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UNH Volleyball Announces Assistant Coaches
DURHAM, N.H. – Paige DeWitt and Alysa Wright were named the University of New Hampshire volleyball assistant coaches by Christopher Feliciano, sixth-year head coach of the UNH volleyball program. "I am excited to welcome Paige to Durham," Feliciano said. "Her passion for the game and understanding of the importance...
Some in Lakes Region asked to boil water after E. coli found
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Some people in the Lakes Region are being told to boil their water before using it. The Lakes Region Water Company says the boil-water order impacts Paradise Shores customers in Moultonborough. The company said the water system is contaminated with E. coli. It's not clear how...
Get down and groovy this Saturday at annual Winchenstock Music Festival
The annual Winchenstock Music Festival will be held this Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Winchendon Community Park to raise money for the Winchendon Community Action Committee. Over 300 people from all around the Greater Gardner area are expected to attend the event. Gates will open at noon and the first performance starts at 12:30 p.m. The festival ends at 8 p.m. ...
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.
Brockton, State Police arrest 22, charge 37 in 2024 Brockton Opiate Suppression Initiative
BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police arrested 22 and charged 37 people on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into street-level opiate sales within the city of Brockton, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz said in a written statement. From May to July of this year, state and city law enforcement agencies from numerous divisions conducted a joint investigation as part of the 2024 Brockton Opiate Suppression Initiative to address issues related to opiate and narcotic distribution activities, violence, quality of life offenses and related crimes in Brockton. ...
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...
Shutesbury Special Town Meeting to vote on PFAS mitigation
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Shutesbury is holding a Special Town Meeting on August 15th at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall to vote on a single article. The town is seeking to appropriate up to $150,000 to pay the costs of a PFAS Mitigation construction project through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust.
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.
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