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Major developments in Exeter: Here's the latest on Ioka, Gateway and other projects
EXETER — The Gateway to Exeter, which will bring 224 housing units to Epping Road, is set to break ground this summer, while a project to transform the old Ioka theater into a mixed-use building with condos is nearing completion. Darren Winham, Exeter’s economic development director, recently gave the...
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: ‘It needs to be revitalized’
Beach officials are endorsing a future redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, though a bill that failed in the Legislature could delay plans being filed with the town to at least 2025. The Hampton Beach Village District commissioners voted 3-0 in June to endorse the project by Casino majority owner...
Concord passes on state forest sale, sold to adjacent manufactured home park owners who have no plans to develop
The state of New Hampshire decided to sell 30 acres of protected forest to nearby landowners after the city of Concord declined to match the $132,000 purchase price. The sale of the Allen State Forest off Warner Road along the Contookcook River to David Price and his son, also named David, who own the Deer Meadows manufactured housing park has sparked concerns from an executive councilor and state agency head.
Something for Every Race Fan in Saturday’s Six-Division Showcase at White Mountain
N. Woodstock, NH — Following the exciting midseason championship doubleheader weekend, White Mountain Motorsports Park officials have continued to create excitement at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track this Saturday, July 20! Along with continued track championship action for the Late Models, Flying Tigers, Strictly Stock Minis and the Dwarf Cars, the New England Pro-4 Modifieds return to the North Woodstock highbanks along with the rescheduled debut of the Little Webb’s 350 Supermodified Series!
Ahlers, Jachym Named Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars
KEENE, N.H. – Keene State College baseball rising juniors Tommy Ahlers (Salem, N.H.) and Jake Jachym (Westfield, Mass.) were each named Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars when the summer collegiate wooden bat league announced their 2024 selections to the game Wednesday afternoon. The matchup, which will feature rosters split...
Duel at the Dog 250 at Monadnock Up Next For Justin Bonsignore
For the second time this season, Justin Bonsignore will visit Monadnock Speedway this Saturday night. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the New Hampshire track for the Duel at the Dog 250, as the season officially hits the halfway point. The race will mark the second of three in...
NH Unscripted with Angèlica Forcier Rosenthal, Garrett Meyer, & Mackenzie Goodwin
Todays’ episode is part I of a two part series. Several members from the cast of Actors Cooperative Theatre’s productions of Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical stop by and give us a deep, deep dive into the show. Angèlica Forcier Rosenthal (Kathryn Merteuil), Garrett Meyer (Sebastian Valmont) and Mackenzie Goodwin (Cecile Caldwell) VERY delicately walk me through this insane show! ACT does some of the most creative, thought provoking material in the state. I’m not talking classics or Greek theatre or Moliere. I’m talking about crazy, sometimes gritty, sometimes just wild shows and this one ranks right up there. There is soooo much happening here on soooo many different levels that we had to break the discussion into two parts! The show goes up Aug. 2-11 at the MCTP Theatre at the North End Montessori School; 698 Beech St, Manchester and tickets can be bought at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=191346.
Mom warns of hypothermia after son’s Hampton Beach scare: 'No idea this could happen'
HAMPTON — Heather Cassani did not think cold water would be a worry at Hampton Beach on a sunny 84-degree day. When her 10-year-old son Declan collapsed in the sand walking back from a swim in the water on July 4, first responders told her he was suffering from hypothermia. She said paramedics and lifeguards rushed to his side as he lost his vision and saw only white for several minutes. ...
Honoring life of NH Air Guard commander: Pogorek services set as police investigate crash
ROCHESTER — Services for Brig. Gen. John Pogorek were set to be held as the investigation into the accident that took his life is ongoing. Pogorek, who was commander of the New Hampshire Air National Guard Base at Pease, was struck by a vehicle on July 8, according to police. Pogorek had pulled over and got out of his pickup truck to re-secure a load on a trailer he was towing, when a Toyota RAV4 hit him on Crown Point Road in Rochester.
Tower Hill, Brit Floyd, NH Jewish Festival, Christmas in July: Things to do in Seacoast
Summer is in full swing and the Seacoast is showing up with the entertainment to make these high temps worth venturing out of the air conditioning. Head over to Dover for the summer-long Cochecho Arts Festival with Tower Hill headlining, grab a chair and blanket for a concert at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth, or a free family movie night at The Ridge in Rochester, attend the New Hampshire Jewish Festival in Newington, or get in the holiday spirit early with a Christmas in July Fine Craft & Artisan Show.
