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For LGBTQ+ people facing food insecurity, stigma and other barriers can make it hard to get help
Max Tardiff lives outside of Keene, where he’s trying to get back on his feet with his kid, after a recent divorce. But it’s been hard, and money is tight. Tardiff makes too much money to qualify for food stamps, and he’s also struggling to find an apartment closer to his job that he can afford.
Worcester County gym celebrates Stephen Nedoroscik's Paris Olympics performance
STERLING, Mass. - A sea of American flags and cheers throughout Sterling Gym Saturday morning as Stephen Nedoroscik competed in the Summer Olympics pommel horse finals. Sterling Gym hosted a watch party Saturday morning as Stephen Nedoroscik competed in the Summer Olympics pommel horse finals. Nedoroscik is an alumnus of...
Writers on a New England Stage: Doris Kearns Goodwin
In June 2024, NHPR’s Rebecca Lavoie spoke at length with author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s." Doris Kearns Goodwin is one of the country’s most beloved presidential historians and authors, having written books about the Roosevelts, the Kennedys, and Lincoln, among many others.
Newly-opened Lake Libations will bring craft cocktails to you
MEREDITH — Carrie Quagliaroli and Mark Lamper have teamed up in a new endeavor: Lake Libations. The pair work out of a horse-trailer-turned New Orleans speakeasy-themed mobile bar, and served up a taste of their creations during a grand opening reception on Thursday. The event, held out of the trailer parked in front of Quagliaroli’s house, drew a crowd of 50 family and friends.
Creating Legendary Cigars With Jorge Maique of EPC Cigars
This week on The Cigar Authority, we talk creating legendary cigars with Jorge Maique of EPC Cigars. Jorge is the master blender of the new EPC Encore Noir, along with one of the most sought after cigars in the world the Cohiba Behike. Join us as we discuss Jorge’s interesting journey in the cigar industry. We will smoke the EPC Encore Noir in the first hour, exclusively available at Two Guys Smoke Shop. Learn about creating legendary cigars this week on the show!
NH Chronicle: Traveling to Jefferson
August 7th, 2024 — Tonight, we're heading north of the notch to Jefferson. Along with Santa's Village, we found there is great hiking, good food, and some interesting golf history, making it a fun place to visit year-round. Plus, a Dunbarton woman who had dreams of becoming a ballerina...
Mother Nature Wins at Claremont Motorsports Park
Claremont, NH – August 2, 2024 – Claremont Motorsports Park announces the cancellation of tonight’s Modified Racing Series Milton Cat 75 presented by Key Chevrolet Buick GMC due to continuous rain coming into the area around 6 PM. Despite our best efforts to prepare for an exciting...
Women's Hockey Announces First-Ever Coaching Staff
KEENE, N.H. - Keene State College women's ice hockey head coach Rob Morgan has announced his coaching staff for the inaugural season slated to begin on November 1. Cecilia "CJ" Vinas will be the Hockey Operations Manager for the team, which is among KSC's newest along with men's ice hockey and eSports.
New Hampshire company makes blimps to scan for drones at southern border
FREMONT, N.H. — A New Hampshire company is building blimps to be used at the southern U.S. border to monitor for drones used by drug traffickers. Fremont-based Altaeros recently secured a contract to send its Aerostat drone blimp to the southern border, where it should be deployed by the end of the month.
‘Steady, Sensible, Smart’: Faculty Say Garber Can Steer Harvard Through Political Crisis
Alan M. Garber '76 attends the inauguration of former Harvard President Claudine Gay last September. Faculty overwhelmingly supported the Corporation's decision to appoint Garber as the University's 31st president. By Addison Y. Liu. Harvard faculty members overwhelmingly applauded the Harvard Corporation’s Friday decision to promote Alan M. Garber ’76 from...
Movie making at Tewksbury campus
TEWKSBURY — The grounds of Tewksbury Hospital have served as a backdrop for many films over the years. This summer, the independent film, Stonegate, is just the latest to take advantage of the historic property. Filming until September, the movie is about a disturbed doctor at a state hospital...
Substantial water main break in Tewksbury
TEWKSBURY — Residents started their weekend with a call via the town’s Code Red Alert system that a water main break had been detected, and were seeking the public’s help in locating the breach. Water main breaks are often detected by a significant spike in the usage indicator at the town’s water distribution facility, however, physically locating the breaks are more challenging, typically relying on visual evidence such as water pooling on the street.
New assistant superintendent welcomed to town
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Committee met on July 24, 2024 at Tewksbury Memorial High School. The board welcomed new assistant superintendent Nancy Milligan to her first meeting in the district. The board voted to approve an overnight field trip request for the TMHS student council for an annual...
Select Board approves new switchbox designs
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on July 23, 2024 at town hall. The board continued interviews of candidates for at-large resident positions on the newly formed School Facilities Study Committee. The committee will assess current school space in relation to future educational needs and enrollment. Residents Thomas...
508 Forever Young hosts annual backpack drive ahead of 2024-25 school year
WORCESTER, Mass. - July is in the rear-view mirror and August is in full swing, meaning we're just a few weeks away from the start of the new school year. A local nonprofit is getting area students ready to be their best in the classroom. 508 Forever Young hosted their...
Nonprofit Homes For Our Troops kicks off building process for new home benefitting Holden veteran
WORCESTER, Mass. - A nonprofit is giving back to a local veteran injured while serving the country. Greeted by cheers, an escort of local police, fire and motorcycles welcomed Craig Brady Saturday morning. Homes For Our Troops is building Marine Sgt. Brady a special home with more than 40 special adaptations to help him with his injuries.