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New Hampshire storm chasers witness severe storms in Tornado Alley this weekend
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A New Hampshire family that makes an annual trip to Tornado Alley bore witness to the severe storms that tore through five states this weekend, leaving 18 people dead. Tornado activity in the U.S. typically peaks in May, which is why the Moore family heads to...
May 30: NH DOT will have nighttime rolling roadblocks on Everett Turnpike
NASHUA, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) announces that rolling roadblocks will be performed along the F.E. Everett Turnpike northbound and southbound in Nashua to allow for the lashing of a new cable between existing poles across the F.E. Everett Turnpike. State Police will lead intermittent...
Officials meet in Seabrook to discuss ways to repair sand dunes after severe winter storms
SEABROOK, N.H. — Officials are meeting with the public in Seabrook to discuss how to repair sand dunes after they sustained catastrophic damage during storms this winter. The meeting at the Seabrook Library is scheduled to run until 7 p.m. Tuesday. This past winter, two back-to-back storms caused catastrophic...
For GLTHS Students, All the World’s a Stage
Superintendent-Director Jill Davis is pleased to share that Greater Lowell Technical High School students in the construction cluster recently completed construction on a new multipurpose stage for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell. In December 2023, the construction cluster was tasked with building a multipurpose indoor stage at...
Haverhill Councilors Consider Zoning Changes; Mayor Told Developer to ‘Burn’ 800-Unit Plan
Paying particular attention to the former site of Haverhill Paperboard, City Councilors are considering changing residential zoning amid concerns about overdevelopment. After Procopio Companies shared a proposal for the 100 S. Kimball St. property, Mayor Melinda E. Barrett said at last week’s meeting, “I think I told them to burn it. It was a little shocking.” She told WHAV the developer planned about 800 units.
Team NH shines at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO –Sixteen teams from New Hampshire were among the over 600 teams from around the US and the World competing at Destination Imagination Global Finals this week in Kansas City, MO. Global Finals culminates a year in which teams must solve one of six complex STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) or Service Learning Challenges. Following Saturday night’s award ceremony, two New Hampshire teams are now among the best in the World.
Takeaways from the Tewksbury Council on Aging Meeting
Congratulations to new COA board Chairperson Donna Bell. With a full quorum present, Vice-Chair Ginny Desmond called the May 21 meeting to order at 3:02. The meeting minutes of April 16, 2024, were unanimously approved, as were the financials reports for April 2024. Here are some highlights from the calendar:...
Lowell Folk Fest to Feature Expanded Arts Market
The 37th annual Lowell Folk Festival is showcasing local visual artists, craft makers, and cultural organizations in the Experience Lowell Arts Market, this July 26-28, along with the dozens of musical acts who will gather in the Mill City this last weekend of July. With nearly 150,000 attendees annually, coming...
Combat photographer statue unveiled at Veteran's Park in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Officials in Manchester unveiled a statue to honor combat photographers in Veteran's Park on Friday. The statue highlights the risks combat photographers take to document wars. It was dedicated in a ceremony Friday morning. Veteran's park was originally meant to serve as a memorial for Union...
Ceremony at Manchester VA honors families who lost veterans in past year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Hundreds of people gathered at the Manchester VA Medical Center Monday to honor the heroes who live in the hearts and minds of their family members. During the Memorial Day ceremony, Stephanie Ouellette represented America's Gold Star Families with a moment of silence. Ouellette's brother Michael...
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