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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...
School district drops challenge against former business administrator
LACONIA — The city’s school board will no longer fight a decision that a former employee was wrongfully denied pay for unused vacation time, ending a legal battle that started with her firing more than two years ago. Christine Blouin, then-business administrator for the school district, was fired...
Somersworth man charged for anti-LGBTQ message at Dover church
DOVER — A Somersworth man is facing charges for allegedly posting an anti-LGBTQ message on the front door of the First Parish Church at 218 Central Ave. Isaac Santiago, 49, was charged with criminal threatening, a Class A misdemeanor, according to Dover Police Chief William Breault. The sign was...
Some Suspects Face Less-Serious Charges for Roles in Dartmouth College Protest
Dozens of protesters who participated in last month’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of Dartmouth College won’t face charges. Local sources say Hanover police prosecutor Mariana Pastore is opting not to file criminal charges in 28 cases. Another 35 of those facing similar offenses reportedly will see their...
Officer Zippit reporting for duty — year after year
GILFORD — He doesn't speak and he can barely see but Zippit is the buoyant authority when it comes to safety on the water in the Lakes Region. Zippit, a large, plush personal flotation device mascot used by the Marine Patrol Bureau of the New Hampshire State Police is a deputized officer of the law mandated with keeping the public informed regarding the latest developments in water safety.
Rembrandt Documentary Comes to the Giant Screen at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey
Since 2011, the acclaimed art documentary series, Exhibition on Screen, has produced dozens of documentaries about important museum exhibitions from around the globe. The films have received dozens of awards and academic recognitions. One of their most acclaimed films is about one of the greatest visual artists that ever lived: Rembrandt. This film screens on Wednesday, July 10 at 1:30pm at The Park Theatre performing arts center in Jaffrey, NH.
Justin Nicolas ’26 Wasting No Time Getting A Taste Of Real Construction-Site Management
Growing up with the greater Boston skyline in view, Justin Nicolas ’26 has long been fascinated by city development and business construction. Halfway through his college education, he’s poised for a career centered on those interests. Call this summer his hands-on phase. A construction management and architecture double...
Play Along with The Band at Next Plaistow Summer Series Concert
Key Elements, a four-piece New Hampshire-based cover band featuring Plaistow-raised siblings Mike and Liz Comeau, will perform in the next concert in the Plaistow Summer Series. The Comeaus, who honed their musical talents in the Timberlane Band, perform nostalgic favorites from the 70s and 80s with their bandmates. Expect hits...
Keene’s new Parks and Recreation director assumes role this week
KEENE, N.H. — (MyKeeneNow) The City of Keene’s recently-hired director of Parks and Recreation began her new job early this week. Carrah Fisk-Hennessey, hired in May, has more than 20 years of experience in coaching, education, and community leadership, according to city officials in a news release. She...
Annual Land & Lake Poker Run and Buccaneer Bash docks at Weirs Beach
WEIRS BEACH — Get ready for treasure-hunting, swashbuckling in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region this summer. On Saturday, July 13, hundreds of attendees will participate in the 23rd annual HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run, followed by an all-ages pirate-themed Buccaneer Bash at The NASWA Resort in Laconia, all to benefit Easterseals NH’s core programs.
Seaplanes Want to Beach Aircraft at Weirs
Seaplanes could join swimmers at Weirs Beach if a request before city council next month is successful. City councilors will hear a request from Epic Seaplane Adventures to designate and operate a seaplane base out of the Weirs at their first meeting in July, bringing the novel activity back to the city after decades without it.
Multi-family housing proposed on Silver Street in Dover, at site of 1760 home
DOVER — Eight new housing units are being proposed at 114 Silver St., which would come after converting an existing circa-1760 single-family home and subdividing the property to build an adjacent neighboring structure. A proposal heading before Dover’s Technical Review Committee later in July seeks a conditional use permit in order to rework the 1,648-square-foot-footprint single-family residence into a four-unit multi-family building. A permit is required because the home and the single-story barn on the property are...
Parents worry about 'unknown' health effects 10 years after PFAS shut down Pease well
PORTSMOUTH — In May 2014, the city of Portsmouth — working with state and Pease Development Authority officials — announced it had shut down the city’s Haven well after tests showed it was contaminated with per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Then-PDA Executive Director David Mullen said at the time the Haven well — which is located at the former Pease Air Force Base — was shut down in “an abundance of caution.” ...
Former University of New Hampshire track athlete qualifies second event at Paris Olympic Games
MANCHESTER, N.H. — University of New Hampshire’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre has a new personal best after competing in the 1,500-meter run at the Olympic trails in Oregon. Purrier St. Pierre finished third with a time of 3 minutes and 55.99 seconds. She will now compete in both...
Portsmouth and building owner fight over future of State Street structure damaged in fire
PORTSMOUTH — The city’s chief building inspector has asked the owner of the historic Daily Times building to provide a plan to shore up the structure in order to protect public safety. A major downtown fire in April 2017 damaged several buildings in the heart of the city’s Historic District, including 278 State Street. ...
Lebanon to swap fireworks for laser light show this year during Fourth of July celebration
LEBANON, N.H. — Fourth of July festivities in Lebanon will be a bit different this year after organizers announced that the traditional fireworks show will not be happening. Lebanon's Fourth of July celebration will span most of the day, starting in the morning with the Red, White, and Blue 6.2-mile and 5k race. The weekly farmers market at Colburn Park will also take place and run from 4 to 7 p.m.
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