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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.
Maine Law Firm Vets YDC Abuse Claims and Paid From Same Victims’ Settlement Fund
The state is paying an out-of-state law firm to vet claims by victims who were abused as children while incarcerated at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester – then called YDC – out of the same $160 million the legislature approved to compensate victims through the settlement fund.
Man accused of three bank robberies and a burglary within 48 hours
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — According to court records, 42-year-old Stephen Loewe of Bellows Falls, Vermont, committed three bank robberies and burglarized a store within a 48-hour time span. Loewe is accused of burglarizing a store in Springfield, Vermont early in the morning on Aug. 13. Hours later, Loewe entered the...
Roadwork to Begin on West Street, expect traffic delays
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project continues Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, on West Street from the Route 9/10/12 Bypass to Central Square. The project will address pavement issues, particularly in the more uneven sections of the road, with a focus on the lanes closest to the sidewalk.
Fiscal Approves $6M Grant for Community Health Centers; Extends Rye Harbor Grant Date
CONCORD — The Community Health Centers were given a financial boost by budget writers Friday with $6 million of federal relief money. The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approved the request for one-time support for eight Federally Qualified Health Centers and one similar center to address the continuing impact from the COVID pandemic.
While mandated by law, workforce housing lacks enforcement, incentives
LACONIA — 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...
Digital Experience Agency SilverTech Grows Through Face-to-Face Relationships
The new Bedford location for SilverTech. (Courtesy of Silvertech) At SilverTech, a digital experience agency in Bedford providing web development and marketing services, the company’s 20% annual growth in recent years is the result of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients. That growth led to the firm recently relocating from a 13,000-square-foot building in Manchester to a 40,000-square-foot office space in Bedford to accommodate its 100 employees’ hybrid schedules, in-person trainings and a more personable.
Hudson housing development promises 'net zero' energy costs and new job opportunities
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A new development in Hudson promises “net zero” energy costs for homeowners. According to Barrett Hill planners, duplex-style homes are designed to save residents hundreds of dollars on utility bills, and the careful design will keep the utility footprint small while providing green spaces.
Consumer Reports: Spotting hidden flood damage when buying a used car
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Consumers looking to buy a used car in flood-affected areas should be cautious, as flood-damaged vehicles can enter the market with hidden problems and undisclosed damage. “Too often, when an insurance company declares a flood-damaged car a total loss, that information isn’t communicated to potential buyers,”...
SEPTEMBER 2024 CLARION — CLOSING DATE AUGUST 22, 2024
Feels like it was just yesterday when I asked you for CLARION submissions, and now it is time again to ask you to send along your submissions – now for SEPTEMBER 2024 – Please have your inputs to me by 5 pm Walpole time, Thursday, August 22. Submission guidelines, and contact email are on the CLARION website.
Body of N.J. man who went missing in Vermont river waterfall recovered
The body of a 35-year-old Bergen County man who went missing Saturday while swimming in a waterfall area in Vermont river was recovered Wednesday, authorities said. Tuan Baldino, of Paramus, was reported missing at 1:34 p.m. Saturday at the Cascades section of Warren Falls in the Mad River, Vermont State Police said.
Swanton man charged with multiple violations after speeding on I-89
GEORGIA — A Swanton man is facing multiple charges, including negligent operation and cruelty to a child, after being clocked at 101 mph on Interstate 89, Vermont State Police said. Dalton Katon, 27, was spotted by a trooper on Aug. 14 speeding southbound near Exit 18 in Georgia, driving...
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