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Racial Unity Team welcomes Andrés Mejía to board of directors
EXETER — The Racial Unity Team recently announced the appointment of Andrés Mejía to its board of directors. Mejía, who is the director of organizational learning and talent development at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, will serve the remaining vacant term of board member Kathleen Blake, who stepped down from her position. “I am...
New Hampshire Now Has Its Own Smithsonian Story
When you hear the word "Smithsonian", does your mind wander to Washington, D.C.?. The Smithsonian National Museum is a marvel compilation of 17 museums in the the D.C. area, including the Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, and American Art Museum. It's a destination for students,...
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Nashua celebrates Monahan Manor Apartments with ribbon-cutting ceremony. The transformation is now complete. On the site of the Bronstein Apartments on Myrtle Street now stands the newly constructed Monahan Manor Apartments. The old 48-unit public housing complex built in 1974 was demolished in 2022 and a new one was built. The city celebrated this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held August 12.
A Detailed Look Inside Concorde
Concorde is one of the most iconic aircraft in commercial aviation history. It was the only supersonic jet in regular commercial service. Of the 20 aircraft built, only 14 went into service, split evenly between British Airways and Air France. The Concorde was so unique and significant that 12 out of the 14 production airplanes were preserved in museums around the globe.
New Hampshire man arrested for attacking victim with 3D-printed knuckles, police say
KEENE, N.H. — A Keene, New Hampshire, man has been arrested after police said he attacked another person with a 3D-printed weapon last month. The New Hampshire State Police said they were notified of an assault at the Otter Brook Dam in Roxbury on the afternoon of July 22.
NH police: Motorcyclist seriously injured in Spaulding Turnpike crash in Dover
DOVER — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on the Spaulding Turnpike Wednesday night, which closed the highway for more than an hour. State police said the single-vehicle crash occurred at 8:45 p.m. near Exit 7 in Dover on the southbound side of the turnpike. Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that...
Proposed Rye Harbor project draws pushback from businesses with ties to the waterfront
The state’s plan to redevelop Rye Harbor is dredging up angst among some longtime businesses, who claim they haven’t been able to provide input on the project. And with a looming deadline at year’s end to spend federal grant money, the future look and feel of the harbor and its many stakeholders is poised to remain a flashpoint.
Co-living residential space proposed for J.J. Newberry building in downtown Portsmouth
Developer Mark McNabb is proposing to renovate the former home of the J.J. Newberry department store and turn the downtown property into a major mixed-use project, including innovative “high density co-living” spaces. The first story spaces at 15 Congress Street – the one-time home of J.J. Newberry’s –...
Enfield residents file suit against town over variance for 300-unit housing development
Two Enfield residents have filed a lawsuit against the town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment over its approval of a height variance for a proposed nearly 300-unit housing project. Linda Jones and Alv Elvestad, whose Route 4 property abuts the proposed Laramie Farms development — which is located between Route...
Phenix Hall redevelopment clears major hurdle as City Council eases height restrictions
Plans to rehabilitate the music venue within historic Phenix Hall, plus add housing, restaurants, and retail, took a big step forward Monday night as the Concord City Council agreed to allow new downtown developments to circumvent height rules on a case-by-case basis. “I think we’re going to put forth a...
Healthy Conversations Series schedule, hospital recognitions: Seacoast health news
Portsmouth Regional Hospital Nationally recognized for commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates PORTSMOUTH – Portsmouth Regional Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation Bronze quality achievement award for following best practices when treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates. This is PRH’s first Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation recognition. ...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Plymouth County woman sentenced to prison for leaving the scene of pedestrian crash that killed Andrea Gordon
PLYMOUTH – A Duxbury woman has been convicted of charges that she left the scene of a crash where a woman was killed, Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz announced. On Wednesday, a Plymouth County jury deliberated over three days before finding Kristina Blackmore, 43, of Duxbury, guilty of one count each of Leaving the Scene of Injury Causing Death and Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation.
Lowell flag football camp brings together students, police officers
LOWELL, Mass. — A three-day flag football camp hosted by police, the African American Community Collaborative and Merrimack Valley Flag Football is underway at Cawley Memorial Stadium in Lowell. "These kids are going to carry this into their personal lives. They're going to be able to go home and...
2 injured in logging truck crash on I-293 South in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two drivers suffered minor injuries Friday morning after a crash that shut down Interstate 293 in Manchester left a logging truck hanging over an embankment. Manchester firefighters were called to the crash near Exit 5 on I-293 South at about 6:30 a.m. "It got toned out...
Truck overturned in Manchester, NH
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WHDH) - A truck overturned in Manchester, delaying traffic. Officials said the area of Exit 6 of I-293 southbound was closed while they investigated. It took several hours to remove the truck and clean up the scene. The crash sent fuel all across the road. The driver of...
Poor air quality forecast for Central Mass. due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Seeing a bit of a haze out there this morning?🧐This is from wildfire smoke aloft moving in from Canada.This will likely continue through Friday as well. #mawx #ctwx #riwx pic.twitter.com/gcIkBiVTKv— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 15, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency says that Central and Western Massachusetts are expected to experience poor air quality on Friday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec and Western Canada. ...
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