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New Hampshire Woman Raises Almost $400K for Elderly Vet Taking Care of His Wife With Dementia
This writing comes with a warning: you may burst out into uncontrollable sobs, so break out the tissues. A woman who sometimes helps out at U. S. Gold & Pawn on South Willow Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, Jenelle Marie, got to know Donald, a 90-year-old New Hampshire veteran. Donald came into the pawn shop with some gold jewelry he wanted to pawn so he could pay his medical bills for his wife, who was recently diagnosed with dementia. Donald's landlord also had to raise his rent, so he was in dire straits. Thank GOD he found Jenelle. She started a GoFundMe account, and at of the time of this writing, the GoFundMe contributions are almost $400,000.
Judge Denies Ex-Sen. Woodburn’s Latest Motion To Avoid Jail Time
LANCASTER – Judge Peter Bornstein has denied former Democratic state Sen. Jeffrey Woodburn’s motion for sentence modification and ordered a hearing to impose his 30-day jail sentence, but his attorney Mark Sisti said his client isn’t giving up at this point. Sisti said the Coos Superior Court...
Two big innings help propel Reading to a bounce back win over New Hampshire
READING, Pa - Reading bounced back in a big way on Friday night with a 10-6 win over New Hampshire. The Fightin Phils used a 4-run eighth inning to break the late tie. Early on in this one the Fightins took control with a 5-run third inning. A bases loaded walk and wild pitch allowed the first two runs to come home, then Trevor Schwecke would drive in 2-runs with a ground rule double. Ethan Wilson would bring the final run of the inning home with a sac-fly.
Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
Families raise concerns over state of Sanford cemetery
SANFORD (WGME) – There is controversy in Sanford over the care and rules at a local cemetery. Susan Coates and her sister, Carol Curit, saw online photos of Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford, where their parents are buried. "They were just covered with grass,” Coates said. “You couldn't read them."...
Brunswick residents worry about trees being cut down for sidewalk renovation project
BRUNSWICK (WGME) – People in Brunswick are worried the heart and soul of Maine Street is being changed, one tree at a time. Construction is underway for Brunswick’s downtown renovation project. Part of this includes the replacement of the sidewalks, which the town says is necessary. "We haven't...
New Hampshire Fish and Game Says People Are Causing Surge of Bear Encounters
Recently, there has been a surge of bear sightings according to NBC10 Boston. New Hampshire Fish and Game are warning New Hampshire residents to be responsible to avoid a "situation." New Hampshire Residents and Visitors Are the Problem. One of the reasons why bears keep coming around is because they...
New Hampshire State Police looking to fill more than 60 vacancies
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire State Police are trying to fill dozens of empty positions across the agency. State police said there are more than 60 vacancies in the agency, an improvement over the 80 open positions last year, but still less than ideal. There are 360 positions in...
Lindsey Stepp appointment to Department of Revenue Administration renewed
CONCORD — Lindsey Stepp, of Holderness, was recently re-nominated by Gov. Chris Sununu and confirmed by the New Hampshire Executive Council on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to continue serving as commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. Stepp, NHDRA’s first female commissioner, began her tenure as commissioner in...
'Food stamps don’t hack it:' Coös County residents experience highest rates of food insecurity in NH
This story is part of a series on NHPR's Morning Edition in which we explore how people are addressing food insecurity in New Hampshire. Tell us your thoughts on local food access at voices@nhpr.org. It’s a bright Saturday afternoon, and people are lined up inside the fire station on main...
Sidewalk replacement project to continue Monday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The City of Keene’s ongoing Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to advance to School Street, covering the area between Emerald Street and Gilbo Avenue, starting on Monday, Aug. 19. The project will kick off with the removal of the current asphalt sidewalk on the east side of the street by the City’s contractor.
10 former inmates of Concord transitional housing unit accuse employee of abuse
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Department of Corrections is under scrutiny after multiple women filed a lawsuit alleging physical and sexual abuse committed by an employee. In the lawsuit, the 10 plaintiffs alleged they were assaulted and harassed by an employee at the Shea Farm transitional housing unit...
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