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Scores Running Club weekly “fun run” in full step
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Scores Running Club is in the midst of hosting a weekly fun run to fund scholarships for area high school students intending to continue their running at the collegiate level. Runs, which are each 2.8 miles and are open to runners of all ages...
Men’s Soccer Inks Jaehyuk Moon
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of junior back Jaehyuk Moon (Paju-si, Republic of Korea). "Jaehyuk is coming to us from Iowa Western Community College, to join former Reivers, and current Wildcats, Ibrahim Conde and Jiwoo Lee," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "Jaehyuk has an extremely high soccer IQ, is very good in possession, defensively strong and possesses high character that we are thrilled to inject into our defensive group."
Cichon follows brother's footsteps to complete New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Club
SMITHFIELD – There’s nothing like some brotherly competition. At 10 years old, Joshua Cichon of Smithfield said he was compelled to climb all 48 New Hampshire mountains higher than 4,000 feet tall in less time and at a younger age than his brother, Nicholas, who competed the feat in 2018.
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. ...
Dover affordable housing plan: 48 units. Here are details.
DOVER — Forty-eight affordable housing units and a commercial building are proposed to be built at 52 Old Rochester Road. An existing office, apartment and a detached garage on the site would be replaced with the 48 one-bedroom units, spread out across two new three-story residential buildings, and a third building dedicated to commercial uses, according to plans filed with the city. The residential buildings would have a 6,007-square-foot footprint, while the commercial building would have a...
Newmarket late-night hotspot Mia’s Bar & Lounge opens to rave reviews
NEWMARKET — A new bar, which its owners hope will become the town’s premier “late-night spot,” has officially opened its doors. Owners Dave and Maribel Hernandez described the reception at Mia’s Bar & Lounge’s soft opening two weekends ago as “surreal.” Initially planned to run from 4 to 8 p.m., the event was extended to midnight on both days due to the overwhelming turnout. ...
Portsmouth asks residents to help keep sidewalks, sightlines clear, for safety
PORTSMOUTH — The city's Parks & Greenery Department is asking residents to help keep sidewalks and roadway sight lines clear. The city's Department of Public Works is also working to keep property clear of obstructions and its lawns and gardens trimmed. Private property owners are required by city ordinance to keep the plants and...
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.
1 person killed in Methuen crash
One person was killed in a crash in Methuen, Massachusetts, on Thursday morning. Methuen police they responded to a crash around 7:30 a.m. on Lowell Street near Winstead Avenue. When they arrived they discovered a head-on collision had occurred between a Toyota RAV4 and a Mack dump truck. The driver of the Toyota was trapped inside the SUV, suffering from serious injuries.
Police in Milford, Hopkinton say longtime scam involves 'group of Irish travelers'
Local police departments are warning residents of a paving scam that in some cases is costing people thousands of dollars. A company calling itself Green Paving & Masonry is conducting the scam, police in both Hopkinton and Milford said recently. There is such a company by that name, based in Boston, but it's not involved. ...
City of Keene gathers more community input for downtown infrastructure project
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) — The City of Keene is moving forward with preparations for a major downtown infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing key areas through extensive utility and roadway improvements. To ensure the project meets community needs with minimal disruption, city officials are actively seeking input from downtown businesses and residents.
Seaver Construction Complets Construction at ZwitterCo’s New Innovation Center in Woburn
WOBURN, MA–Seaver Construction has completed construction at ZwitterCo’s new Innovation Center at 12 Cabot Road in Woburn, MA. Work included an 18,000sf design/build Prototyping Lab buildout completed with design partners Ebbrell Architecture + Design and RMF Engineers. The new Innovation Center joins with ZwitterCo’s corporate offices and provides...
‘Tragic & chilling’: Pregnant Lynn woman stabbed to death by ex-boyfriend’s brother, DA says
Prosecutors allege the suspect murdered the expectant mother while his brother was being held in custody on domestic violence charges stemming from a separate incident with her.
Two Men Arrested for Drug Distribution After Tractor Trailor Stopped in Andover
BOSTON – Two Indian nationals were arrested on July 29, 2024, in connection with the distribution of controlled substances. Simranjit Singh, 28, and Gusimrat Singh, 19, of Fresno, Calif. were each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Both men made initial appearances yesterday in federal court in Boston and remain in federal custody at this time.
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