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Northern lights illuminate the Lakes Region last weekend
The northern lights illuminated the sky at Legace Beach on Webster Lake in Franklin on Friday night. The strongest geomagnetic storm since 2003 caused by a solar flare, hit earth, causing the northern lights to be seen in New Hampshire and across the United States. Electrically charged particles from the sun’s solar flares heat up atoms and molecules in the earth’s atmosphere, primarily nitrogen and oxygen. Oxygen is responsible for the green of the aurora, while nitrogen can create hints of purple, blue or pink. The northern lights were barely visible to the human eye, and could be seen better with a long exposure on a camera. All photos were taken with exposures between 10 to 30 seconds on a tripod.
Downtown fun returns to Canal Street for first summer block party
The second season for Canal Street Block Parties kicked off Saturday afternoon downtown. About 200 people attended the block party throughout the day. While this attendance was expected for May, organizer Dan McLaughlin hopes turnout to be higher for upcoming events due to higher local as well as tourist traffic, and the additions of new businesses, activities and events. Block parties will be held the second Saturday of each month through August.
Wayward bull wrangled to safety in Gilmanton
GILMANTON, N.H. — A 450-pound bull is safe after he escaped from his enclosure Friday in Gilmanton. Alexander DeCoste was traveling on Route 140 when he was stopped by a miniature Highland bull in the middle of the road. DeCoste said he jumped out of his truck and attempted...
Chamber members experience Highland Mountain during Spring Fling
The Lakes Region Chamber held its Spring Fling social at the scenic Highland Mountain Bike Park on Tuesday. Speakers included Karmen Gifford, president of the chamber, and Mark Hayes, the owner of Highland, as well as Kristian Svindland, an entrepreneur and teacher from Laconia who hosted rounds of trivia. Several dozen members of the local business community attended the event.
A food truck festival for Mother's Day
The fourth annual Lakes Region Food Truck Festival was put on by the Lakes Region Chamber at Tanger Outlets Tilton on Saturday. There were 15 food trucks as well as mobile displays from RePete's Comic Shop and T-Mobile that attended the festival. This year's theme was Mother's Day, and a couple vendors had Mother's Day-themed products and activities. Pours & Petals Mobile Bar and Catering offered Mama-rita and Mom-osa drinks, Granite State Credit Union provided sunflower seeds in a biodegradable pot with soil, and Breezeline set up a Mother's Day-themed selfie station. Music was also provided by Mix 91.1 FM.
Easterseals to name rec areas at Franklin campus to remember donor
FRANKLIN — Following a donation from the estate of Hampton native Bernadine Herron, Easterseals New Hampshire is renaming recreational facilities at its military and veterans campus in Franklin and a playground at the new Gammon Academy School in Manchester in her memory. While the full value of the charitable...
Gen Z suicide prevention advocates speak out against HB 1283
CONCORD, NH – The NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention (NHCSP) is speaking out against HB 1283 pending a vote in the Senate this week. They gathered several Gen Z suicide prevention advocates in Concord Tuesday to voice their objections to the proposed law and the practice of assisted suicide.
WRMS students experience hands on learning opportunity
TILTON — The Winnisquam Regional Middle School STEM Club had the opportunity to see real life examples of what they are learning in the classroom. The 13 students, along with advisor Jim Nicol, walked to the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton to collect microscopic life and view it in motion.
Construction Firm Promotes Two
Concord, NH – North Branch Construction announced the promotions of two employees. Christopher Mulleavey has been promoted to the position of project superintendent. He joined the firm in 2021. Justin Willette, with North Branch Construction since 2020, has been promoted to assistant project superintendent. “It is always our goal...
Unemployment rate in New Hampshire remains low
CONCORD, N.H. — New data shows that the unemployment rate in New Hampshire remains low. Unemployment rates soared during the COVID-19 pandemic but have since declined. According to new data, New Hampshire's adjusted unemployment rate for last month was 2.6%, compared to about 1.8% last April. According to New...
Man accused of stealing items from family mausoleum in New Hampshire
TILTON, NH (WGME) -- A New Hampshire man is accused of stealing items from a cemetery in Tilton, New Hampshire. Last month, staff noticed someone had cut through the bronze gate at the Tilton family mausoleum and stole several knobs and handles, leaving a casket exposed. The Tilton family were...
Great Waters welcomes summer interns
LACONIA — Great Waters is welcoming five talented students to its summer internship program. This program, spanning 12 weeks of full-time and part-time paid work, offers a unique opportunity for interns to align their academic goals and career aspirations. They will gain hands-on experience in talent management, various production phases, stage and venue setup, crowd management and office technology support.
Fired Corrections Officer Claims Retaliation, Files Ethics Complaint Against Helen Hanks
CONCORD – Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks is under new scrutiny for allegedly retaliating against an officer who reported misconduct, setting off a chain of events that would ultimately end in his firing based on trumped up evidence, according to documents. Thomas Macholl’s complaint to the Executive Branch...
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