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NH man killed, woman injured in Maine motorcycle crash
A New Hampshire man was killed and a woman injured in a motorcycle crash on Thursday morning. The York County Sheriff's Office said they received a call around 5:20 a.m. Thursday from a resident on River Road in Lebanon who had found a crashed motorcycle and two people lying in an open field. Sheriff's deputies arrived and found the driver of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle dead at the scene.
Koung Sushi replicates success in Meredith
MEREDITH — For three years, Myint Soe made sushi for a franchise that supplied supermarkets, and learned that well-made sushi would sell well in central New Hampshire. In 2021, he opened his first shop, in Laconia, and learned he could build a following under his own brand: Koung Sushi Mart. Then he opened a second location in a strip mall in Concord, and the lesson from that experience was that he needs to have foot traffic in order to drive success.
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...
Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
Tornado in Lyme touched down in challenging area for National Weather Service meteorologists
LYME, N.H. — Cleanup is still underway in Lyme aftera tornado touched down earlier this week and caused significant damage. Hundreds of trees were blown over in winds peaking at around 110 mph. The tornado touched down at 7:29 p.m. and lifted minutes later at 7:36 p.m. "I've seen...
Historian Continues to Research Heritage, Colonial Women in Exeter
Historian Norra Cardillo is researching the Ladd and Gilman women of Exeter, New Hampshire, work she plans to present as part of her master’s portfolio when she graduates from Idaho State University next spring. A descendant of the Ladd and Gilman families, She visited the historic Ladd-Gilman House (1721) at the American Independence Museum (AIM) for the second time in March to continue her research.
ACLU asks for charges to be dropped against protesters at Dartmouth College
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The New Hampshire American Civil Liberties Union is asking for charges to be dropped against those arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at Dartmouth Collegein May. College campuses across the country were inundated with protests, some turning violent, as students spoke out against the Israel-Hamas war. About...
Yvonne Furneaux, Actress in Fellini’s ‘La Dolce Vita’ and Polanski’s ‘Repulsion,’ Dies at 98
Yvonne Furneaux, the glamorous actress who had memorable performances in Michelangelo Antonioni’s Le Amiche, Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Roman Polanski’s Repulsion, has died. She was 98.Eddie Rosenblatt, Veteran Geffen Records Executive, Dies at 89 Furneaux died July 5 at her home in North Hampton, New Hampshire, of complications from a stroke, her son, Nicholas Natteau, told The Hollywood Reporter. She also was the female lead in the Hammer horror film The Mummy (1959), starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Though she considered the project less than ideal, she said she ultimately learned from those actors that “if you don’t take...
Creative solutions sought for Paugus, Prescott, Janes aves to continue receiving city services
LACONIA — City councilors tabled a resolution that would have stopped public works from providing certain city services to Janes Avenue and approved another designating Paugus and Prescott avenues as emergency lanes for another year while they search for a solution to issues caused by old, confusing city ordinances.
Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
A proposal to build an asphalt plant in a residential neighborhood in Nashua has been effectively scrapped. The company proposing the project dropped a lawsuit this week that aimed to reverse an earlier rejection of its plans. The asphalt plant, proposed by the Newport Construction Corporation, has been a concern...
Upper Valley communities say Supreme Court ruling won’t change approach to homelessness
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing communities to arrest and fine people for sleeping outside in public spaces has drawn the ire of Upper Valley social services providers and skepticism from local law enforcement and municipal officials. The ruling applies to sleeping outdoors any time of day or night...
No authority for attorney general in Concord Casino sale, rules judge
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. In a decision issued on Friday, Judge Gregory Albert clarified that the Attorney General’s role...
Keene roofing company ordered to pay back wages for visa violations
A Keene roofing contractor has paid $167,101 in back wages to 20 foreign temporary workers who didn’t receive proper payment, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a news release Monday. A settlement between the department and The Melanson Co. (owned by Illinois-based national roofing company Tecta America) also...
Man who admitted he fatally bludgeoned Nashua man sentenced to decades in prison
NASHUA, N.H. — The man who bludgeoned a Nashua man to death nearly three years ago will spend at least the next 37 years in prison. Ryan Barden pleaded guilty in May to second-degree murder and was sentenced at a hearing on Thursday. Jared Daly, 35, was killed in...
Portsmouth grad Ryan Minckler picked by Washington Nationals in MLB draft, plans to sign
PORTSMOUTH — Right-handed pitcher Ryan Minckler had recently confirmed his plan was to transfer and enroll at Arizona State University this fall to continue his college baseball career. That changed when his name was called by the Washington Nationals, who selected the 2021 Portsmouth High School graduate in the 19th round (560th overall) of the Major League Baseball draft this week. ...
Investigators identify police officer who shot, killed man in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Officials with the New Hampshire attorney general's office have released the name of the Manchester police officer who shot and killed a man late last month. The officer who fired his gun was Sgt. Daniel Whelan. Officials said he has 18 years of law enforcement experience...
The 3rd Annual New England Hot Sauce Fest!
The Spicy Shark proudly presents the highly anticipated 3rd Annual New England Hot Sauce Fest, a spicy festival that will delight heat seekers and hot sauce enthusiasts alike. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27 (Rain date: July 28), from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the scenic outdoor field behind Smuttynose Brewery in Hampton.
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