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Defense says Manchester man ingested hallucinogenic mushrooms before allegedly attacking 86-year-old
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The man accused of assaulting a woman in his home and then his neighbor before the neighbor's dog thwarted the attack said he was on drugs at the time. Donald Pierce, 55, was in court Tuesday for a bail hearing after deciding to waive a probable-cause hearing. He faces numerous charges, including first-degree assault.
Mass. State Lottery winner: Cumberland Farms gas station sells $1 million ticket
Someone bought a $1 million lottery ticket from a Cumberland Farms gas station in Massachusetts and came forward on Monday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play. There is just one $1 million prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 16.
Beware: New Online Scam Popping Up In Massachusetts & Beyond
Scams have been around even going as far back to the Craigslist days. Which honestly, I'm still surprised the site still exists today now that Facebook Marketplace is a huge hit. But, scammers have now unfortunately dominated the Facebook Market as well. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to...
Experts warn Amazon Prime members of Prime Day scams
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is taking place Tuesday and Wednesday, offering Amazon Prime members discounts on various products. However, experts are warning consumers about the potential scams during the event. Prime Day is a prime time for scammers to send fake texts, emails, or...
SNHU Announces Winter 2024 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/16/2024), MAY 16, 2024 — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point...
Chichester man faces DWI charge after Hooksett crash injures one
HOOKSETT — A Chichester man was arrested Monday evening after a two-car collision in Hooksett that left a 70-year-old man seriously injured, police said. Hooksett Police and Fire/EMS responded to the scene at the intersection of Hooksett Road and Dale Road around 7:38 p.m. where they discovered a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta involved in the accident.
Insurcomm Purchases Soil-Away Restoration
Insurcomm, a provider of disaster restoration and construction services, has acquired Soil-Away Restoration Services, another disaster restoration company based in Hooksett, New Hampshire. This marks a significant expansion in Insurcomm’s ability to serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients with enhanced restoration capabilities across New England. Soil-Away Restoration Services, known...
One year later, Acworth sees progress to recovery after major flood damage
A year after floods destroyed roads across New Hampshire, damage that threatened buildings in the town of Acworth has been repaired. The journey to recovery for the 850-person town, which saw 32 roads damaged in major storms two years apart, has been a long one. And it isn’t over. The town still has projects ongoing with the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2021, and is just beginning others for repairs from the 2023 storms.
She looks like Taylor Swift. And NH crowds are loving it.
If you didn’t manage to get tickets to a Taylor Swift concert this summer, you might want to stop by Canobie Lake Park in Salem. Three times a day, almost every day this summer, park guests can attend the Eras Tour — New Hampshire’s version. The amusement...
Investigation finds some personal information compromised in Hinsdale School District hack
HINSDALE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Hinsdale School District has wrapped up the investigation of a cyber security incident that occurred last December. The district was the subject of a network security incident that impacted operations at the schools on December 7th, 2023. At the time, all school laptops were collected from students and staff, and all were advised to refrain from logging into any of their school related accounts on their personal devices.
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: 'It needs to be revitalized'
HAMPTON — Beach officials are endorsing a future redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, though a bill that failed in the Legislature could delay plans being filed with the town to at least 2025. The Hampton Beach Village District commissioners voted 3-0 in June to endorse the project by Casino majority owner Sal Lupoli, who plans to invest up to $600 million in the redevelopment. His team has shown town officials schematics of a new hotel, convention...
Portsmouth development plan revised: 4 buildings with 48 housing units
PORTSMOUTH — The developers of a proposed housing project at a historic downtown site off Hanover Street have revised their plans in response to community concerns. Attorney John Bosen, who represents Steve Wilson and Hampshire Development Corp, said since introducing their initial plan in April, “we have listened to the comments and concerns of this board and the abutters, and redesigned the site to include four buildings in order to allow more light and air into” the...
Men’s Soccer Announces Addition of Reed Cash to Roster
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of freshman midfielder Reed Cash (Hampton Falls, N.H.). "Reed is one of two New Hampshire players joining the program this fall," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "He plays for Seacoast United in the MLS Next and attended the Center for Excellence as he pushes to get the best out of himself. He's athletic and versatile and we feel he possesses the right mentality to be a Wildcat."
Merrimack College’s Jail Education Project Reaches New Milestones
What began seven years ago as an initiative to eliminate barriers to education and serve the community, Merrimack College’s Jail Education Project (JEP) has evolved into a credential-bearing program that has served more than 350 students and in July will award its first associate degree to an incarcerated student.
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Quarter Four Honor Roll, 2023-2024
NORTHWOOD — Headmaster David S. Smith of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy announces the Honor Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to all students who successfully completed their studies this quarter:. Grade 12. High Honors. Jordyn Albin, Trevor Amergian, Connor Bagnell, Anna Bergeron, Ze Bernard, Rex...
Dover High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll, 2023-2024
DOVER — Dover High School recognizes the following students for qualifying for the honor roll during the Fourth Quarter of the 2023-2024 Academic Year:. Ramashish Aravind, Kameron Bailey, Aaron Bargdill, Kennedy Belair, Autumn Bernier, Amaya Bradford, Benjamin Breen, Rose Bronson, Hannah Calhoun, Chloe Campano, Addison Carbone, Logan Cedrone, Elizabeth Ciotti, Myles Cullen, Grace Dean, Erin DelloRusso, Nathan Deyo, Lila Durakovic, Gabriella Ellis, Lily Fiorenza, Candace Friend-Gray, Emelia Fronton, Peri Fruh, Liliana Glode, Michael Gorman, Briley Gower, Lily Grube, Sydney Guerrette, Khloe Healy, Penelope Henry, Luna Hubbard, Sierra Hutchinson, Kaitlyn Jolicoeur, Phoebe Karas, Grace Kelly, Lochlan Kibbie, Valerie Kurniawan, Brayden Lampel, Josephine Lundborn, Jane Mathews, Lucy McCammon, Annie McCarthy, Lanorah Merrill-Rickaby, Colin Michiels, Bjorn Miller, Sadie Monahan, Ethan Morin, Jada Muy, Isabella Paola, Sophia Payeur, Sara Pellenz, Noelle Pelletier, Adam Perron, Janelle Poulin, Ayla Raynor, Elizabeth Rockwell, Nikita Romanyuk, Daniel Ryan, Holden Schintzius, Abigail Schlosser, Kyra Small, Avery Smallman, Connor Sprague, Madelyn Stice, Kimberly Tarr, Ethan Towle, Eliot Wares, Hailey Way, Olivia Weston, Justin Wihardja, Owen Wood, Jane Yun.
Rochester man faces his alleged shooter in court: 'I am in pain every day'
DOVER — Kyle Violette faced Jason Levesque, the neighbor who is charged with shooting him multiple times, in a dramatic hearing Tuesday in Strafford County Superior Court. Violette, 37, who is severely injured, spoke from a wheelchair, rejecting claims by defense attorney Mark Sisti, who argued Levesque, 44, should be granted bail and that Violette was the aggressor.
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