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Bellows Falls man dies in Westminster crash
WESTMINSTER — An 87-year-old Bellows Falls man died following a vehicle crash on US Route 5 at the intersection with Coolidge Street, officials reported. Hugh Haggerty, the operator of a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, sustained fatal injuries in the accident that occurred under clear skies and on dry road conditions.
Police: Woman charged with drunk driving, struck police officer while leaving concert in Barnstable
A Falmouth woman is facing drunk driving charges after she allegedly struck an officer with her car while leaving a concert Thursday night, Barnstable police say.
Racial Unity Team welcomes Andrés Mejía to board of directors
EXETER — The Racial Unity Team recently announced the appointment of Andrés Mejía to its board of directors. Mejía, who is the director of organizational learning and talent development at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, will serve the remaining vacant term of board member Kathleen Blake, who stepped down from her position. “I am...
New Hampshire Now Has Its Own Smithsonian Story
When you hear the word "Smithsonian", does your mind wander to Washington, D.C.?. The Smithsonian National Museum is a marvel compilation of 17 museums in the the D.C. area, including the Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, and American Art Museum. It's a destination for students,...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
2 injured in logging truck crash on I-293 South in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two drivers suffered minor injuries Friday morning after a crash that shut down Interstate 293 in Manchester left a logging truck hanging over an embankment. Manchester firefighters were called to the crash near Exit 5 on I-293 South at about 6:30 a.m. "It got toned out...
NH police: Motorcyclist seriously injured in Spaulding Turnpike crash in Dover
DOVER — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on the Spaulding Turnpike Wednesday night, which closed the highway for more than an hour. State police said the single-vehicle crash occurred at 8:45 p.m. near Exit 7 in Dover on the southbound side of the turnpike. Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that...
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Nashua celebrates Monahan Manor Apartments with ribbon-cutting ceremony. The transformation is now complete. On the site of the Bronstein Apartments on Myrtle Street now stands the newly constructed Monahan Manor Apartments. The old 48-unit public housing complex built in 1974 was demolished in 2022 and a new one was built. The city celebrated this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held August 12.
Proposed Rye Harbor project draws pushback from businesses with ties to the waterfront
The state’s plan to redevelop Rye Harbor is dredging up angst among some longtime businesses, who claim they haven’t been able to provide input on the project. And with a looming deadline at year’s end to spend federal grant money, the future look and feel of the harbor and its many stakeholders is poised to remain a flashpoint.
Co-living residential space proposed for J.J. Newberry building in downtown Portsmouth
Developer Mark McNabb is proposing to renovate the former home of the J.J. Newberry department store and turn the downtown property into a major mixed-use project, including innovative “high density co-living” spaces. The first story spaces at 15 Congress Street – the one-time home of J.J. Newberry’s –...
A Detailed Look Inside Concorde
Concorde is one of the most iconic aircraft in commercial aviation history. It was the only supersonic jet in regular commercial service. Of the 20 aircraft built, only 14 went into service, split evenly between British Airways and Air France. The Concorde was so unique and significant that 12 out of the 14 production airplanes were preserved in museums around the globe.
Enfield residents file suit against town over variance for 300-unit housing development
Two Enfield residents have filed a lawsuit against the town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment over its approval of a height variance for a proposed nearly 300-unit housing project. Linda Jones and Alv Elvestad, whose Route 4 property abuts the proposed Laramie Farms development — which is located between Route...
Phenix Hall redevelopment clears major hurdle as City Council eases height restrictions
Plans to rehabilitate the music venue within historic Phenix Hall, plus add housing, restaurants, and retail, took a big step forward Monday night as the Concord City Council agreed to allow new downtown developments to circumvent height rules on a case-by-case basis. “I think we’re going to put forth a...
Healthy Conversations Series schedule, hospital recognitions: Seacoast health news
Portsmouth Regional Hospital Nationally recognized for commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates PORTSMOUTH – Portsmouth Regional Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation Bronze quality achievement award for following best practices when treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates. This is PRH’s first Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation recognition. ...
State Findings Loom Large for Library Project Historic Preservation Hearings
Amherst Historical Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Aug. 22. State law requires that any building project receiving government funding submit a Project Notification Form (PNF) to the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) detailing the project design so that the project may be reviewed for legal compliance. The PNF is to be completed “as early as possible in the project planning process” so that changes suggested by the MHC will not be difficult or costly to make. The MHC will determine if any historical properties are impacted, assess adverse effects, and strive to “avoid, minimize, or mitigate those effects.”
Plymouth County woman sentenced to prison for leaving the scene of pedestrian crash that killed Andrea Gordon
PLYMOUTH – A Duxbury woman has been convicted of charges that she left the scene of a crash where a woman was killed, Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz announced. On Wednesday, a Plymouth County jury deliberated over three days before finding Kristina Blackmore, 43, of Duxbury, guilty of one count each of Leaving the Scene of Injury Causing Death and Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation.
Winchester Police warn of paving scam
WINCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Police in Winchester are warning residents of an asphalt scam making the rounds in the community. Police said they are aware that a truck is in town claiming to be from an asphalt paving company, and the driver is soliciting business door-to-door, offering to pave your driveway with leftover asphalt from other jobs in the area at a discounted rate.
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