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Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle in the southwestern...
‘Very nasty’: Juror from Karen Read trial says they fear for their safety
A juror from the Karen Read trial came forward Thursday and asked Norfolk Superior Court to indefinitely impound the list of jurors’ names due to the intense scrutiny the case has received, the fear of harassment and public confrontations. Judge Beverly Cannone granted the juror’s request and extended the...
“Yankee Chronicle” 7/18/24 presented by New London Hospital
Welcome to the Yankee Chronicle. For the next two weeks, our show is presented by New London Hospital that now serves 15 communities within the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region. I’m your host Abby Peel. The 2024 Hospital Days begins August 1st thru the 3rd! You won’t want to miss all your old favorites as New London Hospital celebrates its 98th edition. On today’s show, our Elizabeth D’Orazio meets interim CEO Lauren Geddes Wirth. She’ll bring us up to speed on the current happenings here at your community hospital and Newport Health Center. We’ll hear the story of Annie Frye, one of the many craftspeople that will be showing with the League Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort. Sage Tokach, Education Director will give us a look at the program for kids offered at the New London Barn Playhouse year round. Tripp will give us a rundown on the balance of the 2024 Summer Music Associates season. And we’ll close with Laura McCrillis Kessler at Sunapee Harbor to tell us about another Murder Mystery on the Lake Queen.
Investigators identify police officer who shot, killed man in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Officials with the New Hampshire attorney general's office have released the name of the Manchester police officer who shot and killed a man late last month. The officer who fired his gun was Sgt. Daniel Whelan. Officials said he has 18 years of law enforcement experience...
Sununu signs bill to provide voting law information to NH students
New Hampshire public and private high schools will soon be required to give voting information to students, under a law signed by Gov. Chris Sununu this month. House Bill 1014 requires that civics instruction “include information on the laws governing election and voting” in New Hampshire. That information would supplement what is currently required to be taught in schools for history and civics, including the structures of the New Hampshire Constitution and U.S. Constitution, and the role and function of government.
NH summer camps working to adapt as heat wave continues
This summer's extended heat wave has forced some New Hampshire camps to improvise in order to keep kids safe, posing particular challenges for camps that run almost entirely outdoors. At Joppa Hill Farm in Bedford, a typical camp day might involve farm chores, nature walks and field games. Assistant Director...
Local homeowners sought for design project
If you’re looking to build on your property, the Southwest Region Planning Commission is looking for you. Executive Director Todd Horner said the planning commission is seeking three to six Monadnock Region homeowners interested in adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to volunteer their properties as design case studies as part of the Monadnock Region ADU Design Challenge.
1 arrested after shelter-in-place order issued Wednesday in Northwood
NORTHWOOD, N.H. — A man who led officials to issue a shelter-in-place order in Northwood was arrested on Wednesday. Police issued the order Wednesday night while they were searching for Malcolm Burns. SWAT team officers eventually arrested him in his driveway. Police said Burns violated a restraining order when...
2 sentenced in grisly 2009 New Hampshire murder up for parole
CONCORD, N.H. – Two men sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in a gruesome 2009 home invasion attack that left a Mont Vernon, New Hampshire woman dead and her young daughter seriously injured are scheduled for a parole hearing.Quinn Glover and William Marks were present but did nothing to stop machete and knife attacks by Steven Spader and Christopher Gribble inside Kimberly Cates' bedroom. Cates died in the attack, while her then 11-year-old daughter Jaimie survived by pretending to be dead.2009 Mont Vernon home invasionSeveral teenagers chose the home at random for the attack in the overnight hours of...
New Bedford’s The Baker Got a Sweet Surprise From Hollywood Star Téa Leoni [VIDEO]
Actress Téa Leoni made an unexpected and charming appearance at The Baker, a Downtown New Bedford's beloved bakery. Her visit as a customer quickly turned into an unforgettable experience for the staff. "She was just here with another customer, hanging out," manager David Landers said. "When she discovered that...
Karen Read jury list impounded indefinitely as juror says, ‘I am frightened'
The judge in the case won't release the names of the people who served on the deadlocked jury, she said in a filing Thursday, citing a juror whom the judge found to have a credible fear for her and her family's safety. Also Thursday, Read's lawyers shared in a court...
UPDATED 7/18/2024, 2:11 PM: multi-car collision results in multiple injuries
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) Five were hurt in a serious car accident on Route 9 at Sullivan Road in Keene this morning. Emergency crews responded to the incident shortly before 8:40 a.m. The crash, which involved three vehicles, resulted in extensive damage, with two cars being declared total losses by the Keene Fire Department.
Seek the Peak Celebrates Hiking in the White Mountains July 20th
Gorham and Conway, NH, July 16, 2024 – The nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) invites all to celebrate outdoor adventure during the 24th Annual Seek the Peak, with fun activities for the entire family at the Après Hike Expo taking place Saturday, July 20 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Gorham, NH.
Hampton Beach leaders back major Casino redevelopment: ‘It needs to be revitalized’
Beach officials are endorsing a future redevelopment of the Hampton Beach Casino, though a bill that failed in the Legislature could delay plans being filed with the town to at least 2025. The Hampton Beach Village District commissioners voted 3-0 in June to endorse the project by Casino majority owner...
Free sports physicals, Cornerstone VNA awards: Seacoast health news
Susan Young Gaudiello receives 2024 Cornerstone Award ROCHESTER – Cornerstone VNA announced their annual Cornerstone Award recipient, given to an individual or business in recognition of their commitment to advancing the mission of Cornerstone VNA. This year, Susan Young Gaudiello of Barrington, N.H. was honored with the 2024 Cornerstone Award during an intimate...
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