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Grandparents sue New Hampshire DCYF after baby dies in 'dangerous sleeping environment'
New Hampshire's Division of Children, Youth and Families is named in a lawsuit filed by grandparents who said they never got a chance to meet their granddaughter. Jennifer and Joshua Kitner allege that in 2022, their granddaughter was born with drugs in her system. DCYF immediately intervened, but the infant died at 17 days old.
'Extreme cruelty': Man sentenced for beating girlfriend to death with a rock on a Maine beach
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A Massachusetts man was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison for beating his girlfriend to death with a rock on Short Sands Beach in York. Jeffrey Buchannan, 36, has been in jail for three years since he killed Rhonda Pattelena on March 26, 2021. Buchannan...
Apartments at old trolley garage in Rochester approved: Affordable units planned
ROCHESTER — Construction of nine housing units at the former trolley garage at 1 Old Dover Road has been approved by the city's Planning Board. Humoresque LLC had originally proposed 11 apartments, but after some suggested conditions offered by the board, reduced the number to nine. Paul Delisle, who...
One hospitalized after Kittery senior apartments fire; loud 'pops' reported
KITTERY, Maine — One person was hospitalized late Thursday afternoon after a structure fire in a unit at the Foxwell I senior apartments, according to Fire Chief David O’Brien. The fire was contained to a resident’s apartment, O'Brien said. Firefighters pulled the person from the apartment within minutes...
Police investigating after person found dead at Hampton Inn in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — City police are investigating an unattended death at a Hampton Inn after a person was found deceased last week following a wellness check. Authorities say there is no danger to the public. Police were called to the 99 Durgin Lane hotel the morning of Friday, March 22 to check on a person at the Hampton Inn, according to Capt. David Keaveny. ...
Portsmouth city clerk reminds dog owners: It's time to renew licenses
PORTSMOUTH — The city clerk is reminding residents all dogs must be licensed annually, as required by state law, and before the license can be issued, dogs must be properly vaccinated against rabies. The fees for new or annual renewals are:. $10 per male or female dog. $7.50 per...
Earthquake rocks the Weirs
WEIRS BEACH — A magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck the Lakes Region Wednesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was detected at a depth of 4.5 kilometers in the Weirs area just before 9 p.m., about 2.8 miles northwest of Gilford, and could be felt as far away as Concord and Rochester.
Dover puts spotlight on surging apartment rent prices: 'We are seeing a ceiling'
DOVER — Local private and public sector housing leaders convened at the annual State of the City event Thursday to discuss challenges with affordability, to hear from community leaders and to look toward Dover’s future. Panelists spoke about struggles people face searching for apartments in the rental market.
Dover closing River Street to vehicular, pedestrian traffic for spring and summer
DOVER — River Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic 24 hours a day starting Monday, April 8, the city announced. The closure also includes a section of sidewalk at the northeastern edge of Henry Law Park and a section of Washington Street from the Makem Bridge. The closure is anticipated to continue through at least Labor Day in September.
Frisbie Memorial Hospital launches neurospine surgery
ROCHESTER — Frisbie Memorial Hospital now offers spine procedures for patients, expanding healthcare options and improving patient outcomes on the Seacoast. Carlos Palacio, MD, and Ken Maynard III, MD, are leading the surgeries at Advanced Spine & Orthopedics at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Palacio and Maynard are both members of Coastal New Hampshire Neurosurgeons.
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