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New Hampshire is destroying PFAS in fire-fighting foam
By the end of August, New Hampshire plans to collect and destroy 10,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam from local fire departments. Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (or AFFF)has long been used by fire departments, airports and the military to combat flammable liquid fires. It is linked with the increased PFAS contamination in groundwater and subsequent health issues in surrounding communities. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have been linked to cancer, low birth weights, and other health issues.
Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general, including New Hampshire’s John Formella, in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed […]
Bellows Falls man dies following Route 5 crash
WESTMINSTER, Vt. (WCAX) - A Bellows Falls man has died from his injuries following a crash over the weekend in Westminster. Vermont State Police say Hugh Haggerty, 87, crashed into a building located on Route 5 at around 9:00 a.m. Saturday. He was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where he later died.
Families of cold case victims seek answers from New Hampshire attorney general
CONCORD, N.H. — Families of people who are missing or who were killed gathered Tuesday in Concord to call on investigators to do more for their loved ones. The families said the cases have remained unsolved, and they're seeking justice. "Every time I look around and I see all...
Keene DPW to begin annual fall water main flushing, lists streets affected during first week
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The City of Keene’s Public Works Department will begin its annual fall water main flushing program this weekend. The program is meant to clean mineral deposits from the water mains and allows the city to exercise city water valves and hydrants, keeping them operational for firefighting, water main breaks, and other issues.
Baby whale in Boston Harbor causing ferry delays, MBTA says
The juvenile humpback whale is making a splash in the ferry schedule, causing minor delays through August 15. There’s a whale-sized problem affecting the MBTA this week. Ferry service may be slightly delayed due to a baby humpback whale in the Boston Harbor, the MBTA said. The delay should only last through Aug. 15, according to the transit agency.
VP candidate Tim Walz hosting Boston fundraiser, amid other New England campaigning
Tickets start at $25,000 and suggested donations are $100,000. Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is making an appearance in Boston on Wednesday at a fundraiser in Back Bay’s Newbury Boston hotel. Tickets start at $25,000 and suggested donations are $100,000. The fundraiser falls on the second...
MSPCA announces several fee-waived adoption events
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) announced several fee-waived adoption events throughout late August and early September. The MSPCA and its Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition partners said the events are to free up space in shelters throughout the...
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