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30 years ago Friday, powerful microburst left major damage in Moultonborough
MOULTONBOROUGH, N.H. — On July 26, 1994, a microburst slammed the town of Moultonborough. After a very hot stretch of weather in July 1994, a cold front brought thunderstorms with powerful winds. More than 1,800 homes were without power in Moultonborough. The microburst damaged 60 homes and many were...
Officers testify in Alexandra Eckersley trial about search for baby in NH woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather continued Friday with more testimony from police. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including two counts of second-degree assault, which are related to the newborn's hypothermia and respiratory problems. A falsifying physical evidence charge is connected to her allegedly failing to tell officials where the baby was. She is also charged with reckless conduct and endangering the welfare of a child.
Picture This: Jim DuPont Photo Gallery From Whelen Modified Tour At Monadnock Speedway
WINCHESTER, N.H. – The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returned to action Saturday after nearly a month off with the running of the Duel at the Dog 250 at Monadnock Speedway. In the end it was 17-year old Trevor Catalano celebrating his first career Whelen Modified Tour victory. RaceDayCT’s Jim...
Former Providence College Forward Tim Schaller Joins Rivier University as Assistant Coach
Rivier University (NCAA D-III) have hired former Providence College and NHL forward Tim Schaller as an assistant coach, the team announced Tuesday. View the original article to see embedded media. Schaller, a product of Merrimack, N.H., joins the Raiders for his first job in coaching. Schaller last played in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals during the 2022-23 season. Having done undrafted, Schaller made his professional debut during the 2013-14 season with the Rochester Americans (AHL). Over the course of a 10-year pro career, Schaller played in 345 AHL regular season games and 276 NHL regular season games. Prior to...
Melinda Moulton: Vermont is a beacon of light for women
Women have the strength, the brilliance and the fortitude to fight back against those who so blatantly strive to take away our rights and dignity. Read the story on VTDigger here: Melinda Moulton: Vermont is a beacon of light for women.
Who does what in Vermont’s government? Here’s a guide for Vermonters preparing to vote.
As voters prepare to fill elected positions for the next two years, VTDigger has summed up the primary responsibilities of each. Read the story on VTDigger here: Who does what in Vermont’s government? Here’s a guide for Vermonters preparing to vote..
New Tenants in the IAM Building at Clinton Community College
New tenants will soon be moving into the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing building on the Clinton Community College campus in Plattsburgh. Clinton County’s Director of Economic Development Molly Ryan says Champlain Valley Educational Services CV-TEC is in the process of drafting a lease agreement with the county. With the...
New pool hall and restaurant coming to Plattsburgh
Sky Billiards and MunchiCiani’s officially opens Friday. Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. — PLATTSBURGH | Sky Billiards and MunchiCiani’s, the newest destination for fun and good eats in Plattsburgh, is set to open its doors Friday, Aug. 2. The newly renovated and expansive pool hall and restaurant...
New Hampshire Police Welcome Comfort Dog to the Ranks
Hampton Police Department has started a new comfort dog program and welcomed its very first member, a Labrador Retriever puppy. The board approved the program on July 22. The canine will serve as the community’s dog, helping comfort residents whenever needed. However, the pup doesn’t have a name yet, and the department will need the […] The post New Hampshire Police Welcome Comfort Dog to the Ranks appeared first on DogTime.
“Yankee Chronicle” 7/25/24 presented by New London Hospital
Welcome to Yankee Chronicle. This is our second week being presented by the New London Hospital. Their mission is to continually improve the wellbeing of individuals in our region by providing high-quality healthcare for our communities. I’m your host Abby Peel. Today our Elizabeth D’Orazio will meet with Kate Bidlack and Amy Drummond the hospital’s events coordinators with the details on this year’s Hospital Days. Elizabeth Harper from the Lake Sunapee Protective Association will give us an introduction to their new buoy. We’ll meet the new owners of the Public Market in Warner. And close with a visit with New Hampshire League of Craftsmen, Lulu Fichter then get a Spring Ledge Farm corn update.
2024 Richard S. Schultz ’60 Symposium Fellows announced
Lilian Lu, a junior, is the first of two Norwich University students named Richard S. Schultz ’60 Symposium Fellows for 2024-25. A remarkable student from Tucson, Arizona, Lu’s academic journey at Norwich has been one of distinct achievement and commitment. Currently, she is pursuing an intensive 4+1 Accelerated Master’s program in Computer Science and Information Assurance with a concentration in Digital Forensics. Lu’s intellectual versatility and dedication are shown through her triple minors in Chinese, Information Warfare, and History in Naval Studies.
Interlakes Summer Theatre opens ‘Legally Blonde’ July 31
MEREDITH — The Interlakes Summer Theatre program will continue on July 31 with “Legally Blonde The Musical,” which runs through Aug. 11. Based on the beloved 2001 movie, “Legally Blonde” follows the transformation of Elle Woods whose life is turned upside down when an expected wedding proposal ends in the Delta Nu president getting dumped. When Elle decides to get serious and follow ex-boyfriend Warner to Harvard Law School to win him back, she soon realizes she is in way over her head as she battles snobbery, sexism and stereotypes.
One man injured in early morning crash in Antrim Thursday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – One man was seriously injured in a crash in Antrim early Thursday morning. Antrim Fire and Ambulance responded to a reported crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian near 355 Keene Road (Route 9) at 4:00 Thursday morning. First responders found that a vehicle...
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...
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