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New Hampshire State Police Have Stopped 700 Drivers Going Over 90MPH
Over the weekend of July 25th and 26th police departments across New England, with the coordination of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, were out giving speeding tickets and reminding drivers to obey the posted speed limits. According to the NTSB, between 2021 and 2022, 18% of all drivers involved...
Tracking the remainder of storms this evening
PORTLAND, Maine — A Flood Watch is currently in effect for areas of New Hampshire until midnight due to rounds of downpours and storms. Residents should be cautious, as heavy rain could lead to localized flooding. Anyone within or near the flood watch zone is also at risk for thunderstorms capable of producing hefty rain amounts. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, with strong winds being the primary severe threat, avoid driving through flooded areas.
For Harris and New Hampshire, a lot has changed in five years
New Hampshire has gone to Democrats in seven of the last eight presidential elections, including all five since 2004. But with its independent nature, and a tumultuous race, the state is no guarantee. In 2016, Hillary Clinton took the state over Donald Trump by just 2,736 votes, or less than 0.4 points. And as President […]
Fidelity® Study: Saving for College Tops Massachusetts Parents’ Priority List, Yet Families Face a Savings Shortfall Amid Inflation and Rising Cost of College
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 1, 2024-- Amid the rising cost of college and inflation, Massachusetts families say saving for college is a priority now more than ever, according to data from Fidelity Investments® and MEFA’s (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) 2024 College Savings Indicator Study. Nearly 8-in-10 Massachusetts parents have started saving in 2024 compared to 70% in 2018, and the majority (89%) agree the value of a college education is worth the cost. Even so, 32% aren’t sure what college will cost by the time their child enrolls and 41% use “their own best guess” to estimate costs. This press release features...
After 5-day stay limit, some families at Mass. state shelters could get month-long extension
Days after Healey announces five-day stay limits for some families, a new fact sheet says providers can grant up to a month extension in some cases. Governor Maura Healey announced major changes to the state’s overburdened shelter system last week, including a new five-day limit for certain families. But...
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,...
Portions of Grafton County hit by flash flooding
PIERMONT, N.H. — Persistent thunderstorms dropped over 4 inches of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening in western Grafton County, New Hampshire. Both a flood watch and then a flash flood warning were issued before the flooding began. NBC5 meteorologists reported on the escalating nature of situation Wednesday evening. One...
Exeter Deconstructed: the Shakespeare folios
With nearly 400,000 books in its collection, the Class of 1945 Library boasts a trove of literary treasures. But some books stand out. The library is the grateful steward of two folios of William Shakespeare’s printed works: the second, which dates to 1632, and the fourth, which was published in 1685.
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Great Bay CC loses 2 players; Dover's Breen gets full scholarship to DII Saint Michael's
PORTSMOUTH - The Great Bay Community College men's basketball team has seen some success in recent years. The Herons went 18-8 this past season, and 22-9 the year before when the team advanced to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Division II semifinals. Larger basketball programs have certainly taken notice. Alex Tavares, a starter on the national semifinal team, played at the University of New Hampshire last season, and has since transferred to Southern Wesleyan...
Sustainability projects get helping hand from UNH Fellows
HAMPTON – Energy conservation initiatives at Unitil are getting a boost thanks to the work of some exceptional University of New Hampshire graduates and undergraduates participating in a sustainability fellowship program this summer. The program offered by UNH’s Sustainability Institute provides learning opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and recent graduate students from UNH and other universities to work on transformative sustainability projects with municipal, educational, corporate, and non-profit partners. ...
In bloom: At sunflower festival in Lee, visitors frolic in the fields
Five-year old Justus White was making the most of what Coppal House Farm had to offer on a warm Saturday afternoon. “First thing when we came here was eating snow cones, and then second thing, see the animals,” he said. “Third thing, sunflowers.” ...
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.
Fifteen River Hawks Named America East Presidential Scholar-Athletes
BOSTON – Fifteen UMass Lowell student-athletes have been named America East Presidential Scholar-Athletes, one of the conference's highest honors, as announced by the conference office on Thursday afternoon. This award recognizes all student-athletes who graduated with a 3.75 GPA or higher from their respective institutions after having attended a...
Core Curriculum Redesign Means Additional Credentials for Merrimack College Students
Merrimack College’s academics will enter a new phase in fall 2024 that will further enhance the institution’s commitment to innovation in teaching and learning while providing students with greater flexibility and pathways in their education. The College’s newly designed core curriculum will go into effect this fall semester...
Worcester's Wholly Cannoli permanently closed after 24 years in business
WORCESTER ― After 24 years on Grafton Street, the bakery Wholly Cannoli has permanently closed, according to its ownership. Richard Elia, one of the owners, gave retirement as a reason in a statement on Thursday that was addressed to customers. ...
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