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Maine State Aquarium Set to Open Today With All-New Touch Tank
It's been four years since the Maine State Aquarium closed, and it is back open today!. According to the Boothbay Register, the Maine State Aquarium initially closed in 2020 because of COVID-19. That's when they did an inspection and found that the building (over 30 years old) had severe damage. The Maine Department of Marine Resources, which owns and runs the aquarium, found big problems in the walls, floor, and electrical system thanks to saltwater corrosion. They did not anticipate being closed for so long! But then the aquarium was plagued by the same problems many businesses faced: supply chain and labor shortages. They made the initial exciting announcement back in May.
Dana Meeting House comes alive in colors, history at Timeless Textiles Day
NEW HAMPTON — The Dana Meeting House Association will host Timeless Textiles, a day of quilts old and new, at the historic Meeting House in New Hampton on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to traditional and contemporary quilts, the event will include talks,...
Plymouth State University Secures 2nd LEC Presidents’ Cup with Record GPA
Plymouth State University has secured the Little East Conference (LEC) Presidents' Cup for the 2023-24 academic year with a 3.36 average cumulative GPA across its 19 athletic programs. This accolade, which recognizes the highest average cumulative GPA among student-athletes from the LEC's nine primary member institutions, will be formally presented during the October 2024 LEC athletic directors council meetings.
Gilford police host kids fishing derby, emphasizing water safety
GILFORD — Despite the rain, dozens of families came out to Gunstock Mountain Resort on Saturday to take part in an annual fishing derby organized by the Gilford Police Department. Around 150 kids were in attendance at the free-to-compete Officer Kainen M. Flynn Memorial Fishing Derby at a pond...
Rochester to seek proposals to develop housing at former St. Elizabeth Seton School
ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester will soon put out a request for proposals from developers to create housing, including 10% affordable units, at the former St. Elizabeth Seton School at 16 Bridge Street. The city bought the property in 2023 after the school was closed by the Diocese of Manchester. ...
Trial begins for Dover man accused of texting death threats to presidential candidates
CONCORD — The trial of a Dover man charged with sending death threats to the campaigns of three presidential candidates the month before the 2024 New Hampshire Primary, opened in federal court Monday. Tyler Anderson was arrested at his residence in Dover in December and charged with threatening to kill 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at an event in Portsmouth. He was later found to have sent similar messages to the campaigns of former South Carolina Gov....
Two arrested in connection with burglary at Manchester home, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two men have been arrested in connection with a May burglary at a home in Manchester, according to police. Manchester police said a woman told police a man with a gun broke into her home on Lake Ave while she was inside. The man broke the...
Maine, New Hampshire, Has Had Two Tornado-Related Deaths Since 1950
First thing on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, the National Weather Service out of Gray, Maine, issued a tornado watch for both Maine and New Hampshire, with predictions of the tornado-causing impact to hit more in the evening hours. While no tornado activity was reported in Maine, outside of just...
Casting Calls: Lights, Camera, New Hampshire
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
NH man sentenced in drug conspiracy
Burlington, VT- The US District Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has sentenced 54-year-old Jeremy Allin of Lancaster, NH to 14 months in prison with an additional 3 years of supervised release. Allin is suspected to have been selling drugs in 2021 alongside Juan Carlos (or “JC”) Ortiz...
Gubernatorial candidates sharply divided over school funding lawsuits
Last year, a superior court judge delivered a jolt to the state’s education system: He ruled that New Hampshire should be paying nearly twice what it currently does per student. This year, the question is dividing the race to succeed Gov. Chris Sununu. Republican candidates have denounced the ruling and urged the Supreme Court to […] The post Gubernatorial candidates sharply divided over school funding lawsuits appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Lakes Region Businesses Help Concert Goers to Ride and Dine
A crowd enjoys a performance at the Concert at the Clouds series. (Photo by Rick Croot) The Great Waters Music Festival, a nonprofit arts organization that holds a popular summer concert series— Concerts in the Clouds at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough—is partnering with local businesses to help concert goers enjoy a unique night out.
Protesters oppose NH teacher's firing for allegedly taking student for abortion services
At a New Hampshire rally on the anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned the abortion protections of Roe V. Wade, advocates condemned the controversial firing of a teacher in Amherst. The teacher, who worked at the Regional Services and Education Center, a special needs school, was accused of taking...
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