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Ameresco and the City of Somersworth Break Ground on New Hampshire’s First Landfill Solar Project to be Placed on a Superfund Site
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & SOMERSWORTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 12, 2024-- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and the City of Somersworth, today celebrated the groundbreaking of a major solar photovoltaic (PV) installation at the Somersworth Landfill. With attendance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the landmark event marked the commencement of the project, which will significantly boost the community’s sustainability efforts and repurpose City-owned land for renewable energy generation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812336815/en/ The ceremonial event marking the beginning of construction was held at the location of the old Somersworth Sanitary Landfill. Pictured from left to right: City of Somersworth Mayor Matt Gerding, Congressman Chris Pappas, and Ameresco’s Senior Project Development Manager Ryan Fahey. (Photo: Business Wire)
FAA Investigating After Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Gilford
The FAA is now investigating after a plane had to make an emergency landing at Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford. The single-engine aircraft touched down with its landing gear up at the airport Sunday. The plane suffered only minor damage, and no one who was on board at the time...
New nightclub Madame Sherri’s opens, bringing queer entertainment to Keene
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The nightlife scene in Keene just got a lot more colorful with the opening of Madame Sherri’s Lounge and Cabaret, a new venue dedicated to LGBTQ+ entertainment and inclusivity. The club, which held its first official event last weekend with a Pink Pony Club night, is set to become a vibrant hub for the queer community in New England.
Hinsdale Little League getting ready for Little League World Series debut
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There has been little time off for the Hinsdale Little League team since punching their ticket to the Little League World Series.Hinsdale beat the Little Leaguers from Jasper, Indiana on a walk-off hit in extra innings on Wednesday to win the Great Lakes Region championship and advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.Coach Chad Wanless said, after spending a few days in Williamsport, the team has been able to sit back and realize how great their comeback win was and what the accomplished."I think we're finally starting to really enjoy it a little bit,"...
New lighting over Canal Street illuminates last summer block party
LACONIA — A two-year project to illuminate one of downtown’s busiest streets was capped off Saturday evening during the last Canal Street block party of the year. Celebrate Laconia, a civic organization dedicated to promoting and assisting business and cultural interests in the city, fired up a lighting display above Canal Street on Saturday night during the final in a series of block parties organized in large part by business leaders including New Hampshire Vintage Vinyl owner Dan McLaughlin.
DHMC recognized nationally for stroke care
LEBANON, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A New Hampshire hospital has been recognized on a national scale for its work caring for stroke patients. According to a news release from Dartmouth Health (DH), Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
Beekmantown Class of '74 gives back to Class of '24
BEEKMANTOWN | On July 27, about 100 classmates and friends gathered to celebrate their 50th Beekmantown Central High School Reunion. As part of the reunion planning, the Class of '74 donated to a Scholarship Fund to be awarded to a 2024 BCS Graduating Senior entering his/her first semester of college in the fall 2024.
First Champlain Hudson Power cables cross U.S.-Can. border
ROUSES POINT | Work to prepare the route for underground power cables in Lake Champlain has been in process for months. Residents have been quick to note unique barges fitted with cranes that slowly move along the lake. They are working on the lake section of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), or "Chippy."
Vt. school districts roll out new tactics to discourage cellphones
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Students scrolling, liking, and texting on their cellphones is seen as distracting and counterproductive, and some Vermont schools are workshopping new guidelines for getting phones out of students’ hands this upcoming school year. “We feel like it’s the right time. You only get one...
Vermont looks to build new women’s prison in Essex, prompting protests
Vermont has identified two potential sites for a new women’s correctional facility — both on state-owned land in the town of Essex. That’s to replace the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, which was built in the 1970s and has millions of dollars in deferred maintenance. The facility houses about 100 women who have been detained or sentenced.
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...
As the state primary approaches, a guide to absentee voting in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s state primary is a month away, and with hard fought primaries on both the Republican and Democratic sides – especially in the race for governor – the stakes are high. But not everyone will be able to make it to their polls on Sept. 10, and those who can’t might consider...
Springfield Police Seize Loaded Gun and Over 1000 Bags of Heroin, Arrest Two After Shooting
Last night, members of the Springfield Police C3 Unit and Squad "C" officers, guided by Sgt. Daniel Johnson and Sgt. Douglas Bernier, made significant arrests following a shots fired call on Central Street. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, the seizure of a loaded firearm, as well as a substantial amount of heroin, according to the Springfield Police Department's official news release. The action came in response to reports of gunfire on Monday night, around 9:35 p.m., at an apartment located in the 100 block of Central Street.
First New England Snowfall 2024 Will Be This Fall, According to Farmer’s Almanac
If you love the cold weather or are a ski bum, chances are, you're going to love this article. According to the Farmer's Almanac, New England could possibly get up to one foot of wet snow on November 16 - 19. By my calendar, that's a little less than two weeks from Thanksgiving. That might make air travel messy for families trying to get to one another.
'We are on fire': Coast Guard rescues six from burning fishing boat off Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Six people were saved from the ocean after they jumped from a burning, 81-foot fishing boat late Sunday off the shores of Portsmouth, according to the U.S. Coast Guard A mayday call from the fishing vessel Three Girls, a trawler, was placed to the Coast Guard’s Sector Northern New England command center shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday, the military branch announced Monday. The six people aboard - the captain, four crew members and a National...
Register today for the 2024 Civics 101 Summit; experience a live taping of award winning podcast
New Hampshire Public Radio, in partnership with NH Civics and New Hampshire PBS, is pleased to announce the 2024 Civics 101 Summit, to be held at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester on Sep. 28 at 10:00 a.m. Register for the Civics 101 Summit here. This interactive event is designed...
Men’s Soccer Signs Scott Williams
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of senior goalkeeper Scott Williams (Cincinnati, Ohio). "Scott comes to us from the University of Virginia," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "He has incredible character and resiliency which stood out immediately. He's battled injuries early in his career and we're eager to help him get back on track physically. We're looking forward to his contributions to the program!"
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