Category Archives: Around New England

Future Of Rochester Fair Unclear Amid Financial Struggles

New Hampshire’s annual 10-day fair in Rochester may have to shut down after 141 years of operation. Due to declining attendance and high expenses, the fair is about $1 million short of being able to open as planned this September. … Continue reading

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Summit to explore labor shortage solution: older workers

New Hampshire is not alone when it comes to its workforce challenges. In fact, the Granite State’s two northern New England neighbors are experiencing the same difficulties, many of them related to demographics. Now, with Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont … Continue reading

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New York Times Posts Misleading White House Photo With New England Patriots

The [New England] Patriots went to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. The New York Times posted a sided by side photo comparing their visit from 2015 when Obama was President to the 2017 visit with Trump. … Continue reading

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Who Makes the best Tacos in New Hampshire?

WMUR.com wants to know the very best things in New Hampshire in our weekly segment, Viewers’ Choice. This week, we’re feeling like getting some tacos, but what’s the best place to get them in New Hampshire? More… | WMUR Please … Continue reading

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Ex-scoutmaster indicted for sexual assault

An ex-Scoutmaster was indicted for sexually assaulting four boys during the 1990s, doubling the number of alleged victims that he was initially charged with abusing. Eugene Perreault, 69, of 369 Piscassic Road in Newfields, faces 17 counts of aggravated felonious … Continue reading

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Sanborn Regional High School: Netflix Series Romanticizes Suicide

Counselors at Sanborn Regional High School are concerned by a recently-released Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” and sent out a newsletter to parents and guardians about it Tuesday. “The Sanborn School Counseling team wants to make you aware of the … Continue reading

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Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide

Hernandez made a lot of money as a football player. Rather than spend more on lawyers did he decide to end his life to leave something for his family? Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence … Continue reading

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Vape Lounge in Manchester Loses License

Police, the city solicitor, and the state liquor commission investigated and filed a petition with the state to revoke the license, police said in a release Tuesday. According to the petition, police responded to multiple calls and investigated employees and … Continue reading

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Court Ruling Favors Feds over Hampton Fisherman

A Federal Court has sided with the Government and NOAA in the ongoing effort to put local New Hampshire Fisherman out of business. A group led by New Hampshire fisherman David Goethel sued the government over the rule change. The … Continue reading

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Al Baldasaro’s Gun-Toting Wedding Photo Back in Londonderry Google Search Results

A New Hampshire state representative’s gun-toting wedding photo pops up again when you Google search for Londonderry, despite both town officials and the state lawmaker’s reportedly asking the search engine behemoth to take it down. More… | NECN Get Your … Continue reading

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