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Person hit and killed by vehicle in Gilford, police say; Seventh death from crash in New Hampshire within days
GILFORD, N.H. — A person was hit and killed Sunday afternoon in the Lakes Region, according to police, marking the seventh death from a crash within days in New Hampshire. Gilford police said that around 5 p.m., they got a call saying there was a crash on Gilford Avenue involving a pedestrian.
Jaffrey teen dies in collision with car on Dublin Road
JAFFREY — A 17-year-old Dublin resident died after a collision with a car while riding an electric scooter on Dublin Road near Gilson Road on July 13 at 1:10 p.m., according to the Jaffrey Police Department. Dennis Jewell, 22, of Jaffrey, was driving a black 2007 Saab 9-3 when...
5 Things You Need to Know if You’re Going to See the Tall Ships in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The Tall Ships are coming back to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to sailportsmouth.org. This event attracts a lot of people from here on the Seacoast and all around the Region. Here are a few things you should know before you go. The event starts with the Parade of Sail on...
Win Tickets to See Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello will perform on Monday, July 22, 2024, at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away to the show. So here's how you can win. If you're reading this on our app right now, all you have...
Maine motorcyclist killed in Limerick crash
LIMERICK (WGME) -- Police say a Maine motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a guardrail in Limerick. Maine State Police say they responded to Rt. 5 around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday for a report of a fatal motorcycle crash. Troopers say 30-year-old Christopher Mannion of Scarborough was operating a Honda...
Gun groups say Maine's new waiting period law will crater gun show attendance
Business was brisk at the last gun show before a new Maine law takes effect that establishes a three-day waiting period for most firearm purchases. It's a requirement that opponents say will sap attendance and potentially end such events, which is why the two-day show at the Elks Lodge in Augusta also doubled as a fundraiser for a pending legal challenge to the new law.
Expansion of midcoast energy facility could lessen Maine’s use of landfills
There is growing urgency for Maine to reduce how much waste it sends to landfills, in part because two other facilities that are meant to turn trash into different forms of energy are in varying stages of closure or reopening.
Green Lantern Solar Sells Community Solar Projects in Maine to Madison Energy Infrastructure
Green Lantern Solar, an innovative and trusted renewable energy developer, has closed on the sale of two fully permitted community solar projects in. to Madison Energy Infrastructure. Both projects, each with a capacity of 975 kilowatts (kW) AC, are under construction and expected to be completed in 2024. The. Mechanic...
Boothbay Harbor house fire extinguished quickly
At 11:07 a.m. Sunday, July 14, Lincoln County Emergency Communications received a 911 call concerning an exterior structure fire at 42 Union St. in Boothbay Harbor. Fire crews from Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb, Southport and Boothbay Region Ambulance were immediately dispatched to the scene, with initial units from Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Fire arriving on scene at 11:10.
One Dead, Another Injured in Fiery Conway Collision Between Tractor-Trailer and Pickup Truck
A tragic incident unfolded on a New Hampshire roadway last Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer collided head-on with a pickup truck. The accident, which took place on East Main Street in Conway around 3:57 p.m., tragically resulted in one fatality and left another person injured, as confirmed by the New Hampshire State Police. Witnessing the vehicles engulfed in flames, emergency responders rushed to provide aid and secure the area.
Boater Safety Threatened by Missing Buoys at Wilder Dam Following Storms, Caution Urged in Lebanon
The northeast's recent onslaught of storms has led to an unexpected and concerning development at the Wilder Dam. The force of the elevated river flows, coupled with the debris churned up by the tempest, resulted in the loss of vital boater safety buoys situated above the dam. According to the City of Lebanon's official notice, the Great River Hydro, which maintains the dam, is actively striving to rectify the situation, yet a clear timeline for the restoration of these crucial safeguards is presently absent.
Nearby apartment building, vehicle struck in Lewiston shooting incident; police search for suspect
LEWISTON, Maine — Police are searching for the suspect in a shooting incident at a Lewiston apartment building parking lot Saturday night where a parked vehicle and nearby apartment building were struck. The Lewiston Police Department said on social media officers responded to the Maple Knoll Apartments parking lot...
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
Man dies after suffering medical event after jumping into Moose Pond
DENMARK, Maine — A man has died despite lifesaving efforts after he suffered an apparent medical event on Moose Pond Sunday. At approximately 4:15 p.m., Oxford County and Cumberland County sheriff's deputies, local police, and EMS services responded to a witnessed medical emergency in the water on Moose Pond near Lochmont Drive in Denmark, according to a news release from the Oxford County Sheriff's Office.
Uncle Al’s debuts in Cushing: ‘Sam’s dream has become a reality’
Christina Olson is famous, thanks to Andrew Wyeth. Alvaro, Christina’s brother, and caregiver for many years, never gained recognition, but from his friend, Andrew. Al and Christina’s grand nephew, Sam Olson, has had a dream of opening a lobster roll joint on his father’s property, just down the road from Christina’s World in Cushing, for a few years.
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