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Reunited: Woody Pitkat To Drive For Danny Watts Jr. In Whelen Mod Tour Event At Monadnock
Woody Pitkat will make his return to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour a reuniting affair on July 20 at Monadnock Speedway. Pitkat will make his first Whelen Modified Tour start of the season driving for team owner Danny Watts Jr. in the Dual At The Dog 250 at Monadnock Speedway.
Community members propose peace pole for Central Square
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Keene City Councilor Randy Filiault recently discussed the proposal to install a peace pole in Central Square during an interview on Dan Mitchell’s Good Morning show on WKBK Radio Thursday to set the record straight following strong public opinion on the subject on social media this week.
Franklin councilor makes proposal to add capital fund for roads to city budget
FRANKLIN — This city could create a fund for road repair and improvement if a proposal to leverage a particular charter is approved by two thirds of the council next Monday. The proposal, made by Ward 1 Councilor Ted Starkweather at a June 28 special meeting, would add $500,000 of capital reserve funds to the city's budget for the 2025 fiscal year for road repair and improvements. In the future, such funds would be included within the operating budget.
One person dead following tractor-trailer crash in Conway, authorities say
CONWAY, N.H. — One person is dead following a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Conway, authorities said. New Hampshire State Police said officers responded to the crash on East Main Street in Conway around 4 p.m. Friday. Authorities said the driver of a tractor-trailer was heading eastbound on East...
USM extends grace period, adds payment kiosks after automated parking complaints
GORHAM (WGME) -- The University of Southern Maine has made some tweaks to its automated parking systems in Gorham and Portland after parent and student complaints. The system, which went live last year, uses a combination of cameras and artificial intelligence to track license plates coming and going from campus parking lots.
2 EMS staffers among 3 injured in Oxford crash involving ambulance
OXFORD, Maine (WMTW) - Three people were injured following a crash near the New Balance Factory Store in Oxford Friday afternoon, including two emergency medical services personnel, according to officials in the Maine town. An ambulance was struck head-on by another vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and Industrial...
County student brings gold home to Maine
Josh McGillicuddy, a recent graduate of Northern Maine Community College’s (NMCC) Electrical Construction and Maintenance program, won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, G.A. This annual event, held from June 24 to 28, is the nation’s largest gathering of future skilled professionals and a highlight for career and technical education excellence.
'Little fighter': Mother of 5-month-old with shaken baby syndrome strives to help others
WELLS, Maine — Jessica Hannan-Vitale had just returned from work one day in May to Ne'r Beach Motel in Wells, where she was living with her five children and boyfriend, when she found her youngest child cold and unresponsive. "I knew right then that I need to call an...
Limington Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Alleged Stabbing of Grandfather
A chilling family dispute in Limington, Maine, culminated in the arrest of a 34-year-old Daniel MacIsaac, after he allegedly inflicted life-threatening injuries on his grandfather by way of a knife. Authorities responded to the scene at a residence on July Street around 9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, as reported by a news release from Maine Department of Public Safety obtained by NBC Boston.
2 arrested in Lewiston drug bust, stolen gun found
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) --Lewiston Police say that two men have been arrested following a search warrant where illegal drugs and a stolen firearm were found. Keith Gauthier, 35, is facing two counts of Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule W Drugs, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), and Violation of Conditional Release. David Giasson, 48, was arrested on outstanding warrants for Violating Conditional Release, Aggravated Forgery, and Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer.
Route 302 in Westbrook reopens after closure from serious crash
WESTBROOK, Maine — A section of Route 302 in Westbrook near the Windham town line has reopened after crews responded to a serious crash. Around 3:30 p.m., police in Westbrook and Windham encouraged travelers to seek alternate routes, according to posts on their respective social media pages. Emergency officials...
Portland certifies a referendum effort to limit the city's hazard pay ordinance
Portland city staff have certified a referendum petition that would limit the city's emergency minimum wage ordinance. The ordinance originally passed in 2020, and requires that the minimum wage for Portland's non-remote workers increase by 50% whenever a state of emergency is declared that affects Portland. But the new proposal...
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