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Reopened investigation into Smuggs drowning concludes
Last month, the department ended a reopened investigation into an incident where Tate Holtzman died after falling into an underground cistern that feeds a splash pad at the resort. Read the story on VTDigger here: Reopened investigation into Smuggs drowning concludes.
New Hampshire law provides new solar incentives for cities, drops ineffective consumer rebate program
A recently signed New Hampshire law makes significant changes to the operations of the state’s Renewable Energy Fund, directing money to help towns and cities develop municipal solar projects and ending a residential solar rebate program that was generally viewed as deeply flawed. “The previously existing program had sort...
Humpback whale spotted in river along Maine, New Hampshire border
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A humpback whale in a river along the Maine and New Hampshire border is attracting a lot of attention. It was spotted earlier this month and again this weekend. The whale was caught on camera Sunday afternoon around the Portsmouth harbor. Jedidiah Bracy says they just stumbled...
Nashua Police investigate stabbing of 65-year-old man
NASHUA, N.H. — Police in Nashua said they had a suspect in custody after a 65-year-old man was stabbed in the neck on Sunday. Investigators said the stabbing happened around 4 p.m. on Pleasant Street. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The names of the...
More humid today before a stormier Tuesday
Happy Monday! It’s a fresh, clear, and clean start to the day with some patchy fog and temperatures in the 50s to low 60s. Dew point temperatures are registering in the comfortable category, too. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 80s this afternoon with increasing humidity...
Mass.’ Hispanic population is growing, while whites are declining. Experts explain why
A new report shows that Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. are growing in numbers, while the nation’s non-Hispanic population is slowly falling, a trend that highlights the influence of immigration patterns on racial demographics. Massachusetts is among a handful of states that saw a rise in its Hispanic...
Jury seated in trial of woman accused of abandoning newborn in Manchester woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A jury has been seated in the trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors allege that on Dec. 26, 2022, Eckersley gave birth to the boy...
15 Portsmouth neighborhoods to join police, firefighters for National Night Out 2024
PORTSMOUTH — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, neighborhoods throughout Portsmouth will be joining forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 41st Annual National Night Out Against Crime. The event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, will involve more than 17,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories,...
Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff
“The whole system is designed to not educate a certain subset of the population,” said one parent of a child with autism. Read the story on VTDigger here: Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff.
A Vermont musician released an album, planned a big tour. Then came the cancer diagnosis
MIDDLEBURY ― This year was looking bright for Sarah King. The Ripton musician released her first solo, full-length album in March that got mentioned by a prominent pop-culture website in the same article touting Beyonce’s new release. King was planning a national tour to rival the big one she took in 2023 to launch the blues/folk/rock musician’s career toward a higher level.
Lawmakers allotted child care workers $15 million a year ago. They’re still waiting to be paid.
New Hampshire lawmakers got the message last session. The state’s dire shortage of affordable child care options had reached crisis levels during the pandemic as providers lost staff to higher paying and less stressful jobs at retail stores and fast food restaurants. Without child care, parents were leaving jobs to stay home with their children. […] The post Lawmakers allotted child care workers $15 million a year ago. They’re still waiting to be paid. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Vermont maintains a list of registered contractors to avoid scammers for flood damaged homes
Vermont's latest round of flooding this month, and the damaged homes that resulted, is another chance for fraudsters to rip off homeowners, according to Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. "Among the challenges brought on by the flooding in our cities and towns, many homeowners have an urgent need...
2 seriously injured after 3-vehicle crash in Westmoreland, NH
Two people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Westmoreland, New Hampshire Sunday. New Hampshire State Police responded to the intersection of Route 12 and River Road North around 12:38 p.m. when a Toyota Sienna struck a 1980 Fiat Spider waiting for traffic to pass before turning left. The impact pushed the Fiat into the oncoming opposite lane where it was hit by a 2002 Ford F-350. The driver of the Sienna, Kim Carrier, 46, of Swanzey, New Hampshire and a child inside the Toyota was not injured. The driver of the Fiat, Peter Friedrichs, 67, and his passenger, Irene Friedrichs, 73, of Keene, became trapped in the vehicle with serious injuries.
Error leads NH Lottery to honor two sets of winning numbers in Saturday evening Pick 3, Pick 4 games
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Lottery said it would honor both the correct numbers drawn for Saturday’s evening Pick 3 and Pick 4 game as well as numbers incorrectly entered into its system. According to the lottery, a vendor entered the winning numbers for Saturday’s midday Pick...
Route 125 crash in Epping: One person killed, another injured in head-on collision
EPPING — One person was killed in a head-on collision on Route 125 near the Pondside Motel, according to Epping police. Epping Police Lt. Stephen Soares said police responded to Route 125 at 1 a.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a head-on motor vehicle crash with serious injuries.
The Fourth of July Raffle
The Fourth of July Raffle by the Fourth of July Committee was a huge success. The money goes toward the free children’s games, bouncy houses, and glow sticks. Again this year, Paula Higgins, of Andover, donated a beautiful homemade quilt, which was first prize and was won by Bill Bates.
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