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This Maine program helps former youth-in-care get a place of their own
PORTLAND, Maine — According to official recent U.S. Census data, there are more than 2,000 kids in foster care in Maine. About 100 kids age out of the system annually when they turn 18 and become a legal adult, but some can extend state care services until they are 21 years old.
Large State Police presence in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -State Police say they are on scene of an incident in Augusta right now. We’re told Route 3 near the Augusta line is closed at this time. We’re told a Tac Team and a Crisis Negotiation Team have been called in. We have a crew...
‘Incredible Courage and Loyalty’: Two Stepbrothers Whose Bodies Were Found Floating In Maine River ‘Held on to Each Other to the Very End,’ Family Friend Says
Community members in Sanford, Maine, are banding together to support a family who recently lost two teenage stepbrothers who drowned in a river. Authorities found […] ‘Incredible Courage and Loyalty’: Two Stepbrothers Whose Bodies Were Found Floating In Maine River ‘Held on to Each Other to the Very End,’ Family Friend Says
Lewiston woman seriously injured in crash on Washington Street in Auburn
AUBURN, Maine — A Maine woman was left seriously injured by a crash that happened Tuesday morning on a busy road in Auburn. The Auburn Police Department said that shortly after 5:55 a.m., police officers and firefighters were called to the scene of the crash on the southbound side of Washington Street, not far from Ness Oil Company.
Seven Injured, Including Six Children, after Crash in Maine
Seven people were injured, including six young children, after a rollover crash in Durham on Monday. The crash happened around 4 pm on Royalsborough Road (Route 136). Officials said Crash Declared Mass Casualty Incident. The Durham Fire and Rescue said “Due to the number of patients, the incident commander declared...
New Hampshire officials issue warning after 10 people killed in car crashes in 4 days
Officials ask all residents to practice safe driving methods. Nine separate car crashes over the past weekend killed 10 people across New Hampshire, state officials say. The causes of each crash are currently under investigation by state law enforcement agencies. In a statement released Tuesday, New Hampshire Department of Safety...
US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in.
For years, advocates have called for a free tax filing system to allow Americans to directly file their taxes with the IRS. But the powerful lobby of tax prep corporations prevented and delayed the IRS from being adequately funded to allow a Direct File system to be developed, until now. The Inflation Reduction Act increased […] The post US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in. appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Allegiant adds new Portsmouth-to-Florida destination as it competes with Breeze at Pease
PORTSMOUTH — Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it is adding a new route in November from the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Sarasota, Florida. Allegiant's news comes less than a week after fellow low-cost carrier Breeze Airways announced it would start offering flights from Portsmouth to two popular Florida destinations in October.
Exeter’s iconic Ioka Theater marquee shines bright in Ohio museum: 'Glitzy and new'
EXETER — The iconic Ioka Theater marquee has found new life as its vibrant pink-and-green neon lights now shine brightly at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Laurie A. Couture, who worked to house the famous downtown Exeter landmark at the museum, drove nearly 2,000 miles from New Hampshire across four days for its official unveiling Friday. ...
Chichester man faces DWI charges after Hooksett crash; one seriously injured
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Chichester man is facing charges after allegedly driving intoxicated and seriously injuring another person on Monday. Hooksett police responded to a call around 7 p.m. for a two-car crash on Hooksett Road. Police said 31-year-old Brady Gut attempted to make a left turn when he...
Century-Old ‘DeWitt Elm’ Reaches the End of the Road
Towering nearly 60 feet tall at the busy intersection of Wheelock and Main streets stands the stately DeWitt Elm. Named for Gordon DeWitt ’60, who was Dartmouth’s first director of facilities planning, the stalwart American elm shade tree, which belongs to the town of Hanover, is estimated to be between 120 and 130 years old.
UNH seeks RFPs on The Edge development project
The University of New Hampshire is requesting proposals for initial development of The Edge, its ambitious academic, research, business and residential project on its Durham campus. The request for proposals (RFPs) issued in late June deals specifically with the construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility in cooperation with the National...
Summer Serenade: Monadnock Music brings world-class chamber concerts to the region
(MyKeeneNow) Summer is in full swing, and Monadnock Music has a full agenda of live classical music to bring to the Monadnock Region. Monadnock Music is an organization that provides world-class live classical music performances with the goal of making music accessible and available to as many people as possible. This summer, they’ve got many free – and a few ticketed – events to offer up.
Summer Sounds: Your ultimate guide to the season’s live music
Summer is in full swing. We try to cram in as many outdoor activities as possible but sometimes it’s just nice to kick back, relax and take in the music that fills our towns nearly every day of the week. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of outdoor concerts -and indoor events. Here’s a roundup of what’s yet to come this season:
Football Individual Game Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday, July 16
DURHAM, N.H. – Individual game tickets for the 2024 UNH football season go on sale to the general public Tuesday, July 16, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for all home games at Wildcat Stadium can be purchased:. •Online at UNHWildcats.com/buytickets;. •By calling 603-862-4000. Secure Boulder Field parking for the 2024...
Keene officials urge residents to improve address visibility for emergency services
(MyKeeneNow) In a bid to enhance emergency response times, the City of Keene has issued guidelines for residents to ensure their street addresses are prominently displayed. This initiative aims to assist emergency responders in locating homes and businesses swiftly during critical situations. The city has outlined a 10-step guide to...
Men’s Soccer Announces Addition of Reed Cash to Roster
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of freshman midfielder Reed Cash (Hampton Falls, N.H.). "Reed is one of two New Hampshire players joining the program this fall," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "He plays for Seacoast United in the MLS Next and attended the Center for Excellence as he pushes to get the best out of himself. He's athletic and versatile and we feel he possesses the right mentality to be a Wildcat."
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
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