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Laconia Daily Sun files motion to reconsider ombudsman’s rejection of legal fees
The Laconia Daily Sun is continuing to press its right-to-know case against the Laconia School Board, contending the state right-to-know ombudsman’s office wrongly ruled in favor of the school board, and pushing for reconsideration of the ruling. The news outlet’s attorney, Michael Lewis of Rath Young Pignatelli, a Concord-based...
Jenna Carroll to discuss Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares
WEIRS BEACH — The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host NH Humanities speaker Jenna Carroll on Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m., to discuss Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares. Jennie Powers took a stand against social vices in New Hampshire and Vermont in the early twentieth century. She was a humane society agent in Keene in 1903-36, and one of the first to become a deputy sheriff in New Hampshire in 1910. Powers was cited by the Boston Post newspaper in 1906 as having arrested more men than any other woman in America. As a photographic activist, she used her camera to document animal cruelty, family violence, and wide-spread poverty in New Hampshire's Monadnock region and beyond.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet 4 athletes with Seacoast NH ties in Summer Games
Four athletes with ties to Seacoast New Hampshire — all women — are set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. All of them are veterans of at least one Olympics. Dover native Jessica Parratto, who is in her third Olympics, will be looking to claim a second medal in synchronized diving with partner Delaney Schnell. ...
Portsmouth board praises 48-unit downtown housing project
PORTSMOUTH — City Planning Board members offered generally positive reviews about a revised plan to redevelop the former Portsmouth Steam Factory site with a four-building, 48-unit downtown housing project. The historic site at 361 Hanover St., built in the 1800s, was most recently the headquarters of the Heinemann Publishing Company. The project, which is...
Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins to appear at Great Waters
WOLFEBORO — Legendary Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins will perform on stage as part of the Great Waters Concerts in the Clouds series at the Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Since the late ‘50s, Collins has inspired audiences with her sublime vocals and boldly...
Community invited to Wolfeboro Paintings for a Purpose art show reception Aug. 1
WOLFEBORO — Local watercolor artist Dr. Marc Bard will continue his Paintings for a Purpose Art Show with an August display at the Meredith Village Savings Bank Wolfeboro Office at 66 North Main St. The show will begin with an opening reception at the bank 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, and artwork will be showcased at the office throughout the month.
Taylor Swift tribute performer makes ‘Sparks Fly' at Canobie Lake Park
For those who haven't been able to see Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, a trip to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, may be enough to get a Taylor fix, as a tribute show there makes "Sparks Fly" for Swifites. Canobie Lake is home to a residency for the...
Chichester Animal Rescue Stripped of License
Late last month, Teresa Paradis, the owner of Live and Let Live Farm in Chichester, received a jarring letter from the state Department of Agriculture. Although scant on details, the effect of the letter was clear: the farm – a beloved rescue organization set on 67 sprawling acres in Chichester that takes in animals ranging from horses to geese – had been stripped of its pet vendor license.
New Hampshire: No authority for attorney general in Concord Casino sale, judge rules
New Hampshire: No authority for attorney general in Concord Casino sale, judge rules. The sale of Concord Casino is moving forward after an administrative judge ruled that the Attorney General does not have the authority to dictate the sale agreement terms between operator Andy Sanborn and the buyer. Story continues...
UNH Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's and women's Cross Country teams, led by second-year Director Anna Magle-Haberek, announced their schedules for the 2024 season. UNH opens its season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Vermont Invite before taking a trip down to the Friar Invitational for...
Laconia recognized in 2022 Water Fluoridation Quality Awards
LACONIA — Laconia is one of seven New Hampshire public water systems to be recognized with the 2022 Water Fluoridation Quality Awards. “This award recognizes those public water systems that adjust the fluoride concentration in drinking water and achieve a monthly average fluoride level that is in the optimal range for 12 consecutive months in a year, as documented in the Water Fluoridation Rating System (WFRS),” said Executive Director of the NH Oral Health Coalition Gail Brown.
Keene’s Fifth Annual Wizarding Week Promises Enchantment for All
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) If you’re hoping your dreams come true this summer, an event happening in Keene this month may be just the magic bullet you need. Keene’s downtown is set to become a hub of magic and enchantment as it hosts the fifth annual Wizarding Week from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. This event promises to be a spellbinding experience for all, with special events, new attractions, and more than 60 participating businesses contributing to the festivities.
What UNH Political Scholars Say May Be Coming in Harris For President Campaign
Whoever wins the Democratic nomination for president will have just a few months to make their case to the American voters. Roger Wood interviews University of New Hampshire political experts Dante Scala and Andrew Smith to take a look at what’s to come in the 2024 presidential race. Wood talks with both well-known professors as the dust settles on a historic summer Sunday.
Community and Business News in Brief, July 24, 2024
The state of Vermont will be opening State Flood Recovery Centers in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield. While the state is still awaiting a determination on whether any counties are eligible for FEMA public assistance or individual assistance, these centers will help those impacted by this month’s floods navigate the recovery process. These centers are open to all residents from throughout the state. The first center will open in Plainfield on Wednesday, July 24.
Unadilla’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Has Contemporary Themes
Unadilla Theater’s production of “Uncle Vanya” directed by Alex Brown hit home on several levels. The play by Anton Chekov (first produced in 1899) is the same that launched Unadilla 41 years ago, then-produced by Bill Blachly, Unadilla’s 100-year-old founder and artistic director. It seemed fitting...
Barre emergency services respond to four overdoses in three hours
Barre, VT- City Police and Fire Departments responded to four separate reports of overdoses over a three-hour time span on Tuesday, July 23rd. Authorities say that none of the overdoses were fatal. One of the individuals told police that they thought they smoked crack cocaine prior to overdosing. The drug...
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