Rochester Slammers win 8-under New England and NH softball chanpionships
The Rochester Slammers 8-and-under softball team moved to 30-0 this summer after Aria Lanciano's walk-off single clinched the New England Regional Babe Ruth championship in their age group. Lanciano's hit completed a rally from down 8-0 as Rochester defeated a team from Stamford, Connecticut, 11-10, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to win...
Video: Spotty shower Thursday morning before a gradual clearing trend takes place
Much drier, more comfortable air is finally inching closer to the Granite State. Thursday will start humid with a spotty shower, but a gradual clearing trend takes place. It also turns much more comfortable by late Thursday and Thursday evening. Highs Thursday will be in the 80s, (there is a Slight chance a couple of spots could come close to 90 to extend the heat wave.)
“Yankee Chronicle” 7/18/24 presented by New London Hospital
Welcome to the Yankee Chronicle. For the next two weeks, our show is presented by New London Hospital that now serves 15 communities within the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region. I’m your host Abby Peel. The 2024 Hospital Days begins August 1st thru the 3rd! You won’t want to miss all your old favorites as New London Hospital celebrates its 98th edition. On today’s show, our Elizabeth D’Orazio meets interim CEO Lauren Geddes Wirth. She’ll bring us up to speed on the current happenings here at your community hospital and Newport Health Center. We’ll hear the story of Annie Frye, one of the many craftspeople that will be showing with the League Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort. Sage Tokach, Education Director will give us a look at the program for kids offered at the New London Barn Playhouse year round. Tripp will give us a rundown on the balance of the 2024 Summer Music Associates season. And we’ll close with Laura McCrillis Kessler at Sunapee Harbor to tell us about another Murder Mystery on the Lake Queen.
Portsmouth eases solar panel rules for historic district, despite opposition
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council narrowly passed the third and final reading of an ordinance amendment aimed at making it easier for homeowners to install solar arrays in the city’s historic district. Mayor Deaglan McEachern, Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley, and City Councilors John Tabor, Josh Denton and Rich Blalock voted Monday night to pass the amended ordinance. ...
MVSB opens new full-service bank in Exeter with grand opening celebration
EXETER — Meredith Village Savings Bank is opening its newest banking office at 3 Meeting Place Drive in Exeter. The community is invited to an all-day grand opening on Friday, July 19. The event will feature tours, giveaways, outdoor games, ice cream and treats from Clyde’s Cupcakes truck and the opportunity to vote for a local nonprofit to win a $1,000 donation.
Newport Jazz Festival hits its stride at 70
The Newport Jazz Festival enters its 70th year this summer. Starting Aug. 2 and running through Aug. 4, the festival’s lineup is an inclusive and eclectic musical selection that defies genres. Top acts include André 3000, Kamasi Washington, Elvis Costello, Samara Joy, Artemis, Stanley Clarke, Kenny Barron, Terri Lyne...
Seven Pilgrims Named to NABC Honors Court
HENNIKER, N.H. – Seven student-athletes from the New England College men’s basketball team were named to the 2023-2024 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court in an announcement by the association this week. Forward Treyjon Lewis (Stamford, Conn.), guard Jordan Phillip Long (Dracut, Mass.), guard Kyle Inglis (Burlington, Mass.), guard Elijah Guillomaitre (Roxbury, Mass.), center Justin Dunne (Derry, N.H.), guard Ashton Ventola (Danville, N.H.) and guard Jayden McGrew (Garland, Tex.) were all recognized, with Lewis and Inglis making the cut for the second straight season. The NABC Honors Court recognizes, includes junior, senior and graduate student men’s basketball players…
Veteran physical therapist hangs out shingle at The Downtown Gym
LACONIA — Covering a wall in Josh Brooks' office are framed photographs of people, of all ages and shapes, doing the activities they love most. Brooks, a physical therapist, said those photos illustrate the motivation behind his career. “I enjoy treating the whole lifespan, I enjoy working with people...
Celebrate Laconia brings overhead lighting to Canal Street
DOWNTOWN — The first phase of a two-year project to string lights above city streets, drawing attention to local businesses and providing a unique spectacle, is nearing completion. Celebrate Laconia, an organization dedicated to promoting the city's cultural and economic development, finished stringing a system of lights high above...
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