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Make Waves for Winni: Swimathon aims to protect Big Lake
GILFORD — The latest iteration of a swimathon aimed at raising money to protect Lake Winnipesaukee is set for Tuesday, Aug. 27, when swimmers will complete a 5-mile trek around Governor’s Island. Make Waves for Winni, a fundraising swimming relay, will support the operations of the Lake Winnipesaukee...
Crystal Lake in Manchester back open after E. coli concerns
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Crystal Lake public beach in Manchester is back open. City health officials closed the beach last week because of elevated levels of E. coli. An analysis of water samples Thursday showed that bacteria levels were back within acceptable limits.
WATCH: Movie Trailer for Lost on a Mountain in Maine @ 12 Year Old Rye Boy
Lost on a Mountain in Maine, a movie adaptation of the book of the same name that chronicles the experiences of Donn Fendler, a 12-year-old boy from Rye who survived nine days in the Maine wilderness as a child in 1939, has released its first movie trailer in anticipation of national release this fall. MyRye.com interviewed Ryan Cook, one of the filmmakers behind the upcoming movie, earlier this summer.
York County Sheriff seeks suspects in Shapleigh Baseball Field vandalism
SHAPLEIGH (WGME) - The York County Sheriff's office is looking for suspects who allegedly vandalized the Shapleigh Baseball Fields. Investigators say some people on ATVs appeared to have dragged a Porta Potty across the field, destroying it. The sheriff's office says because of the tire impressions, they were able to...
Boothbay fines contractor $75K for missing deadline
Boothbay selectmen voted, 3-2, Aug. 14 to assess a $1,000 per day fine to McGee Construction of Gardiner for missing a construction deadline. McGee was hired this spring to finish a municipal sewer and water project to aid Boothbay Regional Development Corporation’s affordable housing project. A May 17 deadline was instituted for the project’s completion encompassing Country Club and Butler roads.
JCPenney to close 4 stores, including 1 in New England, report says
JCPenney is set to close four stores across the U.S., including one in New England, according to a report from RetailDive. No Massachusetts locations are set to be affected by the impending closures. But one store in New England will close — a location at Elm Plaza in Waterville, Maine. The other locations closing are at the Shoppes at Bel Air in Mobile, Alabama, Sikes Senter in Wichita Falls, Texas and at the Wayne Towne Center in Wayne, New Jersey, RetailDive reported.
Northumberland police seek public’s help after serious crash
NORTHUMBERLAND — A serious motor vehicle accident early Monday morning left one passenger severely injured and prompted a search for the driver who was later found during a traffic stop. The Northumberland Police Department responded to a report of a crash at about 5:30 a.m. on Page Hill Road...
Man indicted on 16 counts in fatal Rumford crash
RUMFORD — A grand jury handed up a 16-count indictment Thursday against a Massachusetts man for his role in a fatal crash that claimed the life of his 9-year-old son and seriously injured three others, following a months-long investigation by the Rumford Police Department. Matthew Kellogg, 42, of Hopedale,...
Veteran parade-goer becomes participant, thanks to community's helping hands
ALTON — Norman Crawford, a veteran who lives in Alton, had one request: to go to the Alton Old Home Day parade. His wish, and more, came true. A Facebook post by Helping Hands for the Lakes Region, a local nonprofit that helps seniors and disabled adults, connected Crawford with a ride to Alton Old Home Day last weekend, and he even got to ride on the American Legion parade float.
NAMI Walks NH Coming In October
NAMI New Hampshire is a grassroots organization working to improve the quality of life for all by providing support, education and advocacy for people affected by mental illness and suicide. Comprised of a network of affiliate chapters and support groups, staff and volunteers, NAMI NH provides information, education and support...
23-year-old Harpswell man dies after being hit by boat propeller
SOUTH HARPSWELL Maine (WABI) - A Maine man has died after officials say he got hit by his boat’s propeller. The Maine Marine Patrol says Samuel Sharpe, 23, of Harpswell fell from his boat while operating it near South Harpswell Friday evening around 8 p.m. Based on his injuries,...
Grandmother of 5-year-old who died on Christmas Eve 2019 indicted for manslaughter
Sherry Connor has been indicted and arrested on multiple charges in connection with the death of a juvenile in Laconia, on Dec. 24, 2019, police say. A Belknap County Grand Jury indicted Connor, 61, on charges of manslaughter for recklessly causing the death of the juvenile, according to a media statement from Department of Safety on behalf of State Police Col. Mark Hall, Laconia Police Chief Matt Canfield and Belknap County Attorney Keith Cormier on Aug. 16.
3 killed in multi-vehicle crash on New Hampshire highway
CANDIA, NH — Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on a New Hampshire highway Saturday afternoon, state police say. Around 12:20 p.m., a 2010 Toyota Tundra was speeding eastbound on Route 101 in Candia when it sideswiped a 2018 Nissan Sentra, New Hampshire State Police say. The Toyota then struck a guardrail and veered into the westbound lanes where it hit a 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer head-on.
Win Tickets to See One Night of Queen at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire
Concert season is in full swing, and now, we've got your chance to see One Night of Queen at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire on Thursday, August 29, at 8pm. Everyone loves Queen, one of the best and most legendary rock bands of all time. And for over 20 years, Gary Mullen and the Works have paid tribute to Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon by performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert to sold-out audiences across the world. They will soon visit the Seacoast, taking the stage at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.
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