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Earth Sciences Summer Course Uses Campus as a Lab
As part of Dartmouth’s decarbonization efforts, earth sciences students taking the Materials of the Earth course this summer have developed a three-dimensional model of the rock formations beneath the Dartmouth campus. Their new understanding of the geology could help drillers predict what kinds of rock they will encounter during the installation of geo-exchange borefields under Chase Field #4 this fall, and future such work elsewhere on campus.
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
Winchester Police warn of paving scam
WINCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Police in Winchester are warning residents of an asphalt scam making the rounds in the community. Police said they are aware that a truck is in town claiming to be from an asphalt paving company, and the driver is soliciting business door-to-door, offering to pave your driveway with leftover asphalt from other jobs in the area at a discounted rate.
Winchester man arrested for soliciting a minor online
WINCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A Winchester resident is facing serious charges following allegations of inappropriate online interactions with a minor. New Hampshire State Police arrested 47-year-old Travus S. Barnes Tuesday after a warrant was issued in connection with the investigation. Barnes, who has a prior conviction for sexual assault in 2014, is a registered sex offender in the state.
Man arrested following BB gun threat at Vermont State Fair
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a fake gun was pulled on the opening day of the Vermont State Fair in Rutland. Rutland Police responded to the fairgrounds late Tuesday night for a reported disturbance with a firearm. According to court documents, police found Zane Turner Burrell had been handcuffed...
Tickets on sale for Green Mountain Aviation Field Days at KBTV
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont — Tickets are on sale for Green Mountain Aviation Field Days, slated for Sept. 14-15, 2024, at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV). Presented by the Vermont Aviators Association, Green Mountain Aviation (GMA) Field Days will celebrate the “Past, Present and Future of Aviation.”. Festivities...
Developers break ground on first net-zero NH housing units geared towards middle class
Developers, clean energy advocates and public officials celebrated the groundbreaking Wednesday for New Hampshire’s first net-zero energy housing development geared toward middle-class home buyers. The 26 market rate duplexes, developed by Aspire Residential, are designed to produce or save as much energy as they consume. They are expected to...
Photos/Video: Broadway Cast of OUR TOWN Explores the Town That Inspired Thornton Wilder's Iconic Play
The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of Our Town recently embarked on a memorable journey to Peterborough, New Hampshire, the quaint town that inspired Thornton Wilder’s timeless play. The visit provided the actors with a deeper understanding of the setting that has captured the imaginations of audiences for decades.
School spending critics adopt new target: high administrator pay
For years, teacher pay in New Hampshire has remained low, with new teachers facing average salaries of $41,590. And for years, Democrats, teachers unions, and other advocates have urged increased state investment in public schools to direct money to teacher salaries. This year, Republicans are raising their own concerns about low teacher salaries. But conservatives […]
Rite Aid has been closing stores as part of bankruptcy. These locations closed in NH
Rite Aid pharmacies have steadily closing, including four in New Hampshire. Nationwide drugstore chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy in October of last year. Ever since then, it has announced the closures of hundreds of stores. "Rite Aid Corporation is also proud to be one of the nation's leading drugstore chains," the...
Leslie J. Matthews: Health care costs rise, access to affordable care diminishes and our leaders fail us
The refusal to act in the face of this crisis may seem abstract, but in fact, it amounts to policy violence that causes unnecessary suffering. Read the story on VTDigger here: Leslie J. Matthews: Health care costs rise, access to affordable care diminishes and our leaders fail us.
Video: Scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday; few could have strong winds, hail
Scattered shower and storm chances in the days ahead. Temperatures stay seasonable with a gradual rise in humidity by the weekend. More wildfire smoke overhead with some partial hazy sunshine again today. There will be a better shot at some scattered afternoon thunderstorms, a few could have strong winds or small hail. Highs will reach the lower to mid 80s.
BIPOC Festival, comedy in Hampton, musical theater in Prescott Park: Fun on the Seacoast
The Seacoast entertainment scene has made it easy for you to find something to do this weekend! Head to Prescott Park for "Give My Regards To Portsmouth" a cabaret celebrating 50 years of musical theater at Prescott Park Arts Festival, get a nap in early so you can head to the midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Show LIVE! at the Seacoast Rep, check out some cool cars, trucks and motorcycles at the Hilltop Classic Carshow in Somersworth, or indulge in food trucks and craft beer at the Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Cisco Brewers. ...
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