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New home on undersized lot protested by Portsmouth neighbors: 'It will change how we live'
PORTSMOUTH — Despite opposition from neighbors — which included a petition signed by more than 30 people — the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment granted the variances needed for a proposal to build a three-story home on a vacant and undersized lot to move forward. The project is proposed at 0 Melbourne St., which a group of neighbors contended has been used as a backyard for an adjacent lot owned by the same family. ...
Dover seeks feedback on Conservation and Open Space Master Plan chapter update
DOVER — The city is updating the Conservation and Open Space chapter of its Master Plan and seeks public feedback about the project's work through an interactive, online visual story map available at rebrand.ly/DoverStoryMap. The story map provides an overview of the chapter’s goals, defines the differences between conservation and open space lands, and...
Experts search for pesticide alternatives following neonicotinoid ban
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Farmers are looking for answers following the phase-out of a popular class of pesticides. Over objections from the governor, Vermont lawmakers this spring, passed a law banning neonicotinoid pesticides due to their often devastating impact on pollinators and other wildlife. That leaves farmers with just a...
After 13 months, state says it’s begun sending $15 million to child care providers
Child care providers who’ve waited 13 months for the $15 million lawmakers included in the budget for critical workforce development should see their money this week, according to Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Weaver. Weaver’s assurances to the Executive Council Wednesday followed a letter sent Friday by 286 child care providers to […]
Eleven 'Cats Named to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The University of New Hampshire women's lacrosse team was named an IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for the 2023-24 academic year and 11 Wildcats were named to the 2024 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll on Wednesday. To be eligible for the Academic Honor Roll, student-athletes must...
We have a winner!: Readers choose favorite creemee spot in Chittenden County
Readers have chosen their favorite creemee stand in Chittenden County in the Burlington Free Press creemee poll. Palmer Lane Maple in Jericho beat out second-place finisher The Village Scoop in Colchester, 585 votes to 486. Readers cast nearly 1,500 votes split among 10 creemee spots in Chittenden County. Colleen and Paul Palmer started...
The Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm: July 27 – Aug 4th!
SKC loves the annual Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm! We can’t wait to see the sunflowers back in full bloom again this summer. This year is extra special as it’s the 10th Anniversary of this annual event. Coppal House Farm’s Sunflower Festival is a live bloom that...
Seacoast’s Genevieve Aichele named NH Artist Laureate
New Hampshire’s Executive Council has confirmed Gov. Chris Sununu’s nomination of Genevieve Aichele of Portsmouth as the next New Hampshire Artist Laureate. Founder and former executive director of the N.H. Theatre Project, Aichele has performed, directed, choreographed and taught theater arts nationally and internationally for more than 40 years.
Portsmouth Booma Post 6 holds off Nashua Coffey Post 3 in NH American Legion title game
NASHUA - One of the driving factors for Portsmouth Booma Post 6 was scoring in the first inning in this year's New Hampshire American Legion baseball tournament at Holman Stadium. Booma did just that in its opening game Friday against Bedford Stevens-Buswell Post 54, against Lebanon Post 22 on Saturday, and Nashua Coffey...
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities (one in March and one in April) to see the...
Laconia Daily Sun files motion to reconsider ombudsman’s rejection of legal fees
The Laconia Daily Sun is continuing to press its right-to-know case against the Laconia School Board, contending the state right-to-know ombudsman’s office wrongly ruled in favor of the school board, and pushing for reconsideration of the ruling. The news outlet’s attorney, Michael Lewis of Rath Young Pignatelli, a Concord-based...
JetBlue to offer flights out of New Hampshire to Florida
MANCHESTER, N.H. - JetBlue is coming to New Hampshire. The airline announced Wednesday it is launching service out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport next year with service to Florida.A daily, year-round flight to Orlando will depart Manchester starting on January 23, 2025. At that time, JetBlue will also start seasonal service to Fort Myers from Manchester three times a week, and seasonal flights to Fort Lauderdale four times per week.Manchester is the 10th airport in New England with JetBlue flights. The other airlines in Manchester offering nonstop service to Florida are Southwest, Spirit and Breeze Airways. JetBlue expanding Boston serviceThe airline said...
New England College Mourns the Loss of Former Coach and Athletic Director George Hamilton
Henniker, N.H. – The New England College (NEC) community and the Department of Athletics are saddened by the passing of former faculty member, coach, and Director of Athletics George Hamilton last week. “George’s legacy at New England College is eternal. He was a beloved coach and community member and...
Top 5 Weekend Events Greater Derry 7/26
Every Friday, Macaroni KID Derry shares 5 things to do THIS WEEKEND with your kids (or sometimes for your kids) in the Greater Derry area. Here are our picks for the weekend of July 26th, 2024. Click on the links below for all the details! Don't forget to check out all our events in the events calendar. See the full month here and if you click on a day, all the events for that day will appear below.
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