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Video: Tree falls following lightning strike outside New Hampshire home
ALTON, N.H. — An Alton woman caught a scary moment on camera when a lightning strike took down a tree right outside her house. Kayla MacDonald was capturing a video of a hailstorm Monday from her basement door when lightning struck a towering pine tree just on the edge of her lawn.
Very rare 'cotton candy' lobster found off New England coast, donated to science center
A rare lobster has been spared from the boiling pot after being donated to a New Hampshire marine science center.The "cotton candy" colored lobster was caught in New Castle, located off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire.According to a report, the rare crustacean was snared by a lobster fisherman who had started commercially operating his own boat just this year.Finding a blue, pink and purple colored lobster like this one is not an everyday occurrence - the catch is estimated to be a 1-in-100 million find.Realizing the rarity of his catch, the fisherman donated the lobster to the Seacoast Science Center.According to the center, the rare colors would disadvantage the lobster from surviving in the wild due to its inability to camouflage.While rare in nature, the center is no stranger to these colorful animals as they have multiple cotton candy colored lobsters on display.
Construction starting on long-awaited Leary Lot project in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — After several years of preparation, preliminary construction on the Leary Lot is beginning, marking the start of the first major project in South Deerfield’s revitalization plan. With an expected completion date of early October, the asphalt and dirt parking lot will be transformed into a...
Keene’s creative spirit takes center stage at third annual Arts Alive festival
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The city of Keene is set to celebrate its artistic community like never before as the Elevate the Arts Fest returns with an extended schedule and an even larger array of events. Scheduled for this Sunday, Aug. 11, this year’s event promises even more excitement...
This New Hampshire Big Lots is Slated to Close
Big Lots has been a favorite chain store for many years. With over 1,400 stores nationwide, the retail outlet is known for fantastic deals on back to school items, furniture, and outdoor items for all seasons. I've never met a holiday where I didn't find fantastic decorations at Big Lots.
4 Best Protection Tips for New Englanders as Massachusetts Reports First Human EEE Case
When I think of the amount of time we spent outside as children, it's a wonder we made it to adulthood. Massachusetts has announced the first report of a human and animal contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a.k.a EEE/West Nile virus, according to The Boston Herald. Now, there are 14 communities in Massachusetts that are at risk:
Vermont Conversation: Investigative reporter Jason Moon exposes a century of abuse in New Hampshire’s juvenile justice center
More than a thousand people have said that the adults in charge at the YDC abused them. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Investigative reporter Jason Moon exposes a century of abuse in New Hampshire’s juvenile justice center.
Massachusetts Hiker Dies After Medical Emergency on White Mountains Trail in New Hampshire
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday in New Hampshire's White Mountains where a Massachusetts man succumbed to a medical emergency while hiking with his family. The hiker, a 52-year-old individual from Topsfield, was in the midst of conquering the Kinsman Ridge Trail when the emergency struck, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department confirmed, as reported by MassLive.
"Republicans for Harris" launches in the swing state of New Hampshire
CONCORD - New Hampshire is among the swing states where Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has started an effort to reach out to Republicans who are disenchanted with former President Donald Trump, and some Republicans are saying Harris has their vote.Why Republicans plan to vote for Kamala HarrisWest Point graduate and former Green Beret Jim Steiner is co-chairperson of Republicans for Harris in New Hampshire. The Concord attorney says his policy views differ from the vice president, but his values do not align with Trump. "I think this election, to a large degree, democracy is on the ballot, and Trump...
Hyundai, Kia owners warned of car thefts linked to social media challenge
Hyundai and Kia owners are being warned about a worrying trend of car thefts linked to a social media challenge. Officials from the New Hampshire attorney general's office said Hyundai and Kia models were six of the Top 10 most stolen cars last year. "All we do all day is...
Boston will pay you to purchase an e-bike in new pilot program
Through various new initiatives, the city of Boston is encouraging residents to get on their bikes. Mayor Michelle Wu launched a pilot initiative this week that will provide discount vouchers to eligible residents so they can buy their own e-bikes. The average cost of an e-bike is somewhere between $2,000...
Former BPD officer gets prison time in OT scandal, must pay back $36K
Diana Lopez is among more than a dozen Boston police officers who have been charged in connection with overtime fraud at the department's evidence warehouse. A former Boston police officer who conspired with other officers in a long-running overtime fraud scheme has been ordered to pay back the roughly $36,000 she embezzled, acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy’s office announced Tuesday.
Merrimack police respond to situation at condominium complex
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Merrimack police reported an “ongoing situation” on Adams Avenue at a condominium complex off Summit Road Wednesday night. The public was asked to avoid the area. Police said early Thursday morning that the scene had been cleared, but they have not released further details.
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