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More Than $86,000 Raised for Local Nonprofits During New England’s Only NASCAR Weekend
LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR weekend at “The Magic Mile” proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise more than $86,000 during the June 21-23 NASCAR weekend event.
Tower Hill, Brit Floyd, NH Jewish Festival, Christmas in July: Things to do in Seacoast
Summer is in full swing and the Seacoast is showing up with the entertainment to make these high temps worth venturing out of the air conditioning. Head over to Dover for the summer-long Cochecho Arts Festival with Tower Hill headlining, grab a chair and blanket for a concert at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth, or a free family movie night at The Ridge in Rochester, attend the New Hampshire Jewish Festival in Newington, or get in the holiday spirit early with a Christmas in July Fine Craft & Artisan Show.
Rochester Slammers win 8-under New England and NH softball chanpionships
The Rochester Slammers 8-and-under softball team moved to 30-0 this summer after Aria Lanciano's walk-off single clinched the New England Regional Babe Ruth championship in their age group. Lanciano's hit completed a rally from down 8-0 as Rochester defeated a team from Stamford, Connecticut, 11-10, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to win...
Maine motorcyclist in critical condition following Arundel crash
ARUNDEL (WGME) – The York County Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old Maine motorcyclist has been seriously injured after crashing into a car that pulled out in front of him in Arundel. Deputies say a Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by a 24-year-old Lyman man was traveling on Alfred Road...
Mass. RMV Bans Mini Japanese Cars, Leaving Owners In Bind
HUDSON, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cars in the United States have been growing by the year, while it seems like Boston's roads shrink by the day. For a time, a handful of Massachusetts drivers had an outside-the-box solution: importing tiny Japanese cars that sip gas and can squeeze into the smallest imaginable parking space. But the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles has put the kibosh on that.
Netflix is making a documentary about the Karen Read case
CANTON - Netflix is making a documentary about the Karen Read case and the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.The streaming service announced the new three-part documentary series on Friday. A release date has not been announced, but Netflix indicated there will be more updates on the series "in the coming months."Karen Read case ended in mistrialThe announcement comes just a few weeks after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the case because the "deeply divided" jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The prosecution intends to retry the case, but Read's attorneys are trying to get...
Massachusetts lawmakers call on the Pentagon to ground the Osprey again until crash causes are fixed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Massachusetts lawmakers are pressing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to ground the V-22 Osprey aircraft again until the military can fix the root causes of multiple recent accidents, including a deadly crash in Japan. In a letter sent to Austin on Thursday, Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey and Rep. Richard Neal called the decision to return Ospreys to limited flight status “misguided.” In March, Naval Air Systems Command said the aircraft had been approved to return to limited flight operations, but only with tight restrictions in place that currently keep it from doing some of the aircraft carrier, amphibious transport and special operations missions it was purchased for. The Osprey’s joint program office within the Pentagon has said those restrictions are likely to remain in place until mid-2025. The Ospreys had been grounded military-wide for three months following a horrific crash in Japan in November that killed eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members.
2-alarm fire displaces residents from Somerville Street building, Manchester
MANCHESTER — A two-alarm fire on Friday afternoon forced several people out of a multi-unit building on Somerville Street, with one firefighter sustaining minor injuries. Calls reporting the blaze at 741 Somerville Street began at around 3 p.m., with one individual alerting the nearby fire station in person upon seeing smoke emanating from the property.
No injuries after car crashes into Applebee's restaurant Friday morning
Police officers in Tilton were alerted just after 11 a.m. Friday morning to an automobile crash at Applebee's restaurant at 75 Laconia Road. Lt. Andrew Salmon said Friday afternoon there were no injuries in the accident but the building sustained damage after a car drove into its exterior. The crash is under investigation but no criminal charges are expected.
Ribbon cutting at Carey House celebrates renovations to homeless shelter
LACONIA — Fresh siding, better insulation and windows, a new heating system, new playground equipment and several other improvements were celebrated Friday morning at The Carey House, a facility operated by The Salvation Army which for 22 years has been offering a home to people who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness.
Epping truck fire: Passengers escape blaze on Route 125 near Brickyard Square
EPPING — Two people escaped from a pickup truck before it was fully engulfed in flames on Route 125 near the Brickyard Square shopping plaza Thursday afternoon, according to fire Lt. Robert Aliberti. Epping and Brentwood firefighters responded to a call at 2:55 p.m. reporting heavy black smoke from a vehicle fire near...
NH Unscripted with Angèlica Forcier Rosenthal, Garrett Meyer, & Mackenzie Goodwin | Part 2
Well, as promised today we bring you part II of my interview with several members from the cast of Actors Cooperative Theatre’s productions of Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical stop by and give us a deep, deep dive into the show. Angelica Forcier Rosenthal (Kathryn Merteuil), Garrett Meyer (Sebastian Valmont) and Mackenzie Goodwin (Cecile Caldwell) continue to walk me through more the plays insane “Dantes Inferno” type levels of craziness. Six potential “couples”? Cocaine inside a crucifix? A celebrated death by taxi driver? What is going on here? And to top off the episode we get a sneak peek into their next seasons choice. It’s a play based on a movie that I had no idea was made into a stage production and ONLY ACT would be looking for it!!! The show goes up Aug. 2-11 at the MCTP Theatre at the North End Montessori School; 698 Beech St, Manchester and tickets can be bought at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=191346.
See Chali 2na & Cut Chemist in Hampton Beach
WHO – Chali 2na & Cut Chemist. WHERE – Bernie’s Beach Bar (73 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach, NH 03842) Chali 2na & Cut Chemist are coming to New Hampshire! Wednesday, August 14th. With special guest, Adrienne Mack Davis. Shows start at 7pm. Rain or shine. 21+. Tickets...
Portsmouth fire: Home left 'uninhabitable,' garage and three vehicles destroyed
PORTSMOUTH — A garage and three vehicles were destroyed in a Thursday night fire that severely damaged a single-family home at 100 Greenleaf Ave., according to city Fire Chief William McQuillen. Firefighters responded about 8:16 p.m. to a garage fire reported by numerous callers, according to the chief. Portsmouth police assisted in evacuating the residents and nearby homes prior to the Fire Department's arrival, he added. ...
Donna Briggs Foundation Holds Second Annual Tourney
Members of the Donna Briggs Foundation held their second annual Cornhole Tournament and Auction on Saturday, July 13, at the Hudson VFW Post 5791. Briggs, of Derry, who was a retired police Sgt. with the Hudson Police Department, was tragically killed while riding her bike along Route 125 in Kingston back in 2021. She was training for her second Police Unity Tour when she was struck from behind in a hit and run accident.
Daily Times building owner unveils new development designs. Will city allow demolition?
PORTSMOUTH — Developer Peter Floros — the owner of the historic Daily Times building that was badly damaged in a 2017 fire — has filed a new plan with the city to redevelop the downtown property. Floros filed a new application with the city Thursday, calling for...
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