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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...
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...
Suspected opioid overdoses, deaths in two NH cities projected to be less than last year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New data from the American Medical Response shows that two of New Hampshire's largest cities are on track to have fewer suspected opioid overdoses and suspected opioid deaths compared to last year. According to the report, Manchester is on track to have 20% fewer suspected opioid...
Young Woman Dies in Epping Collision
A 31-year-old woman is dead after a collision in Rockingham County. Police say the collision happened Sunday on Route 125 in Epping. A vehicle driven by Amanda Wagner was traveling south when it collided head-on with another car. Wagner was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was taken...
Vigil brings community together to remember Aria Enciso
LACONIA — Over 100 people attended a candlelight vigil to honor the death of an 8-year-old Elm Street School student who died in a car crash on July 12. Scores of Laconians gathered at Leavitt Park on Friday evening to remember Aria Enciso, a student at Elm Street School who was killed in a car accident in Loudon. Her brother, Phillip, was seriously injured in the same crash and, at the time of the vigil, was in a Boston hospital with his mother, Chantel Bourdon, who addressed the crowd over the phone.
Hampton woman released after allegedly firing gun at ex-boyfriend's apartment
HAMPTON — A woman charged with firing a 9-millimeter handgun round through the apartment door of her former boyfriend was released without bail on personal recognizance. Erin McCarthy, 38, of Hampton, was arraigned Monday, July 22, in Hampton District Court. She stands accused of multiple felonies for allegedly firing the gun inside an apartment building, sending a bullet through the door and into the kitchen of her former boyfriend on the morning of July 19. The incident...
First responders concerned over overdose deaths in Manchester and Nashua
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Overdoses have dropped in New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua, but first responders are still concerned about the high number of deaths. According to American Medical Response, there were 63 suspected overdoses in Manchester and Nashua in June. Nine patients died, five in...
Keene’s Fifth Annual Wizarding Week Promises Enchantment for All
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) If you’re hoping your dreams come true this summer, an event happening in Keene this month may be just the magic bullet you need. Keene’s downtown is set to become a hub of magic and enchantment as it hosts the fifth annual Wizarding Week from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. This event promises to be a spellbinding experience for all, with special events, new attractions, and more than 60 participating businesses contributing to the festivities.
New Hampshire teen hasn't been seen since July 19
SOMERSWORTH, N.H. — Police are trying to locate a missing 17-year-old from Somersworth, New Hampshire. Keyanah Rose Blouin hasn't been seen since leaving her home in Somersworth around 3 a.m. on July 19, Berwick police said in a social media post. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and wears...
UPDATE: Man and woman died after 2nd chase in 3 days with police
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -We have new information about a deadly crash on the Finson Road in Bangor Monday morning that killed two people. Police have confirmed this was the second chase the pair was in with police in the last three days. Bangor Police say 39-year-old Sheena Soctomah-Rolfe of Orono...
Wrong-way driver on I-93 in Northfield charged
NORTHFIELD — Police charged a Brentwood woman with multiple violations after she allegedly drove the wrong way on Interstate 93 and failed to stop when state troopers ordered her to do so. Emily R. Lecuyer, 20, of Brentwood, was apparently driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 93...
With Walgreens as long-term tenant, Portland building is sold to NY investor for $6.25M
A retail property leased to Walgreens in Portland that was on the market for a little over a year recently found a buyer who considered it a good investment. Cam Kenmar 3 LLC bought 616 Forest Ave. from Riverwood Commercial Properties Inc. for $6.25 million. Chris Pascucci and Brian Dano...
Rochester motorcyclist, 52, killed in crash
ROCHESTER — Kenneth Meyers, 52, of Rochester, died in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning, according to police. Around 9:30 a.m., Rochester police, fire and Frisbie EMS crews responded to the intersection of Old Dover Road and Tebbetts Road for the report of an accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV.
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