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Health department hosting community Narcan program
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on July 25, 2024 at town hall with members Luke Miller, George Ferdinand and Melissa Braga. The board voted to approve meeting minutes from its June 20, 2024 meeting. Braga read the report of Health Director Shannon Gillis. The health department is...
Mill City Eagles win another one: ECFL team improves to 6-0 with lopsided win over Titans
The Mill City Eagles improved to 6-0 on the season with a 38-15 win over the visiting Troy City Titans in East Coast Football League action Saturday at Cawley Stadium in Lowell. The Eagles will look for win No. 7 on Saturday at Cawley when they host the Haverhill Hitmen...
Jury reaches verdict in baby abandonment case, court spokesperson says
A jury has reached a verdict in the case of a mother charged with abandoning her newborn in subfreezing temperatures after giving birth in the woods, a court spokesperson said Friday. Av Harris sent an email to The Associated Press confirming that a verdict had been reached. The court has...
KANE’S KORNER ~ Honor Flight New England Honoring Our Most Senior Veterans
“The mission of Honor Flight New England is to Transport America’s veterans to Washington DC to visit those memorials dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifices.” (honorflightnewengland.org) Although Kane believes his writing skills are pretty good, no amount of words could adequately capture the energy and raw emotion of those being honored and respected for their sacrifice, as it should be, because these veterans are America’s heroes.
Got questions about global warming? These climate scientists are touring NH with answers.
Thursday night, about 40 people gathered in the basement of the Gilford Community Church for a potluck dinner. After about an hour of chatting, four scientists in the crowd fired up a PowerPoint presentation. They were with the group Climate Up Close, which tours different states each year to try...
AC Portsmouth: Modern Elegance Awaits
If you’re looking for a coastal retreat that blends modern sophistication with New England’s rich heritage, the AC Hotel Portsmouth in New Hampshire is a fantastic choice, this hotel offers clean, updated amenities and special thoughtful details to make your stay even more enjoyable. The hotel’s close proximity...
Live from the Word Barn: Vienna Teng
The Word Barn in Exeter, NH, was created to promote the sharing and cultivation of the arts in an open and welcoming setting, and contribute to an already existing and thriving arts community. NHPR and The Word Barn have teamed up to record live music each week, so we can bring this art directly into your car, kitchen, or headphones on a weekly basis. No cover charge.
This tourism season, economic anxieties bleached by sunshine
If one were to take a snapshot of local tourism at the height of the season, it would look sunny, with full lodgings and attractions. But that picture would fail to capture a summer start that worried some local business owners — and those worries still exist when asked about the rest of the season.
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:
Macauda is junior city champion: TMHS junior dazzles in memorable performance
TYNGSBOROUGH — Being a Junior City Champion wasn’t exactly on Michael Macauda’s mind when he picked up golfing last summer. Because those who play golf regularly know how difficult it really is. It’s easier said than done to strike a perfectly-hit ball down the center of the...
Tewksbury 12U team takes title: Redmen win tight championship game over Burlington
TEWKSBURY — They just didn’t have an answer for Billy Sullivan. The Tewksbury 12U hurler was a force to be reckoned with on the bump in Friday night’s Conway Tournament Championship, totaling 12 strikeouts in 4.2 innings of work to fuel Tewksbury to a 3-2 win over Burlington.
New Keene State College program guarantees admission for qualifying applicants
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow)— Keene State College is taking a significant step toward making higher education more accessible by introducing a program tailored for first-generation and low-income students. The initiative ensures that eligible students who meet the required GPA will be automatically admitted to the college, according to a news...
Taylor Bastien Named Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Allison Rich has announced the hiring of Taylor Bastien as the new UNH women's lacrosse head coach. Bastien will be formally introduced as the 11th head coach in program history in a press conference on Tuesday, August 13 (3:30 p.m.) at the Skybox Lounge of the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex.
Family members say missing 28-year-old Rhode Island woman being held against her will
Family members believe a missing Rhode Island woman is in great danger. 28-year-old Chelsea Jacques of Coventry was last seen on her couch at her home on Friday around 3:00 p.m. She is 5’4” tall and weighs 100-110 lbs. Chelsea does not have a vehicle, her phone is...
Dorchester man gets 6 1/2 years for robbing series of stores at double knifepoint
A federal judge this week sentenced a man to 77 months in prison for robbing a series of businesses in Boston in 2023 while he was on probation for a series of armed robberies in New York. Akeem Lahens, 34, brandished "two large knives" in each of the robberies of...
Mangia Mangia restaurant in Billerica, Massachusetts catches fire
BILLERICA, Mass. — A two-alarm fire Friday afternoon shut down Mangia Mangia restaurant in Billerica, Massachusetts. The restaurant on Boston Road sustained smoke, fire and water damage throughout the building, officials say. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. Fire officials are still investigating what caused the fire.