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Stunning Mini Castle in Ogunquit, Maine, Is a Cozy 126-Year-Old Library You Have to Visit
Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine, lies a hidden treasure locals and visitors love: Ogunquit Memorial Library. Right from its outer appearance, you can tell something is enchanting and special about the place. It's more than just a spot that holds a bunch of books. According to...
Dover's water supply faces challenges as new Pudding Hill plant opens
DOVER — The city's new water treatment facility began its first operation on May 2. It is located in the Pudding Hill aquifer and aims to treat contaminants in water such as metals and PFAS. Meanwhile, the three wells that used to draw water from the Pudding Hill aquifer are in use again after remaining offline for six years, according to John Storer, directory of the city's Community Services division. ...
Portsmouth cuts ribbon to celebrate new skate park
PORTSMOUTH — The city held a ribbon cutting Saturday, May 18 to celebrate its new skate park on Route 33, which opened for skating last December. Funding for the Skateboard Park was originally included in the city's fiscal year capital improvement plan with a project start date in 2024, but on April 17, 2023 the City Council voted to move the schedule up with a resolution authorizing a $1.084 million bond for additional costs.
Dover, Hampton, Stratham teachers semifinalists for NH’s top award
CONCORD — Five Seacoast teachers are among the 15 semi-finalists in the running for the New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award. The New Hampshire Department of Education announced the semi-finalist Tuesday. Representing the Seacoast were Dover High School biology teacher Amy Poirier, Marston School of Hampton fourth-grade teacher Jason Schrack, Barrington Middle...
New Hampshire to Launch High-Visibility Traffic Safety Campaign on Route 4
CONCORD, NH – The New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety (NHOHS) has announced plans for a high-visibility enforcement initiative along U.S. Route 4, a critical 107-mile corridor stretching from Lebanon to Portsmouth. The campaign is set to begin on May 21, 2024, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce the frequency of traffic accidents.
Dover's removal of trees causes heartbreak. City official offers explanation.
DOVER — Tree removal day arrived Monday, and some residents of Grove and Fifth streets were not happy. Emily Szarka has lived here for 11 years. Pausing in front of the tree that has greeted her daily, she placed her hand on its bark and stood in silence, like she was holding the hand of an old friend. It will be gone by the time she returns home.
WWII Veteran Surprised With Special New Hampshire Police Escort to His 100th Birthday Party
How awesome is this? The Exeter Police Department gave a ride to a WWII veteran for his 100th birthday party, and the PD said it was an honor. What a Great Surprise for One of the Greatest Generation. Exeter, New Hampshire, resident Arthur Bourgeois got a big surprise this past...
Exeter’s salute to the fallen: Korean War vet Joe Kenick Jr. leads Memorial Day honors
EXETER — Lifelong resident and Korean War veteran Joe Kenick Jr. will be the grand marshal at this year’s Memorial Day parade, leading the town’s commemoration to honor the fallen. Known as the state’s capital during the Revolutionary War, Exeter is regarded by many as a patriotic...
72 apartments in Portsmouth: Project with 15 affordable units approved
PORTSMOUTH — The city Planning Board approved a major redevelopment project that will feature 72 apartments, including 15 that will rent at work-force rates. Two 5-story additions with 36 apartments in each will be built at the site, which is home to two existing restaurants, including the Tour restaurant and indoor golf facility, according to the developer’s plans.
Kittery budget proposal rises sharply. Here's why and what it means for taxes.
KITTERY, Maine — Town Manager Kendra Amaral proposed a $19.7 million municipal budget for fiscal year 2025, looking to add more full-time firefighters and citing inflationary pressures and anticipated collective bargaining pay increases. The proposal would raise the budget nearly 10% over the current fiscal year, a $1,794,357 increase.
NH Nuclear Plant Explosion Would Likely Affects These MA Cities
There are no operating nuclear power plants in Massachusetts; however, there is one just over the border in New Hampshire. Six municipalities in Massachusetts would be affected if there were to be an emergency situation at the nuclear power plant in Seabrook, NH. The plant is 40 miles north of Boston, MA.
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