Teen hospitalized after fall from NH carinval ride Sep 22, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Investigators are trying to figure out how a teenage girl was thrown from a ride at a fair in Rochester, N.H.. Fair management said the girl had lacerations on her head and foot after being thrown from the "Remix II" ride and hitting a fence Sunday night and was taken to a hospital. (Concord Monitor)
NH chambers to hold 'Seacoast Schmooze' Sep 18, 2009
Participants include the Dover, Exeter area, greater Portsmouth and greater Rochester chambers on Thursday, Oct. 22. The event will be at the Frank Jones Center in Portsmouth at 4 p.m.. (Concord Monitor)
NH Labor Day charity run to benefit kids' home Sep 7, 2009
Proceeds go to benefit the children at the Rochester home for abused and neglected children. The home is a New Hampshire Catholic Charities program. (Concord Monitor)
'Aliens' in Exeter! Sep 6, 2009
" Related Stories "Aliens rule. ""Pine Bush, N.Y.""We come in peace. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fire damages restaurant under construction in NH Sep 4, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a McDonald's restaurant that was under construction in Rochester, N.H.. The fire started early Thursday. (Concord Monitor)
Road to Pittsburgh began in N.H. woods Aug 30, 2009
"In Bretton Woods I'm guessing you'll bump into as many bears as you do people," said Jeffrey S. Coons, co-director of research for the investment firm of Manning & Napier in Rochester, N.Y. "I would certainly spend more time in Pittsburgh from a business perspective.". The road from Bretton Woods to Pittsburgh took a 65-year-long journey born in war and grounded in the belief that wealth traveling freely would invariably arrive at peace and prosperity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Westford welcomes 40 new teachers Aug 28, 2009
Lesley Keeley is from the Rochester, N.Y. area and just finished a travel experience in Gallway, Ireland. Jillian Davis still lives in New Hampshire after Rivier College. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Portsmouth mayor named to gaming study commission Aug 21, 2009
They have agreed to do the hard work necessary to gather reliable data and facts, and perform unbiased and detailed analysis about gaming proposals and how they may impact New Hampshire in order to contribute to a more informed public debate on this issue," Gov. Lynch said. "I thank them for agreeing to serve. The hours on the NEW coupon are listed. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Flight 2816 Fiasco Aug 16, 2009
Paul, was redirected to Rochester, Minn ... The worst part: the whole mess appears to have been eminently avoidable, as the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported that a Delta flight that also was diverted to Rochester that night allowed its passengers to deplane at 3:30 a.m. ... "One of these situations like what happened in Rochester is one too many," Castelveter noted. (Townhall.com)
AT&T Continues New Hampshire Network Expansion Aug 6, 2009
Earlier this year, AT&T announced the launch of its in Salem, Newington, Hampstead, Goffstown, Concord, Pelham, Portsmouth, Nashua, Hudson, Manchester, Bedford, Exeter, Hampton Falls, Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Merrimack, Hooksett, Bow, Rochester, Barrington, Madbury, Brentwood, Hampton, Seabrook, Greenland, Farmington, Rye, Kingston, Dover and Durham. Over the next year AT&T plans to expand our 3G footprint to include all AT&T cell sites in the state. (PR Newswire)
Harrity needs repeat of 2006 comeback Aug 6, 2009
Harrity is the defending champion after winning last year's rain-shortened event at Rochester CC. She will tee off in the next-to-last threesome off hole No. 1 this morning at 9:36 a.m.. Mangone, a former collegiate standout at Lynn (Fla. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Keeping cool at Vette Corp. Aug 3, 2009
Founded by George Dannecker in February 2004, the thermal management solutions company which specializes in keeping electronics components and data center systems cool has grown from his home to an emerging international industry leader with more than 1,500 employees, large manufacturing sites in Asia and Rochester, N.Y., a growing client list and a major product development partnership with IBM.. Not coincidentally, it also has attracted sustained involvement from some of the top venture... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
TMLN- Pino Stellar In Defeat Aug 1, 2009
Rochester Red WingsThe Red Wings dropped a heartbreaker on Thursday, falling to the Gwinnett Braves 2-1. Despite a great starting effort from (1-1), the Wings could not get the bats going when it counted, as they went 0-9 with runners in scoring position. (Minnesota, TheInsiders.com)
State says NH burial site must be moved for road Jul 30, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire officials say they must disrupt a 19th century burial site next to a highway to continue an expansion project ... Rochester city historian Richard Longo said he alerted the state about the cemetery and said there's still debate as to how many graves are there. (Concord Monitor)
NH man pleads guilty to child pornography Jul 29, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Rochester, N.H., man has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. Forty-nine-year-old Gene Labrie pleaded guilty in federal court following his arrest in connection to an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. (Concord Monitor)
NH to get over $5M to hire and rehire police Jul 29, 2009
Rochester is receiving funds for three and Keene for two. Alton, Claremont, Epping, Plymouth, Lincoln, Alexandria, Franklin, Wakefield and Concord are getting funding for one officer. (Concord Monitor)
Three arrested in Portsmouth drug probe Jul 22, 2009
