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1 dead after truck crash on I-395 South in Griswold
A truck driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 395 in Griswold Thursday morning. Timothy Murray, 42, of Ashby, Massachusetts, was driving a Freightliner utility truck on I-395 South just after 8:30 a.m., when the truck went into the shoulder and hit a guardrail before rolled over and went down an embankment, according to state police.
New Hampshire: Casino group to rebrand as Revo Casino and Social House
New Hampshire operators Thursday rebranded as Revo Casino and Social House, a multi-location project that includes live entertainment and new dining experiences. The properties include Filotimo casinos in Manchester and Dover, Wonder Casino in Keene, and Lebanon Poker Room & Casino in Lebanon, which are owned and operated by New Hampshire Group.
N.H. officials warn hikers after uptick in begging bears
“If you’re hiking in places like the White Mountains, you’re going to see bears." Hide that picnic basket. U.S. Forest Service is advising campers and hikers to be aware of recent bear activity. Officials said bears that have gotten used to being around people are following campers and...
Old mills in Franklin sat empty for years. Now, they’re state-of-the-art housing.
With 153 apartments, a gym, common spaces, a hairdresser and a brewery, Stevens Mills in Franklin is akin to a college campus to Elizabeth Stewart, the property manager. The shuttered mills off Central Street downtown are now transformed into a mixed-use mecca of residential, commercial and green space for Franklin residents, after a renovation by Chinburg Properties.
Candid Reflections on a Cold Morning in New Hampshire
Mid-Morning, Thursday, August 8, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire. It’s almost 6:30 AM in eastern New Hampshire as I write this. It’s chilly (55°F/13°C), and the sun is still dim mostly behind the mountains to the east. It’s going to warm up to 77°F (25°C) and the skies will be mostly sunny, but…for me, it’s a cold way to start the day.
It’s Prime Concert Season In The Granite State
It’s prime concert season in the Granite state! Very exciting, but also very expensive. There are two shows tonight in Hampton beach, one is $50, and the other, well, resale is crazy! Have you been to any summer concerts? What’s your secret to not paying an arm and a leg for tickets?
Greenfield Cooperative Bank Promotes Kristen Canedy to Northfield Branch Manager
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced the promotion of Kristen Canedy to branch manager of its Northfield branch. In this role, she will oversee all branch operations, including customer service and team management. Canedy joined Greenfield Co-op in 2020 as a teller and quickly advanced to the position of...
Green River Swimming Area reopened after bacteria levels lower
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Green River Swimming and Recreation area has reopened the swimming portion of the park Wednesday after being closed since July 17th due to elevated bacteria levels. The state beach at Lake Wyola has also been closed since July 17th and will likely...
Strawbery Banke Museum becomes first Smithsonian Affiliate in New Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH – Strawbery Banke Museum is thrilled to announce its new designation as a Smithsonian Affiliate. This prestigious recognition makes Strawbery Banke the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the State of New Hampshire, joining a network of more than 200 Affiliates in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Panama. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, Strawbery Banke Museum will serve as New Hampshire's connection to the Smithsonian Institution and its vast array of resources. This relationship will enable the Museum to...
Team USA breakdancer and Roxbury native Alex Diaz on what to watch out for at this week’s Olympics
Local breaking crew Floor Lords performed this past Sunday to celebrate the historic initiation of the sport as an Olympic event. Breakdancing will be making its Olympic debut this week as an officially recognized sport at the Paris Games. Breakdancers, termed B-boys and B-girls, from around the world will face off in solo battles for the first-ever Olympic medals awarded in breaking.
Suspect remains on the loose after police standoff in Merrimack, NH
A suspect remains on the loose after a standoff with police at a home in Merrimack, New Hampshire, on Wednesday night. Merrimack police said they responded at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday to a residence on Adams Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine that the victims in the house were safe.
Christine Boston 'honored and happy' to be promoted to superintendent of Dover schools
DOVER — Christine Boston, assistant superintendent of the city’s public school system, is poised to take over the district’s top spot upon the scheduled retirement of current superintendent William Harbron next summer. Dover School Board chairperson Robin Trefethen announced Boston’s appointment to SAU 11 staff on Aug. 1, nearly one full year before Boston’s tenure would officially commence. If approved by the School Board, Boston’s term for the 2025-25 school year would begin July 1, 2025, following...
Sisters open Black Crow Collective in downtown Newmarket: 'There's nothing like it'
NEWMARKET — Sisters Deanna Raymond and Amanda Loureiro have opened Black Crow Collective in downtown Newmarket, a store that pays homage to their late mother. Located at 165 Main Street, the store offers a curated selection of vintage clothing and antique furniture and serves as a hub for creative workshops. The 686-square-foot space, across from Johnny Boston’s International restaurant, previously housed Follicles Hair Studio. ...
Portsmouth seeks housing plans — with and without demolishing Sherburne School
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council voted to authorize the release of a request for proposals to four finalists selected by the city as potential partners to redevelop the former Sherburne School property into below-market-rate housing. The council voted unanimously to allow City Manager Karen Conard to draft and release the RFP, which will seek two redevelopment proposals from each finalist, one that keeps the former elementary school building in place, and a second plan calling for its...
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