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Dozens of Maine, New Hampshire, & New York Residents Have Fallen Prey to the Shocking Tactics of the ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang’
For years, we have been hearing about despicable drug dealers who were cutting their drugs with deadly fentanyl, but this is the first time that we have heard about the drug being used to rob people. According to an article on the Fall River Reporter website, the United States Attorney’s...
Tiny 2-Pound Bunny Has Hiked All of New Hampshire's 4,000-Foot Peaks
Poppy Rose of Concord is a natural born hiker. Together with her mom, Bree Schuette, she's climbed all 38 peaks in New Hampshire where she's from. There's only one thing, however — Poppy Rose is a tiny white bunny. Forty-nine-year-old Schuette is a long-distance runner and a hiker herself. So it ...Continue reading
House candidate suspends bid over media coverage of 1989 murder conviction
The House candidate who told the Bulletin last week that he hoped voters would look past his 1989 second-degree murder conviction has suspended his campaign. Republican Mark Edgington told the Bulletin Monday that another outlet’s reporting on his criminal record had caused him and his family distress. “When I embarked on this, I expected fair, […] The post House candidate suspends bid over media coverage of 1989 murder conviction appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Rochester man faces his alleged shooter in court: 'I am in pain every day'
DOVER — Kyle Violette faced Jason Levesque, the neighbor who is charged with shooting him multiple times, in a dramatic hearing Tuesday in Strafford County Superior Court. Violette, 37, who is severely injured, spoke from a wheelchair, rejecting claims by defense attorney Mark Sisti, who argued Levesque, 44, should be granted bail and that Violette was the aggressor.
Motorcyclist Killed in Alton Crash
A 25-year-old Belmont man is dead after crashing in Alton Sunday night. Collin Zaremba succumbed to his injuries after hitting a pickup truck around 6:15 p.m. on Mount Major Highway at Route 11D. The 75-year-old woman driving the pickup was not hurt. Anyone with information about the crash is asked...
Maine man shot by New Hampshire man in parking lot of Fairgrounds restaurant in Cornish
CORNISH, Maine — A New Hampshire man is in custody after Maine authorities said he shot a man outside of a restaurant in Cornish. Sean Ambrose, 40, of Canterbury, was arrested in connection with Tuesday afternoon's shooting at Fairgrounds Bar and Grill, which is also known as Fairgrounds Pizza and Pub.
Mayor tells lawmakers they need to act to prevent 33 percent increase in residential tax bills
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu directly pitched lawmakers Tuesday on her plan to allow the city to avoid a potentially dramatic tax hike for residents by temporarily placing more of the burden on commercial property owners. Legislators on the Joint Committee on Revenue pushed Wu on the idea, with questions about...
Former Senator Scott Brown frustrated by state of politics, recalls "petty" sabotage
BOSTON - In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there have been bipartisan calls for political unity and restraint, but is that really possible?"I'd be lying if I said I'm not frustrated with the state of politics," said Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and former Ambassador to New Zealand. Brown, who spoke to WBZ from Milwaukee where his band, Scott Brown and the Diplomats is performing at a Republican National Convention related event, has been out of elective politics since losing his 2014 bid to return to the Senate. His close ties to...
Jaylen Brown lists his Fort Point penthouse for $4.75m
The Celtics star's 2,964-square-foot penthouse exudes luxury, but the ultimate highlight is the 400-square-foot roof deck, accessed via a spiral staircase. You’re used to hearing the announcers yell “JB for 3.” But this time, it’s JB for $4,750,000. Jaylen Brown, beloved Celtics star, MVP, and sartorial...
1 dead after crash involving scooter, pickup truck in Concord; at least 11 dead in recent crashes
CONCORD, N.H. — A person involved in a crash in Concord on Tuesday morning has died. The crash on Clinton Street on Tuesday morning involved a pickup truck and a motorized scooter. Two people were taken to a hospital, and one of them later died. The crash occurred at...
Fat Hen Brewing Company coming to Exeter, Harbor Burger Shack opens in Kittery
Hey there Seacoast! I'm back from a sunshine filled vacation and have a lot of Seacoast restaurant news to share. This week we learn that Fat Hen Brewing company is coming to Exeter offering "pies and pints", Harbor Burger Shack in Kittery brings back 1950s memories with burgers and milkshakes, Fisherman’s Catch restaurant in Wells sold, Brooklyn Café touts New Hampshire's first kosher café and is now open in Newington, and Potter's House Bakery looks to build a sensory room and is looking for your help.
Defense says Manchester man ingested hallucinogenic mushrooms before allegedly attacking 86-year-old
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The man accused of assaulting a woman in his home and then his neighbor before the neighbor's dog thwarted the attack said he was on drugs at the time. Donald Pierce, 55, was in court Tuesday for a bail hearing after deciding to waive a probable-cause hearing. He faces numerous charges, including first-degree assault.
Portsmouth Housing Authority gets solar panels grant for Atlantic Heights senior housing
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Housing Authority is the recipient of a $140,000 state grant that will cover most of the cost of installing solar panels at the Atlantic Heights senior housing development. PHS worked with ReVision Energy to submit the successful grant application to the New Hampshire Department of Energy. The property is located at 40 Bedford Way in the historic Atlantic Heights neighborhood. In 1996, after the city of Portsmouth closed the Atlantic Heights School,...
PIT BOX: Whelen Modified Tour gears up for second leg of Granite State Short Track Cup at Monadnock
A return to Monadnock Speedway for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour this weekend means the fight for the Granite State Short Track Cup is back on. Created by JDV Productions founder Josh Vanada, the Whelen Granite State Short Track Cup encompasses the three NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour events at Monandnock this season. More than $20,000 in bonus money is up for grabs throughout the three-race race program, including $6,000 that will be distributed to the top-three finishers in the final standings.
Experts warn Amazon Prime members of Prime Day scams
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is taking place Tuesday and Wednesday, offering Amazon Prime members discounts on various products. However, experts are warning consumers about the potential scams during the event. Prime Day is a prime time for scammers to send fake texts, emails, or...
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