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Hudson Home-Track Advantage Proves Potent for Polewarczyk
HUDSON, N.H. – The summer heat hanging over Hudson Speedway Sunday night might have just been an after-effect of Joey Polewarczyk’s home cooking. The 2020 Granite State Pro Stock Series champion picked up his first series win since 2021 and his eighth overall in the evening bout at the track where he first fell in love with the sport.
3 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Housing, Climate Change, Education
PLYMOUTH – Three Democratic candidates for governor took the stage Monday evening to introduce themselves to Plymouth area voters and discuss their priorities if elected. Much of the focus was on creating affordable housing, ensuring reproductive rights but there was also discussion on gerrymandering, climate change and voting rights.
Portsmouth places barriers around Daily Times building as city clashes with owner
PORTSMOUTH — Amid an ongoing legal dispute, city officials announced Monday they are "closing the sidewalks and travel lanes abutting the property of 278 State St.," site of the 1850 Daily Times building. Portsmouth officials cited "an abundance of caution" for placing barriers around the building that was damaged...
Moto Guzzi’s Northeast Demo Tour in Full Swing
Some motorcyclists may have already visited the iconic Italian motorcycle marque Moto Guzzi on its Northeast Demo Tour. If not, you still have several chances to go try the company's latest and greatest machines. The 2024 Moto Guzzi Northeast Demo Tour aims to bring the brand to the riders and...
Concord passes on state forest sale, sold to adjacent manufactured home park owners who have no plans to develop
The state of New Hampshire decided to sell 30 acres of protected forest to nearby landowners after the city of Concord declined to match the $132,000 purchase price. The sale of the Allen State Forest off Warner Road along the Contookcook River to David Price and his son, also named David, who own the Deer Meadows manufactured housing park has sparked concerns from an executive councilor and state agency head.
Pain D’Avignon Granted Liquor License Pledges To Work With Abutters To Control Parking
CHATHAM – The newly opened Pain D’Avignon restaurant, occupying the former Chatham Bakery site on Crowell Road, will soon have the ability to serve beer and wine. While some neighborhood residents expressed concern about traffic and the shortage of parking, the owners of the restaurant have pledged to work closely with neighbors to address any problems, and the select board granted the annual beer and wine license last week.
Advocate says migrant, unhoused families were planning to sleep at MBTA station
QUINCY - The state has made it clear that its emergency shelter program is at capacity. That has not stopped dozens of migrants heading to Massachusetts through any number of federal programs. Last week, the state announced it would stop allowing so-called "newcomers" to sleep at Logan Airport. Families had been sleeping there when they first arrived in Boston through the airport's Terminal E. In doing so, the state said families would be sent straight to emergency shelters like the one in Norfolk at the old Bay State Correctional Center.On Tuesday, WBZ-TV found dozens of people being dropped off...
Needham community pool closed after glass bottle shatters
NEEDHAM - Relentless heat adds insult to injury in Needham, where crews are working quickly to fix a frustrating issue at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. The "deep pool" for lap swimming is closed after a glass bottle shattered and pieces fell in. "While I'm always concerned about people stepping on things and hurting themselves, that's not my biggest concern with glass. Shards of glass can float and therefore can go in peoples' eyes if they're not wearing goggles or they can get swallowed," explained Parks and Recreation Director Stacey Mulroy.So now, just a month after it opened for the...
Chichester man faces DWI charge after Hooksett crash injures one
HOOKSETT — A Chichester man was arrested Monday evening after a two-car collision in Hooksett that left a 70-year-old man seriously injured, police said. Hooksett Police and Fire/EMS responded to the scene at the intersection of Hooksett Road and Dale Road around 7:38 p.m. where they discovered a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta involved in the accident.
A behind-the-scenes look at Amazon’s Westborough fulfillment center on Prime Day
During its annual “Prime Day” celebration this Tuesday through Wednesday, Amazon has revved up its online order output to accommodate the high demand from users seeking savings during the discount window. In Westborough at 64 Otis St., a new 200,000 square foot fulfillment center — a warehouse specializing...
Insurcomm Purchases Soil-Away Restoration
Insurcomm, a provider of disaster restoration and construction services, has acquired Soil-Away Restoration Services, another disaster restoration company based in Hooksett, New Hampshire. This marks a significant expansion in Insurcomm’s ability to serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients with enhanced restoration capabilities across New England. Soil-Away Restoration Services, known...
1 dead after crash involving scooter, pickup truck in Concord; at least 11 dead in recent crashes
CONCORD, N.H. — A person involved in a crash in Concord on Tuesday morning has died. The crash on Clinton Street on Tuesday morning involved a pickup truck and a motorized scooter. Two people were taken to a hospital, and one of them later died. The crash occurred at...
No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds
A former Weymouth police officer who was caught on video camera beating a handcuffed suspect will not serve any jail time, federal authorities said. Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced to two years of supervised release, with the first six months to be spent under house arrest, the US Attorney …
US Coast Guard steps in after Wellfleet harbormaster crew walks off job
The town of Wellfleet is figuring out its next move after the interim harbormaster and a staff member walked off the job Friday afternoon, leaving officials to scramble to provide marina services this weekend. Selectboard Chairman John Wolf said on Tuesday that the marina functioned without missing a beat on...
Concord Encampment People Have Nowhere to Go
Straps tied to trees supported the blue and gray tarps hanging like a canopy over the green tent. Plywood, scaffolding, pallets, even a swing line the wooded encampment. This is the jury-rigged home that a woman named Melissa and her husband built over the last four months along the train tracks that cut through Robin Bach’s property.
Severe thunderstorms leave thousands of New Hampshire residents without power
Severe thunderstorms swept through New Hampshire, causing extensive damage to homes and leaving thousands without power. Areas in Southern and Central New Hampshire, including Keene, were particularly affected. Strong winds toppled trees and power lines, causing some to evacuate from homes deemed unsafe. “I know that it was pretty windy...
New Hampshire officials issue warning after 10 people killed in car crashes in 4 days
Officials ask all residents to practice safe driving methods. Nine separate car crashes over the past weekend killed 10 people across New Hampshire, state officials say. The causes of each crash are currently under investigation by state law enforcement agencies. In a statement released Tuesday, New Hampshire Department of Safety...
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