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With deadline looming, debate and concern over school minimum standards continue
An update to the 306s is meant to be completed by September, but the State Board of Education hasn’t even begun discussing the second half of the document and critics remain worried about lack of transparency in the process. With a September deadline looming, the State Board of Education...
Housing complex with more than 200 affordable units opens in Nashua
NASHUA, N.H. — A new affordable housing community officially opened Monday in Nashua, although some families have called the complex home for months. Meagan Isabelle and her family have lived in an apartment at Monahan Manor since March. She said an affordable option is rare enough, but finding one that could fit her family of seven was nearly impossible.
Jazz duo to perform at The Loft
MEREDITH — The Loft at Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery will host the indie jazz duo Taylor O’Donnell and Mike Effenberger on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. O’Donnell and Effenberger bring a dynamic and innovative approach to jazz, blending the rich musical traditions of the 20th century with the vibrant energy of contemporary popular music. Their performances feature surrealist reimaginings of artists like Elliot Smith and the Pixies, alongside Vincent Persichetti’s sonic riddles and Paul Simon’s transcendent melodies. The result is a singular musical perspective focused on melody, gesture, and aural storytelling.
Laconia Housing adds 24 units of affordable rentals
LACONIA — Laconia Housing recently announced the addition of 24 units of affordable housing in Laconia. Over the last two years, Laconia Housing has been working behind the scenes on projects and partnerships to help ease the burden of housing in the Lakes Region. With these additions, and through...
Ameresco and the City of Somersworth Break Ground on New Hampshire’s First Landfill Solar Project to be Placed on a Superfund Site
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & SOMERSWORTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 12, 2024-- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and the City of Somersworth, today celebrated the groundbreaking of a major solar photovoltaic (PV) installation at the Somersworth Landfill. With attendance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the landmark event marked the commencement of the project, which will significantly boost the community’s sustainability efforts and repurpose City-owned land for renewable energy generation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812336815/en/ The ceremonial event marking the beginning of construction was held at the location of the old Somersworth Sanitary Landfill. Pictured from left to right: City of Somersworth Mayor Matt Gerding, Congressman Chris Pappas, and Ameresco’s Senior Project Development Manager Ryan Fahey. (Photo: Business Wire)
FAA Investigating After Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Gilford
The FAA is now investigating after a plane had to make an emergency landing at Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford. The single-engine aircraft touched down with its landing gear up at the airport Sunday. The plane suffered only minor damage, and no one who was on board at the time...
New lighting over Canal Street illuminates last summer block party
LACONIA — A two-year project to illuminate one of downtown’s busiest streets was capped off Saturday evening during the last Canal Street block party of the year. Celebrate Laconia, a civic organization dedicated to promoting and assisting business and cultural interests in the city, fired up a lighting display above Canal Street on Saturday night during the final in a series of block parties organized in large part by business leaders including New Hampshire Vintage Vinyl owner Dan McLaughlin.
DHMC recognized nationally for stroke care
LEBANON, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A New Hampshire hospital has been recognized on a national scale for its work caring for stroke patients. According to a news release from Dartmouth Health (DH), Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
Unexpected delays push back completion of Swanzey bridge repairs
SWANZEY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Denman Thompson Highway bridge, a crucial crossing over the Ashuelot River, will remain closed longer than anticipated due to unforeseen complications in its ongoing repair project. Originally expected to reopen in August, the bridge is now set to stay closed until mid-September, according to...
Dangerous New Scam Could Be Threatening Massachusetts Soon
Whether it's email, texts, phone calls, or any other method, scamming attempts are something that occurs regularly. Sometimes you hear about a brand new scam that's going around other times you hear about a scam that's been around for a while that rears its ugly head every so often. A...
MassLive is looking for Hispanic/Latino leaders to celebrate in Mass.
Do you know someone who is a Hispanic or Latino leader in Massachusetts? MassLive wants to hear from you. National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and MassLive is looking for reader nominations for our ongoing Massachusetts leader series to highlight during that time. Hispanic Heritage Month...
Music history comes to life: Old Vienna Kaffehaus reunion to be held in Hopkinton
A backyard in Hopkinton will play host to a reunion of musicians who once frequented a Westborough venue that served as a folk music haven in the 1980s and ‘90s. The 08:30 Club, a group of musicians and show promoters who became friends during Worcester’s 1980s folk music boom, is planning a concert featuring musicians who often performed at the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus, which once sat on a busy street in Westborough.
Hudson Post 100 parents work out plan to attend Legion World Series in North Carolina
Brendan O’Brien’s college move-in day is Sunday in South Carolina. The drive from Hudson can be made in 14 hours, but his family has already departed for the 2023 Hudson High grad’s sophomore year at Coastal Carolina University. O’Brien, an outfielder/DH for the Hudson Post 100 baseball team, gathered with his sleepy teammates...
Healey Told to Vacate as Massachusetts State House to Close
The Massachusetts State House is closing, forcing employees and elected officials including Governor Maura Healey to find somewhere else to earn their keep. The historic gold-domed state capitol building that sits high atop Beacon Hill in Boston was damaged in a two-alarm fire on July 18, 2023 and must close for repairs. That will happen this month.
GNL expands clothing and accessories department into new space
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Just over a year after opening in their new warehouse location in the Springfield Plaza, Great Northern Liquidation (GNL) has announced they are expanding into the formerly empty retail space adjacent to them, bringing GNL’s total footprint to nearly 20,000 square feet. The space, which was once included in the scope of the larger warehouse, was easily reconnected after taking down a partially completed wall.
New Mass. Electricity Law Slated To Start Jan. 1, 2025
Is your choice of electric company going away? That could very well be the case here in Massachusetts as the Senate has passed a bill banning choice. Eversource. formerly NSTAR (The Eversource area that was formerly NSTAR is the region of Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Eversource provides retail electricity and natural gas to 1.4 million customers in this region including the Boston urban area).
Haitian national accused of raping 15-year-old girl at migrant shelter arrested by ICE in Brockton
A Haitian migrant accused of raping a teen girl in a Rockland migrant shelter in March was arrested in Brockton on Tuesday by immigration authorities after previously being released on $500 bond in June.
Blue Flames concert and community picnic in Weston
WESTON, Vt. – On Saturday, Aug. 24, from 4-6 p.m., everyone is invited to come to Weston’s Town Green for a special Blue Flames Steel Band Concert, to benefit the Weston Community Association. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 25. Bring a picnic, family, and friends, and come...
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