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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...
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...
Editor’s Notebook: Guys, I’m just not sure about the whole ‘New Hampshire Advantage’ thing
Like the rest of the country, New Hampshire has been bitten by trickle-down economics over the years, most recently with a series of business tax cuts that have not exactly been awesome for the good people of the state. A thorough assessment of those cuts conducted last summer by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute […]
Just 13% of 2-bedroom rentals in New Hampshire are affordable, report says
MANCHESTER, N.H. — An upcoming report on rental costs in New Hampshire shows that rents are continuing to rise, putting a strain on many households. A report being released Thursday by New Hampshire Housing shows that only 13% of two-bedroom apartments in the state are affordable. Renter Sapna Tathak...
New Hampshire Committee Schedules Work Session on Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information New Hampshire’s House Bill 544, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older, is set for a “full committee work session” on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 302-304. This work session marks a significant step in the legislative process, coming just three months after the New Hampshire … Continue reading The post New Hampshire Committee Schedules Work Session on Marijuana Legalization Bill appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Bellows Falls man nabbed for 3 bank robberies in 2 days
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Bellows Falls man faces federal charges after authorities say he pulled off three bank robberies in two days. According to court documents, Stephen Loewe, 42, walked into the M&T Bank in Springfield Tuesday morning and demanded cash. Later that afternoon, he went to the Claremont Savings Bank in Springfield and handed the teller a note demanding $500. He then stole a car from a gas station.
Vermont’s Olympic rugby star returns home to cheering fans
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - U.S. women’s rugby star Ilona Maher returned to Burlington Thursday after her team won a first-ever medal at the Olympics in Paris. It was all smiles as bronze medal-winning Ilona Maher greeted cheering fans at the Burlington airport. “This is my hometown, this where I...
Traffic Alert: New England Run for the Fallen to pass through local towns today
(MyKeeneNow) – Residents of Chesterfield, Spofford, Keene, and Antrim should be aware of potential traffic delays tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, as the New England Run for the Fallen makes its way through these towns. The event, which pays tribute to fallen military service members and first responders, will see participants running through various routes in the area.
Traffic delays expected on Keene State move-in days
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Local residents and commuters should brace for traffic delays on August 21 and 25 as Keene State College welcomes students back to campus. The college’s annual move-in days are set to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for incoming first-year students, and Sunday, Aug. 25, for returning students. Both days are expected to bring a significant increase in traffic around the college, particularly on key routes such as Winchester Street and Main Street.
Storm floods streets, brings down trees in Nashua
NASHUA, N.H. — Powerful storms caused flash flooding and brought down trees Thursday in some New Hampshire communities. The storms moved quickly through the state Thursday afternoon, triggering multiple severe thunderstorm warnings. Many residents reported quarter-sized hail, lightning and downpours. In Nashua, a woman's car was crushed by a...
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