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Olympic diver Jessica Parratto gives us a tour of her New Hampshire hometown
New Hampshire native Jessica Parratto is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But first, she gave NBC a tour of her hometown. The Olympic diver shared some of her favorite places in Dover, New Hampshire, including popular hotspots. “Growing up, we used to practice at the outdoor pools in the...
City Council passes downtown project design
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council approved the proposed design for the Keene Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction project at last night’s meeting. The vote was 14-1, with Ward 5 Councilor Philip “Phil” Jones casting the sole dissenting vote, citing concerns over the proposed protected bicycle...
Donna Briggs Foundation Holds Second Annual Tourney
Members of the Donna Briggs Foundation held their second annual Cornhole Tournament and Auction on Saturday, July 13, at the Hudson VFW Post 5791. Briggs, of Derry, who was a retired police Sgt. with the Hudson Police Department, was tragically killed while riding her bike along Route 125 in Kingston back in 2021. She was training for her second Police Unity Tour when she was struck from behind in a hit and run accident.
Hanover town manager Alex Torpey stepping down
On July 31, Hanover town manager Alex Torpey will step down from his position after two years in office, according to a Town announcement. The Selectboard unanimously voted to name planning, zoning and codes director Robert Houseman the interim town manager, the announcement wrote. The Selectboard will start the search...
Men’s Soccer Signs Harry Way
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of graduate student goalkeeper Harry Way (London, England). Way played four seasons at the University of Oxford. "Harry is joining us to pursue his MBA and will immediately add quality to our goalkeeping core,"...
Massachusetts Shines in Trailer for Netflix Series ‘The Perfect Couple’
Your first look at a juicy series filmed in Massachusetts has arrived. The trailer for The Perfect Couple is packed with drama -- and some beautiful Bay State scenery. The movie, based on a New York Times bestselling Elin Hildebrand novel, is set on Nantucket. It was filmed on the island along with other locations including Mattapoisett.
‘The NeverEnding Story’ back in theaters this weekend for 40th anniversary
“The NeverEnding Story,” the popular 1984 film that follows a young boy’s quest to save the mythical land Fantastica from an evil force called “The Nothing,” will be playing in theaters across Massachusetts this weekend in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Major movie theaters like AMC...
Select Board takes no action on building reuse com.
WILMINGTON — The Select Board discussed a new plan for the reuse of town buildings at their July 15 meeting, beginning with a memo from Town Manager Eric Slagle to the board. Slagle created this memo to answer questions regarding the reuse of town buildings that would soon become...
NOW HIRING: Wilmington Senior Center Hiring Program Coordinator/Outreach Worker
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is hiring a Program Coordinator/Outreach Worker at the Wilmington Senior Center. The job listing can be found HERE and below:. Hours: Senior Center Hours, 8:30AM to 4:30PM M-F. Required to be available before or after hours for programs and other needs of the department.
Man dead after pickup truck rolled backward on top of him in Middleton, state police say
MIDDLETON, N.H. — A Madison man is dead after police said a pickup truck rolled on top of him in Middleton on Friday. New Hampshire State Police said troopers responded to 101 Access Road around 2 p.m. for a report of a man who was stuck under a dump truck.
New Hampshire Car and Motorcycle Show Benefits Local Veterans
Nam Knights of America is an American military veteran and law enforcement motorcycle club, and they have a chapter right here in Seacoast New Hampshire. The group meets up all over our great state for camaraderie and community service. They help veterans who are on fixed incomes pay their bills, they lead hunting and fishing trips for disabled veterans, and any profits made from the events are 100% given back to the community.
Record-breaking heat wave provides glimpse of NH’s possible climate future
New Hampshire is at the tail end of a record-breaking heat wave, with communities across the state seeing their longest strings of sweltering days in recorded history. Concord saw temperatures at or above 90 degrees starting on July 6. July 16 marked the city’s 11th day in a row of extreme heat — two days more than the previous longest heat wave, which happened in 2002.
NH unemployment claims rising: What it means for labor market may be unexpected
Years after the pandemic threw businesses into disarray, changing expectations around work and leading to widespread worker shortages, New Hampshire’s workforce demand is still strong. Currently, 85 percent of New Hampshire residents between 25 and 55 are employed, according to the state Department of Employment Security. “Historically (that’s) about...
Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say
Litter in and around the landfill. Waste outside of the permitted area. Releases of liquid pollution. Failure to file mandatory reports. These are some of the issues found at four of the state’s active landfills, documented by letters of deficiency sent by the Department of Environmental Services from January to June. Many of the problems […] The post Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Hampton woman faces charges for firing gun at neighbor's front door
HAMPTON — A woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly firing a gun in an apartment building Friday morning, where the bullet went through her neighbor's front door. Erin McCarthy, 38, of Hampton, was charged with reckless conduct, criminal threatening with a deadly weapon and domestic violence criminal threatening with a deadly weapon.
Bleach-filled balloons damage lawns of Karen Read supporters; Canton police investigate
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, say they are investigating after lawns were damaged by bleach-filled balloons. , have had their property damaged. Two of the victims filed police reports. "You can see it's got a splatter," Rita Lombardi said, pointing to her yard. It started as a small section of browning.
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