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UNH Spirit in the Sunshine State Pre-Reception Scheduled for Aug. 28
DURHAM, N.H. –UNH Director of Athletics Allison Rich, head football coach Rick Santos and Wildcat team captains Logan Tomlinson (Manchester, Conn.), Josiah Silver (Hampton, Va.), Zedane Williams (Springfield, Mass.), Ryan Toscano (Bedford, N.H.) and Dylan Poirier (North Kingstown, R.I.) will be part of the UNH Spirit in the Sunshine State Alumni and Friends Pre-Reception scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
Maier Records Goal, Assist in 2-0 Season-Opening Win at Stonehill
NORTH EASTON, Mass. – Junior Abbi Maier (Cincinnati, Ohio) recorded a goal and an assist to propel the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team to Thursday night's 2-0 season-opening win against Stonehill College at Skyhawk Field. Senior Meghan Guarente (Sewell, N.J.) scored UNH's other goal and redshirt junior...
Surry Mountain Lake Beach temporarily closed due to water quality concerns
SURRY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Surry Mountain Lake’s popular swimming beach has been temporarily closed after recent water quality tests revealed bacteria levels slightly above New Hampshire’s safety standards. The routine testing, conducted weekly, occasionally detects elevated bacteria levels, which are not uncommon. In response, officials have posted signs at the site to inform visitors of the situation.
High Court denies pre-trial release for man charged with Rutland officer’s murder
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Supreme Court says the man accused of causing a crash that killed a Rutland Police should remain behind bars until his trial. Police say Tate Rheaume was fleeing from officers in July 2023 when he crossed the center line and collided head-on with Officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s cruiser, killing her. He is awaiting trial for aggravated murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence.
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
If You Build It They Will Come
Our native plant pollinator garden has been fully planted and mulched. Just a few tasks remain for the season, including addressing some storm water drainage issues. Many hands have come together to build our garden of dreams, and we are so delighted. We welcome you to come take a walk!
Racial profiling ban, AI guardrails, trespass signs: Bill signings you may have missed
As the State House voting chambers lie empty this summer, Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk has been flooded. Hundreds of bills passed by lawmakers in late spring have circulated from the Office of Legislative Services to the Secretary of State’s Office to the House speaker, the Senate president, and finally over to Sununu, who has signed the majority that have reached him. Some signings, such as a group of bills in July limiting transgender rights in the state, have attracted...
Video: Mixed skies & hazy sunshine
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Despite a chance of a spot shower or thundershower over the next few days, there should be many dry hours with the best chances of more widespread showers and storms coming on Monday. Low clouds and fog giving way to some partial hazy sun (more smoky...
Upper Deck Post 14 falls to Hudson Post 100 in finals of Northeast Regional Tournament
MANCHESTER, N.H. – When the Upper Deck Post 14 American Legion baseball team headed to New Hampshire last week for the Northeast Regional Tournament at Manchester’s Gill Stadium, the three-time state champions knew that they were probably going to deal with the best team from Massachusetts in its bid to capture the regional championship and earn a spot in the World Series for the first time since 2016.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Says People Are Causing Surge of Bear Encounters
Recently, there has been a surge of bear sightings according to NBC10 Boston. New Hampshire Fish and Game are warning New Hampshire residents to be responsible to avoid a "situation." New Hampshire Residents and Visitors Are the Problem. One of the reasons why bears keep coming around is because they...
Trans teens file lawsuit challenging New Hampshire law banning them from girls’ sports
MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — The families of two transgender teens in New Hampshire filed a lawsuit Friday challenging a new state law that bans them from playing on girls’ sports teams at their public high schools. The issue of how to treat transgender athletes has been fiercely debated...
“Yankee Chronicle” 8/15/24 presented by Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice
Welcome to the Yankee Chronicle. For the next 2 weeks, our show is presented by the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice as they are celebrating 20 years of their Renaissance Shoppe where items are donated by community members and are in turn resold, with profits going directly back to the vital home care, hospice and community health programs provided by Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice. I’m Abby Peel, your host. Cathy Raymond will join me to tell us about the mission of this asset in their efforts to provide healthcare services to everyone. Kate Nobili will preview this year’s edition of the Apple Pie contest and crafts fair supporting the Newport’s Library Arts Center. Gram Gifford from the Telephone Museum and Andy Bullock from the Indian Museum will tell us about a collaborative event on the Code Talkers. Tim Blagden will bring us up to speed on developments on the Concord to Lake Sunapee Rail Trail. And our Laura James will visit with the Refinery Restaurants owner Brian McKenzie.
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
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