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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.
Alias Brass and Uptown Jazz Tentet Perform in August
Summer Music Associates presents two more concerts this summer as part of its 51st season. On Thursday, August 8, at 7 PM, at the First Baptist Church in New London, the five-member Alias Brass Company performs its extraordinary program, PRISM. The Alias Brass Company demonstrates a broad artistic range by...
NH Preservation Alliance Offers Andover Barn Tour
From the NH Preservation Alliance — Enjoy a day of historic barns, scenic landscapes, and local history in the hills of central New Hampshire. The barns in Andover link us to the rich agricultural history of the area. Seven distinctive examples will be showcased on the self-guided barn tour on Saturday, September 7.
Proctor’s Class of 2024 Pursues Passions at Next Level
Andover – Each year approximately 20% of the Proctor Academy’s graduating class goes on to compete in collegiate athletics or pursue an arts degree in college. The Class of 2024 has contributed significantly to Proctor’s afternoon programs and arts over the past four years. Be sure to take note of the names below and follow their careers in college and beyond.
Court approves Dartmouth settlement in financial aid case
On July 20, a court approved Dartmouth’s $33.75 million settlement proposal in a class action lawsuit accusing the College — along with 16 other universities — of violating antitrust laws and conspiring to minimize financial aid for working and middle-class families, according to a press release shared by a representative for Gilbert Litigators & Counselors, one of the law firms representing the plaintiffs.
Savings Bank of Walpole announces winners of working moms scholarship
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) – The Savings Bank of Walpole announced the recipients of this year’s Julie Tewksbury Scholarship for Working Moms: Kimberly Allsopp and Alexa Plewa. Both women have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. The scholarship, in its fourth year, supports working mothers who strive for personal...
SWAM raises $2.7M for veterans; next event is tuna fishing tourney on Seacoast
BARNSTEAD — Swim With A Mission (SWAM) celebrated its 8th year with an impressive show of support for Veterans, raising over $2.7 million during its 2024 calendar of events. The 6th Annual Paintball With A Mission kicked off on July 12 at OSG Paintball in Barnstead, N.H., uniting a large group of Navy SEALs with representatives from 26 leading New England companies for a dynamic day of leadership training and team building. Guided by their SEAL captains,...
Rower Chris Carlson of Bedford competing in first Olympic Games
BEDFORD, N.H. — Rower Chris Carlson from Bedford, New Hampshire, never dreamed he'd be an Olympian, and now, he has qualified to compete in this year's Summer Olympic Games. "I'd say the Olympics wasn't something I actually saw myself doing until much later," Carlson. Carlson, 27, is heading to...
Work van catches on fire after crash with sedan in South Berwick
SOUTH BERWICK (WGME) -- The South Berwick Fire Department says a work van caught fire after a crash with a sedan on Route 236 Thursday morning. Firefighters say the crash happened around 11 a.m. near the intersection with Quarry Drive. When firefighters arrived, they found the work van was in...
'This is our best option:' Maine farmers turn to solar energy due to contaminated fields
ARUNDEL (WGME) – PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have been nothing short of disastrous for hundreds of Maine farmers. It's ruined their land, made their cattle, milk and eggs unsafe to eat and left many farmers with serious health problems. "This farm has been in our family since...
One of the Last RadioShacks in Maine Announces It Will Close
In the early '80s, there was a boom of RadioShack stores opening in Maine, partially thanks to the growing home computer business. My first PC was a Tandy 1000EX with a built-in 5 1/4" floppy disk drive, bought at RadioShack. We had a store open up locally in Oxford, and...
Maine Man Pleads Guilty For His Role in the U.S. Capitol Breach
A Maine man pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U. S. Capitol. Christopher Maurer, 45, formerly of Biddeford, was in court this week and pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers using a dangerous weapon. He will be sentenced in November.
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