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Fire on Baxter Lake island a challenge for Farmington, Rochester firefighters
FARMINGTON — A small camp building, located on an island at Baxter Lake, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Rochester Assistant Chief Michael George said the call came in at 8:58 p.m., and while they initially thought the property was in Rochester, it was actually on the Farmington side of the lake. George...
'Lotte Jacobi Photography Exhibition' showcased at New Hampshire Art Association
PORTSMOUTH — Honoring esteemed member, Lotte Jacobi, of the New Hampshire Art Association will open a photography exhibition by the same name on Aug. 2. Lotte Jacobi was considered a premiere photographer of the 20th century. She photographed an array of well known cultural figures and intellectuals including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Robert Frost and more. Jacobi was instrumental in persuading the founders of NHAA to accept photography as a fine art medium, gaining traction in...
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Windham Woods eyes major expansion of local campus. Windham Woods School is looking to expand its program by adding an art studio, woodworking shop, and more in new buildings. Joe Maynard, a project manager with Benchmark Engineering, recently presented a conceptual design for the school’s new buildings to the Planning Board, discussing what changes the school would want to make.
Portsmouth Pro Musica announces its 2024 scholarship recipients
PORTSMOUTH — Seacoast chorus Portsmouth Pro Musica has awarded scholarships of $500 each to help two Portsmouth High School seniors advance in their studies. Each year the chorus grants scholarships to graduating seniors who have been active in the arts and plan to continue their involvement in college and beyond. This year’s recipients are Julia Syphers and Zoe Gouin. Julia Syphers ...
CAA Football Media Day 1 Recap
On Wednesday morning, the Colonial Athletic Association Football Conference held the first day of a two-day Media Day which featured half of the football conference members, with their head coaches and two student-athletes from each school. On Wednesday, it was mostly the New England members of the conference, like Bryant,...
UNH football 2024: Coach Santos' keys to success, CAA poll, schedule
DURHAM — Coach Rick Santos, defensive end Josiah Silver, and wide receiver Logan Tomlinson shared their views Wednesday on what the University of Hampshire football team must do to excel in the upcoming 2024 season. "Our goal is to always compete and win (Coastal Athletic Association) championships," said Santos, who is entering his third season as head coach of the Wildcats. "And we understand more than ever how tough that is. There's so much parity in this...
Salem firefighter to play in 12th charity baseball game
SALEM, N.H. — Salem firefighter Colton Houle has kept a streak alive for more than a decade which he doesn’t see stopping any time soon. The 10-year veteran of Salem Fire Department will swap his firefighting helmet for a baseball one as he gears up to raise funds and play shortstop in this year’s Special Olympics Heroes Cup.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital courtesy shuttle, hospital awards: Seacoast health news
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital launches courtesy shuttle DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital recently announced the addition of a courtesy shuttle, which is available to transport patients and visitors to/from the parking garage, the main entrance, and the Mass General Cancer Center on its Dover campus. ...
South Manchester residents express concern over zoning proposal
Wednesday, July 17, marked another meeting in a series of meetings across the city seeking community input on the proposed new zoning ordinance, this time coming to the southernmost part of the city. Just under 100 people crammed into Jewett Street Elementary School for the meeting, focusing on how the...
Bangor Police Arrest a Woman in a Stolen Dump Truck from Vermont
A woman who allegedly stole a dump truck in Vermont and drove it to Maine was intercepted by Bangor Police. The Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Taking the Truck. Alicia Ailing, 40, faces charges in Vermont, including aggravated operation without the owner's consent and grand larceny. Where Was the...
Man arraigned in sexual assault and murder of 82-year-old Enosburgh woman
A police affidavit said Darren Martell, 23, had recently been living in a camper at a residence near the home of Roberta Martin, whose burned remains were found in a nearby wooded area four days after she was reported missing. Read the story on VTDigger here: Man arraigned in sexual assault and murder of 82-year-old Enosburgh woman.
New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward
An Agency of Natural Resources official credited the slight general decline to policies that incentivize people to install electric heat pumps in their homes, an increase in electric vehicle sales and patterns that continued after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the story on VTDigger here: New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward.
A newcomer takes on a Statehouse veteran in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman is the only statewide incumbent facing a primary challenge this year, and it’s from Winooski Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner. Read the story on VTDigger here: A newcomer takes on a Statehouse veteran in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor.
“The Forgotten” film premiere in Proctorsville
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – A year after the catastrophic floods that devastated Vermont, many are still rebuilding. Residents of Cavendish and Proctorsville are among them. Stefan Beaumont and Wendy E. Reynolds of Red Vault Productions know firsthand what it is like to have to put their lives back together after they lost their home and business in last year’s flooding. As the anniversary approached, they planned to premiere the short film they created during the tumultuous past year.
Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
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