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Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
New Hampshire ASC earns total joint replacement accreditation
Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System's Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center has earned the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's orthopedic advanced certification for its total joint replacement program, according to an Aug. 20 report from Ink Link. Elliot 1-Day is the only ASC in the state to earn the accreditation. To...
How should NH municipalities regulate public comment sessions?
Manchester’s Mayor and Board of Alderman recently voted to update their rules to prohibit banners and signs during meetings. They also banned vulgar language and threats during public comment. The rule change followed protests at several Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings earlier this year that called for local...
While mandated by law, workforce housing lacks enforcement, incentives
Workforce housing — meant to provide an option for those whose salaries are too high to qualify for subsidized housing — is heroic in theory, but difficult in practice, mainly because of lack of legislation and financial constraints. Members of the board of Laconia Housing met Thursday afternoon...
Tidemark, BOD Holdings Launch Apartment Build Along New Hampshire Coast
Tidemark and BOD Holdings LLC have broken ground on a new 135-unit apartment project in downtown Somersworth, NH, along the New Hampshire coast. State and local officials, along with members of the community, joined BOD Holdings LLC, Tidemark and PROCON’s design-build team for a groundbreaking ceremony recently. The site,...
Unconscious Surfer Rescued in Rye
It’s believed an unresponsive surfer rescued off Jenness Beach in Rye Tuesday afternoon suffered a medical emergency. The unidentified man was pulled from the water by other surfers and lifeguards performed CPR. He was taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center landlord says they will fight state takeover plan
The firms that control the real estate of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton rejected what they say is the state's low-ball offer for the property and told Gov. Maura Healey that they will "vigorously challenge" her plan to take the land beneath bankrupt Steward Health Care's hospital by eminent domain.
After last year’s disruptions, Saint Anthony’s Feast tells under-21 visitors to come with an adult
Boston’s Historic North End will host its annual Saint Anthony’s Feast this weekend to honor the patrons St. Anthony and St. Lucy with colorful parades, religious services and an abundance of Italian and American food. The festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees, kicks off this Thursday....
10 Years Ago, One of the Biggest Stories in New England Was About Market Basket and Loyalty
There are very few times that I go into Market Basket and don't think about the incredible display of loyalty that the employees showed 10 years ago this summer. In the summer of 2014, Market Basket's Board of Directors decided to fire Artie T. Demoulas. The next day, many employees started to strike due to loyalty with Artie T. and demanded that he be reinstated as CEO. Every media outlet gave the same story, stating that it was a family fight between two of the store's big bosses: cousins Artie T. Demoulas and Arthur S. Demoulas, grandsons of Arthur Demoulas, a Greek immigrant who founded the chain years ago.
7 cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, confirmed
Manchester, N.H., USA — New Hampshire health officials have now confirmed seven cases of Legionnaires' disease connected to an area of downtown Lincoln in June and July. Previously, five cases of Legionnaires' disease had been linked to the area. The Department of Health and Human Services said remediation efforts...
Former Bedford Substitute Teacher Arrested for Images
A former substitute teacher in Bedford is now under arrest after being accused of a disturbing crime. Authorities say 31-year-old Jonathan Harrison is charged with having child sex abuse images. A messaging app filed a report earlier this year claiming those images were being shared and police tracked the IP...
Man injured in Nashua shooting
NASHUA, N.H. — A 42-year-old man us in serious but stable condition after an overnight shooting in Nashua. Nashua police said multiple shots were fired just before midnight at a park downtown. Police said there were a couple of groups of people involved, but at this point, they don't...
Hanover public meeting discusses arrests, police response at Dartmouth protests
A public meeting in Hanover was scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss the protests at Dartmouth College earlier this year. Hundreds of people protested on the campus over the Israel-Hamas war, and 89 were arrested, including students and faculty from Dartmouth. Tensions escalated after some protestors set up...
Fire destroys garage in Charlestown, homeowner injured
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A two-alarm fire broke out on Happy Acres Drive in Charlestown Saturday afternoon, completely destroying a detached garage and leaving the homeowner injured. The fire, which was first reported around 12:45 p.m., had already engulfed the structure by the time emergency crews arrived, according to Charlestown’s Assistant...
Hot Skillet Club to perform at the Belknap Mill on Friday
LACONIA — Hot Skillet Club will perform at Belknap Mill on Friday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. This female trio plays hot vintage jazz with a western swing flavor. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, a blanket, and a picnic dinner for an evening of live music in Rotary Park.
A John Denver Christmas set for Nov. 20 at Colonial Theater
LACONIA — Emery Entertainment will present Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the Colonial Theatre - Laconia. A John Denver Christmas is a magical and intimate experience that will take attendees back to the ’70s when...
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