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Portsmouth fire: Home left 'uninhabitable,' garage and three vehicles destroyed
PORTSMOUTH — A garage and three vehicles were destroyed in a Thursday night fire that severely damaged a single-family home at 100 Greenleaf Ave., according to city Fire Chief William McQuillen. Firefighters responded about 8:16 p.m. to a garage fire reported by numerous callers, according to the chief. Portsmouth police assisted in evacuating the residents and nearby homes prior to the Fire Department's arrival, he added. ...
Daily Times building owner unveils new development designs. Will city allow demolition?
PORTSMOUTH — Developer Peter Floros — the owner of the historic Daily Times building that was badly damaged in a 2017 fire — has filed a new plan with the city to redevelop the downtown property. Floros filed a new application with the city Thursday, calling for...
NH residents will be able to see the next full moon soon. When's the July Buck Moon?
If you enjoy watching the moon at night, there's good news - a full moon is on the horizon in just a few days. Last month, the area was treated on the biggest, lowest full moon in years due to how timing lined up with summer solstice. That moon is known as the "Strawberry Moon," a name given by Native Americans as it often lined up with the best time of year to harvest, you guessed it, strawberries.
Barrington 8U baseball team wins NH Cal Ripken title, competing in New Englands
BARRINGTON -- The Barrington age 8-under Cal Ripken All-Stars baseball team earned a spot in the New England Regionals by defeating Exeter, 6-1, to win the 2024 New Hampshire state championship last weekend. "I think for us, the parents know the magnitude of this (achievement)," Phelan said. "The kids are...
Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say
Litter in and around the landfill. Waste outside of the permitted area. Releases of liquid pollution. Failure to file mandatory reports. These are some of the issues found at four of the state’s active landfills, documented by letters of deficiency sent by the Department of Environmental Services from January to June. Many of the problems […] The post Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
New Hampshire man killed in early morning Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON (WGME) - A New Hampshire man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Lebanon. The York County Sheriff's Office says around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning, a resident on River Road found a crashed motorcycle, with two people lying in a field. Deputies showed up and found the driver, 32-year-old...
Woman found dead in 1989 in woods of Franconia; case still unsolved
FRANCONIA, N.H. — The 1989 killing of a Maine woman, whose body was found in Franconia, has never been solved. Pamela Webb, 32, of Winthrop, Maine, had not been seen alive since July 1, 1989. Webb’s 1981 blue Chevrolet pickup truck was found on the side of the highway...
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and possession of meth in Maine. Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Angel Luis Lozano from Lowell, Massachusetts will serve 60 months in federal prison. He will also have five years of supervised release. He entered a guilty plea on February 15, 2024.
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Boats on Display in Rockport
Are you ready to get out on the water and enjoy the rest of summer afloat? Yachting Solutions is holding an on-the-water open house at the Marine Park in Rockport Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10. The Rockport-based dealer plans to have a mix of...
Public drinking at York Beach leads lifeguard captain to reconsider his job
YORK, Maine — Maine law prohibits drinking in public spaces, but Jeffrey Patten, the beach operations coordinator for the town of York, said people violate the state law regularly by drinking openly at beaches, and he is willing to resign if town leaders don't enforce the rules and resolve ongoing issues.
Head of Federal Reserve in Boston Visits Millinocket
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - Millinocket had some special visitors from Boston on Thursday. Susan Collins of the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston made the trek to what is known as Maine’s Biggest Small Town. “New England is the Boston Fed’s district and region, and I am here to learn...
Suspect in Cushing death faces judge, claims he was beaten by police
ROCKLAND, Maine — The man who police say led them on a chase that ended in Augusta, prompting a standoff, on Tuesday and is also a suspect in the death of a man in Cushing, made his initial court appearance Thursday. Jason Hewett, 39, of Augusta, appeared via video...
EVENTS: “No Spring Chickens” & prizes at Democratic lobster bake
“No Spring Chickens” – Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies” – will provide music during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, of Waldoboro, make up No...
Limestone considers security cameras after internet, electricity systems vandalized
LIMESTONE, Maine – Recent vandalism has prompted Limestone town officials to consider installing security cameras at the town office. On July 2, town residents were unable to conduct business at the office after internet and phone services went down, said Interim Town Manager Alan Mulherin. After Spectrum investigated, they...
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