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18-year-old woman skillfully survives fiery car ordeal on Route 101: 'Happy to be alive'
STRATHAM — The daughter of a former Portsmouth mayor had a close call on the highway Tuesday morning when her car caught fire and her brakes stopped working. Maggie Marchand, 18, was driving on Route 101 when she said a loud bang exploded from under the hood of her car. She said the vehicle began to smoke, and her brake pedal dropped all the way to the floor.
Vehicle crashes into building in York
YORK, Maine — Officials responded to a report of a vehicle that crashed into a building Wednesday in York. The York Fire Department said on Facebook that the incident happened at 764 U.S. Route 1, which is the location of a building that appears to house several businesses including York Family Eyecare.
Ex-Portsmouth officer's trial for alleged assault of Black bank executive postponed
HAMPTON — The trial for Aaron Goodwin, a former sergeant with the Portsmouth Police Department charged in the alleged November assault of a local Black bank executive in downtown Portsmouth, has been rescheduled for September. Mamadou Dembele, a vice president with Bangor Savings Bank, was the alleged victim in...
North Hampton Electric Barn burglary: Hudson man charged in $26K theft
NORTH HAMPTON — A Hudson man is facing charges in connection to the theft of more than $26,000 in merchandise from the Electric Barn in North Hampton, according to police. Chad Breault was arrested in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on Friday, May 10, allegedly attempting to sell the stolen goods to a business, according to North Hampton Police Chief Robert LaBarge.
UNH police investigating 'UNH funds genocide' message painted on campus building
DURHAM, N.H. — Police at the University of New Hampshire are investigating vandalism at Thompson Hall that happened overnight. A part of the building was covered with red paint and words that said, "UNH funds genocide." This comes nearly two weeks after 12 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested by police...
Police log reveals multiple arrests and charges in Berwick
BERWICK — A series of arrests and charges were reported by the Berwick Police Department over the past month, involving individuals from various towns and states. On April 18, Zachary Michel, 36, of York, was arrested around 2:30 p.m. on a warrant and also charged with operating after suspension.
Auto dealership owner charged with failing to provide vehicle titles
CONCORD — New Hampshire State Police arrested a Rockingham County auto dealership owner today for neglecting to provide a certificate of title to a customer after the sale of a vehicle. Jordan T. Shallow, 42, of Plaistow, was taken into custody by the Troop G Investigations Unit after failing...
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