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Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
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. The asphalt plant, proposed by the Newport Construction Corporation, has been a concern...
Historian Continues to Research Heritage, Colonial Women in Exeter
Historian Norra Cardillo is researching the Ladd and Gilman women of Exeter, New Hampshire, work she plans to present as part of her master’s portfolio when she graduates from Idaho State University next spring. A descendant of the Ladd and Gilman families, she visited the historic Ladd-Gilman House (1721) at the American Independence Museum (AIM) for the second time in March to continue her research.
Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
Creative solutions sought for Paugus, Prescott, Janes aves to continue receiving city services
LACONIA — City councilors tabled a resolution that would have stopped public works from providing certain city services to Janes Avenue and approved another designating Paugus and Prescott avenues as emergency lanes for another year while they search for a solution to issues caused by old, confusing city ordinances.
More Than $86,000 Raised for Local Nonprofits During New England’s Only NASCAR Weekend
LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR weekend at “The Magic Mile” proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise more than $86,000 during the June 21-23 NASCAR weekend event.
Myles Blackley, Montclair Immaculate Conception Guard Receives Offer from New Hampshire Wildcats Hoops
Class of 2025 Montclair Immaculate Conception (N.J.) guard Myles Blackley has received an offer from Division I University of New Hampshire Wildcats Men’s basketball team, he recently wrote on X. In addition to the Wildcats’ offer, the 6-foot-5 Summit, N.J., native holds D-1 offers from Fairfield, Bryant, Providence, FDU...
Prosecutors agree to dismiss DUI charge against Vt. lawmaker
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - State prosecutors have agreed to dismiss a DUI charge against Vermont state Rep. Jim Carroll, that’s according to his attorney. The Bennington representative was arrested in February after police pulled him over for an excessively loud muffler and noticed signs of alcohol impairment. Carroll’s attorney...
Rutland man indicted on federal gun, drug charges
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A grand jury has indicted a Rutland man on federal gun and drug charges. Authorities say Daniel McSwiggan, 51, allowed people to distribute and use drugs at his home, and also had two guns which he wasn’t supposed to. Court records say in June, McSwiggan...
Vt. woman shot; police say son pulled trigger
RICHMOND, Vt. (WCAX) - A shooting involving a mother and son in Richmond led to a police standoff that ended with the alleged shooter in handcuffs. Police were called to a home on Meadow Lane in Richmond a little before noon for a domestic dispute, but the situation unraveled into a shooting and an arrest.
Tornado in NH picked up garage, downed about 1k trees, forecasters say
A tornado that touched down in Lyme, New Hampshire, on Tuesday night picked up a garage and uprooted between 500 and 1,000 trees, according to the National Weather Service. An EF-1 tornado touched down in Lyme just at around 7:29 p.m. and traveled 1.8 miles in approximately seven minutes, the weather service said in its report.
ACLU asks for charges to be dropped against protesters at Dartmouth College
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The New Hampshire American Civil Liberties Union is asking for charges to be dropped against those arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at Dartmouth Collegein May. College campuses across the country were inundated with protests, some turning violent, as students spoke out against the Israel-Hamas war. About...
Loon Festival to be held July 20
Kittie Wilson- A 5-day-old loon chick is fed a minnow by one of its parents while its sibling hitches a ride on Pleasant Lake in New London. If you see an adult loon with chicks, make sure to stay at least 150 feet from them so the parents can concentrate on feeding and caring for their chicks.
Four U.S. House primaries are contested in New Hampshire this year—the most in the last 10 years
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in New Hampshire was June 14, 2024. Twenty-four candidates are running for New Hampshire’s two U.S. House districts, including four Democrats and 20 Republicans. That’s an average of 12 candidates per district. There was an average of 9.5 candidates per district in 2022, 6.0 candidates per district in 2020, and 12.5 in 2018.
Outages cause some delays across UVM Health Network
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Those worldwide tech outages also impacted some of the systems at the UVM Health Network. They say emergency departments at their facilities are open, and anyone experiencing an emergency should seek care at the hospital. UVM Health says some appointments may be delayed due to the...
Daily Times building owner unveils new development designs. Will city allow demolition?
PORTSMOUTH — Developer Peter Floros — the owner of the historic Daily Times building that was badly damaged in a 2017 fire — has filed a new plan with the city to redevelop the downtown property. Floros filed a new application with the city Thursday, calling for...
No authority for attorney general in Concord Casino sale, rules judge
The sale of Concord Casino is moving forward after an administrative judge ruled that the Attorney General does not have the authority to dictate the sale agreement terms between operator Andy Sanborn and the buyer. In a decision issued on Friday, Judge Gregory Albert clarified that the Attorney General’s role...
Keene roofing company ordered to pay back wages for visa violations
A Keene roofing contractor has paid $167,101 in back wages to 20 foreign temporary workers who didn’t receive proper payment, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a news release Monday. A settlement between the department and The Melanson Co. (owned by Illinois-based national roofing company Tecta America) also...
Electric Earth Concerts presents ‘Trois Frères’
Courtesy- Gabriela Diaz, violinist. Electric Earth Concerts presents “Trois Frères” on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at the First Church in Jaffrey. Three French composers come to life in the hands of pianist Mihae Lee and a band of eight distinguished musicians – the first of two collaborations this season with the Sebago-Long Lake festival. Featuring Stephen Taylor, oboe, Adrian Morejon, bassoon, Benjamin Fingland, clarinet; William Purvis, horn, Gabriela Diaz, violin; Thomas Kraines, cello; and EEC Artistic Directors Laura Gilbert and Jonathan Bagg. The program includes Francois Devienne: Quartet for Bassoon and Strings, Francis Poulenc: Sextet for Pianoand Winds, and Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15.
The 3rd Annual New England Hot Sauce Fest!
The Spicy Shark proudly presents the highly anticipated 3rd Annual New England Hot Sauce Fest, a spicy festival that will delight heat seekers and hot sauce enthusiasts alike. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27 (Rain date: July 28), from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the scenic outdoor field behind Smuttynose Brewery in Hampton.
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