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Toll trouble for Lewiston woman: Thousands of dollars in tickets addressed to late husband
LEWISTON (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is getting results for a Lewiston woman who's been grappling with a mountain of toll bills addressed to her husband, who has been dead for six years. Despite her repeated attempts to resolve the issue, the bills keep coming and her kitchen table is...
Missing Biddeford man last seen Thursday has been safely located
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A 78-year-old man from Biddeford who has been safely located after police issued a silver alert Thursday afternoon. He had been last seen at about 11:30 a.m. heading to an appointment on Elm Street in Biddeford, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release. The man who reportedly suffers from cognitive issues had not returned home.
Damariscotta Chef Charged with Felony for Hannaford Thefts
The chef of two Damariscotta eateries has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing more than $3,000 worth of food items and alcohol from Hannaford Supermarket. Cristian Ariza-Padilla, 49, was arrested by the Damariscotta Police Department on July 17 and charged with a Class C count of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Ariza-Padilla, a Canadian citizen, is currently in custody at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset under an immigration detainer from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as he is “unlawfully present” in the country, according to the federal agency.
Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package
Vermont residents awakened Thursday to a quieter weather forecast with no flood warnings following another round of destructive storms, as a U.S. senator from the state asked Congress to pass a disaster aid package that would help communities across the country dealing with wildfires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What ‘Olympic Events’ Would Take Place in New England’s First Olympic Games?
The Olympics ROCK. Even non-sport fans like the thrill of the Olympics. It is partially national pride, but I think people just like to watch competitions. We don't really care about hot dog eating - but we ALL love the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. That got my brain thinking...imagine...
Expansion of NH cannabis growing facilities shut down by Sununu veto
This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. Not far from downtown Peterborough is a discreet building, somewhat removed from the main road. No signs are posted, leaving no way for outsiders to learn what the building contains.
Scores Running Club weekly “fun run” in full step
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Scores Running Club is in the midst of hosting a weekly fun run to fund scholarships for area high school students intending to continue their running at the collegiate level. Runs, which are each 2.8 miles and are open to runners of all ages...
91st Annual NH Craftsmen’s Fair August 3-11
What does it take to envision and create some of the most incredible items crafted by experts in woodworking, metal, jewelry, glass, fiber arts, ceramics, printmaking, photography and so many other mediums?. Visitors to the 91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury will find out firsthand as...
Nearly 50 attend youth cheerleading camp put on by Portsmouth/Oyster River varsity squad
PORTSMOUTH - The Portsmouth/Oyster River high school cheerleading team and coaches from Portsmouth Youth Cheer hosted a two-day youth cheerleading camp last week. In total, 49 children between the ages from 5 and 13 from Portsmouth, Greenland, Rye, New Castle, Durham and Madbury took part in the camp. ...
Cultivate’s 4th Annual New England BIPOC Festival to be held at Strawbery Banke on Aug. 18
PORTSMOUTH – On Sunday, Aug. 18, from 12-5 p.m., the 4th Annual New England Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Festival will be held rain or shine at Strawbery Banke Museum. Organized by Cultivate, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, this festival is dedicated to furthering the mission of cultivating conversations and collective action about the important threads of equity and social justice. The event is free and open to the public, with a suggested $10 donation to...
Exhibits, galleries, theater and more: Seacoast arts and culture news
Pride art exhibition, Flaunt! at the Franklin Gallery ROCHESTER — The Seacoast LGBTQ History Project, RiverStones Custom Framing and The Franklin Gallery announce its upcoming Pride art exhibition, Flaunt!. This vibrant celebration of identity, courage, and self-expression embodies the true spirit of Pride. Visitors will be greeted by bold colors, proud moments, and...
City of Keene gathers more community input for downtown infrastructure project
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) — The City of Keene is moving forward with preparations for a major downtown infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing key areas through extensive utility and roadway improvements. To ensure the project meets community needs with minimal disruption, city officials are actively seeking input from downtown businesses and residents.
Lyndon home consumed by storm water
A house belonging to David and Patricia Webster on Brook Road in Lyndon, fell into the Mountain Brook after eight inches of rain fell in the early morning hours, Tuesday, July 30. A flash flood eroded over 40 feet of bank, catastrophically undermining their home and damaging roads and other homes in the area. The pair escaped the home uninjured after it began to creak and groan, according to a neighbor.
Lamoille guard Elise Small commits to VTSU Lyndon women's basketball
Lyndonville, VT - Elise Small of Lamoille Union High School in Hyde Park, VT, has deposited and committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon women's basketball program for the Fall 2024 semester. Small has not yet declared a major. Small, a 5'8" guard, was a three-year varsity performer at Lamoille....
Police search Wilton home a second time for drugs
WILTON, Maine — A home in the Wilton Mobile Home Park on Arkay Street was searched for a second time in eight months for drugs, Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes stated in a press release Thursday. According to Chief Kyes, police seized items related to drug trafficking and suspected...
U.S. Marshals looking for ‘looming threat’ prisoner with Mass. ties who escaped hospital
Anthony Clark, 41, has ties to people in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and California, authorities say. The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking help in locating an escaped prisoner considered to be a “looming threat.”. Anthony Clark, 41, was being held at the Belknap County Department of Corrections in Laconia, New...
Heat advisory issued for most of Massachusetts through Friday evening
BOSTON - The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts Thursday and Friday with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees in the Boston area.That's prompted the WBZ-TV weather team to issue a Next Weather Alert for the high heat and humidity for the first two days of August.Heat advisoryThe heat advisory also covers parts of Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut. It will last through 7 p.m. Friday.Heat index values are expected to rise to 95-to-100 degrees in the advisory areas. Actual air temperatures will be in the low to middle 90s. There will be a...
Bonnie Ladd-Sullivan Explores Deep Ties to Ladd-Gilman House
A direct descendent of Nathaniel and Mercy Ladd who built the Ladd-Gilman House (1721), located on the grounds of the American Independence Museum (AIM), Bonnie Ladd-Sullivan is currently on a journey to document her ancestors. Ladd-Sullivan and two of her cousins became curious about their family history after her grandmother,...