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. The cancer had metastasized to his lower back, lymphatic system and some possible signs in the lungs. There is a large tumor in his pelvic area that has fractured his pelvis. The tumor in his pelvis hasn't shrunk...
Portsmouth's Treeline Outfitters gets OK for outdoor drinking, dining space in West End
PORTSMOUTH — The owners of Treeline Outfitters, an outdoor retail store and taproom, recently received permission to open a small patio dining and drinking area as part of their business. The business is located at 125 Brewery Lane in Portsmouth’s West End. Treeline Outfitters, which is owned by Cody and Emily Whelan, opened in...
Hampton property values skyrocket by 53% amid red-hot real estate market
HAMPTON — A red-hot real estate market has prices soaring sharply across most of the nation, and according to the recent town-wide property revaluation, Hampton is no exception. The state requires property revaluations every five years in Granite State communities, and Hampton’s was recently completed. On average, preliminary results indicate that overall Hampton property values rose an average of 53%, according to Paul McKenney, of Municipal Resources Inc., contracted by the town to execute the reassessment. ...
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses end unionization efforts
On June 23, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses ended their unionization effort, according to a statement posted on Instagram by the Dartmouth Nurses Alliance. The statement cited a failure to obtain a supermajority of nurse support as the reason for the campaign’s end. Nurses began organizing to unionize in...
Record heat, lifeguard shortages: NH pools try to stay afloat this summer
This summer’s heat waves have hit many New Hampshire communities hard, with several areas setting records for multiple 90-plus degree days in a row and another stretch of heat forecast for the end of this week. For many residents, the local public pool has served as an oasis in those stretches: a place where, at no cost, they can cool off and get in some exercise without having to leave the neighborhood. ...
Injured hiker rescued after fall from slippery section of Falling Waters Trail
FRANCONIA, N.H. — An injured hiker was rescued after falling from a stretch of the Falling Waters Trail in Franconia, an area where New Hampshire Fish and Game said rescues happen “far too often.”. According to a news release, a man from Drummondville, Quebec, slipped on a wet...
Pedro Giraudo Quartet closes out Hop Summer Concert Series
On July 25, the Hopkins Center for the Arts closed out its Summer Concert Series with an outdoor performance by the Pedro Giraudo Quartet — a New York City-based ensemble that fuses Argentine tango with jazz and classical tones. The quartet includes bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo, violinist Nicolás...
Dartmouth cycling trio completes 20-hour Everest challenge on Tuck Drive
Sometime in the early hours of July 29, a Safety and Security patrol vehicle crept up to the intersection of Old Tuck Drive and Tuck Mall. The officer inside the vehicle was responding to a noise complaint. On the grass, three students were seated in Dartmouth cycling skinsuits. They took...
Sununu signs one bill targeting ‘forever chemicals’ but vetoes another
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday that bans certain products with intentionally added PFAS from sale in the state starting in 2027 and creates strict liability for PFAS polluters. He vetoed another measure that would have created liability for PFAS facilities, citing its “broad” definition and the fact that its standard for chemical concentrations […]