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Norwich University featured in College Football Hall of Fame Exhibit
"From the Gridiron to the Battlefield" features Cadet memorabilia alongside Army's Heisman winners, service uniform displays, and a tribute to Pat Tillman. The maroon and gold of the Norwich University Cadets is now part of the College Football Hall of Fame's new exhibit entitled "From the Gridiron to the Battlefield." This exhibit is featured as part of the hall of fame's 10th anniversary upgrades and the Norwich artifacts are displayed alongside those from the four other senior military colleges which play football, five U.S. service academies, and three U.S. maritime academies.
What is eastern equine encephalitis? Two mosquito researchers explain what’s behind the latest outbreaks
Health authorities in the United States are issuing warnings and closing public parks due to a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease. This week, a resident of the US state of New Hampshire died after being hospitalised with eastern equine encephalitis. Cases have also been detected in other states. But what is eastern equine encephalitis? How is it spread? What, as the name suggests, do horses have to do with it? And is it a problem for Australia? What is eastern equine encephalitis? Eastern equine encephalitis is caused by a virus typically only found in some eastern parts of the Americas, from Central America...
New Hampshire Enacts Law Overhauling Its Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act
Any business involved in motor vehicle installment financing in New Hampshire needs to assess the multiple and significant changes to a key law that have been enacted with immediate effect. On August 2, New Hampshire Governor Christopher Sununu signed HB 1243 into law, significantly revising RSA chapter 361-A, the Motor...
Eagles Grab First Win of the Season with 2–1 Win Over Dartmouth
Boston College men’s soccer started its game against Dartmouth off hot when Moritz Gundelach found the top corner with a right-footed shot just 6:42 in the match, leaving Dartmouth goalkeeper Costi Christodoulou with no chance of saving it. Dartmouth didn’t let BC stay in front for long. Following a...
New Hampshire Fish and Game hires its first female executive director
New Hampshire will have a woman leading Fish and Game for the first time in the department’s history. The state Executive Council on Friday unanimously confirmed Stephanie Simek of Olympia, Washington. Simek has 30 years of natural resource experience and has spent the past decade working in Washington state agencies. Gov. Chris Sununu nominated her […]
New Hampshire reports first mosquito-borne encephalitis virus death
CONCORD, New Hampshire: Health authorities in New Hampshire announced that a resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said this week that the Hampstead resident's infection was the first in the state in a decade. The resident, whom the department only identified as an adult, had been hospitalized due to severe central nervous system symptoms.
New Hampshire athletes compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games
(MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire is represented at the 2024 Paralympic Games by two athletes, Elizabeth “Liza” Corso from Newmarket and Noelle Lambert from Manchester. Both athletes bring with them a wealth of experience in track and field, having previously competed in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Corso, 21,...
Ex-Biden official in NH primary raises questions with ‘bizarre’ financial disclosure
Maggie Goodlander, a candidate in the increasingly tense Democratic primary for retiring Rep. Annie Kuster’s (D-N.H.) seat, filed a personal financial disclosure that has raised questions over the actual value of sizable assets she holds. Goodlander, a former Justice Department official under President Biden who’s married to national security adviser Jake Sullivan, is running to fill Kuster’s…
Big Green Drop Close Season Opener to Boston College
NEWTON, Mass. – Dartmouth men's soccer returned to the pitch Friday, opening their 2024 season at Boston College. The Big Green tied the game about halfway through the first half but were unable to find the back of the net again, ultimately falling to the Eagles 2-1. The Eagles got on the board first, scoring only 6:42 into the game.
Patients ready for discharge in NH hospitals take up needed beds
When New Hamsphire’s hospitals say they have problems at the front and back doors, this is what they mean. On a single day in early June, 79 much-needed hospital beds were occupied by people who were ready for discharge to a lower-level of care but remained hospitalized because that care wasn’t available. Reasons ranged from a shortage of nursing home beds and too few legal guardians for those who needed them to long waits for Medicaid benefits...
SpaceX announces new launch date for Polaris Dawn Mission
Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA — A new launch date forSpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission is set after crews were delayed several times due to system checks, a helium leak, and most recently, unfavorable weather. SpaceX filed a new launch schedule with the Federal Aviation Administration, with the first window...
Field Hockey Begins Season at 2-0 with a 3-1 Win over Delaware Valley
HENNIKER, N.H. – Simmons field hockey (2-0) opens the 2024 season at 2-0 following a 3-1 victory over Delaware Valley University (0-1) on the campus of New England College, Saturday afternoon. The Sharks put the pressure on the Aggie defense early with seven quarters in the first quarter. However,...
Cross Country Opens 2024 Season at Keene State Alumni Meet
KEENE, N.H (August 31, 2024) – The Beacons Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams opened their season at the Keene State Alumni Meet from Keene, N.H. Senior Cody Wittcum led the men's team with a 22nd overall finish in 17:18.1 (5:34 mile-split) out of 75 other competitors. Following Wittcum was junior Robert Cannon, who crossed the 5k course finish line at 17:29.3 (5:37.7 mile pace) and finished 29th out of the field.
New Hampshire Firefighters Asking for the Public’s Help After Water Damage
You know, it's not often that Firefighter's ask for our help. They are the ones that usually do the helping, not the other way around, but this time, it's for the kids, so they are going to ask. The Dover NH Professional Firefighters Association is asking for your help after...
3 people taken to hospital after SUV rolls over in Rindge, authorities say
RINDGE, N.H. — Three people suffered serious injuries after an SUV rolled over Friday night in Rindge, authorities said. The Rindge Fire Department said after 11 p.m. they were dispatched to the area of Forristall Road and the Winchendon, Massachusetts town line for a vehicle rollover with three people reportedly injured.
NH pursuit ends in crash, arrest
EXETER, N.H. – A wild ride awaited State Police in New Hampshire when they responded to a call Friday for assistance from the town of Auburn, after officers there tried to stop a vehicle that was driving erratically in their town. A little before 9 p.m., troopers joined the...
Car goes off bridge into water in Candia, authorities say
CANDIA, N.H. — A car went off a bridge and into the water Friday night in Candia, authorities said. Candia Fire Rescue said before 11 p.m., they were dispatched to a report of a car off the bridge into the water in the area of Island and Raymond roads.
NHMS EVP/GM David McGrath Excited for 2025 NASCAR Playoffs Weekend at “The Magic Mile”
LOUDON, N.H. – New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath spoke to media Thursday following NASCAR’s 2025 schedule announcement, which includes a Sept. 19-21 visit to NHMS by the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT).
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