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Chris Sununu feuds with The View over Harris replacing Biden
Gov. Chris Sununu‘s (R-NH) appearance on ABC’s The View got testy when discussing Vice President Kamala Harris, as the governor argued the Democratic Party was sidestepping the voice of the voters. President Joe Biden ended his 2024 reelection bid in July, and Harris has become the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee. Co-host Sara Haines asked […]
Man facing assault charges cut off ankle monitor after leaving NH hospital, officials say
LACONIA, N.H. — A Belknap County inmate who ran away from a hospital after cutting his ankle bracelet off was captured in South Boston, corrections officials said. Anthony Clark, 41, was facing charges of second-degree assault, domestic violence and strangulation. He had been awaiting trial in Belknap County Jail since January.
Jury reaches split verdict in baby abandonment case involving Dennis Eckersley's daughter
A jury reached a split verdict on Friday in a case involving a mother charged with abandoning a newborn child in the woods in subfreezing temperatures. Jurors found 27-year-old Alexandra Eckersley guilty of reckless conduct, endangering the welfare of a child and falsifying physical evidence, but not guilty of two felony assault charges. Eckersley, the daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, visibly exhaled and held her defense counsel’s hand in a Manchester, New Hampshire, courtroom as the not guilty verdicts were read. She was allowed to leave the court until her sentencing at a later date. She had testified during her trial last month that she didn’t know she was pregnant and thought the child had died after she gave birth in the Manchester woods on Christmas night 2022. A psychologist testified that Eckersley was suffering from substance use disorder and mental health and developmental issues, and that she wasn’t receiving treatment.
'Please come home': Dad makes plea to missing teen son Cacidy Mowry
ROCHESTER — Matt Mowry has a message for Cacidy, his missing 15-year-old son. "We love you, and we just want you home," he said. "We can work out anything. Just please come home." Matt Mowry said his family is frightened and heartbroken. They want to thank all the people and resources helping to find...
Crews fight fire at Hampstead house
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — A fire broke out at a house in Hampstead on Friday morning. Crews responded to the home on Hickory Road about 11:50 a.m. The first firefighters at the scene found heavy flames and smoke coming from the house's garage. Firefighters from nearby communities also responded to...
‘Immersive Worlds: Real and Imagined’ opens at the Hood
On July 13, “Immersive Worlds: Real and Imagined,” an interactive art exhibition co-curated by Hood Museum of Art curators Amelia Kahl and Neely McNulty, opened its doors to the public at the Hood. The exhibition, which will remain on display until Dec. 15, features mid- to late-20th century art pieces from the Hood’s permanent collection.
Man accused of vandalizing temple in Portsmouth faces hate crime penalty
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A man accused of vandalizing a Portsmouth temple in April is facing potential hate crime penalties. Kevin O'Leary was arrested in April and accused of breaking two lamps outside Temple Israel. O'Leary was indicted in July on two counts of criminal mischief related to the vandalism...
Black bear family strolls through Raymond, caught on security camera
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A family of black bears was seen walking in Raymond. Stephen Jean captured video footage of the mother bear and her four cubs on his Blink smart security camera. According to Jean, the footage was recorded early Wednesday morning around 2 a.m. Share your photos and...
Motorcyclist swerves to avoid animal, plunges into brook in Swanzey, officials say
SWANZEY, N.H. — A man is recovering from minor injuries after riding his motorcycle into a brook in Swanzey. According to the town's fire department, the motorcyclist rode into the water shortly before 6:30 a.m. Fire officials said the motorcyclist swerved to avoid an animal. Officials said the motorcyclist...
Shaw’s Supermarket in Derry Closed Temporarily
The Shaw’s supermarket in Derry is temporarily closed due to a fire and it’s unclear when it will reopen. Firefighters responded to the market in the Hood Plaza on Crystal Avenue around 3 a.m. Tuesday after being alerted by a Shaw’s employee. No other stores in the...
Seacoast communities compete to see who can support the most clean energy
Starting today, Seacoast communities are competing to see which town or city can get the most residents to support clean energy through their electric bill. Dover, Durham, Newmarket, Portsmouth and Exeter are challenging households enrolled in local community power programs to opt for slightly higher electric rates that represent larger shares of renewable energy. The competition runs through the end of January 2025, when utilities across the state will again change their rates on their biannual cycle.
Zorvino Vineyards Celebrates 20 Years
It’s a historic summer for Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, N.H. Established in 2004, this August marks the vineyard’s 20th anniversary. Over the course of the past 20 years, Zorvino Vineyards has grown from a small tasting room into an award winning winery, vineyard and venue. Their anniversary year offers a moment to reflect on how much they’ve grown, and look to the future. To commemorate two-decades in business, Zorvino Vineyards is hosting a weeklong anniversary celebration, from August 7 through August 11, that will feature a special Italian Wine Dinner Paring, hot air balloons, food trucks and fun for the whole family.
Dartmouth Big Green Lacrosse: 2024 Season Review & 2025 Outlook
Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team enters the 2024 season with challenges and potential. Under Head Coach Sean Kirwan's second year, the Big Green finished 3-10 last season, missing the Ivy League Tournament. Key player losses include Mitchell Myers, a standout faceoff specialist, while returning players such as Colin McGill and Thomas Goguen bring hope for improvement. The focus this fall is on building on last year's foundation and addressing critical positions such as faceoffs and goalkeeping for a successful spring.