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Dover Fire Chief Michael McShane retiring after extended leaveFoster's Daily Democrat1 day ago
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Rep. Pappas campaign signs hit with antisemitic symbols in Dover; police investigateFoster's Daily Democrat1 day ago
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Dover Fire Chief Michael McShane retiring after extended leave
DOVER — Fire Chief Michael McShane is retiring after nearly 20 years of service with Dover's Fire and Rescue, and more than 30 years of experience in fire and emergency medical services. McShane has been on extended medical and family leave since July and couldn't be immediately reached for comment. City Manager Michael Joyal was asked why McShane is retiring and said only that his reasons are his own. ...
Sanford police searching for suspect in Family Dollar stabbing investigation
SANFORD, Maine — Sanford police are searching for a suspect who they say stabbed a man at a Family Dollar. Sanford Police responded to the Family Dollar located in Midtown Mall on Main Street on Sunday at 10:02 p.m., according to a press release. When officers arrived, they found the victim, 59-year-old Robert Wilson from Sanford, on his knees with bystanders controlling the bleeding.
Rep. Pappas campaign signs hit with antisemitic symbols in Dover; police investigate
DOVER — The Dover Police Department is investigating antisemitic hate symbols spray-painted on four Congressman Chris Pappas campaign signs. Police believe the incident occurred late Friday into Saturday. Lt. Matthew Harnish said police received an anonymous tip Saturday that the four signs, three located along the 100 block of Central Avenue and one in the vicinity of Locust Street, had been defaced with black spray-painted antisemitic symbols. ...
Apple Pie Contest and Recipe is Smashing Success in Dover, NH
Adults Division - 1st place - Jackie Stevenson, 2nd place - Beverly Dowdy, and 3rd place - Sam Maffeo, all from Dover, NH. 1st place - Roman H of Rochester, NH, 2nd place - Ava A of Dover, and 3rd place - Evy F of Wells, Maine. Our 2nd place...
Dover High School athletic complex overhaul project takes big step: 'It's time'
DOVER — Eckman Construction has been chosen as the construction manager for Phase 1 of two phases of major upgrades to the Dover High School athletic complex. The company was deemed best suited to lead the development of the fields and structural work of restrooms under the grandstand, as well as a new concession area, according to Fergus Cullen, a city councilor and chairperson of Dover's Joint Building Committee leading the project. ...
Fentanyl bust: Lawrence man faces charges after undercover operation in Seabrook
SEABROOK — A Lawrence, Massachusetts, man is facing charges for allegedly selling fentanyl on the Seacoast, including distributing 200 grams to undercover officers. Tommy Manuel Pimentel-Santos, 36, was arrested Monday on the charge of one count of distribution of the controlled drug. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Hampton Circuit District Court. ...
Second EEE death confirmed in N.H.
EEE, which is spread through mosquitoes, is rare but dangerous. Two New Hampshire residents have died this year. Public health officials in New Hampshire recently confirmed that a second resident of the state died after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The person was only publicly identified as an...
Sanford, Maine, Named Most ‘Haunted’ City in the State
People who don't live in Maine probably think that the only weird and spooky things that happen in this state are in fictional towns conjured up by the master of horror, Stephen King. In reality, that's not the case. There's a lot of space in Maine for a lot of...
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with historic artifact at Old York Historical Society
YORK, Maine — Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024 with a Community Free Day at Old York Historical Society on Monday, Oct. 14. The event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., features the opening of the Old Gaol to the public and a special exhibit in the Remick Gallery, showcasing a 500-year-old Indigenous artifact from York. This artifact, a fragment of pottery discovered in 2014 by Kevin Cambridge of Kittery, Maine, in the York River, dates back to...
Town of Seabrook, New Hampshire, Employees Accused of Theft and Credit Card Fraud
According to a press release from the New Hampshire State Police, "five municipal employees are facing charges in connection to an investigation involving misuse of public funds." New Hampshire State Police said that in March 2024 the Seabrook Police Department asked for state police help with a theft investigation that...
Falls Chamber of Commerce faces fight to survive, works to rebrand
SOMERSWORTH — The Falls Chamber of Commerce, in a tough financial position, is looking to local municipalities and business communities to help as it works to rebrand. "The Falls Chamber is at risk of closing, is in dire financial need," said Bonnie McNair, the chamber's executive director told the Somersworth City Council Monday night. "We need donations, sponsorships and new and renewed memberships. We need help to spread the word. Businesses thrive when there is the...
Rochester''s NH House and Senate candidates to appear in public forum
ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum to provide an opportunity for the public to meet and hear from candidates seeking election or re-election for the New Hampshire state Senate District 6 race as well as state representative seats for Rochester districts. This forum will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 31 Wakefield St. Candidates for House seats representing Rochester in Ward 1-District 5, Ward...
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