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Dover High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll, 2023-2024
DOVER — Dover High School recognizes the following students for qualifying for the honor roll during the Fourth Quarter of the 2023-2024 Academic Year:. Ramashish Aravind, Kameron Bailey, Aaron Bargdill, Kennedy Belair, Autumn Bernier, Amaya Bradford, Benjamin Breen, Rose Bronson, Hannah Calhoun, Chloe Campano, Addison Carbone, Logan Cedrone, Elizabeth Ciotti, Myles Cullen, Grace Dean, Erin DelloRusso, Nathan Deyo, Lila Durakovic, Gabriella Ellis, Lily Fiorenza, Candace Friend-Gray, Emelia Fronton, Peri Fruh, Liliana Glode, Michael Gorman, Briley Gower, Lily Grube, Sydney Guerrette, Khloe Healy, Penelope Henry, Luna Hubbard, Sierra Hutchinson, Kaitlyn Jolicoeur, Phoebe Karas, Grace Kelly, Lochlan Kibbie, Valerie Kurniawan, Brayden Lampel, Josephine Lundborn, Jane Mathews, Lucy McCammon, Annie McCarthy, Lanorah Merrill-Rickaby, Colin Michiels, Bjorn Miller, Sadie Monahan, Ethan Morin, Jada Muy, Isabella Paola, Sophia Payeur, Sara Pellenz, Noelle Pelletier, Adam Perron, Janelle Poulin, Ayla Raynor, Elizabeth Rockwell, Nikita Romanyuk, Daniel Ryan, Holden Schintzius, Abigail Schlosser, Kyra Small, Avery Smallman, Connor Sprague, Madelyn Stice, Kimberly Tarr, Ethan Towle, Eliot Wares, Hailey Way, Olivia Weston, Justin Wihardja, Owen Wood, Jane Yun.
Story Land introduces ‘Happy Hauntings’ 70th celebration
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Story Land is introducing a new addition to its 25-acre fairy tale theme park with “Happy Hauntings”. The Halloween event will extend the park’s season to its longest ever, running from October 5 to October 27. Families can enjoy a hay maze, Cinderella’s...
Crossword Players Solve the Puzzle and Emerge Winners
Congratulations to the randomly selected winners of the July Crossword Puzzle! You’ve each won a $10 Starbucks gift card! Our winners this month are:. • Brian Kelly, Walltham High School, Waltham, MA. • Carl Smith, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Salisbury, NC. • Jason Felton, Nashua Community College, Nashua, NH. •...
Bingo, music, and movies oh my — there's so much to do at The Manchester
The Manchester is more than just a beautiful boutique hotel. It actually could be your new favorite hangout — and not just for its eye-catching lobby + sweeping rooftop views — but for its weekly lineup of happenings.
‘Jennie’s Story' comes to life through stage play
HILL — In the fall of 2023, students at the Jennie D. Blake School held a book release party for their historical fiction project, "Jennie’s Story," based on the life of Jennie Lind Dickerson Blake, the teacher for whom the school was named. This year, on June 11, students at the school — including three who were part of the book project last year — presented a play based on that story.
Portsmouth eases solar panel rules for historic district, despite opposition
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council narrowly passed the third and final reading of an ordinance amendment aimed at making it easier for homeowners to install solar arrays in the city’s historic district. Mayor Deaglan McEachern, Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley, and City Councilors John Tabor, Josh Denton and Rich Blalock voted Monday night to pass the amended ordinance. ...
MVSB opens new full-service bank in Exeter with grand opening celebration
EXETER — Meredith Village Savings Bank is opening its newest banking office at 3 Meeting Place Drive in Exeter. The community is invited to an all-day grand opening on Friday, July 19. The event will feature tours, giveaways, outdoor games, ice cream and treats from Clyde’s Cupcakes truck and the opportunity to vote for a local nonprofit to win a $1,000 donation.
