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Healey announced $52 million in climate resiliency funds - is your town on the list?
Climate change is usually associated with warmer winters, hotter summers and drought conditions. But the opposite extreme can be just as bad. As the residents of Leominster and surrounding communities learned last fall, sometimes climate change is very, very wet. ...
Beautiful waterfront Cape Cod home hits market: 'The serenity is amazing'
You'll find this delightful East Falmouth home perched on lovely Bournes Pond, a splendid slice of saltwater that meets the ocean at Menauhant Beach. The property offers 120 feet of direct waterfront, a perfect place to launch a kayak or to take in the mesmerizing views. "The location is incredible and the serenity is amazing," said listing agent Annie Hart Cool of Sotheby's International Realty. ...
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. ...
Pedro Giraudo Quartet closes out Hop Summer Concert Series
On July 25, the Hopkins Center for the Arts closed out its Summer Concert Series with an outdoor performance by the Pedro Giraudo Quartet — a New York City-based ensemble that fuses Argentine tango with jazz and classical tones. The quartet includes bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo, violinist Nicolás...
Dartmouth cycling trio completes 20-hour Everest challenge on Tuck Drive
Sometime in the early hours of July 29, a Safety and Security patrol vehicle crept up to the intersection of Old Tuck Drive and Tuck Mall. The officer inside the vehicle was responding to a noise complaint. On the grass, three students were seated in Dartmouth cycling skinsuits. They took...
Pricey great white shark tours take off in Cape Cod
White shark tourism is taking off in Cape Cod, where the ocean’s largest predator fish have made a remarkable comeback. Kris Roszack owns Down Cape Charters in Harwich, near the elbow of Cape Cod. He says white sharks have become more predictable here than the weather. Roszack is concerned...
Sununu signs one bill targeting ‘forever chemicals’ but vetoes another
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday that bans certain products with intentionally added PFAS from sale in the state starting in 2027 and creates strict liability for PFAS polluters. He vetoed another measure that would have created liability for PFAS facilities, citing its “broad” definition and the fact that its standard for chemical concentrations […]
Colliers facilitates $76.2 million in construction financing for Dover’s Cochecho Waterfront
Dover, NH Colliers’ capital markets team arranged $76.2 million in construction financing to facilitate the development of the first phase of Cochecho Waterfront, a 220-unit waterfront multifamily project. A Colliers team led by executive vice president Jeff Black, vice president Sean Burke, vice president Bryan Koop and analyst Matt Lombardi were exclusively retained by Cathartes to capitalize the deal.
Landmark case for student athletes moves forward
On July 11, the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s decision to reject a request from the National Collegiate Athletics Association to dismiss a landmark case for student athletes. The case, Johnson v. NCAA, asks whether universities should consider student athletes employees — a crucial question in Dartmouth’s dispute over the basketball team unionizing in March.
New biography profiles local founding father Ebenezer Smith
MEREDITH – As the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in 2026, there is renewed focus on the efforts of national founding fathers George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and others. A new book published this summer by the Meredith Historical Society adds a local name to that pantheon. “Ebenezer...
PROCON breaks ground on Duprey Hospitality’s Arts Alley
Concord, NH According to Duprey Hospitality ground has been broken for Arts Alley, a project celebrating the redevelopment of the area adjoining the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on South Main St. Scheduled for completion by April 1, 2025, this PROCON designed and built facility will be a transformative venture that will infuse new life into downtown with a blend of restaurant, entertainment, and upscale event spaces.
Laconia Multicultural Festival planned for Sept. 7
LACONIA — a walk in Rotary Park in downtown Laconia will span the globe when the 22nd annual Laconia Multicultural Festival opens On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. with the International Parade of Flags. The Wonderful World of Dogs will be presented, featuring breeds of dogs from all corners of the world.
Startup Star: Providing Eye Exams and A Solution to Provider Shortages
Over a two-year period, six eye doctors in the Mount Washington Valley retired, leaving locals to drive an hour or more for routine eye care. Carolyn Letellier daydreamed about a solution. She had learned about a company called 20/20Now that provided telehealth eye exams, facilitated at local clinics by trained opticians like herself who provide eye exams but are not doctors.. A friend, Josee Cote, encouraged Letellier to write a business plan.
Among Harvard’s Pro-Palestine Groups, A Frosty Reception for Garber’s Appointment
More than 400 Harvard students and Cantabrigians marched to Garber's private residence in a pro-Palestine rally in early May. By Frank S. Zhou. Alan M. Garber ’76 shouldn’t hold his breath waiting to receive a congratulatory card from Harvard’s pro-Palestine activists after the governing boards permanently installed him as the University’s 31st president on Friday.
‘Impeccable’: Higher Education Experts Say Garber’s Academic Record May Spare Him From Scrutiny
Alan M. Garber ’76 comes into the Harvard presidency armed with a stacked resume: three degrees from Harvard and one from Stanford, time on both faculties, and more than a decade serving as Harvard’s second-highest administrator. It might just be enough to spare him from the condemnation that...
Massachusetts’ Most Dangerous Street Gang is Still Terrorizing People Today
Massachusetts offers a variety of cultures and activities to suit many tastes and interests. Whether it's attending a concert at Tanglewood in Lenox, taking a tour of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, or exploring the many museums across the state, Massachusetts has something for everyone. Plus, Massachusetts is a top state to reside in as we are known as one of the best states to raise a family. We're also a sound state for a quality education. It's no wonder people want to play, work and live here on a regular basis. You gotta love Massachusetts.