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North Andover Turbocharges Overpopulating the Town ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN
In the old days a Mafia don would show up at your restaurant and say, “Hey nice place you have here. We’d like to give you some money for a piece of this business, and at some time in the future we’ll be back to ask a favor, and you’re gonna do that favor for us… right?” Of course, if you said no, you were never heard from again.
Andover community gathers for ‘Rainbow Day’ to mark 1 year since 5-year-old’s tragic death
ANDOVER, MASS. (WHDH) - Community members joined together in Andover on Saturday for a “Rainbow Day” to mark a year since a 5-year-old girl was fatally struck while crossing the street. Sidney Mae Olson was using the crosswalk on Elm Street when the tragedy occurred. The little girl...
NHDOT changing mile markers on 101 from Manchester to Hampton; no impact to exit signs
MANCHESTER, N.H. — If you drive on Route 101 between Manchester and the Seacoast, you may have noticed a difference in your drive. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is working to renumber the mile markers on Route 101 between Manchester and Hampton. When the mile markers were first...
Five Takeaways From ‘No Prep Kings’ at New England Dragway
Ryan Martin earned his 25th Invitational win at the Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings event Saturday evening at New England Dragway in Epping, NH. The victory came as no surprise to anyone who follows the series; how he won is another story. Martin hurt the motor during testing Friday evening,...
Free Program Open to High School Students Interested in Public Health
Applications are due by June 14; students my attend fully virtually or two days on site. The Public Health Museum in Massachusetts has opened registration for Outbreak! 2024. The program, celebrating its twelfth year, is designed for all students in grades 10-12 who are interested in careers in public health. Students will explore a variety of areas, from managing job safety to responding to emergency situations.
Did you see the Northern Lights?
NASHUA, NH – A strong solar flare erupted from the sun peaking at 2:54 a.m. EST on May 10, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured the below image of the event – and is what allowed many here in New Hampshire to witness the “northern lights” aka aurora borealis.
What’s on the agenda? This week’s city meeting schedule at a glance
NASHUA, NH – This week there are three public meetings on the calendar. Below is information and links to the meeting materials for Tuesday’s Zoning Board and Board of Aldermen meetings, and Thursday’s Planning Board. Tue, May 14 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda. JFC Real Estate,...
Nashua’s weather for Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, high of 69
Click below for Rick’s exclusive videocast. Today is expected to remain mostly dry with periods of sunshine, signaling a shift towards warmer temperatures, with highs advancing into the mid to upper 60s. 5-Day Outlook, May 13-17 Today: Expect a mix of sun & cloudy skies with warmer temperatures. High...
Max Dolliver Scores First Career DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region Win at Bear Ridge
BRADFORD, VT – After finishing second in last year’s DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region event at Bear Ridge Speedway, Max Dolliver made sure it wouldn’t happen again this year. The Londonderry, NH driver stormed past Jason Gray on Lap 20 and held him off to earn his...
Yester-Heroes: Nashua Fire Department – The Early Days
Stories from the History of Nashua’s Police and Fire-Rescue Departments. Here are some tidbits of information focusing on the early days of Nashua’s fire department:. 1838: The Nashua Manufacturers and Mechanics Association is founded. In 1845 it would change its name to the Nashua Iron Works and in 1872 to the Nashua Iron and Steel Company. They occupied 15 acres of property between E. Hollis St. and Tyler St. just east of Dearborn St. Long-time Nashuan’s will remember Osgood’s Hardware being on this piece of property for years. In fact, Osgood’s main building was part of Nashua Iron and Steel Company. Commonly referred to as “The Old Forge” this place is notable in the context of the Nashua Fire Dept. because for years, it provided the steam-whistle to notify call-men of the fire dept. when they were needed.
¿Necesitas ayuda con las facturas? Bringing energy savings to all Mass. communities
Francisco Tapia has long struggled with protecting his family from the penetrating cold that seeps through the poorly insulated walls of his modest home in Lowell. Originally from the Dominican Republic, the winter months in Massachusetts feel particularly harsh. Tapia used to cover his windows with makeshift plastic sheets in a desperate attempt to keep the cold at bay, but still his family struggled to keep the home warm.
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