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Tilton man dies after being struck by pontoon boat on Lake Winnisquam, authorities say
TILTON, N.H. — A New Hampshire man has died after being struck by a pontoon boat Sunday morning, authorities said. New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol said it was notified of a boating crash on Lake Winnisquam around 6:40 a.m. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates...
Win Hot Beach Bash 6 Shaboozey Tickets
See SOLD OUT Hot Beach Bash 6 with Shaboozey in Hampton Beach! With special guest, 12/OC. Listen to Hot Mornings at 8am and to B. Aull at 5pm this week to win a pair of tickets to the show Wednesday, August 7th at Bernie’s Beach Bar. (Contest dates 7/29/24-8/2/24)
Hawk flies into Hudson Market Basket, rescued by police officer
HUDSON, N.H. — A New Hampshire police officer rescued a hawk after it flew into a Market Basket store on Friday. Video taken by Vincenzo Marsden from Hudson shows the hawk inside the Market Basket location on Lowell Road Friday night. >> Raw video of hawk inside store. Hudson...
Nashua, NH woman arrested on DUI charge after tollbooth crash
BEDFORD, N.H. (WHDH) - A Nashua, New Hampshire woman was arrested on a driving under the influence charge after a crash at the Bedford tolls on Friday evening, officials said. Troopers responding to a reported crash around 5 p.m. at the southbound side of the F.E. Everett Turnpike found a Ford Ranger pickup truck with severe disabling damage in a tollbooth lane.
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
Burlington Officer hospitalized after assault
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Burlington Police Officer is recovering in hospital after being assaulted by a citizen. Police say it happened around 1:30 am Saturday, when Police Officers and Community Service Officer were on foot-patrol post at the corner of Church and Main St. 41-year-old Michael Gbenusola was walking...
Key Bank on North Avenue robbed Saturday in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington police are investigating a bank robbery. Police say they got a call from a bank employee on North Ave saying the bank had been robbed around 11:30 Saturday morning. The caller said the suspect ran away southbound on North Ave. Officers arrived and collected evidence...
New Hampshire housing trends and forecast show rising prices, limited inventory, legislative efforts, and robust market activity
The New Hampshire housing market in 2024 is marked by increasing home prices and a tight inventory. Here are some key points about the current forecasts and trends. Rising home prices: The median home price in New Hampshire has reached approximately $530,400, with an annual increase of around 10.3% to 16%, depending on the source. This surge is largely due to the limited supply of homes available for sale, which is driving up prices as demand remains strong.
Judge rules against Exeter student who claimed school violated 1st Amendment rights
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A student who sued Exeter School District after being suspended for a football game has lost his lawsuit, but in the ruling, the judge also had some critical words for the district. In 2021, the then-freshman football player, identified in the lawsuit only as "MP," had...
Elizabeth Albert, Rhiannon Reinholz receive the 2024 Walsh Scholarships
GILFORD — The Gilford Rotary Club recently named Elizabeth Albert of Gilford and Rhiannon Reinholz of Gilmanton as this year’s recipients of the Cheryl Lynn Walsh Memorial Scholarships. Albert plans to major in health sciences/pre-physical therapy at Franklin Pierce University. Reinholz plans to attend Plymouth State University with...
City manager to have voice in selecting State School buyer
LACONIA — The decision about which of the five reported buyers the state will negotiate with for the sale of the former Laconia State School property is clearly in the governor’s hands. City leaders, once bitten and twice shy, are hoping to apply as much influence as they can, and have scored a win on that front by getting the city manager a literal seat at the table where that decision will be made.
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