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PHOTOS: Is This Proof that Blood Cemetery in Hollis, New Hampshire is Haunted?
The irony about Pine Hill Cemetery is that it used to be called Blood Cemetery, which, may be the most epic name for a cemetery, especially when it's considered to be haunted. However, the former name had nothing to do with actual blood -- it's not like suddenly headstones were seen being covered in or dripping in blood. Instead, the name referred to a man named Abel Blood, who was buried there and is at the center of the folklore of the cemetery being haunted, according to New Hampshire Magazine.
New Hampshire seeks to dismiss some complaints in lawsuit related to 5-year-old's death
MERRIMACK, N.H. — The state of New Hampshire has filed a motion to dismiss some complaints in a wrongful death lawsuit related to the death of a 5-year-old Merrimack boy. The lawsuit was filed by the father of Elijah Lewis, 5, against the boy's mother, Danielle Dauphinais; her boyfriend at the time, Joseph Stapf; the boyfriend's mother and the Division of Children, Youth and Families.
Former New Hampshire attorney charged in financial exploitation case
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A former New Hampshire attorney is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 9 in connection with financial exploitation charges. According to court documents, Justin Nadeau asked a client who had recently suffered a traumatic brain injury for loans totaling more than $280,000. Investigators said Nadeau asked for...
Red Oak Offering New Smart Apartments for Renters in Manchester
Manchester, NH – Ronald Dupont, president of Red Oak Apartment Homes, announced that Aug. 1 is the official opening date for “Red Oak at 83 Hanover Street” in Manchester. The rental apartment community offers smart apartment amenities and connectivity and is located in the former Odd Fellows...
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.
More NH families than ever are opting into school choice, prompting questions about how to measure success
Melissa Johnston used to send her four kids to neighborhood public schools in Manchester. But they weren’t a good fit. She says one of her sons got suspended in second grade for stealing his teacher's gum. All of her kids have ADHD and struggled to focus. So she went...
Back To School Dates in Greater Derry Area 📚🗓️
------------ ● Atkinson- Timberlane Regional School District- September 3rd. ● Chester- August 27th (K-8th) ● Plaistow- Timberlane Regional School District- September 3rd. ● Salem- August 28th. ● Sandown- Timberlane Regional School District- September 3rd. ● Windham- August 28th. ------------ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE!. Love this article? Want more like it...
They transplant more organs every year. The feds may still pull their license.
Dan Decoteau was on life support at Massachusetts General Hospital with a traumatic brain injury, hours from death, when the organ donor team asked his family to make an excruciating decision. Would they donate his organs and tissue to save other lives? Decoteau, 39, of Milford, hadn’t joined the donor registry, so the decision was theirs. ...
Barn at 2 Litchfield Road Removal Request Denied
The public hearing held on 7/25/2024 on an application for Certificate of Approval for the removal of the 42’x 32’ barn located at 2 Litchfield Road resulted in a unanimous vote to reject the application without prejudice. The applicant argued that the barn is unsafe and must be...
Nearly one month since ban on camping in public areas was approved in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — It has been nearlya month since Manchester's Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a ban on all public camping in the city. Mayor Jay Ruais said that they have taken strides in addressing concerns over camping in the city. "Citations have been issued since the ruling...
Moderate drought seen in southeastern New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The latest drought monitor shows an area of moderate drought in southeastern parts of New Hampshire. The weekly report shows that northern areas of the state have received significantly more rainfall in the past few weeks compared to southern areas. Berlin had about 7 inches of...
Video: Village on Technology Hill Presentation to the Heritage/Historic District Commission, 7/25/2024
Village on Technology Hill presentation to the Heritage/Historic District Commission. Application for design review of a site plan for nine residential buildings totaling 439-units of multi-family residential development, along with site amenities and associated site improvements. Zoned IND-I, IND-II, and Village on Technology Hill PUD. Londonderry Holdings, LLC (owner & applicant) Map 28 Lots 31-6, 29-2 and Map 17 Lots 2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5.
Plaistow Supervisors of the Checklist to Register Voters, Make Changes Aug. 13
Supervisors of the Checklist in Plaistow, N.H., plan to meet in mid-August to register new voters or make any changes for existing voters except changing party affiliation. The Supervisors meet Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 4:30-5 p.m., at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 145 Main St. New voters must...
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