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35th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Coming
The 35th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival will take place for three days Sept 6-7-8 along Ocean Boulevard at Hampton Beach. The festival features local restaurants serving an abundance of seafood and non-seafood menus plus craft booths, a pop-up art show and two stages of live entertainment along with fireworks on Saturday night Sept 7th.
Three Wildcats Named to NFHCA Watchlist
DURHAM, N.H. – The junior trio of Tamera Cookman (London, England), Tasmin Cookman (London, England) and Nicole Poulakis (Ajax, Ontario) of the University of New Hampshire field hockey team were selected to the NFHCA 2024 Division I Watchlist on Thursday. All three Wildcats were also named to the America...
Cyanobacteria warnings issued for Pool Pond and Emerson Pond in Rindge
RINDGE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has issued new cyanobacteria warnings for Pool Pond and Emerson Pond in Rindge, following the detection of elevated cyanobacteria levels. The warning for Pool Pond was issued on August 27, while Emerson Pond received its warning on August 29.
UNH Falls Short in Season Opener vs. LSU and Troy
Baton Rouge, La. – The University of New Hampshire volleyball team lost its first two matches of the season on Friday's opening day of the LSU Invitational. UNH fell to host LSU, 3-2, in the early match and then fell 3-1 to Troy in the evening. The set scores...
UNH football opens season with loss at University of Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Wande Owens recorded a game-high 14 tackles but the University of New Hampshire football team was defeated 57-3 by the University of Central Florida of the Big XII in Thursday night’s season opener for both teams at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Owens, in his first game as a Wilecat, was credited with six...
Hampton Beach's Wally's Pub settles legal battle over ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ cover
HAMPTON — A popular Hampton Beach bar and music venue, sued for alleged copyright infringement after a cover band performed Bad Company’s hit song "Feel Like Makin’ Love," has come to terms on a deal to end the case. Attorneys for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) said they have reached a "confidential settlement" with Wally's Pub owner Al Fleury. ...
Rain showers dampen turnout at NYS Fair on Day 11; fewer than 50,000 attend
Geddes, N.Y. — Fewer than 50,000 people visited the New York State Fair on the second Saturday of its 13-day run. Showers brought 2.19 inches of rain, likely keeping visitors from the fairgrounds. Only 48,426 came through the gates. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny but with a...
Army Women’s Rugby Stumbles Against Dartmouth Big Green 49-5
Army West Point women's rugby kicked off their 2024-25 season with a challenging match against Dartmouth, ultimately losing 49-5. Despite a strong defensive effort, the Black Knights struggled against Dartmouth's aggressive gameplay. The Big Green scored their first try within the first 10 minutes, establishing an early lead. Although Army managed to score one try through sophomore Zoe Weimer, Dartmouth maintained control and expanded their lead, overwhelming Army's defense throughout the match.
Local organizations commemorate Overdose Awareness Day
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Saturday is a difficult day for many as Vermonters remember their loved ones lost to overdose. Saturday is Overdose Awareness Day, and many organizations across the state put on events over this past week to spread the word. According to Vermont’s Health Department, the state saw...
Disaster Recovery Centers open over Labor Day weekend
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) - FEMA teams will be available at various Vermont locations over Labor Day weekend, to help those that are still recovering from flood damage or other disasters. A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Lyndon Friday, other towns you can find a centers are Barre, Waterbury and Plainfield.
Men's Cross Country: Six Cadets finish in top ten, Norwich cruises to first at Castleton Invitational
CASTLETON, Vt. - Victory was never in doubt for the Norwich University men's cross country team at the season-opening Castleton Invitational at Vermont State University Castleton, as six Cadet runners placed within the top ten, piloting Norwich to a commanding first-place victory. Six teams participated at the meet, with four...
Guilford man jailed for alleged assault
Guilford man arrested for alleged assault, strangulation in Townshend. A Guilford man will spend the Labor Day holiday weekend at Southern State Correctional in Springfield without bail after being arrested on assault charges. Randy Jacobs, 47, is accused of attacking, strangling and restraining someone at their home on Shirley Circle...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
New York State approves rate hikes on health insurance premiums
Health insurance premiums for about one million New Yorkers will be getting more expensive next year.Governor Kathy Hochul's administration approved, on average, rate increases of about 12 percent for individuals and more than eight percent for small-group plans.Despite the increase, the rate hikes are actually lower than the proposed increases of 17 percent and 19 percent that health insurers were seeking.The State Department of Finance cited rising costs of medical care, including hospital stays and the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, for the increases.MORE NEWS: Murder-suicide of 5 in Syosset stemmed from dispute over will of deceased mother, sale of her homeChantee Lans reports on an adult son distraught over the possible sale of his recently deceased mother's home.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Norwich University featured in College Football Hall of Fame Exhibit
"From the Gridiron to the Battlefield" features Cadet memorabilia alongside Army's Heisman winners, service uniform displays, and a tribute to Pat Tillman. The maroon and gold of the Norwich University Cadets is now part of the College Football Hall of Fame's new exhibit entitled "From the Gridiron to the Battlefield." This exhibit is featured as part of the hall of fame's 10th anniversary upgrades and the Norwich artifacts are displayed alongside those from the four other senior military colleges which play football, five U.S. service academies, and three U.S. maritime academies.
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