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11 Women's Basketball Players Named to America East Academic Honor Roll
BOSTON – Eleven student-athletes on the 2024 University of New Hampshire women's basketball team were named to the America East Academic Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester with a breakdown of eight on the Commissioner's Honor Roll and three on the Honor Roll. That calculates to 78.6 percent...
Southers Construction owner accused of running ‘Ponzi Scheme’ charged criminally
EPPING — The owner of Southers Construction, Inc., has been arrested and charged with violating the Consumer Protection Act by allegedly deceiving customers who paid for work that was never finished. Ricky Southers, 36, of Epping, turned himself in Monday to Brentwood police on a warrant, according to court documents. He was charged with three Class A misdemeanors that alleged he took deposits from three customers after being prohibited by a court injunction from doing so. ...
MVSB supports Grafton Regional Development Corporation through the purchase of tax credits
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank recently supported Grafton Regional Development Corporation with a $5,000 tax credit purchase through the Community Development Finance Authority. GRDC was awarded tax credits to increase outreach to underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs in Grafton County communities. “Successful local businesses are the foundation of...
Powerhouse Theatre to accept video auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’
LACONIA — With its fall productions in rehearsals, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is accepting video submissions for adults and kids interested in joining the cast of its 2024 production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story.”. This year’s production runs for four performances on Dec. 13-15. Last...
Geisel Dean Duane Compton to Complete Term in June 2025
Duane Compton, whose second term as dean of Geisel School of Medicine ends on June 30, 2025, will return to research and teaching upon completion of his term, President Sian Leah Beilock has announced. A search will begin this fall for the next Geisel dean, with the goal of having...
Newfound board drops request to address public comments about teacher
BRISTOL — Until Aug. 14, the Newfound Area School Board had not acted on a May request by the newly appointed curriculum coordinator, Ariel Maloney, to “take action in remedying the potential damage to my public and professional reputations” as the result of comments by two school board members who questioned her suitability for the job. At its August meeting, the board decided to drop the matter.
Laconia VFW Post 1670 opens outdoor seating, corn hole area
LACONIA – The Laconia VFW Post 1670, located at 143 Court St., recently announced the expansion of its service area with the addition of a new outdoor seating area and three Corn Hole game lanes. This new area, adjacent to the parking lot and accessible from the function hall,...
2024 Castle Car Show slated for Oct. 5; early bird registration open
MOULTONBOROUGH — Castle in the Clouds will host its annual Castle Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Antique cars and motorcycles from the turn of the 20th century onward will be on display on the grounds of the estate. Vehicle registrations are currently...
Manchester daycare exposed to tuberculosis by infected adult
An adult with tuberculosis spent time in a Manchester daycare center while infectious. State health officials said there have been no other confirmed cases related to this one. Families have been notified of the potential exposure, which occurred from March 1 to August 6, and the individual is no longer...
Women’s Rugby Unveils 2024-25 Fall Schedule
August 19, 2024 | Women's Rugby WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Women's Rugby and Head Coach Bill Leclerc announced Monday the squad's fall slate for the 2024-25 season. The team will compete in ten regular season 15s matches from August through November. The Black Knights will prepare for their season with an exhibition matchup against Xavier at the Anderson Rugby Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 21 st before opening their 2024-25 season on the road at Dartmouth on Saturday, Aug. 31 st . Army's squad will then host Mount St. Mary's on Sept. 8 th before heading out once...
$24M project to replace Lebanon fire station starts
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Work has started to replace one of two fire stations in Lebanon New Hampshire. Officials say the new facility will keep the community safer, as well as the firefighters who respond to emergencies. Both fire stations in Lebanon, New Hampshire, are outdated, too small and need...
Big-Time Fun Happens With the U.S. Navy Band in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
It's a special Veteran's Night at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and you are invited. If you've never heard the United States Navy Band, it's a real treat. They play music from the 1960's right up to current top hits, featuring music by The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, and more.
Maine CD2 candidates agree to three debates
Both candidates vying to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District have agreed to debate before the November election, but not without a dose of political bickering. Shortly before 11:30 a.m., Democratic incumbent Jared Golden sent a news release that said he agreed to three debates in early October hosted by local television stations covering the primary […]
Portland city councilors approve short-term rental cap, affordable housing projects
PORTLAND, Maine — Changes to short-term rental units are part of a series of decisions made by the Portland City Council during Monday night's meeting. Councilors unanimously approved a new cap on the number of Airbnb-style rentals in the city. "Preserving Portland's long-term housing stock was really a key...
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