Seabrook selectman rebuked for campaigning against firefighters' contract
SEABROOK — Selectmen announced Monday they settled an unfair labor practice that alleged Selectman Srinivasan “Ravi” Ravikumar campaigned against the firefighters' contract behind the scenes. The settlement puts to rest the complaint Seabrook Firefighters Local 2847 filed with the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relation Board in...
Jason Pinsonnault's blistering summer with Booma Post 6: No rust for ace pitcher
PORTSMOUTH — It had been a full year since Jason Pinsonnault last took the mound to start a baseball game. There was no apparent rust to be shaken off as Pinsonnault has been stellar this summer for Portsmouth Booma Post 6, after not seeing any game action in his freshman year at Western New England University (24-20). He has a 5-0 record and allowed just one run in more than 36 innings in the regular season,...
Meet Jeff and Mozy, Dover's unofficial ambassadors
DOVER — Jeff Bernstein and Mozy, Dover's unofficial ambassadors, are not on anyone's payroll, yet they are a common sight and well-known around the city. Bernstein, with support from Mozy, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, have made it their mission to promote Dover and its local businesses. Bernstein's Mozy & Me Facebook posts and videos are well known. ...
Portsmouth development plan revised: 4 buildings with 48 housing units
PORTSMOUTH — The developers of a proposed housing project at a historic downtown site off Hanover Street have revised their plans in response to community concerns. Attorney John Bosen, who represents Steve Wilson and Hampshire Development Corp, said since introducing their initial plan in April, “we have listened to the comments and concerns of this board and the abutters, and redesigned the site to include four buildings in order to allow more light and air into” the...
Exeter grad Kristen Beebe shares top moments in stellar freshman year at Endicott College
BEVERLY, Massachusetts — Kristen Beebe ended her Exeter High School career as a two-time New Hampshire Division I softball Pitcher of the Year award winner, helping the Blue Hawks capture the state championship as a junior in 2022, when she was also the state's Gatorade Softball Player of the Year. Beebe, who knew she would be stepping up a level in competition at Division III Endicott College, rose to the challenge in her freshman season in spring...
Patrick’s awards $500 scholarships to three employees
GILFORD — Patrick’s restaurant has awarded $500 scholarships to three employees in gratitude for hard work and in hopes for their bright futures. The scholarships were awarded to Norah Dunleavy, Lily Lescarbeau and Elizabeth Muller, all of Laconia. Dunleavy has been a server at Patrick’s for the past...
Men’s Basketball Garners Academic Recognition from NABC
By: Justin Lafleur HANOVER, N.H. — The Dartmouth men's basketball team picked up multiple honors from the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) this week, garnering the Team Academic Award while Dusan Neskovic and Connor Christensen were named to the Honors Court. Teams with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the 2023-24 academic year were honored. Juniors or seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year are recognized on the honors court. Neskovic was named to the honors court for a second straight season. He was also...
Marissa Soistman: From UNH Success to URI Assistant Coach & Coordinator
Rhode Island women's volleyball head coach Ryan Sullivan has appointed Marissa Soistman as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, reuniting with her after their tenure at the University of New Hampshire. Soistman previously served as a graduate assistant, director of operations, and eventually assistant coach at UNH, contributing to the team's successful record in the America East conference.
Lebanon Utilities Contractors Conduct Wood Pole Inspections
The City of Lebanon announced that Osmose Utilities Services, a contractor for Lebanon Utilities, has begun performing wood pole inspections around Lebanon in an effort to ensure the integrity of the structures. According to the city, the scope of the contractor’s work is to locate all the wooden poles that...
Amherst Town Council rejects candidate over tilt toward abutters
AMHERST — Written and oral comments from a resident indicating she would prioritize views of abutters when decisions are made by the Planning Board, and might bring a confrontational relationship toward the University of Massachusetts, have cost her a position on the municipal permitting panel. A divided Town Council...
Yankee Candle consolidation prompts loss of 100 jobs
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Newell Brands, Yankee Candle’s parent company, announced Monday that Sept. 9 will be the last day of operations at its distribution facility at 27 Yankee Candle Way. The news of an official date to end distribution operations there comes about six months after the initial...
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