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Cichon follows brother's footsteps to complete New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Club
SMITHFIELD – There’s nothing like some brotherly competition. At 10 years old, Joshua Cichon of Smithfield said he was compelled to climb all 48 New Hampshire mountains higher than 4,000 feet tall in less time and at a younger age than his brother, Nicholas, who competed the feat in 2018.
Dover affordable housing plan: 48 units. Here are details.
DOVER — Forty-eight affordable housing units and a commercial building are proposed to be built at 52 Old Rochester Road. An existing office, apartment and a detached garage on the site would be replaced with the 48 one-bedroom units, spread out across two new three-story residential buildings, and a third building dedicated to commercial uses, according to plans filed with the city. The residential buildings would have a 6,007-square-foot footprint, while the commercial building would have a...
Newmarket late-night hotspot Mia’s Bar & Lounge opens to rave reviews
NEWMARKET — A new bar, which its owners hope will become the town’s premier “late-night spot,” has officially opened its doors. Owners Dave and Maribel Hernandez described the reception at Mia’s Bar & Lounge’s soft opening two weekends ago as “surreal.” Initially planned to run from 4 to 8 p.m., the event was extended to midnight on both days due to the overwhelming turnout. ...
Portsmouth asks residents to help keep sidewalks, sightlines clear, for safety
PORTSMOUTH — The city's Parks & Greenery Department is asking residents to help keep sidewalks and roadway sight lines clear. The city's Department of Public Works is also working to keep property clear of obstructions and its lawns and gardens trimmed. Private property owners are required by city ordinance to keep the plants and...
$13M in Portsmouth projects: Prescott Park, South Mill Pond playground, turf field, more
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council recently voted to approve the issuance of $12.9 million in bonds to pay for a series of city projects. The bond issue includes $4.5 million for work at the city-owned Prescott Park, $3 million to add a second turf field near the city-owned Community Campus, $1 million for Fleet Street utility upgrades and streetscape improvements and $600,000 to upgrade the South Mill Pond playground. ...
Record heat, lifeguard shortages: NH pools try to stay afloat this summer
This summer’s heat waves have hit many New Hampshire communities hard, with several areas setting records for multiple 90-plus degree days in a row and another stretch of heat forecast for the end of this week. For many residents, the local public pool has served as an oasis in those stretches: a place where, at no cost, they can cool off and get in some exercise without having to leave the neighborhood.
Police in Milford, Hopkinton say longtime scam involves 'group of Irish travelers'
Local police departments are warning residents of a paving scam that in some cases is costing people thousands of dollars. A company calling itself Green Paving & Masonry is conducting the scam, police in both Hopkinton and Milford said recently. There is such a company by that name, based in Boston, but it's not involved. ...
‘Tragic & chilling’: Pregnant Lynn woman stabbed to death by ex-boyfriend’s brother, DA says
Prosecutors allege the suspect murdered the expectant mother while his brother was being held in custody on domestic violence charges stemming from a separate incident with her.
End of Summer Events in Merrimack Valley
With summer wrapping up, you’re going to want to pack in as much vacation fun as possible. A great way to do that is by checking out the amazing events going on in Merrimack Valley. From concerts to free museum admission to movie screenings, you’ll have an incredible time and end the warm and sunny summer on a high note.
Data reveals a 30% increase in wasted food during the summer months
West Concord, Mass.-based technology firm Divert Inc. has released data showing wasted food measured nearly 30% higher in summertime than the winter months. Divert provides what the company describes as an end-to-end solution that prevents waste by maximizing the freshness of food and recovers edible food to serve communities in need. In addition, the company converts wasted food into renewable energy.
Two Men Arrested for Drug Distribution After Tractor Trailor Stopped in Andover
BOSTON – Two Indian nationals were arrested on July 29, 2024, in connection with the distribution of controlled substances. Simranjit Singh, 28, and Gusimrat Singh, 19, of Fresno, Calif. were each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Both men made initial appearances yesterday in federal court in Boston and remain in federal custody at this time.
Local Planned Parenthood offices warn of multi-million dollar deficit, call for state funding
Representatives of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England called on leaders in Maine and other New England states to fund Planned Parenthood and other health care providers with state money during a press conference Thursday morning. PPNNE has a projected financial deficit of approximately $8.6 million over the next three years, said interim CEO Nicole […]
New Hampshire State Police Have Stopped 700 Drivers Going Over 90MPH
Over the weekend of July 25th and 26th police departments across New England, with the coordination of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, were out giving speeding tickets and reminding drivers to obey the posted speed limits. According to the NTSB, between 2021 and 2022, 18% of all drivers involved...
Tracking the remainder of storms this evening
PORTLAND, Maine — A Flood Watch is currently in effect for areas of New Hampshire until midnight due to rounds of downpours and storms. Residents should be cautious, as heavy rain could lead to localized flooding. Anyone within or near the flood watch zone is also at risk for thunderstorms capable of producing hefty rain amounts. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, with strong winds being the primary severe threat, avoid driving through flooded areas.
For Harris and New Hampshire, a lot has changed in five years
New Hampshire has gone to Democrats in seven of the last eight presidential elections, including all five since 2004. But with its independent nature, and a tumultuous race, the state is no guarantee. In 2016, Hillary Clinton took the state over Donald Trump by just 2,736 votes, or less than 0.4 points. And as President […]
Portions of Grafton County hit by flash flooding
PIERMONT, N.H. — Persistent thunderstorms dropped over 4 inches of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening in western Grafton County, New Hampshire. Both a flood watch and then a flash flood warning were issued before the flooding began. NBC5 meteorologists reported on the escalating nature of situation Wednesday evening. One...
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