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Major downtown Portsmouth housing, retail, office project gets 2nd extension
PORTSMOUTH — The developers of an approved three-building downtown redevelopment project recently received their second one-year extension of the approval a city board granted to the project in August 2022. The city's Historic District Commission unanimously granted the extension to Ocean Properties and Two International Group. The redevelopment project is set to include 80 residential units and a mix of commercial and retail spaces on a parcel that is now used as a surface parking lot next to...
Wolfsgart car show to kick off in Essex Junction
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - Car enthusiasts will converge in Essex Junction on Friday for the annual Wolfsgart show. Cars of all makes and models will be parked at the Champlain Valley Expo this weekend. Gates open for spectators at 9 a.m. on Friday with events scheduled through Sunday. You...
Manchester mom asks for help finding son's stolen shark backpack
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester mother is asking for help finding a stolen shark backpack that holds sentimental value to her son Leo. Katelyn Duart noticed on Wednesday morning that her car had been broken into and discovered a shoe and her 5-year-old son Leo’s shark backpack was missing.
Early-morning house fire in Belmont causes significant damage
BELMONT, N.H. — Early on Thursday morning, crews responded to a house fire in Belmont. They arrived around 12:30 a.m. on Concord Street to find smoke pouring from the first floor of the home. By this time, flames had also spread to the second floor. All the residents made...
Video: Pleasant with sunshine Friday; storm chances return next week
Humidity drops, temperatures rise and sunshine returns with a pleasant stretch lasting through the weekend. A few lingering clouds and a very spotty shower far north tonight, otherwise turning mainly clear with lows in the 50s to lower 60s. Sunny skies Friday along with lower humidity. Highs will be mostly...
Wilmot Garden Club Awards Environmental Scholarships
Wilmot – The Wilmot Garden Club (WGC) is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Walter Kangas Memorial Scholarship, two promising environmentalists, Sydnie Brahan of North Sutton and Caroline Allen of Warner. Surrounded by WGC members in front of the Wilmot Bandstand during the Wilmot Farmers Market on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the WGC presented the young conservationists their monetary awards of $1000 each.
Legion: Junion tourney begins Friday
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Valley Blue Sox’s comeback falls short at home against Keene Swamp Bats
HOLYOKE – In the bottom of the eighth inning of Wednesday’s matchup between Valley and Keene, the Blue Sox loaded the bases with one out with the tying run on third. But Swamp Bats pitcher Sean Finn got an out with a play from the plate and a strikeout en route to leading the road team to an eventual 5-4 victory on Wednesday night.
Bishop Libasci Accuser Dies, Lawsuit in Limbo
The man who accused Manchester Bishop Peter Libasci of sexual abuse is dead, likely ending the lawsuit filed in New York. Lawyers for plaintiff Charles O’Connor notified the clerk in the Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday that their client died. “We are saddened to advise the Court that,...
Claremont Motorsports Park and KEY Auto Group Proudly Present the Milton CAT 75 for The Modified Racing Series
**Claremont, NH -** Claremont Motorsports Park, in partnership with the KEY Auto Group, is thrilled to announce the Milton CAT 75, taking place on Friday night, August 2nd. This exhilarating event will feature the renowned Modified Racing Series, showcasing the thrilling talent and power of Tour-Type Modified Racing. Fans will...
Savings Bank of Walpole announces winners of working moms scholarship
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) – The Savings Bank of Walpole announced the recipients of this year’s Julie Tewksbury Scholarship for Working Moms: Kimberly Allsopp and Alexa Plewa. Both women have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. The scholarship, in its fourth year, supports working mothers who strive for personal...
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