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Gov. Tim Walz to campaign for Harris in New Hampshire Sunday evening
MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz will join Kamala Harris at a rally on Sunday evening, as her campaign closes in on the deadline to name its own vice presidential candidate. Walz is one of the finalists for the job, among a list of high-profile Democrats that includes Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. After President Joe Biden decided to step aside from the race, Walz quickly endorsed Harris and has since supported her efforts through television appearances as well as a rally before Saturday's Trump campaign stop in St....
New Hampshire just experienced one of its warmest Julys on record
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As we kick off the month of August, here is where July finished up. We tied for the second-warmest July on record in Concord with an average temperature of 75.0 degrees for the month. New Hampshire also hit this mark in July 1876. The warmest July...
Former New Hampshire attorney charged in financial exploitation case
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A former New Hampshire attorney is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 9 in connection with financial exploitation charges. According to court documents, Justin Nadeau asked a client who had recently suffered a traumatic brain injury for loans totaling more than $280,000. Investigators said Nadeau asked for...
Lake Folks Learned Sununu Vetoed Fertilizer Bill at Packed Meeting on Cyanobacteria
MOULTONBOROUGH – Lakefront residents concerned about cyanobacteria packed the Moultonborough Town Library Wednesday night and were told Gov. Chris Sununu has just vetoed a bill that sought to regulate the use of certain fertilizers on lawn turf. Pat Tarpey, president of the Lake Winnipesaukee Association told a crowded room...
Keene City Council holds public hearing on charitable gaming facility amendment
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council met on Thursday for their final session before the summer recess to address a proposed amendment to the city’s Land Development Code. In Mayor Jay Kahn’s absence, Councilor Mitch Greenwald presided over the meeting, which centered on a public hearing on an ordinance that aims to amend regulations for charitable gaming facilities in Keene. City Planner Mari Brunner presented the key aspects of the ordinance, which seeks to establish new definitions and guidelines for charitable gaming operations within the city. The proposed changes include:
Bicyclist hospitalized after crash with car in Rye: Police investigating
RYE — A bicyclist was injured and hospitalized Thursday in a collision with a vehicle, an incident that remains under investigation. The town’s fire and police departments responded to the crash involving a Toyota Corolla and a bicyclist at the intersection of Wallis and Brackett roads shortly before 5 p.m., according to Rye Fire Chief Mark Cotreau. The accident occurred a short distance from Pirates Cove Beach. ...
Cool Course: Real World Sustainability
In the course “Real World Sustainability,” students learn not just about how to bring the subject of sustainability into K-12 classroom settings but also how to look at the larger systems they are operating within. “It’s ecology,” says the course’s designer and instructor, Paul Bocko. “It’s a lot of different elements working together, and they’re much more than the sum of their parts.”
Skanska Completes $89 Million Renovation and Addition to University of New Hampshire’s Spaulding Hall
DURHAM, NH – Skanska announced the completion of the $89 million, 130,000-square-foot renovation and addition project for University of New Hampshire’s Biological Sciences Building, Spaulding Hall, located at the heart of the university’s campus in Durham, New Hampshire. Designed by architects Ellenzweig to be LEED Silver certified,...
Eighteen 'Cats Named an America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete
BOSTON – Eighteen University of New Hampshire student-athletes were named an America East Presidential Scholar-Athlete on Thursday in recognition of exemplary academic achievement through their college careers. The 18 honorees ranked second among the nine conference schools. Ande Allison (Carlisle, Ohio) and Ashley Buchheit (Downington, Pa.) of the women's...
Names to Know: Meet the Seacoast business professionals receiving recognition
Thomas Torr presented with 'A Gentleman and a Scholar' award DOVER — Thomas F. Torr, Esq. founding partner of Cocheco Elder Law Associates, PLLC, traveledto Hays, KS, from July 18 to July 19, 2024, to meet with top elder law firms and financial advisors fromacross the nation. On July 19, Torr was...
Scores Running Club weekly “fun run” in full step
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Scores Running Club is in the midst of hosting a weekly fun run to fund scholarships for area high school students intending to continue their running at the collegiate level. Runs, which are each 2.8 miles and are open to runners of all ages...
Alstead nature trail project wins $10,000 grant, asks the community to vote for a chance to increase winnings
ALSTEAD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Distant Hill Accessible Nature Trail and Pavilion Project is the winner of a $10,000 grant as part of the annual Kubota Hometown Proud grant program hosted by the Kubota Tractor Corporation. In its fourth year, the grant program is aimed at providing support across the...
Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog shoots 2025 calendar and gears up for 25th anniversary
MENDON — Police officers regularly get bulletproof vests once they join a department. When a K-9 joins, they do not receive a vest immediately due to their costs. A bulletproof vest for K-9s can cost around $3,500. Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, based in Mendon, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has worked for almost 25 years to get as many dog vests as possible. Next year will be its 25th anniversary. ...