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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.
Winchester man arrested for soliciting a minor online
WINCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A Winchester resident is facing serious charges following allegations of inappropriate online interactions with a minor. New Hampshire State Police arrested 47-year-old Travus S. Barnes Tuesday after a warrant was issued in connection with the investigation. Barnes, who has a prior conviction for sexual assault in 2014, is a registered sex offender in the state.
Poor air quality forecast for Central Mass. due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Seeing a bit of a haze out there this morning?🧐This is from wildfire smoke aloft moving in from Canada.This will likely continue through Friday as well. #mawx #ctwx #riwx pic.twitter.com/gcIkBiVTKv— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 15, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency says that Central and Western Massachusetts are expected to experience poor air quality on Friday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec and Western Canada. ...
Carney Closure Means Loss Of Health Care “Cornerstone”
DPH Commissioner: “The Pain In That Room Was Truly Palpable”. STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 14, 2024…..With Carney Hospital on the brink of shuttering, Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein described a Dorchester community forum on Steward Health Care’s planned closure as “sad” but offered no path forward for saving the facility.
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