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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...
Suspect arrested in New Hampshire crash involving motorcycle
On July 15, police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on Central Street and Maple Street in Hudson, New Hampshire, according to the Hudson police. Police say a motorcycle made contact with another vehicle on the road, causing damage. The operator of the motorcycle did not stop and left the area of the accident before police arrived. According to the statement, “information developed on the scene,” and police learned that the driver of the motorcycle lived nearby.
SNHU Announces Winter 2024 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (05/16/2024), MAY 16, 2024 — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point...
Keene roofer ordered to pay back wages to foreign workers
(MyKeeneNow)-The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $167,101 in back wages for 20 employees of a Keene-based roofing contractor. This recovery follows the discovery that the company paid incorrect wages and miscalculated overtime for foreign temporary workers hired through the federal H-2B nonimmigrant program, according to a news release.
Portsmouth places barriers around Daily Times building as city clashes with owner
PORTSMOUTH — Amid an ongoing legal dispute, city officials announced Monday they are "closing the sidewalks and travel lanes abutting the property of 278 State St.," site of the 1850 Daily Times building. Portsmouth officials cited "an abundance of caution" for placing barriers around the building that was damaged...
Concord Encampment People Have Nowhere to Go
Straps tied to trees supported the blue and gray tarps hanging like a canopy over the green tent. Plywood, scaffolding, pallets, even a swing line the wooded encampment. This is the jury-rigged home that a woman named Melissa and her husband built over the last four months along the train tracks that cut through Robin Bach’s property.
Moto Guzzi’s Northeast Demo Tour in Full Swing
Some motorcyclists may have already visited the iconic Italian motorcycle marque Moto Guzzi on its Northeast Demo Tour. If not, you still have several chances to go try the company's latest and greatest machines. The 2024 Moto Guzzi Northeast Demo Tour aims to bring the brand to the riders and...
Makepeace proposal to add more higher priced homes at Redbrook divides Planning Board
Developer A.D. Makepeace wants to build 113 more market-rate-priced homes at its Redbrook housing development in South Plymouth, a proposal that is not sitting well with some Planning Board members. The company maintains that a Plymouth bylaw allows it to build more higher priced homes even though its agreement with...
Neil Patrick Harris dines at one of his favorite Seacoast restaurants
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Neil Patrick Harris stayed on the Seacoast this weekend after visiting Kittery, Maine, on Thursday. On Saturday, Harris and his husband David Burtka, dined with friends at one of their favorite Seacoast spots, The Riverworks Restaurant and Tavern in Newmarket. They enjoyed appetizers like beer-battered chicken...
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