The body of an “avid hiker” who went missing four weeks ago in New Hampshire’s White Mountains was discovered wedged under a large boulder in the Dry River, according to searchers. A cause of death for William Donovan, 65, has not been released. He was visiting the area from Cambridge, Massachusetts. His body was recovered […]
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Teen hikers from Boston area rescued from Mount Flume trail in New Hampshire
Three teenagers and a man from the Boston area were among a small group of “unprepared” hikers who were rescued from a trail in the White Mountains region over the weekend, officials said. The teens, who are ages 13 and 14, and Jonathan Long, 26, were rescued from a trail on Mount Flume on Saturday […]
First Tesla dealership in New Hampshire in the works in Londonderry
May 12—The first Tesla dealership and service center in New Hampshire is under construction in Londonderry. The nearly 50,200-square-foot building at 36 Industrial Drive will contain offices, a sales area and service bays. Unlike most dealerships, this will open in an industrial area near the airport that was formerly used as a sand and gravel […]
Northern lights dazzle Maine, California, New Hampshire and other states during rare solar storm: See the photos
The best show this weekend is in the sky. A geomagnetic storm — the largest in two decades — is causing a gorgeous glow over parts of the globe, and everyone is snapping photos of the awe-inspiring phenomenon. A geomagnetic storm is caused by disturbances in Earth’s magnetosphere, typically triggered by intense solar activity such […]
Democratic ex-White House aide Maggie Goodlander is running for Congress in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democrat Maggie Goodlander, a former senior White House aide with deep political connections, announced on Thursday that she’s running for Congress in her home state of New Hampshire. Goodlander, who is married to President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, is the third Democrat to enter the race to succeed […]
Police arrest man accused of setting ‘several’ fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire
A man accused of intentionally setting at least three fires near residences in Manchester, New Hampshire Wednesday morning is facing arson charges. Manchester Police responded to the area of Merrimack, Middle, and Pleasant Streets for the report of several fires overnight which officials on the scene believed were intentionally set. Each fire was located near […]
Former Biden administration official plans to jump into New Hampshire House race
Democrat Maggie Goodlander, a former senior official in the Biden White House and Justice Department, is on the verge of launching a primary campaign against the hand-picked, would-be successor to Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., according to three sources familiar with her planning. The move, which could come as early as this week, promises to bring […]
Father of former youth detention center resident testifies against him in New Hampshire trial
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — The father of a man who says he was regularly raped and beaten as a teen at New Hampshire’s youth detention center briefly testified Tuesday, saying his son had a reputation for dishonesty. Daniel Meehan was the first witness called by the state, which is defending itself against allegations that its […]
Why are there so many bills about gender identity in New Hampshire? Experts weigh in
CONCORD — Wearing a purple sweatshirt with the words “Protect Trans Kids,” Kamren Munz sat in front of the New Hampshire House Education Committee. “It is not likely I will change anyone’s mind since this is a performance day for all of us,” Munz told state lawmakers on April 22. “We the public parade in […]
New Hampshire Dems poised to regain delegates to national convention
Democratic National Committee officials are expected to vote this week to restore New Hampshire’s delegates to the party’s national convention, after state Democrats over the weekend held a small, party-run primary to comply with national Democrats’ rules. New Hampshire Democrats lost their state’s delegates to the convention after holding an unsanctioned primary in January, ignoring […]
New Hampshire police departments face fluctuating, worrisome officer shortages
Apr. 26—Duty. Honor. Bravery. The excitement of working in a high-stakes job that rarely involves the same situation twice. Investigating cyber crimes and catching predators. Preventing kids from becoming mired in drugs and violence. Keeping the peace in schools, cities and small towns. Law enforcement has enduring appeal — but the demand in New Hampshire […]
Manchester police investigate shooting outside Mall of New Hampshire
Apr. 21—Officers worked Sunday evening to investigate a reported shooting in the Mall of New Hampshire parking lot, according to the Manchester Police Department. The shooting was reported at approximately 4:50 p.m., according to the police log posted online. By 5:15 p.m., police said the shooting was “past-tense, NOT active.” “All parties have left the […]