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Did Lewiston massacre not register with Kittery Trading Post?. If Kittery Trading Post doesn’t like Maine’s new gun laws, then go ahead and move to New Hampshire! We are glad to see guns moving out of our state! How ridiculous to complain about a law that is meant to save lives! Didn’t what happened in Lewiston resonate with KTP?
Car break-ins reported at Dover dog park
DOVER, N.H. — An investigation is underway after several cars were broken into at a Dover dog park over the weekend. Dover police said they believe that an out-of-state crime group is behind the thefts and that personal information might have been compromised. Dog owners at Longhill Dog Park...
Mega Millions winner sued by family for breaking promise to share $1.35B jackpot
Mo money, mo problems. A Maine man who won one of the biggest lottery jackpots in American history has been accused of stiffing his family out of their promised share of the loot, including backpedaling on setting up a million-dollar trust fund and covering medical expenses for his father. The unidentified man – who bought the winning ticket in Lebanon, Maine on Jan. 13 of last year before striking it rich with the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot – has been in a legal battle with his daughter’s mom since November, when he accused her of violating a non-disclosure agreement by telling...
Exeter Arts & Music Festival 2024: Live music, local artisans, food trucks and more
EXETER — The 7th annual Arts & Music Festival returns to Swasey Parkway Saturday featuring more than 35 local artists, including Bitter Pill, a father-daughter “rhythm and bluegrass” band. Put on by Town Exeter Arts Music (TEAM), the festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5...
Portsmouth councilors don't want to 'criminalize' street campers, propose this solution
PORTSMOUTH — City Councilor Andrew Bagley plans to ask the city's Legal Department “to investigate allowing overnight parking in commercial lots” that have endorsed the practice. Bagley’s planned action will come at the council’s May 20 meeting in response to concerns some residents have raised about campers,...
Housing First project in Sanford gets $440K boost from York County government
SANFORD, Maine — A recent allocation by York County Commissioners of $440,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds will help Sanford Housing Authority build 30 apartment units. The units will be built under the Housing First model, which aims to reduce homelessness. The units will feature round-the-clock support services, including case management and accessible recovery services, among others.
Wells Harbor to serve as home base for new York County dredge
WELLS — The York County dredge arrived in Wells on May 9, where it will be moored and utilized by the town and communities throughout York County to assist in rebuilding the coastline. The county decided to purchase the dredge in December of 2022. York County bought the Ellicott...
Apply now for Bridge design program; Traip commencement speaker announced: Education news
DURHAM — This summer, the National Summer Transportation Institute is offering full financial scholarships for 10 New Hampshire high school students to attend a one-week residential program focused on bridge design and construction. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. Taking place on...
Ogunquit Beach summer preview 2024: Pride, shops, eateries, shows and more
OGUNQUIT, Maine — The seaside town named the world’s top vacation spot for 2024 is ready for the summer, with new restaurants and shops to check out and not one, but two, back-to-back festivals that will kick off the season. Ogunquit Pride returns May 31 to June 2 and the BonAire!, celebrating all things Ogunquit, returns Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9. ...
Legacy of conservation: Lessard family’s gift of 33 acres enriches Hampton’s green spaces
HAMPTON — The Hampton Conservation Commission is excited to announce that 33.72 acres of land have been conserved off Timber Swamp Road in Hampton. The Olive and Robert "Vic" Wildlife Preserve was donated to the town by the Lessard family, who stewarded the land for many decades. The property consists of forest and wetland habitats and connects two conserved parcels of land, providing access to land that was previously inaccessible. ...
New affordable housing complex for older adults in Rochester already filled
ROCHESTER, N.H. — A new affordable housing apartment complex has opened in Rochester, and it's already fully occupied. The apartment complex is run by Easterseals New Hampshire, and it was built in an effort to address the housing crisis in New Hampshire. There are 65 one- and two-bedroom apartments...
Varsity Club: After cementing a legacy on the gridiron, this Wells High School senior is proud of so much more
WELLS, Maine — In a small town like Wells, most high school students know the names of all their classmates. After last fall's football season, almost everyone in the community knows who Brooks Fox is. The quarterback led the Warriors to a dramatic comeback win in the Class D...
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