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Experimental new lane expected to mitigate traffic to Maine, N.H.
This change will be between Exit 5 in New Hampshire and Exit 3 in Maine, according to officials. A new way to ease traffic is going into use this weekend. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will implement a new dynamic part-time shoulder use (PTSU) system for about three miles on Interstate 95 in conjunction with the Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority, according to the agencies.
Cases of babesiosis, a deadly tickborne disease, are on the rise in New England
Last August, Kristen Smith spent weeks seeking multiple doctors to determine the culprit behind her throbbing headache, high-grade fever and shortness of breath. Smith, 55, of Portland, Maine was initially diagnosed with strep throat at an urgent care clinic, she said. But after a few days of taking antibiotics, Smith felt worse.
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.
Gone but not forgotten: Those lost at war remembered in Meredith
MEREDITH — Dozens gathered to commemorate Memorial Day, marching between the town’s cemeteries and holding a gathering at Meredith Public Library Monday morning. “When peril threatened, and their country called, with what divine self-sacrifice they left their passive peace to spring to arms to make their breasts to barricade against the nation’s foes,” said Bob O’Neill, American Legion past president. “No sorrow for the loved ones left behind could dim the purpose in their souls, no weariness of march or watch could keep them from their heart’s desire. No horror of the field, or sea, or air could keep their courage down. They fought for us, for us they fell.”
Judge says $475,000 award in New Hampshire youth center abuse case would be ‘miscarriage of justice’
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The judge who oversaw a landmark trial over abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center says capping the verdict at $475,000 as the state proposes would be an “unconscionable miscarriage of justice.”. In a lengthy order issued Wednesday, Judge Andrew Schulman outlined five...
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Stark Police Chief; Former West High Baseball Coach
InDepthNH.org scans the websites of New Hampshire funeral homes each week and selects at random some of our friends, relatives and neighbors to feature in this column. The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community. InDepthNH.org is now offering obituaries through the Legacy.com service. We view this as part of our public service mission. Click here or on the Obituaries tab at the top of our home page to learn more. And if you know of someone from New Hampshire who should be featured in this column, please send your suggestions to NancyWestNews@gmail.com.
June 7 artist reception introducing Nadroj Nina Holmes: ‘Unveiling Black Liberation Through Art’
PORTSMOUTH, NH – The Black Heritage Trail of NH proudly announces the debut of rising artist Nadroj Nina Holmes in his first-ever showcase in New Hampshire. The opening reception of this exhibit, scheduled for Friday, June 7th at 5 p.m., will be a part of Portsmouth’s June Art ‘Round Town. It promises to be an immersive exploration into the living history of Black liberation movements through the lens of contemporary art.
This New Hampshire City Will Send You a ‘Judgy’ Letter if Your Grass is Overgrown
If you let the grass get too overgrown on your lawn, the city will intervene, depending on where you live. Were you aware this is a thing? I always thought that once you buy a piece of land, it's yours, and you can choose to maintain (or not maintain) your property however you see fit.
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