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Josie Harper remembered for inspiring the women she coached
In 2021, at a banquet celebrating former Dartmouth athletics director and women’s lacrosse coach Josie Harper, Mary Page Michel ’87 asked former lacrosse players to stand if they coached or taught lacrosse after graduating. Michel — who played under Harper from 1983 to 1987 — said virtually everyone stood.
'No match' for erosion: Popular Cape Cod beach may remain closed for the summer
Fans of Long Nook Beach in Truro may have to find another strand this summer. Public access to the popular, Atlantic-facing beach has been closed for several weeks due to concerns about the stability of the surrounding sand bluffs, and the town is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of the situation with help...
How Gardner residents are getting increased access to sunscreen
Gardner officials have a new initiative aimed at helping keep residents safe in the sun this summer. The city has installed public sunscreen dispensers at two locations where people generally get a lot of sun - the Greenwood Memorial Pool and Spray Park and the Dog Park at Pulaski Playground. The sunscreen is available for free.
How citizen scientists map changes to NH beaches as coastal risks rise
For six years, citizen scientists have helped track New Hampshire’s changing coastline through seasons and storms. That data has helped scientists better understand the unique response of each beach to weather events: Some bounce back quickly, while others rebound slowly. As coastal risks mount, with climate change raising waters and intensifying storms, the shoreline mapping helps scientists detect the most vulnerable areas.
Q&A with ski champion John Steel Hagenbuch ’25
On June 28, the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association named John Steel Hagenbuch ’25 the Men’s Nordic National Skier of the Year. This past season, Hagenbuch placed 13th at the World Cup, never lost a collegiate race, won the 7.5K freestyle and placed fifth in the men’s 20K classic at the NCAA Championships, winning All-American honors. The Dartmouth sat down with Hagenbuch to discuss his background in the sport, recent successes and what Dartmouth skiing has meant to him.
You’re Not Imagining It: Prices Have Increased at New Hampshire Walmarts
In recent years, Walmart has become a huge part of my life. It's my one-stop shop for grocery shopping (yes, I'm blessed enough to live near a supercenter), workout clothes, and makeup. Now that I have a brand-new baby to dress, Gwen's wardrobe is practically made up entirely of clothes from Wally World.
Gang used drugs, violence to commit robberies that led to 4 deaths, 3 in Pa., prosecutors say
A group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths, including three in Pennsylvania, federal prosecutors said Friday. Dubbed the “fentanyl robbery gang,” the group worked...
Video: Heat builds again into next week
Lingering warmth and humidity this weekend and early next week and a few more chances of showers and storms. Partial sunshine this afternoon with a quick passing shower or thundershower possible in the afternoon or early evening. However, it will still be muggy with highs mainly in the 80s, but we could touch 90 degrees again.
Top 5 Weekend Events Greater Nashua 7/12
Every Friday, Macaroni KID Nashua shares 5 things to do THIS WEEKEND with your kids (or sometimes for your kids) in the Greater Nashua area. Here are our picks for the weekend of [month, day, year]. Click on the links below for all the details! Don't forget to check out all our events in the events calendar. See the full month here and if you click on a day, all the events for that day will appear below.
Concord Casino Sale Saga Drags On
In New Hampshire, the tensions surrounding the forced sale of Andy Sanborn’s Concord Casino are continuing to rise. Sanborn originally had a sale deadline of June 27, which was then extended to July 18 and then again to September 30. The extensions were granted because there was evidence that a sale was pending, but the state Lottery Commission and Attorney General’s office have accused Sanborn’s team of stalling.
NH Brewery Fined for Withholding Employee Wages and Tips
LONDONDERRY — Pipe Dream Brewing is in trouble with the U.S. Department of Labor for withholding wages and tips of 44 employees, along with other liquidated damages, which amount to $912,000. The brewery was found to have illegally kept its workers’ credit card tips and denied overtime wages to...
Police: Distracted driver faces multiple charges after crashing into utility pole in Portsmouth
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Hampstead woman is facing multiple charges after crashing into a utility pole, causing it to fall onto her car with live wires on Wednesday. Portsmouth Police were called to Constitutional Avenue around 5:30 p.m., where they found 31-year-old Mercedes Berroa Santana and her three passengers trapped.
Exeter resident, Pease Golf Course member advances to N.H. State Am quarterfinal round
Ryan Zetterholm is a survivor. In winning both of his matches Thursday the Exeter resident had to come from behind and in doing so earned a spot in the quarterfinals of the 121st New Hampshire Amateur Championship. Zetterholm, a member of Pease Golf Course, was one hole from elimination in...
Mass. native John Pogorek, commander of NH Air Guard, killed in hit-and-run crash
John Pogorek, the commander of the New Hampshire Air National Guard, was killed in a hit-and-run crash near his Rochester home Monday afternoon, police said. Pororek, who graduated from Ware High School in Massachusetts in 1985, was 57. Police responded to an area near 10 Crown Point Road at 5:22...
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