Category Archives: Around New England

Thoughts on a Sunday

Twenty-one arrested as hundreds of Trump supporters and counter protesters clash at Berkeley rally. As one tweet stated, “The utterly predictable consequence of ‘punching Nazis’ as a strategy.” This is particularly true when the so-called “Nazi punchers” are themselves the … Continue reading

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Fishermen, dog rescued off New Hampshire coast

Two men and a dog aboard a fishing boat were rescued Saturday night after their boat was rapidly taking on water about 3 miles off Hampton Harbor, the Coast Guard said. More… |UL Get Your New Media Militia updates on Facebook or Twitter

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Liberty House in Manchester helps homeless veterans overcome challenges

No one knows just how many homeless veterans are on the streets of New Hampshire cities. Liberty House, with just 10 beds in its modest two-story structure on Baker Street in Manchester, tries to help those outside its walls as … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Company Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Counterfeit Patriots Playoff T-Shirts

BOSTON – A New Hampshire company pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to trafficking counterfeit New England Patriots AFC Championship and Super Bowl t-shirts during the 2015 NFL playoffs. CK Productions, Inc., based in Pelham, N.H., pleaded guilty … Continue reading

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Sen. Susan Collins May Leave Senate to Run for Governor of Maine

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said on Tuesday she’s weighing a run for governor and it’s a “hard decision” because it would mean giving up 20 years of seniority earned in the Senate. The Maine Republican was asked on WGAN-AM about … Continue reading

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NH Farm Offering Goat Yoga Classes

This is a real thing. At Jenness Farm in Nottingham, New Hampshire, you can combine your downward dog with some love and affection from a baby goat, and the classes are filling up fast. More… | WGME.com Get Your New … Continue reading

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Waterville Resort Named US Ski Team Training Site

The Waterville Valley Resort is now a training site for the U.S. Ski Team and will host two annual competitions. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association recently announced that it is expanding low-cost regional training opportunities for young elite athletes … Continue reading

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FBI Schools Hotel Employees on Warning Signs of Human Trafficking

Andover Police announced on Wednesday that detectives have recently met with managers and employees from hotels in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire to discuss problems of prostitution and human trafficking. Keep Reading… | NH1

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NH Has Some of the Best Spring Skiing In Years

The snow totals so far this year, even before Tuesday’s storms, are impressive.Cannon Mountain received 234 inches of snow this winter, as of Monday, while Wildcat clocked up 225 inches and Waterville Valley had counted 195 inches. Ski area operators … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Is the Least Stressed State in New England

 Chalk it up to “these beautiful lakes and trees” Donald Trump always gushed about whenever he visited the Granite State on the campaign trail. New Hampshire was ranked the least stressed state in New England, according to a new report by personal … Continue reading

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