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2024 Data Reveals Most Popular New Hampshire Ice Cream Stand in the State
At the time of this writing, it is National Vanilla Ice Cream day, so it seems appropriate to have this pop up in your feed. But shouldn't every day be ice cream day? I sure think so. New Hampshire Loves Ice Cream. New Hampshire may be a small state, but...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer campaigns for Kamala Harris in Nashua
NASHUA, N.H. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was campaigning in New Hampshire on Thursday for Vice President Kamala Harris. "I don't know if I've ever been to your state before, so I'm very happy to be here," Whitmer said. Whitmer made her first-ever appearance on the New Hampshire campaign...
An Insiders Guide to the Lowell Folk Festival
For the past several days, Downtown Lowell has been buzzing getting ready for the weekend… tents are popping up, wayfinding maps are making their way to all the major street corners and intersections, Lowell National Historical Park and City of Lowell employees lining the streets setting things up and making sure Lowell has its best face on for the Lowell Folk Festival!
The party has begun: Lowell Folk Festival returns for 37th year
LOWELL — The wait is over as the 37th Lowell Folk Festival has made its triumphant return to the Mill City. The event kicked off on Friday evening with music from Puerto Rican percussionist Jorge Arce Comparsa and an 11-piece band leading the Parade of Nations from City Hall to Boarding House Park.
Westford woman convicted in $100 million home health care fraud scheme
A Westford woman was convicted on charges related to a home health care fraud scheme worth at least $100 million in federal court on Friday, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office. After a nine-day trial, a jury found 56-year-old Faith Newton guilty on one count of health care...
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Windham Woods eyes major expansion of local campus. Windham Woods School is looking to expand its program by adding an art studio, woodworking shop, and more in new buildings. Joe Maynard, a project manager with Benchmark Engineering, recently presented a conceptual design for the school’s new buildings to the Planning Board, discussing what changes the school would want to make.
North Andover Historical Society hosts events in August
NORTH ANDOVER — Energy, archaeology and witchcraft round out the North Andover Historical Society’s August events with a sneak-peak into September’s Sails & Trails series. Here is the list of events:. Open house at the 1715 Parson Barnard House Museum is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Boxford Summer Fest set for Saturday
Described as “Boxford’s best kept secret,” the town’s annual Summer Fest will be held on Saturday, July 27. As with all good events, admission is free and will include live music, including the popular 12 Barz Band (www.12barzband.com) Brown and Budnick Meats, the Ipswich Ale Tapmobile...
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport announces new JetBlue flights
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WCAX) - More flight options out of New Hampshire are cleared for takeoff. The state division of Economic Development announced that JetBlue will be coming to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport for the first time. JetBlue is bringing new routes to Granite State travelers, including flights to Concord, North...
Andover attorney nominated as Mass. superior court judge
BOSTON — Lawyer John Fraser of Andover is among five attorneys Gov Maura Healey nominated for Massachusetts Superior Court judges. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation. “I’m proud to nominate these experienced attorneys to the Superior Court, and I’m confident they will...
Debate could trigger new historic district
ANDOVER — Spurred by the recent request for demolition of the beloved Pink House, residents will band together in an attempt to prevent similar situations on Central Street through a study committee. The Pink House at 65 Central St. has long been a landmark in Andover and news of...
Settlement Fund Payouts for YDC Abuse Now Top $95 million
The Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester, New Hampshire, formerly known as the Youth Development Center or YDC. Since 2020, roughly 1,300 former child detainees at YDC have come forward with allegations of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse by staff. (Raquel C. Zaldívar/New England News Collaborative) A settlement fund...
Andover seeks summary judgment in Fahey lawsuit
ANDOVER — A motion for summary judgment has been filed by the defense in the lawsuit by former Youth Services Director William “Bill” Fahey against Town Manager Andrew Flannagan and the Town of Andover. Fahey filed a civil complaint for wrongful termination in 2021, following his firing...
Read & Win program brings communities together
For The Weekly NewsTOPSFIELD — This summer, the Topsfield Fair is again partnering with libraries in Essex and Middlesex counties and southern New Hampshire to promote its Read & Win program. Each library sets a goal for elementary-school children in their communities, encouraging them to read library books. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade who reach their reading goal will […] The post Read & Win program brings communities together appeared first on Itemlive.
South Manchester residents express concern over zoning proposal
Wednesday, July 17, marked another meeting in a series of meetings across the city seeking community input on the proposed new zoning ordinance, this time coming to the southernmost part of the city. Just under 100 people crammed into Jewett Street Elementary School for the meeting, focusing on how the...
Richard M. Barden Appointed Principal of Northeast Metro Tech
WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Richard M. Barden has been named as the next Principal of Northeast Metro Tech. Throughout the interview process, Mr. Barden was highly impressive. Barden began his career in 2001 as a classroom teacher at the Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen. He has taught math and worked in the Methuen Public School’s Freshman Academy. He became high school Associate Principal in 2011, and Supervising Principal in 2015.
Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
Students and other residents gathered in front of Nashua City Hall to protest the construction of a new asphalt plant. A proposal to build an asphalt plant in a residential neighborhood in Nashua has been effectively scrapped. The company proposing the project dropped a lawsuit this week that aimed to reverse an earlier rejection of its plans.
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