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Analyzing impact of recent flooding at New Hampshire coastline
MANCHESTER, N.H. — This spring, many communities along the Seacoastare gathering plans on how to better protect area beaches from strong storms and coastal erosion. The Seacoast was hit hard by several rounds of flooding this past winter. The worst event took place on Jan. 13, when roads were covered in feet of water in Hampton and Seabrook.
Move Over, Christmas in July! ‘Halloween in July’ Coming to New Hampshire
Some of the biggest events that seem to have taken off in the last decade or so throughout New England are comic conventions -- better known as comic cons. If you've never been, these cons are a gathering of various celebrities -- actors, artists, professional wrestlers, and anyone in between -- set up in vendor booths to give attendees the opportunity to meet some of their favorites.
Road Work Begins Monday Along Water Street in Downtown Haverhill
Resurfacing of the downtown portion of Water Street in Haverhill is scheduled to begin Monday and continue for three to four weeks. Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett’s office reports the work is part of National Grid’s modernization and improvement of natural gas pipelines. Preparation and surface grinding is set to begin Monday, June 3, from Main Street to just beyond Mill Street near First Landing Park. During the course of the project, curb-to-curb paving will take place during the stretch between Main Street and the intersection with Ginty Boulevard and then curb to centerline, where gas lines are being dug, along a shorter stretch from about Riverside Cycle to near Buttonwoods Museum.
Essex County Ghost Project Leading Paranormal Tour Saturday Night
Essex County Ghost Project is leading a paranormal tour Saturday to raise money for the Hilldale Cemetery Restoration Fund. Gates open at 7:30 and the walk starts at 8 p.m., at Hilldale Cemetery, 331 Hilldale Ave., Haverhill. Admission is $10 per person and organizers suggest proper footwear. Those seeking more...
Lawrence Mayor Embraces Solar-Powered Illumination for City Parks
In a forward-thinking move toward sustainability and enhanced public safety, Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña and DPW Director Jorge Jaime are spearheading a transformative project to illuminate Cronin and Howard Park using solar-powered lighting systems. This initiative marks a significant leap forward for the city, not only in terms of...
Increased State Funding Yields New Bus Routes Across the Commonwealth
Expanded state funding for regional transit authorities (RTAs) will finance several inter-regional bus routes later this year thanks to expanded funding from the Fair Share Amendment. Earlier this month, MassDOT pledged $15 million for 18 projects across the Commonwealth from a new "regional transit innovation grant" program, part of a...
US Marine, Police Officer, Veterans’ Advocate – Eric Ryan – VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST
The 2024 John Ratka Hero Veteran Award recipient, Haverhill’s Eric Ryan graduated from Haverhill High School in 1988. While growing up in the city with his brother, he was greatly influenced by his two grandfathers, both World War II Veterans. One, left Norwich University during his sophomore year, after...
Historic North Andover tree faces removal, residents fight to save it
NORTH ANDOVER — Residents are fighting to preserve history in the form of a red oak tree that dates back to about 1704. The timeworn tree on Pleasant Street has been the subject of discussion after a brief inspection by National Grid determined the tree should be removed, much to the dismay of townspeople.
Exeter Select Board to decide fate of Pickpocket Dam amid pleas to save it
EXETER — The town Select Board will make a final decision on whether to repair or remove the Pickpocket Dam by the end of June. Select Board Chair Niko Papakonstantis announced the timeline during Tuesday’s board meeting. He also announced that Exeter did not receive a grant it applied for from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would have helped pay for the dam’s removal.
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