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York County adopts four-day workweek for nonunion employees
ALFRED, Maine — A new policy approved by York County Commissioners allows most nonunion York County government employees to work their 40-hour schedule over four, 10-hour days instead of five, 8-hour days, if they so choose. Proponents say it is a policy that offers a greater work-life balance for those who choose that option, while still having county offices fully open to the public during regular business hours Monday through Friday. ...
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
17 Field Hockey Players Earn America East Academic Honor Roll Recognition
BOSTON – Seventeen student-athletes on the 2023 University of New Hampshire field hockey team were named to the America East Academic Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 season with a breakdown of 11 on the Commissioner's Honor Roll and six on the Honor Roll. That calculates to 68 percent...
Alna’s tax rate hike climbs further
Weeks after agreeing to set this year’s tax rate at $23.35 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, Alna selectmen on Aug. 15 amended it to $23.50. First Selectman Nicholas Johnston explained, an accounting error factored into the first one. He said that after the July 22 vote, “it was discovered...
Maine Police are Investigating a Shooting in Downtown Lewiston
Lewiston Police are investigating after a shooting downtown that sent one person to the hospital. It was approximately 1:00 Monday morning when Lewiston Police were called to the area of Pine and Jefferson Streets for a report of multiple gunshots. When the officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with several witnesses who told them they heard gunfire and saw a vehicle speeding off. The police officers canvassed the area and found several shell casings in the road.
Weeks after floods, Vermont businesses struggling to get visitors to return
BURKE, Vt. (AP) — Two bouts of flooding from storms in July has hampered businesses and destinations in an economically depressed section of northern Vermont, with some still closed as […]
Tracking heavy rounds of rain and storm potential
PORTLAND, Maine — How's the weather looking for your Monday night? Get the latest Maine's Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski. A High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory are in effect for Maine and New Hampshire. Tonight’s high tide, coupled with high astronomical tides, may cause splash-over and minor coastal flooding, this evening and overnight.
It took a ‘long road’ for New Hampshire to begin collecting PFAS-laden firefighting foam
In September 2019, a clock started ticking: The Department of Environmental Services had less than two years under a new law to institute a take-back program for PFAS-laden firefighting foam. It wasn’t such an easy task. Most challenging was the question of how to get rid of the stuff. PFAS – or per- and polyfluoroalkyl […]
Traffic Advisory: Route 101 bridge inspection to cause delays Friday
(MyKeeneNow) – Motorists traveling along Route 101 near Swanzey Factory Road should anticipate traffic delays Friday due to scheduled maintenance on the bridge over the Branch River. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation has announced that inspection and testing of the bridge will take place between 8 a.m. and...
Stratham resident will be aboard upcoming SpaceX Polaris Dawn flight
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission launching on Aug. 26 will get closer to the moon than any manned spacecraft has in more than 50 years. And Granite Stater Scott “Kidd” Poteet will be onboard. “We’re also going higher than anyone has gone since Apollo 17, 1972,” Poteet said....
Wet Weather Forces Peterborough Speedway’s Fan Appreciation Night Reschedule
Wet weather has forced the cancellation of Peterborough Speedway's racing events originally scheduled for August 17th. As a result, Fan Appreciation Night will now be held on Saturday, August 24th. Track promoter J.P. Josiasse emphasized that while they can manage many operational issues, weather remains out of their control. The rescheduled event will feature popular racing divisions, drawing local fans to support their racers. All purchased passes will remain valid for the new date, maintaining fan engagement amidst the weather challenges.
Video: Cooler, fall-like feel
After some downpours and storms with last night's front, a fall-like pattern moves in. After a much cooler stretch, it warms up starting later in the week into next weekend. A fall-like feel for today and Wednesday with clouds, limited sun, and scattered showers. Most of the showers today will be up north, but could be scattered anywhere during the afternoon Wednesday. Highs both days will be in the 60s with a northwesterly breeze, a little early taste of autumn (for a few days.)
Manchester man arrested after firing a gun from his balcony, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester man was arrested after police said he fired a gun from his balcony Saturday night. The Manchester Police Department said officers responded to 31 Andrew St. around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a man firing a gun from his balcony. When officers arrived,...
Life is Good in NH: Iconic Brand Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Hudson
Ribbon cutting on the new Life is Good facility in Hudson (Courtesy of Life is Good) When people see Life is Good apparel and other products featuring the iconic stick figure mascot Jake and the slogan “Life is Good,” brand loyalty and positivity spring to mind. What most people don’t consider are the robots, direct-to-garment printers and warehousing required to bring this iconic brand to market. Life is Good’s new production and warehouse facility that opened in Hudson in May brings all these things under one roof.
Victims Seriously Injured after Assault with Baseball Bat in Maine
A 44-year-old man was arrested Monday after assaulting two people with a baseball bat in Portland on Saturday. The Portland Police Department said Ramon Nunez-Rosario of Portland was charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault. Victims had Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries. Both victims were seriously injured. One had life-threatening injuries....
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