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Derry Fire Department responds to a roof fire at Pinkerton Academy
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Officials are investigating a fire at Pinkerton Academy in Derry this afternoon. The Derry Fire Department said the fire started just before 2:30 p.m. on the roof of the science building. Police evacuated the bottom floors as the fire department worked to extinguish the fire on...
Wanted: Poll workers. Must love democracy.
This week, a coalition of election officials, businesses, and civic engagement, religious, and veterans groups will make a national push to encourage hundreds of thousands of Americans to serve as poll workers in November’s presidential election. Poll worker demand is high. With concerns over the harassment and threats election officials face, and with the traditional […]
From the Granite State to the cosmos: UNH launches 'Space and Technology Hub'
When you think of New Hampshire, a rapidly growing space economy might not immediately come to mind. The University of New Hampshire is aiming to change that perception with the launch of the region's first Space Technology Hub. The new facility promises to provide state-of-the-art expertise and equipment for the...
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.
Expansion of NH cannabis growing facilities shut down by Sununu veto
This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. Not far from downtown Peterborough is a discreet building, somewhat removed from the main road. No signs are posted, leaving no way for outsiders to learn what the building contains.
Shaw’s Supermarket in Derry Closed Temporarily
The Shaw’s supermarket in Derry is temporarily closed due to a fire and it’s unclear when it will reopen. Firefighters responded to the market in the Hood Plaza on Crystal Avenue around 3 a.m. Tuesday after being alerted by a Shaw’s employee. No other stores in the...
Cleanup Still Underway Following Severe Storm in Milford
Cleanup efforts are still underway nearly two weeks after a severe storm moved through Milford. The National Weather Service says a microburst impacted that community July 17th, knocking down trees and leaving homes uninhabitable. The microburst had winds of up to 95 miles per hour and left a path of...
Parole granted for 1 man, denied for another in connection with 2009 Mont Vernon home invasion
CONCORD, N.H. — Parole was granted Thursday to one of the men involved in the 2009 murder of Kimberly Cates in Mont Vernon, but he won't be leaving prison for several more years. Quinn Glover and William Marks called into a parole board hearing Thursday to make their requests...
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.
For many New Hampshire families, finding a therapist for their kid is 'like a part-time job'
Jennifer’s been a foster parent in Keene for about six years. In that time, they’ve taken in a dozen kids, ranging from toddlers to teens. It’s something Jennifer’s wanted to do from a young age. Growing up in an abusive home, they wanted to become the kind of caring adult they needed in their own life.
New data show prices on grocery staples have increased since 2019
GOFFSTOWN, N.H. — Newly released data show how the prices of items at the grocery store have changed over the past several years. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the price of staples such as milk, chicken and eggs has risen dramatically. The data show that...
Top 5 Weekend Events Greater Derry 8/2
1. SPONSORED - Ice Cream 🍦Family Fun Time! (Windham) This spot offers a full of ice cream, sundaes, and Italian ice, (cash-only) and it's located along the Rail Trail! So, grab a cone and take a walk to make it a family outing everyone will enjoy. 2. 🚜Touch A...
Dozens of instructors at Massachusetts police academies have checkered histories
BOSTON - A monthslong WBZ-TV investigation found dozens of the instructors teaching police recruits in Massachusetts have checkered histories, including serious sustained complaints and criminal behavior.46 police instructors disciplinedWBZ-TV obtained the full list of 2,492 police officers who are certified instructors for the various police academies run by the Municipal Police Training Committee or MPTC. Of those, 46 have been disciplined at their various local police departments for serious sustained complaints against them that violate the MPTC's code of conduct. Three had their MPTC instructor certifications suspended since the investigation began. One had their instructor certification reinstated after an appeal.According...
Mass. is one of the worst states for retirees, website says
These three New England states, however, were named among the top 10 best. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of retirement? If it’s watching a baseball game at Fenway Park, relaxing on the Cape shore, sailing off the South Coast, or kicking back in the Berkshires, I’ve got news for you.
State budget includes 'first step' toward testing private wells for contaminants
BOSTON — Included in the fiscal 2025 budget signed into law Monday by Gov. Maura Healey is $100,000 allotted to the state Department of Environmental Protection to create a study to determine how best to test private wells for contaminants. The study would determine how to test the 200,000 private wells in the state that serve more than a half-million residents. Most are located in Central and Western Massachusetts, but communities on Cape Cod and the islands...
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