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2 days ago

Child dies after being struck by a vehicle

Police in Loudon said a 5-year-old girl has died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon.

3 days ago

Ice-out declared on Lake Winnipesaukee

On Facebook, Emerson Aviation posted that there are still some floaters but not enough to impede the (M/S) MT Washington.

3 days ago

Area firefighters respond to nearly a dozen brush fires

As the weather gets warm Fire officials are warning residents across the Granite State of a rise in brush fires.

3 days ago

Bomb threat reported at Pelham Post Office

Police are currently investigating after receiving a report late Sunday of suspicious object which resulted in the area being evacuated.

3 days ago

Manchester man arrested after armed bookstore robbery

Police say Christopher Webber showed a knife Saturday morning and then ran off with a tip jar before being located near the Hanover Street Chophouse.

3 days ago

Body of Allenstown man pulled from Merrimack River

Authorities say the body of Jeremiah Wiley was pulled from the Merrimack River after he went missing Saturday night.

3 days ago

Teacher contract on the ballot in Merrimack

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide a number topic including a teacher's salaries, and rather large purchase aimed at shaping the town's future.

6 days ago

Rochester man accused of DUI in connection with fatal crash in VT

Authorities say Gabriel Vestal taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, while the FedEx driver Andrew Pott died at the scene. 

6 days ago

New Study finds Property taxes vary widely across New Hampshire communities

Over the past three years cities and towns have seen the biggest jump in property taxes in 15 years.

6 days ago

New Hampshire State Police arrest Portsmouth man after car and foot pursuit

Dashawn White is charged with Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon and Operating as a Habitual Offender.  

6 days ago

Office of Child Advocate increases oversight of the Sununu Youth Service Center

Officials says they're increasing their oversight of the Manchester facility following an investigation into reports of abuse including an instance where a child suffered a broken bone.

6 days ago

House embraces bill to increase penalty for refusing a Drunk-driving test

In a vote of 259 to 94 lawmakers Thursday backed a bill that would increase the suspension of a person's license from 6 to 9 months in the event they refuse to take a blood-alcohol test,

1 week ago

Lawmakers debate bill that allows families to challenge learning materials in public schools

Supporters of Senate Bill 434 say families would be able to file complaints related to materials they believe would be harmful to kids.

1 week ago

Threats made against 4 school districts deemed not credible

Police departments increased their presence at schools Wednesday.

1 week ago

Franklin teachers concerned their salaries still aren’t competitive with neighboring districts

Under the new collective agreement for the 2026-2027 school year, wages would increase from 8.5% to 13%,

1 week ago

Manchester man indicted for bomb threat in 2024

Authorities say Christopher Pina called a business and told the person on the other end of the line "There is a f**ng bomb in your building."

1 week ago

Discussion on Suicide Barriers on Piscataqua River Bridge moves forward

Discussions about increasing suicide prevention barriers began last year after three suicide attempts occurred within a 24-hour period.

1 week ago

NH State Senator ending a 22 year career

The Senator has several legislative achievements including the bipartisan expansion of Medicaid for low-income adults;

1 week ago

Nashua Fire Rescue mourns the passing of Fire Alarm Supervisor Samantha Allen

Department officials say Allen was deeply passionate about supporting the mission of public safety.  

1 week ago

House fire on Route 132 in Canterbury reaches 2-alarms

Fire officials say no injuries were reported, but note that the home at 188 Southwest Rd is a total loss.

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