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NH summer camps working to adapt as heat wave continues
This summer's extended heat wave has forced some New Hampshire camps to improvise in order to keep kids safe, posing particular challenges for camps that run almost entirely outdoors. At Joppa Hill Farm in Bedford, a typical camp day might involve farm chores, nature walks and field games. Assistant Director...
Local homeowners sought for design project
If you’re looking to build on your property, the Southwest Region Planning Commission is looking for you. Executive Director Todd Horner said the planning commission is seeking three to six Monadnock Region homeowners interested in adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to volunteer their properties as design case studies as part of the Monadnock Region ADU Design Challenge.
NH man killed, woman injured in Maine motorcycle crash
A New Hampshire man was killed and a woman injured in a motorcycle crash on Thursday morning. The York County Sheriff's Office said they received a call around 5:20 a.m. Thursday from a resident on River Road in Lebanon who had found a crashed motorcycle and two people lying in an open field. Sheriff's deputies arrived and found the driver of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle dead at the scene.
Window Issue Will Fail Mass. Inspection
Yearly inspections of your vehicle are a big deal in Massachusetts. Vehicles older than fifteen years do not have to pass an emissions test, but all vehicles that are on the road must pass a safety examination. Massachusetts Yearly Inspection Costs $35.00. Don't try delaying your inspection, either. Massachusetts has...
1 arrested after shelter-in-place order issued Wednesday in Northwood
NORTHWOOD, N.H. — A man who led officials to issue a shelter-in-place order in Northwood was arrested on Wednesday. Police issued the order Wednesday night while they were searching for Malcolm Burns. SWAT team officers eventually arrested him in his driveway. Police said Burns violated a restraining order when...
2 sentenced in grisly 2009 New Hampshire murder up for parole
CONCORD, N.H. – Two men sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in a gruesome 2009 home invasion attack that left a Mont Vernon, New Hampshire woman dead and her young daughter seriously injured are scheduled for a parole hearing.Quinn Glover and William Marks were present but did nothing to stop machete and knife attacks by Steven Spader and Christopher Gribble inside Kimberly Cates' bedroom. Cates died in the attack, while her then 11-year-old daughter Jaimie survived by pretending to be dead.2009 Mont Vernon home invasionSeveral teenagers chose the home at random for the attack in the overnight hours of...
Karen Read jury list impounded indefinitely as juror says, ‘I am frightened'
The judge in the case won't release the names of the people who served on the deadlocked jury, she said in a filing Thursday, citing a juror whom the judge found to have a credible fear for her and her family's safety. Also Thursday, Read's lawyers shared in a court...
Investigators identify police officer who shot, killed man in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Officials with the New Hampshire attorney general's office have released the name of the Manchester police officer who shot and killed a man late last month. The officer who fired his gun was Sgt. Daniel Whelan. Officials said he has 18 years of law enforcement experience...
UPDATED 7/18/2024, 2:11 PM: multi-car collision results in multiple injuries
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) Five were hurt in a serious car accident on Route 9 at Sullivan Road in Keene this morning. Emergency crews responded to the incident shortly before 8:40 a.m. The crash, which involved three vehicles, resulted in extensive damage, with two cars being declared total losses by the Keene Fire Department.
Seek the Peak Celebrates Hiking in the White Mountains July 20th
Gorham and Conway, NH, July 16, 2024 – The nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) invites all to celebrate outdoor adventure during the 24th Annual Seek the Peak, with fun activities for the entire family at the Après Hike Expo taking place Saturday, July 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Gorham, NH.
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: ‘It needs to be revitalized’
Beach officials are endorsing a future redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, though a bill that failed in the Legislature could delay plans being filed with the town to at least 2025. The Hampton Beach Village District commissioners voted 3-0 in June to endorse the project by Casino majority owner...
Free sports physicals, Cornerstone VNA awards: Seacoast health news
Susan Young Gaudiello receives 2024 Cornerstone Award ROCHESTER – Cornerstone VNA announced their annual Cornerstone Award recipient, given to an individual or business in recognition of their commitment to advancing the mission of Cornerstone VNA. This year, Susan Young Gaudiello of Barrington, N.H. was honored with the 2024 Cornerstone Award during an intimate...
Owner: McIntyre building still a parking lot due to Portsmouth zoning rules
Anthony DiLorenzo, the owner of the former Thomas J. McIntyre federal building property, says recent city zoning changes and a historic preservation easement are making it “very difficult” to redevelop the property. DiLorenzo pointed out “in order to receive a conditional use permit to increase any proposed building...
New Bedford’s The Baker Got a Sweet Surprise From Hollywood Star Téa Leoni [VIDEO]
Actress Téa Leoni made an unexpected and charming appearance at The Baker, a Downtown New Bedford's beloved bakery. Her visit as a customer quickly turned into an unforgettable experience for the staff. "She was just here with another customer, hanging out," manager David Landers said. "When she discovered that...
This sprawling waterfront estate can be yours. The cost: $40 million
DUXBURY − An oceanfront residential Goose Point compound owned by a former Citicorp CEO is on the market for $40 million. The Long Point Lane estate sits on 25 acres along Cape Cod Bay and has more than 1,000 feet of water frontage and a private pier. The home,...
UMass Memorial doctor honored after performing CPR on ailing umpire at youth game in Oxford
OXFORD ― A local doctor sprang into action and saved the life of a baseball umpire during a Little League game last week. Philip Davis, a league official, was at the game July 11 in Oxford when umpire Korey Pontbriand was hit by a pitch and later collapsed. Dr. Jennifer LaFemina, who was...
Topsfield’s hidden pasta factory
Wearing an apron and a smile, Angelo Cerminara steps outside to give an Italian welcome to his Topsfield home, which is also the site of his business, L’Amore Della Pasta. He shuts the door quickly to keep the kitchen sanitary. Stacked wooden racks hold rows of drying fettuccine colored with vegetable powder: black-flecked yellow, green, orange, with purple soon to come.
Stop & Shop Announces Massachusetts Closing of 8 Locations
Stop & Shop has announced it will close 32 "underperforming" stores, according to supermarketnews.com, on or before November 2, 2024, including eight Massachusetts locations. The closings reflect a move to restructure the company. The closing list does not include the locations in Amesbury, Andover, and North Andover, Massachusetts. Here's a...
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