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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...
How can Vermont communities prepare for surprise storms?
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Towns in the Northeast Kingdom still reeling from this week’s destructive flash flooding are preparing for another round of potentially damaging storms. St. Johnsbury saw a historic amount of rain, more than 8 inches in just a few hours. Some parts of town saw...
Lyndon neighborhood reckons with heavy damage as more rain moves through Vermont
The scale of devastation on Mt. Hunger and Brook Road in Lyndon is so striking that residents of this tight-knit neighborhood are still struggling to articulate what happened to them early Tuesday morning. “You can’t even describe it,” Prescott Small said. “I’m from Texas. We’ve done tornadoes, hurricanes, you name...
More than 6,000 New England residents are awaiting a lifesaving transplant
More than 6,000 New England residents are currently awaiting a lifesaving transplant, according to New England Donor Services. At a news conference Wednesday, Portland Mayor Mark Dion declared this Organ Donation Week, and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urged more Mainers to become donors. New England Donor Services coordinates organ...
6 wild birds test positive for West Nile virus in Maine
(WABI) - Six wild birds from multiple counties have tested positive for West Nile virus according to the Maine CDC. Five birds were crows from Bangor, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Parsonsfield and Sidney. The 6th bird was a hawk from Yarmouth. The Maine CDC says this is the earliest in the year they have found the mosquito-borne virus in birds. They say no mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile virus, but they have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus in Orono this year. The Maine CDC says there are currently no known human cases of any locally-acquired mosquito-borne diseases in the state.
Portland landlord shares video showing Bayside shooting in hopes of sparking conversation
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A shooting in the Bayside neighborhood is re-igniting concerns over crime and violence in Portland. The landlord who captured the video on his security cameras says the Bayside neighborhood is known to be rough, but people need to see what it's truly like in order to change it.
St. Johnsbury woman escapes injury in Libby Road crash
ST. JOHNSBURY — On July 31, at approximately 8:53 a.m., Kelsi Buck, 23, of St. Johnsbury, was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Libby Road. According to the Vermont State Police, Buck was driving north when her 2020 Ford Edge hit a washed-out section of the roadway. While trying...
Portland Sea Dogs stand 'Lewiston Strong' with special night at Hadlock Field
PORTLAND (WGME) – The Portland Sea Dogs honored the victims and survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting during Maine Strong night at Hadlock Field. Wednesday’s game was all about Lewiston and Auburn, honoring and celebrating the community. And the night was complete with a very memorable first pitch.
Rockland bank officials say branch closed Wednesday after robbery
ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Savings Bank officials say their Rockland branch on Camden Street was robbed. They said in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon that everyone is safe and law enforcement is involved. They say they will be closed for the remainder of the day and ask customers to...
Robbery suspect nabbed after Biddeford hit and run
SOUTH PORTLAND — Following up on a July 29 robbery incident, the South Portland Police Department announced today the arrest of 18-year-old Davyn Flynn. Flynn was apprehended in Biddeford just before noon after Biddeford Police responded to a hit and run involving a stolen vehicle from Scarborough earlier in the day.
Maine man out on bail accused of trafficking meth and cocaine
SABATTUS (WGME) -- Authorities say a Maine man, who was out on bail for drug trafficking offenses, has been arrested again for trafficking meth and cocaine. The MDEA says 34-year-old David Strout of Sabattus was arrested on Wednesday and charged with unlawful aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs, (methamphetamine), unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs (cocaine), and violation of bail conditions.
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