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Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
New Hampshire ASC earns total joint replacement accreditation
Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System's Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center has earned the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's orthopedic advanced certification for its total joint replacement program, according to an Aug. 20 report from Ink Link. Elliot 1-Day is the only ASC in the state to earn the accreditation. To...
How should NH municipalities regulate public comment sessions?
Manchester’s Mayor and Board of Alderman recently voted to update their rules to prohibit banners and signs during meetings. They also banned vulgar language and threats during public comment. The rule change followed protests at several Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings earlier this year that called for local...
Iowa woman sentenced for cashing dead mother’s Social Security checks for nearly 30 years
Ella Mae Woods, 76, was ordered to serve a year in jail and repay $328,000 she reportedly pocketed in the scheme following the death of her mother in Brattleboro in 1994, according to federal prosecutors. Read the story on VTDigger here: Iowa woman sentenced for cashing dead mother’s Social Security checks for nearly 30 years.
While mandated by law, workforce housing lacks enforcement, incentives
Workforce housing — meant to provide an option for those whose salaries are too high to qualify for subsidized housing — is heroic in theory, but difficult in practice, mainly because of lack of legislation and financial constraints. Members of the board of Laconia Housing met Thursday afternoon...
Fire destroys garage in Charlestown, homeowner injured
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A two-alarm fire broke out on Happy Acres Drive in Charlestown Saturday afternoon, completely destroying a detached garage and leaving the homeowner injured. The fire, which was first reported around 12:45 p.m., had already engulfed the structure by the time emergency crews arrived, according to Charlestown’s Assistant...
Man injured in Nashua shooting
NASHUA, N.H. — A 42-year-old man us in serious but stable condition after an overnight shooting in Nashua. Nashua police said multiple shots were fired just before midnight at a park downtown. Police said there were a couple of groups of people involved, but at this point, they don't...
Founder of Courvilles senior living communities remembered by family after fatal crash
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two people who were killed last weekend in a crash in Candia are being remembered by their family for how they helped others. Richard and Denise Courville were killed Saturday in a head-on crash on Route 101. The driver of the other vehicle was also killed.
Hanover public meeting discusses arrests, police response at Dartmouth protests
A public meeting in Hanover was scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss the protests at Dartmouth College earlier this year. Hundreds of people protested on the campus over the Israel-Hamas war, and 89 were arrested, including students and faculty from Dartmouth. Tensions escalated after some protestors set up...
Tidemark, BOD Holdings Launch Apartment Build Along New Hampshire Coast
Tidemark and BOD Holdings LLC have broken ground on a new 135-unit apartment project in downtown Somersworth, NH, along the New Hampshire coast. State and local officials, along with members of the community, joined BOD Holdings LLC, Tidemark and PROCON’s design-build team for a groundbreaking ceremony recently. The site,...
Hot Skillet Club to perform at the Belknap Mill on Friday
LACONIA — Hot Skillet Club will perform at Belknap Mill on Friday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. This female trio plays hot vintage jazz with a western swing flavor. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, a blanket, and a picnic dinner for an evening of live music in Rotary Park.
A John Denver Christmas set for Nov. 20 at Colonial Theater
LACONIA — Emery Entertainment will present Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m., at the Colonial Theatre - Laconia. A John Denver Christmas is a magical and intimate experience that will take attendees back to the ’70s when...
Dover police issue alert after sick skunks, raccoons and foxes from same area euthanized
DOVER − The Dover Police Department has issued a community advisory to make the public aware of five incidents during which wild animals were euthanized in the same general area of the City over the past three weeks. The incidents occurred in the Forest Street/Portland Avenue area and involved either skunks, raccoons, or foxes. ...
North Branch Construction Announces Promotion, New Hire
Concord, NH – North Branch Construction announced significant enhancements to its project coordination team, including the promotion of Christine Richards to senior project coordinator and the addition of Shay Taylor as project coordinator. Richards joined North Branch Construction in 2021. In her new role, she will lead the coordination...
Artists working to transform Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Artists are at work in Lebanon, New Hampshire, to help make the Upper Valley as a whole a hub for creativity. Whether you are biking, walking, or running through the Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel, new art is likely to catch your eye. “So the title of this...
Police determine identity of surfer pulled from water at Rye Beach
RYE, N.H. — Police have been able to identify a surfer found unconscious near Jenness Beach in Rye, but the man's identity has not been released. Officials said the surfer passed out at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after experiencing a medical event while surfing. New Hampshire State Beach Patrol...
Meet the Qué Hay team’s newest reporter
Our Spanish news team, ¿Qué Hay de Nuevo, New Hampshire? is entering a new chapter. In March, we said goodbye to Gaby Lozada, the first reporter for our team that brought stories and news about our communities, from business leaders profiles to breaking news about a proposed asphalt plant in Nashua.
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