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Officials say pills produced and sold by Manchester man contained fentanyl, methamphetamine
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Federal officials have raised a public safety concern after they say pills containing a mixture of drugs were sold by a Manchester man now facing criminal charges. Jerry Summers, 44, of Manchester, is charged with one count of manufacturing a controlled substance, two counts of distribution...
Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.
Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This was my Market Basket that I shopped at regularly,” she says, ducking into some shade on a recent sunny afternoon. Nearby, cars and...
Maine man sentenced for crashing car into 4 state troopers
BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- A Maine man accused of crashing his car into four state troopers in Hollis will spend two years behind bars after pleading guilty to multiple charges. Tyler Croston of Westbrook pleaded guilty on Monday to four counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
30 new condos part of big housing project in Rochester
ROCHESTER — Thirty condominiums in five new buildings may soon be added at 86 Church St., where plans also call for upgrading 12 existing apartments into condos. The city Planning Board on Monday night voted to advance the project, which will total 42 condo units, according to Scott Lawler of Norway Plains in Rochester, the engineer for the project. The development is being proposed by Stabile Companies of Nashua.
The Ridge in Rochester offers free movies, fun summer events: Here's the schedule
ROCHESTER — The summer entertainment schedule is set for The Ridge Marketplace shopping plaza's lawn, a community gathering space offering free events for all ages. Bounce & Splash & Entertainment will be offered Wednesdays, July 3 to Aug. 21, noon-3 p.m.: Rochester Recreation will offer Toddler Playgroup Fridays, July 5, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16, 9:30-11 a.m.
N.H. Jellystone Bounces Back After Fire, Creates Game Area
The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort in Milton, N.H. has announced new plans for an area of the park that was damaged by a devastating fire in April. In April, a fire destroyed the park’s main building which housed its camp store (Ranger Station) and main office.
Tri-Town Democrats award two scholarships
For seven years, the Tri-Town Democrats of Barnstead, Gilmanton, and Alton have been offering a scholarship to a senior from one of those three towns who is graduating from Prospect Mountain or Gilford High School. The award is given based on essays written in response to a different essay question each year. This year, the question was: “If you witnessed or heard about an incident of racism or bigotry (including jokes) in your community, what would you do about it?”
Multi-family housing proposed on Silver Street in Dover, at site of 1760 home
DOVER — Eight new housing units are being proposed at 114 Silver St., which would come after converting an existing circa-1760 single-family home and subdividing the property to build an adjacent neighboring structure. A proposal heading before Dover’s Technical Review Committee later in July seeks a conditional use permit in order to rework the 1,648-square-foot-footprint single-family residence into a four-unit multi-family building. A permit is required because the home and the single-story barn on the property are...
Hillsborough school district and teachers reach a quick salary increase agreement
For the first time in recent memory, Hillsborough county public school teachers will know what their salary is before the start of the school year. Negotiations between the teachers union and district typically stretch into the fall or even spring semester. But union leaders and school board officials said, this...
School district drops challenge against former business administrator
LACONIA — The city’s school board will no longer fight a decision that a former employee was wrongfully denied pay for unused vacation time, ending a legal battle that started with her firing more than two years ago. Christine Blouin, then-business administrator for the school district, was fired...
Rembrandt Documentary Comes to the Giant Screen at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey
Since 2011, the acclaimed art documentary series, Exhibition on Screen, has produced dozens of documentaries about important museum exhibitions from around the globe. The films have received dozens of awards and academic recognitions. One of their most acclaimed films is about one of the greatest visual artists that ever lived: Rembrandt. This film screens on Wednesday, July 10 at 1:30pm at The Park Theatre performing arts center in Jaffrey, NH.
Somersworth man charged for anti-LGBTQ message at Dover church
DOVER — A Somersworth man is facing charges for allegedly posting an anti-LGBTQ message on the front door of the First Parish Church at 218 Central Ave. Isaac Santiago, 49, was charged with criminal threatening, a Class A misdemeanor, according to Dover Police Chief William Breault. The sign was...
Some Suspects Face Less-Serious Charges for Roles in Dartmouth College Protest
Dozens of protesters who participated in last month’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of Dartmouth College won’t face charges. Local sources say Hanover police prosecutor Mariana Pastore is opting not to file criminal charges in 28 cases. Another 35 of those facing similar offenses reportedly will see their...
Justin Nicolas ’26 Wasting No Time Getting A Taste Of Real Construction-Site Management
Growing up with the greater Boston skyline in view, Justin Nicolas ’26 has long been fascinated by city development and business construction. Halfway through his college education, he’s poised for a career centered on those interests. Call this summer his hands-on phase. A construction management and architecture double...
Southern New Hampshire University welcomes new president
Southern New Hampshire University has welcomed its new president. SNHU said on Monday, former Provost Lisa Marsh Ryerson's began her role as president following the unanimous decision of the Board of Trustees. Marsh Ryerson is the university's sixth president, succeeding Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc, who served as president for 21...
Officer Zippit reporting for duty — year after year
GILFORD — He doesn't speak and he can barely see but Zippit is the buoyant authority when it comes to safety on the water in the Lakes Region. Zippit, a large, plush personal flotation device mascot used by the Marine Patrol Bureau of the New Hampshire State Police is a deputized officer of the law mandated with keeping the public informed regarding the latest developments in water safety.
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