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Four candidates file for one at-large Somersworth City Council seat
SOMERSWORTH — Four people have filed to run for a single at-large City Council seat in the Sept. 10 special municipal election, said City Clerk Kristen LaPanne. The election will be held in conjunction with the state primary on the same day. The candidates are Councilor at-large Don Austin; Richard Brooks, a member of...
New offshore wind projects delayed by state, including areas off Martha's Vineyard
It's going to be at least another month before contenders for the state's fourth, and largest, offshore wind procurement will be unveiled. The state Department of Energy Resources on Tuesday indicated in a letter submitted to Department of Public Utilities Secretary Mark Marini that selection of projects will be postponed until Sept. 6. The agency's evaluation team was originally scheduled to announce the selected bids and the start of negotiations on Aug. 7. ...
Timpany Crossroads filling up as Jersey Mike's prepares to open in Gardner: What you need to know
From Five Below to a "sub above." Jersey Mike's, the fast casual sub sandwich shop, is scheduled to open in Gardner on Wednesday, Aug. 21, pending all final inspections and approvals, according to a franchise representative. Signage was recently erected on the store's Timpany Crossroads location. The franchise, which is relatively new to the...
A Cape family's restaurant and farm project has begun in West Dennis. Here's what to know.
WEST DENNIS — Crews broke ground July 31 on Love Farms, a local family’s ambitious plans to build a 10,000 square-foot farm-to-table restaurant on Route 28. Father and son team, Dennis and Dylan Leary, are the heart and passionate proponents of the project. Their dream is to build a state-of-the-art restaurant and kitchen that will serve food from farms throughout New England. One of those farms will be their own on a 7-acre parcel on Indian Pond...
Winchendon's Commonwealth Heroine Jennings gives back to community through various roles
Generosity, a giving spirit and an awareness that all humans deserve love was instilled in Miranda Jennings, a 2024 Commonwealth Heroine awardee from Winchendon, early in her life, modeled for her by her parents, a prison psychologist and an educator. “They are my inspiration,” Jennings said. It was routine for her to volunteer...
New Hampshire ‘way above’ national average in rise of drug and alcohol deaths, suicides
New Hampshire has been named the healthiest state in the country two years running by the United Health Foundation, largely because of its low rates of homicide, poverty, and unemployment. It’s doing considerably worse when it comes to deaths related to suicide, drugs, and alcohol, according to a new report from Trust for America’s Health, […]
Sununu signs NH bill targeting PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ but vetoes another
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday that bans certain products with intentionally added PFAS from sale in the state starting in 2027 and creates strict liability for PFAS polluters. He vetoed another measure that would have created liability for PFAS facilities, citing its “broad” definition and the fact that its standard for chemical concentrations that would trigger regulatory action contradicted the other bill he signed. The standard of the vetoed bill was significantly stricter. ...
How a $925,000 grant to Gardner is making high student athletics more accessible
Last week, the city of Gardner received $925,000 from the Mass. Community Development Block Grant program. A majority of the grant will be used for the demolition of the vacant School Street school building, and the remaining money will be split between multiple groups in the city. The Gardner Middle and High School athletic departments will receive a portion of this grant, going toward the elimination of user fees for student-athletes. ...
11th annual National Night Out is this Thursday: Three things to know before you go
The 11th annual Gardner National Night Out is Thursday, Aug. 15, and over 800 people are anticipated to attend this year. While the usual theme of the night is health, wellness and public safety education, it's also a time for parents and their children to have some fun before the school year begins without worrying about the cost. National Night Out starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. at Monument Park. ...
Man accused of swiping $13,000 worth of casino chips from Encore
MALDEN - A man grabbed thousands of dollars worth of casino chips from a gaming table at Encore Boston Harbor Tuesday evening and tried to run away, Massachusetts State Police say. Gary Hunt faced a judge in Malden District Court Wednesday morning and was ordered to stay away from the Everett casino.The casino said in a statement that "an individual fled the premises after attempting a chip theft in a gaming area." The Encore surveillance team identified him and police caught up to the suspect in a nearby parking lot.Thief distracted gamblers and staff, police sayWitnesses told investigators that they...
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:
Did You Know That ‘Breaking Bad’ Was Filmed in New Hampshire?
SPOILER ALERT. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BREAKING BAD (and you plan on it), LEAVE THIS ARTICLE. Did you know that Breaking Bad ends in New Hampshire?. If you have not seen Breaking Bad, you need to. The show is widely considered one of the best series of all time.
New Hampshire natives now living in Georgia describe damage from Debby
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As Debby ravages through parts of the Southeast, some New Hampshire natives now living in Georgia said they are feeling the effects first-hand. "The roots of trees, the branches got soaked, they weigh down a little bit. Trees will just say, 'I've had enough, I'm going to fall down now,'" Marcia Clark said.
New Hampshire law requires more transparency in AI-generated political ads
A new law aims to rein in the use of artificial intelligence in political ads. The law requires AI-generated content to be disclosed in political ads within 90 days of an election. The legislation allows candidates or election officials who are “depicted through the use of a deceptive and fraudulent...
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