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Jesse Watters Interviews Democratic Delegate Uncle at DNC: ‘We Make Fun of Each Other’
Fox News host Jesse Watters interviewed his uncle, Democratic delegate and New Hampshire State Senator David Watters, at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday, where the two exchanged jabs over their difference in politics. Appearing with Watters’ uncle on the convention floor, Fox News’ man-on-the-street Johnny Belisario said, “Jesse,...
Federal judge blocks New Hampshire transgender sports ban bill in temporary injunction
A day after a state law preventing transgender girls from playing girls’ sports took effect, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the law from being used against a New Hampshire teenager. Judge Landya McCafferty of the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire ruled Monday that neither the state nor any school district could stop Parker Tirrell, 15, from participating in practices or games for the Plymouth Regional High School girls’ soccer team, until the court meets again...
10 years after James Foley's death, US hostage policy evolves
MANCHESTER, N.H. — It’s been a decade since New Hampshire journalist James Foley was killed by the Islamic State militants. He was the first American hostage executed. Since James' death, his mother, Diane Foley, has worked to prioritize the return of other Americans held captive. According to Diane,...
New Hampshire has fewer state legislative primaries as national committees target state
New Hampshire has 52 contested state legislative primaries on September 10, the fewest since Ballotpedia started tracking in 2010. The 52 contested primaries are 11.5% of all possible state legislative primaries. Ballotpedia defines a contested primary as one with more candidates than nominations available. There are 18 contested Democratic primaries...
Rochester Pride will be LGBTQ+ celebration and protest of new laws in NH, organizer says
ROCHESTER — Rochester Pride, which is being held this Saturday, Aug. 24, has two purposes for the LGBTQ+ community, according to event coordinator Ashley Desrochers. "Pride is a celebration and a protest," said Desrochers, a former Rochester city councilor. "It is relevant this year as we just saw several pieces of legislation passed attacking our community. That includes the law Gov. Chris Sununu (signed) barring transgender youth from playing in school sports. Thankfully the court disagreed." ...
Lulu’s tiki bar open to the public, Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns
"Summertime is always the best of what might be." This summer there has been no shortage of "the best" in the restaurant scene on the Seacoast. This week we learn that Nevada Hotel’s Lulu’s tiki bar at York Beach is now open to public, the second annual Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns this weekend featuring more than a dozen of New England's most fabulous food trucks serving up delectable delights alongside the finest beers and cocktails from Smuttynose, we remind you that Wells Chili Fest 2024 is also happening this weekend and we revisit other local restaurant...
Brandon Gray Sweeps Central Asphalt Paving Triple Crown at White Mountain
N. Woodstock, NH — White Mountain Motorsports Park crowned its first champion on Saturday night in the Central Asphalt Paving Triple Crown Series for the Fisher Auto Parts Flying Tigers. After both earned +5 handicaps in the American-Canadian Tour Plus/Minus handicap system, Luke Peters and Tyler Pepin brought the field to green for their final 75-lap affair of the year at New Hampshire’s Favorite Short Track. While the two fought it out throughout the opening circuits, Sam Caron patiently made his way under Pepin while Brandon Gray powered his way by on the outside lane.
Surfer pulled from water at Rye's Jenness Beach unconscious: Police seek his identity
RYE — Authorities are seeking the identity of a middle-aged man who was in critical condition after being pulled unconscious from the water while surfing at Jenness Beach on Tuesday. UPDATED STORY: Unconscious Rye surfer identified: Jenness Beach rescuers praised The man was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, according to Rye Fire Chief Mark...
Former Bedford Substitute Teacher Arrested
A former substitute teacher in Bedford has been arrested and charged with possession of child sex abuse images. Concord police said 31-year-old Jonathan Harrison was arrested Monday after a monthslong investigation. Police said they learned that Harrison was working as a camp counselor in Maine. Concord and Maine State Police questioned Harrison at the camp, and police said he eventually admitted to downloading the images. School officials said Harrison was placed on unpaid leave and will not be returning to work in the district. The district said there’s no reason to believe any of the images were of children in Bedford schools. Police said they believe the images were sourced from the dark web.
Stratham resident to pilot historic, high-flying SpaceX mission, Polaris Dawn
The upcoming civilian-led Polaris Dawn mission to space, featuring a first-of-its-kind commercial spacewalk to be attempted 435 miles above the Earth, will be piloted by retired Air Force Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a Durham native and University of New Hampshire graduate, who now lives in Stratham. With his sights set on history, Poteet will be the mission pilot at the helm of the Falcon 9, set to blast into space on Monday. Poteet is a 1996...
Hampton Beach Labor Day weekend 2024: Ex-NFL players hit the beach, circus and more
HAMPTON — Labor Day weekend at Hampton Beach will feature former NFL stars playing beach football and circus performers putting on one of the greatest shows by the sand. "It's going to be a great weekend," Hampton Beach Village District co-marketing director Lisa Martineau said. "We want people to come out and enjoy the atmosphere of what's going on." ...
NHDOT: Supermove from Portsmouth to Amherst continues Wednesday night
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A million-pound multi-day delivery is making its way from the seaport in Portsmouth to Northern Boulevard in Amherst. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation said the condenser is for a 277-foot-long Eversource Power Station. Officials said the supermove began at the seaport in Portsmouth around 9 p.m. Tuesday. The supermove made its way along Route 33, Route 108, Route 101 and Interstate 293 before stopping on the side of Route 101 in Bedford around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Video: Britton Lumber Company updates to wood-gasification
BATH, N.H. — Britton Lumber Company in Bath, New Hampshire, continues to invest in its Eastern White Pine manufacturing operation and recently broke ground on a combined heat and power project to update its steam plant capacity. The company will be replacing its aging thermal energy equipment with a new wood-gasification system meant to maximize the value of wood residues from the sawmill. A new 300-horsepower Hurst wood boiler system will be installed along with a microsteam turbine-generator. The backpressure steam turbine, from Nline Energy, will produce efficient, low-cost electricity that will be used by the company, with excess being put back onto the grid.
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