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State’s emergency shelter system predicted to cost more than $1 billion next year
As advocates protest Gov. Maura Healey's changes to the shelter system, costs continue to mount. As Gov. Maura Healey’s administration imposes major new changes to the state’s overburdened emergency shelter system, officials are estimating that the state will need more than $1 billion to keep the current system afloat through the end of fiscal 2025.
Boston artist sets record for 'largest watercolor painting.' Art honors Holocaust victims
A new world record was set this week at the world-renowned traveling exhibition, "Auschwitz.Not long ago. Not far away." The exhibition has been at the Castle at Park Plaza in Boston for the past few months and is getting ready to wrap up its residence in the city on Sept. 15. ...
Jayson Tatum handed USA start in huge U-turn from Steve Kerr as Kendrick Perkins warns ‘they better stand on business’
TEAM USA has surprisingly chosen to start Jayson Tatum in their Paris Olympics game against South Sudan on Wednesday. The 2023-24 Boston Celtics champion didn’t play in the USA‘s blowout win over Serbia last weekend. USA head coach Steve Kerr has elected to start Tatum over point guard Jrue Holiday in the team’s second game […]
Cardiologist sues Boston hospital over gender discrimination, salary
A veteran cardiologist with Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston) has filed a lawsuit claiming she was being paid nearly $100,000 less than a less experienced male colleague, according to a July 30 Cardiovascular Business report. Marie Denise Gerhard-Herman, MD, said in her lawsuit against Mass General Brigham that she earns...
SwampBats Set to Face Sanford Mainers in Playoff Showdown
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – As the 2024 regular season comes to a close, the Keene SwampBats are gearing up for a best-of-three first-round series against the Sanford Mainers in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) playoffs. The SwampBats, who are in pursuit of their sixth league championship, will begin the series on Thursday in Sanford, Maine, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Game 2 will take place in Keene on Friday, also at 6:30 p.m., and if necessary, a decisive Game 3 will be held back in Sanford on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Keene SwampBats End Regular Season with Win
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The SwampBats hit two grand slams and got their longest start of the season from a pitcher as they drubbed the Sanford Mainers 15-4 on Tuesday night at home in front of a huge crowd. Jake Koonin (Princeton) continued his stellar season with his league-leading...
Eileen Ivers to visit Colonial for holidays
The Colonial Theatre Laconia will present Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. She is a Grammy-awarded and Emmy nominated artist who has played with London Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops.
Composer: Amy Beach • WXXI-TV
Dive into the life and legacy of Amy Beach the iconic female composer. Amy Cheney Beach was born September 5, 1867, in Henniker, New Hampshire. A child prodigy, she would become one of the most respected and accomplished American musical composers of her time. Beach debuted as a pianist at 17 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. At age 23, with no formal training, she began composing her acclaimed “Gaelic Symphony.
Fashion giant Christian Dior sues Springfield's Café Dior for trademark infringement
In October, when Gissel Santiago opened Café Dior on Main Street in Springfield, it was a celebratory affair. Mayor Domenic Sarno cut a symbolic ribbon and praised the new Latina-owned business, which promised its patrons a luxury café experience downtown. But now, the doors of the café are...
Intown Concord Presents Dog Days of Summer
Intown Concord, in collaboration with the City of Concord, is thrilled to invite the community to the upcoming First Friday event, themed ‘Dog Days of Summer’ to be held August 2nd from 4pm-8pm. Join the fun evening with dog friendly activities, live music, food trucks and more. First...
Powerlifting promoter sees potential in Laconia
LACONIA — The City on the Lakes is known for Motorcycle Week and Pumpkinfest, a place to play on the water or catch a show. One resident hopes to add another identity to that list: a city where serious iron is thrown around. On Friday, Aug. 2, and Sunday,...
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.