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SONNHALTER AND WENZEL WOW HUGE CROWD FRIDAY AT CLAREMONT
CLAREMONT, N.H. – A huge crowd, 95 competitors on hand to race, and a racing facility put back together by staff and racers alike after a mid-week weather disaster. What a night to remember Friday at Claremont Motorsports Park,. A force of weather had blasted in Tuesday night, a...
Man Killed In Lowell Temple Shooting ID'd; Police Make Bust
A 38-year-old New Hampshire man is accused of killing a man and wounding another and a woman in a shooting in the parking lot of a Hindu temple in Lowell last week, authorities said. Paul Garcia, of Dover, is charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by dischar…
Soboleski running for second Maine House term after losing CD2 primary
After an unsuccessful primary race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Republican Mike Soboleski is running for reelection to the state House of Representatives. Soboleski represented District 73 in Phillips during the 131st Legislature, but did not run for reelection opting instead to vye for a federal seat. Kevin Lee Scott originally ran to replace Soboleski, […]
WATCH: Great White Shark Spotted Near Popular Maine Beaches
Last month, an off-duty cop was at the stern of a boat on Pepperell Cove in Kittery, Maine, and captured a video of a humpback whale breeching the water!. The Kittery Police Department posted a video on their Facebook page that's incredibly cool. (You may also like: Off-Duty Maine Cop...
Family sues Cumberland County Jail after man's overdose death while incarcerated
PORTLAND, Maine — Taylor Webster was with her daughter on her way to visit James Mannion, the father of her two children, at the Cumberland County Jail. But before they could get there, she got a phone call, telling her Mannion was found dead. "He was a good father...
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...
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...
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