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Mass. FD unveils new ladder truck purchased with American Rescue Plan funds
LOWELL, Mass. — Ladder 4 has arrived. The $1 million dollar truck was on display on JFK Plaza last Tuesday, with its 100-foot steel aerial ladder extended toward the roofline of City Hall. The brand-new truck will replace the current apparatus that operates out of the West Sixth Street firehouse after training and upfitting is completed.
More NH dentists agreeing to see Medicaid patients – but not enough to meet demand
It took oral health advocates nearly 25 years to persuade New Hampshire lawmakers to provide adults on Medicaid coverage for basic dental care. Gail Brown, one of those advocates, said she saw that investment pay dividends in far less time. Brown was stopped this spring while bringing cakes to a...
Home for Now shelter closer to gaining federal funds via city of Rochester
ROCHESTER — The city's Finance Committee has recommended allocating more than $300,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to help Community Action Partnership of Strafford County as it takes over management of the Home for Now homeless shelter. Home for Now, located on Washington Street, a nonprofit organization,...
Daily Times building fight reignites in Portsmouth: City alleges 'demolition by neglect'
PORTSMOUTH — A long legal dispute between the owner of the historic but fire-damaged former Daily Times building and the city has reignited. The attorney for 278 State St. building owner Peter Floros contends in a letter to the City Council that the downtown structure is dangerous, and must be demolished to protect public safety.
Somersworth school leaders hopeful new contract with pay raises will attract more staff
SOMERSWORTH — Representatives of SAU 56 say they are very happy with the new contract for Somersworth Association of Clerical and Aides (SACA). They're optimistic the improved pay and benefits will encourage more job applicants to fill vacancies in the city's schools for 2024-25. The Somersworth School District announced a new and competitive collective bargaining agreement for its paraeducators and administrative assistants in the SACA union effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
Portsmouth water supply meeting 'high demands,' but for how long?
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth and Pease drinking water systems “are currently experiencing very high demands” due to irrigation and cooling system use because of the recent hot and dry conditions. “As always, we ask that our customers be vigilant and efficient with their water usage and turn...
Arlynn Polletta named new chief equity officer in SAU 16
EXETER — Arlynn Polletta has been named the new chief equity officer in SAU 16. "I'm thrilled to be joining the SAU 16 community and feel fortunate to have the opportunity to build on the exceptional DEIJ work that has been done in recent years,” said Polletta. “Advancing equity initiatives across the district will be a collaborative effort, and I look forward to working closely with students, educators, caregivers, and community members to promote continued growth and positive change."
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 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...
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...
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