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Video: Scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday; few could have strong winds, hail
Scattered shower and storm chances in the days ahead. Temperatures stay seasonable with a gradual rise in humidity by the weekend. More wildfire smoke overhead with some partial hazy sunshine again today. There will be a better shot at some scattered afternoon thunderstorms, a few could have strong winds or small hail. Highs will reach the lower to mid 80s.
BIPOC Festival, comedy in Hampton, musical theater in Prescott Park: Fun on the Seacoast
The Seacoast entertainment scene has made it easy for you to find something to do this weekend! Head to Prescott Park for "Give My Regards To Portsmouth" a cabaret celebrating 50 years of musical theater at Prescott Park Arts Festival, get a nap in early so you can head to the midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Show LIVE! at the Seacoast Rep, check out some cool cars, trucks and motorcycles at the Hilltop Classic Carshow in Somersworth, or indulge in food trucks and craft beer at the Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Cisco Brewers. ...
Co-living residential space proposed for J.J. Newberry building in downtown Portsmouth
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 - will continue to feature the existing commercial spaces, according to documents filed with the city, which are the Thirsty Moose Taphouse and Tres Diana salon. ...
With closure of YMCA in Rochester, hundreds of members can't find wellness alternatives
ROCHESTER − When the staff of the YMCA of Strafford County announced they were closing in September, moving the childcare services to Somersworth but discontinuing all adult classes, some of the people who have been coming for years, felt betrayed. Barrington resident Mary Doty is working to find a place where she and her displaced friends can come together and not lose the sense of community she said they have formed through their long association with...
Share Fund offering choices at Gerry’s Food Pantry in Rochester
ROCHESTER — For over 40 years, neighbors in need of food assistance looked to Gerry's Food Pantry, now part of the Share Fund. What started as a one-man operation helping a few dozen families, evolved into a well-organized operation serving over 750 families each month. Recent visitors to Gerry's Food Pantry were met...
Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns: What you need to know
HAMPTON — The second annual Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns on Saturday, Aug. 24. Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey featuring more than a dozen of New England's most fabulous food trucks serving up delectable delights alongside the finest beers and cocktails from Smuttynose. Whether you're craving mouth-watering roast beef sandwiches, gourmet smash burgers, or indulgent whoopie pies, the truck and brew lineup has something to satisfy every craving. ...
Federal funds flow to Fitchburg Municipal, New Bedford Regional airports
Two Massachusetts municipal airports, in Fitchburg and New Bedford, will be able to invest in infrastructural improvements with the award of more than $2 million in federal funds through the Federal Aviation Administration. The work at Fitchburg Municipal Airport includes lighting, hangars and taxiways and taxi lanes for aircraft. It will allow the...
The classic lemonade stand becomes a teaching tool: What Gardner-area kids are learning
This summer, 9-year-old Reaghan Micklus found her passion for entrepreneurship by opening a lemonade stand at her Ashburnham home. After dad John Micklus was looking for a bank that offered kid-friendly savings accounts to start his daughter Reaghan's financial literacy journey, they found out about the Lemonade Learning Club at Fidelity Bank in Gardner. ...
Traffic delays expected on Keene State move-in days
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Local residents and commuters should brace for traffic delays on August 21 and 25 as Keene State College welcomes students back to campus. The college’s annual move-in days are set to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for incoming first-year students, and Sunday, Aug. 25, for returning students. Both days are expected to bring a significant increase in traffic around the college, particularly on key routes such as Winchester Street and Main Street.
Heywood, Athol hospitals receive high scores in quality of care survey
Two local hospitals are being recognized for their commitment to quality. Heywood Hospital in Gardner and Athol Hospital in Athol both received high marks in the most recent annual Hospital Quality Star Ratings survey, which is compiled by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Both facilities are members of the Heywood Medical Group. ...
Massachusetts Is in the Heart of Peach-Picking Season
When you think of crops grown in Massachusetts, you might think of corn, cranberries, pumpkins and apples – but don't forget peaches. Strawberries and blueberries are also plentiful in Massachusetts during the summer months. The peach season typically runs from mid-July to September in Massachusetts but can vary by...
'First half of 'Jaws': Cape Cod movie looks at how communities react to shark attacks
Whether you are a shark enthusiast or a concerned resident who wouldn’t mind never seeing a great white shark in Cape Cod waters again, “Great White Summer” likely has something to say to you. The 79-minute documentary directed by Eastham summer resident Nick Budabin, with director of photography Matt Elkind, will be screened...
Mass conservation efforts grant 'permanent protection' for over 800 acres of wildlife habitat: 'Important in so many different ways'
In a remarkable win for local communities and nature alike, over 800 acres of land in Barre, Massachusetts, are now under permanent conservation protection. As reported by The Gardner News, the newly designated Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor will not only preserve the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the area but also contribute to the well-being of residents by securing clean drinking water, supporting local farms, and enhancing climate resilience.
The system is failing young adults with autism after they turn 22, Mass. families say
On a recent afternoon in Lexington, Aloke Roy and his parents watched as a dancer, adorned with gold jewelry, performed bharatanatyam, a classical South Indian dance. Aloke, 23, likes to attend these shows any chance he can, where he is captivated by the bright colors and storytelling through dance. Aloke...
Republican candidate for Massachusetts Senate arrested three times, court records show
A Republican running for a Massachusetts Senate seat has been arrested three times over the past two decades on either disorderly conduct or assault-related charges, including after one alleged altercation inside a Fenway bar in 2007, according to police and court records. The charges against Nick Pirro of Lunenburg, a...
Framingham resident is scammed out of $24,000 as part of phone spoofing scam
FRAMINGHAM — A local resident is out $24,000 after falling victim to a scam that is targeting several communities, authorities said. Someone is using spoofed phone numbers from local police departments, using real officers’ names and calling people and demanding money. Police in Framingham, Blackstone and Bellingham, have each reported repeated incidents. The scammers,...
New Hampshire Fish and Game Says People Are Causing Surge of Bear Encounters
Recently, there has been a surge of bear sightings according to NBC10 Boston. New Hampshire Fish and Game are warning New Hampshire residents to be responsible to avoid a "situation." New Hampshire Residents and Visitors Are the Problem. One of the reasons why bears keep coming around is because they...
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