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Jaylen Brown Launches Nonprofit Boston XChange With An Aim To Create $5B In New Wealth For Underrepresented Communities
Boston Celtics player and 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown is honoring his commitment to creating wealth for underrepresented communities. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Brown announced his plans to bring Black Wall Street to Boston, MA, after he signed a five-year supermax contract extension valued at $304 million in July 2023. Boston XChange One year… Continue reading Jaylen Brown Launches Nonprofit Boston XChange With An Aim To Create $5B In New Wealth For Underrepresented Communities
Steward can shutter Carney, Nashoba Valley hospitals, bankruptcy judge rules
A federal bankruptcy judge in Texas has approved Steward Health Care’s request to shutter two of its Massachusetts hospitals by month’s end, a move that critics say will punch a critical hole in the state’s health care landscape. Judge Christopher Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in...
Members of Ukrainian parliament visit NH to call for continuing support in war against Russia
CONCORD, N.H. — Several members of the Ukrainian parliament are in New Hampshire with a message of gratitude for ongoing American military aid and the hope that more will be on the way. Ukrainian members of parliament are in New Hampshire as part of a U.S. tour to thank...
Zorvino Vineyards Celebrates 20 Years
It’s a historic summer for Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, N.H. Established in 2004, this August marks the vineyard’s 20th anniversary. Over the course of the past 20 years, Zorvino Vineyards has grown from a small tasting room into an award winning winery, vineyard and venue. Their anniversary year offers a moment to reflect on how much they’ve grown, and look to the future. To commemorate two-decades in business, Zorvino Vineyards is hosting a weeklong anniversary celebration, from August 7 through August 11, that will feature a special Italian Wine Dinner Paring, hot air balloons, food trucks and fun for the whole family.
Man accused in niece's death agrees to return to Washington to face charges
CONCORD, N.H. — A man suspected in the death of his 7-year-old niece is headed back to Washington state after he was arrested last month in New Hampshire. Demiko Fox, 22, was arrested in Bow in July. In a hearing Thursday in Concord Circuit Court, he agreed to go back to Washington to face charges.
Cail & Company LIVE with Dan Weed
Dan Weed of the award winning Weed Family Automotive in Concord joined us in studio on Thursday. Among other topics, Dan discussed the auto service maintenance policies that are advertised on TV and elsewhere. Those policies do not always cover all of the costs of your repairs. Dan’s advice is to learn about what is covered before you make a long term commitment.
Exeter bartender wins Great Cocktail Challenge: Why Obtuse Mongoose and others stood out
EXETER — Liz Hallahan has once again demonstrated her prowess as one of the top bartenders in the area. Representing Street restaurant in Exeter, Hallahan recently clinched the top spot in the Great Cocktail Challenge with her coconut gin-based creation, The Obtuse Mongoose. This marks her second consecutive win, having secured the inaugural title last year with her rum-based concoction, Davy Jones’ Party Boat. ...
Seacoast Community Power communities launch contest for choosing 'greener' electricity
The cities of Dover and Portsmouth, along with the towns of Newmarket, Durham and Exeter, are challenging each other to see which community’s residents can do the most to fight climate change. Specifically, the municipalities are launching a friendly competition to see which town can persuade the highest percentage of customers of their community power programs to “opt-up” to greener (generated by from more renewable sources) electricity choices. All...
Hampton Town Clerk Directed To Resign For Failing to Follow Election Laws
Hampton Town Clerk Shirley Doheny has been directed to resign by Aug. 9 by the state Attorney General’s Office because of “serious breaches of your duties as Town Clerk.”. “This office received information that you failed to follow several election laws during the Jan. 23, 2024, Presidential Primary...
League of NH Craftsmen board sees wave of resignations, says annual fair will still go on
When the League of NH Craftsmen kicks off its annual fair in Newbury this weekend, it’ll be doing so without its board chair and four other board members. Those five people — representing half of the organization’s 10-member board — resigned in July, according to an email sent to league members earlier this week. In that email, the organization said the resignations were “unrelated” to the fair. That event, in its 91st year, typically draws hundreds of artisans and thousands of visitors to Mount Sunapee Resort each summer.
Sidewalk replacement continues on Winchester Street Friday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) -The Keene Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to move to Winchester Street starting Friday, Aug. 2. The City’s contractor will begin excavation work at Butler Court, progressing toward Winchester Court in preparation for new sidewalk construction. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there may be temporary...
Cruise for kids served through Children’s Auction aims to offer new experiences
WEIRS BEACH — Almost 300 children and their chaperones from nonprofits served by the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction were invited to a free narrated scenic cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington Wednesday morning. Every ticket sold during a Christmas in July fundraiser on the Mount translated to one ticket given to a child. Auction Executive Director Jennifer Kelley wanted to give back to children in a different way, by offering them new life experiences.
Skanska Completes $89 Million Renovation and Addition to University of New Hampshire’s Spaulding Hall
DURHAM, NH – Skanska announced the completion of the $89 million, 130,000-square-foot renovation and addition project for University of New Hampshire’s Biological Sciences Building, Spaulding Hall, located at the heart of the university’s campus in Durham, New Hampshire. Designed by architects Ellenzweig to be LEED Silver certified,...
Eighteen 'Cats Named an America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete
BOSTON – Eighteen University of New Hampshire student-athletes were named an America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete on Thursday in recognition of exemplary academic achievement through their college careers. The 18 honorees ranked second among the nine conference schools. Ande Allison (Carlisle, Ohio) and Ashley Buchheit (Downington, Pa.) of the women's...
Man awaiting trial ditches ankle monitor at Laconia hospital
LACONIA — A man who was being monitored via an ankle device is being sought by the U.S. Marshals Service after he removed the monitor while in the city sometime on Sunday. Anthony Clark, 41, who is 5'7" and weighs 230 pounds, was released on an ankle monitor from Belknap County Jail to receive medical care at Concord Hospital-Laconia, and slipped out of view of local law enforcement sometime on Sunday morning, when he apparently removed the monitoring device.
Alstead nature trail project wins $10,000 grant, asks the community to vote for a chance to increase winnings
ALSTEAD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Distant Hill Accessible Nature Trail and Pavilion Project is the winner of a $10,000 grant as part of the annual Kubota Hometown Proud grant program hosted by the Kubota Tractor Corporation. In its fourth year, the grant program is aimed at providing support across the...
Names to Know: Meet the Seacoast business professionals receiving recognition
Thomas Torr presented with 'A Gentleman and a Scholar' award DOVER — Thomas F. Torr, Esq. founding partner of Cocheco Elder Law Associates, PLLC, traveledto Hays, KS, from July 18 to July 19, 2024, to meet with top elder law firms and financial advisors fromacross the nation. On July 19, Torr was...
Dartmouth College graduate wins bronze medal at Olympics
PARIS — A Dartmouth College graduate is bringing home a medal. Ariana Ramsey and Team USA’s women's rugby squad won the bronze medal this week after beating Australia. This is Ramsey's first Olympic medal in her second Olympic Games. Ramsey graduated from Dartmouth two years ago.
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.
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