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Warmington Concerned About Sununu’s ‘Unilateral’ Action Reducing Hospital Medicaid Reimbursements
CONCORD – Executive Councilor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington said she is very concerned about the future financial health of the state’s 26 hospitals and the “unilateral action” taken by outgoing Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to reduce federal return tax payments to them by $35 million a year for the next decade.
Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide Solutions
Households on public water systems are willing to pay an average of $13.07 a month, or $156.84 annually, on their monthly bills to protect themselves from PFAS — potentially cancer-causing chemicals — according to new research from the University of New Hampshire. This amount is insufficient to cover...
New Hampshire teen ask for votes in Rolling Stone magazine competition
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A local New Hampshire singer has been selected to compete in Rolling Stone Magazine’s “America’s Next Top Hitmaker.”. Fifteen-year-old Olivia Conway of Pembroke needs votes to win $10,000, a feature in Rolling Stone, and a chance to perform at the “Future of Music Showcase” in Texas.
Music, art and nature this summer
Monday through Thursday, July 8-11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join local artist Debbie Campbell for a painting workshop on the essentials of watercolor. Students, ages 10 and up, will learn watercolor techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition and perspective. Fee is $75. All materials provided. Advance registration required. Scholarships are available. To inquire or register, call 603-763-4789 x3.
Residents say owner of Auburn mobile home park has made life a 'living nightmare'
More than 100 residents at two mobile home parks in Auburn have filed a class action lawsuit against the parks’ owner, alleging it’s exploiting them and violating their state protections. Lawyers representing the tenants — who are seniors or on fixed incomes due to disabilities — argue that...
Healey administration promotes housing development incentive program for Gateway Cities
The Healey administration has unveiled $27 million worth of new tax credits to support housing developments across the state, potentially supporting hundreds of new housing units. Governor Maura Healey was in Lowell Tuesday to announce new Housing Development Incentive Program awards for more than a dozen developments across the Commonwealth.
Lowell to Receive $2.5-million HDIP Award
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll visit Lowell City Hall Tuesday to announce the 2024 Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards. As part of the announcement, InsideLowell has learned the Mill City is slated to receive a $2.5-million award. A Beacon Hill source tells us the investment will create 50 new housing units in the historic Hildreth Building, located at 45 Merrimack Street in Downtown.
Tri-Town Democrats award two scholarships
For seven years, the Tri-Town Democrats of Barnstead, Gilmanton, and Alton have been offering a scholarship to a senior from one of those three towns who is graduating from Prospect Mountain or Gilford High School. The award is given based on essays written in response to a different essay question each year. This year, the question was: “If you witnessed or heard about an incident of racism or bigotry (including jokes) in your community, what would you do about it?”
Press Room stabbing: Newmarket resident charged with assault at Portsmouth bar
PORTSMOUTH — A Press Room patron is charged with a stabbing inside the 48-year-old downtown bar and music venue June 22, police said Tuesday. Jazmin Diaz Barrientos, 23, of Newmarket, is charged with second degree assault, two counts of criminal threatening with a deadly weapon and reckless conduct, all Class B felonies. Barrientos was also charged with two counts of simple assault, Class A misdemeanors, and disorderly conduct, which is a Class B misdemeanor, according to police.
New England College Hosts over 500 Executive Master’s Students for Summer Residency
In June, New England College hosted over 500 students from the College’s executive master’s degree programs for their summer residency weekend. These programs include Business Administration, MBA; Data Science and Analytics, MS; Information Technology and Cybersecurity, MS; and Information Technology Project Management, MS. NEC’s executive master’s programs are...
Meet the collector behind Portsmouth Athenaeum's NH primary exhibit
It was the dashboard dolls that did it. A circa-1964 set depicting candidates President Lyndon B. Johnson and Sen. Barry Goldwater put Durham attorney Susan Roman on the path of collecting political memorabilia at a young age. The dashboard dolls were a gift from her uncle, and are on display...
Tyler Troy files intent to plead guilty in fatal 2022 Thanksgiving crash
PORTSMOUTH — Tyler Troy has filed his intent to plead guilty to negligent homicide and seven other felonies in connection to the deadly 2022 Thanksgiving crash that killed 21-year-old Barrington resident Drew Ceppetelli and injured four other passengers. Troy, a Northwood resident, is now headed to criminal mediation starting July 15, his 24th birthday, as the defense and prosecution attempt to reach an agreement in the case. His trial, which had been scheduled to begin June 22,...
WHS grad recovering from serious injuries after Seabrook Beach crash: 'Like a miracle'
SEABROOK — The prayers of family and friends of 19-year-old Cayleigh Adams are being answered, according to the mother of the Seabrook beach parking attendant severely injured when her UTV was struck by a car on June 28. “Everyone at the emergency room and the hospital, the doctors and...
Exeter startup helps defense contractors with cybersecurity compliance
The federal government now requires that contractors and subcontractors for the Department of Defense prove they meet certain cybersecurity requirements — a potentially complicated, costly and time consuming process. A startup company based in Exeter wants to help. GovSky builds a cybersecurity compliance software platform for government contractors. Its...
Endzone Bar and Grill, a sports bar, opens in former Thompson Tavern space in Dover
DOVER — The sisters behind Hampton’s Ginger and Clove café have added a new resumé item to their long list of hospitality industry success − opening a sports bar and restaurant. Endzone Bar and Grill, the product of sisters Cassy Vasquez and Angelica Spinelli, opened in May in the site of the former Thompson Tavern, a Central Avenue specialty that shut down its sports bar and rooftop deck at the end of February. ...
Lawrence police seek help identifying individual in photo
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual whose photo they have circulated. Authorities are urging anyone who has information on the person in question to come forward. The department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the need to...
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