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Who Is Pamela Smart and Where Is She Now?
Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of murder. Reader discretion is advised. Pamela Smart, a former high school employee, took over headlines after she conspired with her teen student/lover to get her husband, Gregory Smart, killed in 1990. She was convicted of being an accomplice to murder. The 56-year-old is now serving life imprisonment without the possibility of […] The post Who Is Pamela Smart and Where Is She Now? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Center Conway, New Hampshire’s D.J. Shaw Becomes First Multi-Time Milton CAT 250 Winner in Shootout with former King of the Mountain Beattie
N. Woodstock, NH — A hot and humid day among the White Mountains greeted thirty-nine American-Canadian Tour teams with the international stars invading New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track for the Tour’s longest event of the year. The $10,000-to-win Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 has been marked on many a calendar since last November’s ACT schedule release and the teams proved it on Saturday.
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...
Construction company donates new lifeguard stands after vandalism in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- Several lifeguard stands in Kennebunk were vandalized last month, leaving lifeguards to improvise to keep swimmers safe. Four brand new lifeguard chairs just arrived at Kennebunk Public Works. They’ll make their way down to the beach over the next few days. Ash Cove Construction donated their...
Fecal contamination fears shut down shellfish harvesting in Southern Maine after rainfall
Shellfish harvesting has been shut down for 7,500 acres of Southern Maine’s coast after this weekend’s rainfall for fear of fecal contamination. The closure extends from Freeport to Harpswell and affects commercial and recreational fishermen. Maine’s Department of Marine Resources issued the order on Sunday as a precautionary measure.
'A recipe for disaster:' Maine police respond to 'street takeovers'
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A dangerous nationwide trend is gaining traction in Maine. Huge groups are meeting up in intersections, doing donuts, shooting off fireworks and more. Authorities say this has been largely organized by one main group, and they've been promoting another meetup soon. Police chiefs are scared someone will...
York County approves $21.5M tax commitment: See what each town will pay
ALFRED, Maine — York County Commissioners approved the tax commitment of $21.5 million at their July 10 meeting, meaning the county’s 29 municipalities will soon receive their tax bills for fiscal year 2025 – which began July 1 – in their mailboxes. The taxes collected from the municipalities represent the lion’s share of the annual county budget, which is $25.1 million. Taxes help fund county departments, from the registries of probate and deeds to the sheriff’s office...
Farewell to Aerosmith: A Look Back at the Band’s Epic Touring History in Maine
It's official: one of the most legendary rock bands of all time has announced its retirement. Aerosmith is hanging up the instruments due to the health of frontman Steven Tyler. The band from Boston has been together since 1970. That means over six decades of record-making and world touring is...
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."
Maine family sues mobile home park in Gorham where toddler drowned
GORHAM (WGME) – A family is suing a mobile home park in Gorham where a 2-year-old boy died in a pool. In May, neighbors say they heard people calling out for the child. After a 40-minute search, someone spotted the little boy in the community pool at the Friendly Village mobile home park.