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Brush and forest fires break out in Bristol, Effingham
EFFINGHAM, N.H. — Multiple forest and brush fires broke out in New Hampshire on Saturday. In Bristol, authorities said they helped extinguish a brush fire on Old Stage Road. The deputy chief said the fire was started illegally and spread to around two acres. He said no one was injured, and no buildings were impacted.
Conway woman dies from injuries after overnight shooting
CONWAY (WGME) -- The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office says a Conway woman has died from her injuries after she was shot Thursday night in her apartment. Police say they were called to the River Turn Woods apartment complex at 36 Council Road in Conway around 12 a.m. Friday morning for a report that a woman had been shot.
Several wildfires and brush fires break out across Maine on Saturday
LIMINGTON (WGME) - A reported wildfire in Limington that saw several towns responding Saturday night has been put out. Multiple area fire crews, including Cornish and Limerick, responded to North Road for the fire. Limington fire officials say the fire began when some neighbors living nearby were burning piles of...
Man arrested in connection with 2023 hit-and-run boat crash on Lake Winnipesaukee
GILFORD, N.H. — A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run boat crash that happened on Lake Winnipesaukee last summer, authorities said. >> Story in player above is from previous story <<. New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol said on Friday, a 69-year-old man from Pelham was...
Masons’ LRVC Student of the Month
Ayerabella Harrington, a senior from Cornish, has been selected as the Masons’ Lake Region Vocational Student of the Month for April. Hobbies: I enjoy being with animals and hanging out with my nephews. What program are you in at the Vocational Center? I am in the Law Enforcement II...
RSU 57 leaders call for review after student's death by suicide
WATERBORO, Maine — RSU 57 held a regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday but immediately made adjustments to their agenda at the start of the meeting. They moved their executive session, which is a closed portion of the meeting that allows them to handle confidential matters, up to the top of the meeting. They then moved the superintendent's report to follow it.
Warming center in Sanford set to close, unhoused Mainers unsure where to go
SANFORD (WGME) -- The warming center in Sanford is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week, but Tuesday, that comes to an end. “Tuesdays coming around. You know a lot of stress, a lot of anxiety, sadness," Robert Edson said. Robert Edson says he and his wife...
'We're praying for him': Auburn man arrested after string of robberies at Maine churches
An Auburn man is behind bars after police allege he robbed, threatened, and assaulted people at several Maine churches on Sunday before sparking a dangerous police chase. Connor McGlone, 27, of Auburn is facing robbery and theft charges in York and Cumberland counties. Sunday morning’s string of robberies started at...
Favorite New Hampshire and Massachusetts Retail Store Closing
I feel like part of the '80s has died. Express Clothing Store has filed bankruptcy and listed one store in New Hampshire and three in Massachusetts to close. Here are the four listed in the filing:. Address: 2 Common Ct Space H-40, North Conway, NH. Address: 20-36 District Ave, Dorchester,...
Waypoint Music Fest 2024: Motor Booty Affair headlines show for a cause
This year’s Music Fest, formerly Tele-Fest, has an electrifying lineup, including Dock Squares. This festival is about more than just music; it’s about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism and intellectual developmental disabilities. Proceeds from the Music Fest will directly support Waypoint’s children’s...
Legendary USM baseball coach Ed Flaherty honored Saturday ahead of his upcoming retirement
GORHAM (WGME) - Legendary USM baseball coach Eddie Flaherty celebrated ahead of their game today. Following this season, Flaherty will be calling it a career after 39 years with the team.
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