Warrants have been issued for the arrests of Kevin Watt, 21, of 35 Octopus Ave., Portsmouth; Susan Gutierrez, 45, of 19 Mechanic St., Dover; Lourenco M. Lee, 31, who police said frequents the Portsmouth, Dover and Rochester area, but has no known address; Paul Quinones, 34, of Newbury, Mass. Sonje Swenson, 44, of Lyman, Maine, and Christine Floyd, 35, who is being held at the Strafford County Jail. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
City drug sweep nets arrests Jul 21, 2009
Warrants have been issued for the arrests of Kevin Watt, 21, of 35 Octopus Ave., Portsmouth; Susan Gutierrez, 45, of 19 Mechanic St., Dover; Lourenco M. Lee, 31, who police said frequents the Portsmouth, Dover and Rochester area but has an unknown address; Paul Quinones, 34, of Newbury, Massachusetts; Sonje Swenson, 44, of Lyman, Maine, and Christine Floyd, 35, who is being held at the Strafford County Jail. MacDonald said the department especially targets those suspects who may deal to high... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH police seek impersonator Jul 19, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Police in New Hampshire are investigating possible links between two incidents where a man stopped vehicles by pretending he was a police officer. State police say a woman last month reported being stopped by a white car with flashing blue lights on the Spaulding Turnpike in Rochester ... Now, Pembroke Police Chief Scott Lane tells Foster's Daily Democrat he has contacted Rochester police about a similar incident in his town Tuesday. (Concord Monitor)
Web site provides resource for NH's homeless Jul 18, 2009
The Web site is a collaborative project of the state Department of Education, Homeless Education Program, Rochester School District and the New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness. Homeless individuals, families and youth and use it to find services and information throughout the state by entering their zip code or town name. (Concord Monitor)
McLaughlin, Henry reach State Am quarterfinals Jul 18, 2009
"Also alive in the pool are those who drew the following names: Patrick Pelletier (Hanover Country Club), Camrin James (North Conway Country Club), Bob Mielcarz (Concord Country Club), Nick McLaughlin (Wentworth By The Sea), Ryan Henry (Breakfast Hill Golf Club) and David Walde (Baker Hill Golf Club)McLaughlin is a 15-year-old New Castle resident who will be a sophomore at St. John's Prep in Danvers, Mass. He advanced by beating Rochester Country Club's Peter Keilty, 5 and 4, Thursday... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Seven locals advance to match play Jul 16, 2009
Peters will play Seth Girouard of Bretwood, Henry will play Bill Caldwell of Laconia and Recher will play Chris Atwood of Rochester. This morning's marquee match may be nine-time champion Bob Mielcarz of Concord against two-time Seacoast Am champ Brett Wilson of Dover. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Woman paroled after 15 years, struck NH bicyclist Jul 16, 2009
She steered in the direction of a couple riding bikes in Rochester. Scott Kennedy said the pickup struck and killed his wife, Susan Kennedy, a Sunday school teacher and mother of three. (Concord Monitor)
Race for the Cure results Jul 15, 2009
51-Maria Kruse, 34*, Rochester, MN 25:12. 113-Mick Justin, 61, Nisswa, MN 25:14. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Small plane lands in Mass. cranberry bog Jul 14, 2009
(AP) -- Four people on a small single-engine turboprop plane escaped serious injury when it crashed into a Rochester cranberry bog. Fire Chief Scott Weigel tells The Standard Times of New Bedford the pilot and three passengers suffered bruises and abrasions when the Cessna 172 crash landed into the bog at Great Bear Farms just before 1 p.m. on Sunday. (Concord Monitor)
New traffic pattern for Spaulding Turnpike northbound Jul 12, 2009
Exit 11, Exit 12 and N.H. Route 125 in Rochester ... ROCHESTER The New Hampshire Department of Transportation announces a traffic shift will take place the week of July 13 to move the northbound traffic on the Spaulding Turnpike in Rochester onto the newly constructed southbound barrel from just north of the Rochester Toll Plaza, shifting all lanes left across the median to the southbound barrel and run through to the Exit 13 project ... The project, which started December 2008, is being... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pa. man sought in slayings arrested in NH Jul 9, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- A New Hampshire gas station clerk called police just to let them know he had given two men permission to sleep in their SUV in his parking lot for the night. Police checked the license anyway, and eventually arrested a Pennsylvania man accused of killing his girlfriend and their 2-year-old son 24 hours earlier. (Concord Monitor)
Church of England bishop says gays should 'repent' Jul 7, 2009
Bishop of Rochester Michael Nazir-Ali told the Sunday Telegraph newspaper that the Bible defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman. He said the church welcomed gay people, "but we want them to repent and be changed.". (USA Today -- News)
Regional flash flood warning issued Jul 3, 2009
The warning is in effect until 10:45 p.m., based on reports of heavy rains and water over the roadways in Rochester, Somersworth and Dover. Thunderstorms have been reported in that area. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kalil holds lead heading into Seacoast Am final round Jun 28, 2009
Hes tied with Shane Winslow of Portsmouth (73) and Peter Keilty of Rochester CC (75). The field will be cut to the low 48 players and ties after todays play concludes. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH woman, 34, sentenced for sexual assault on boy Jun 27, 2009
DOVER, N.H. (AP) -- A former Rochester, N.H., woman has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy last year. Francine Barron - who is 34 - pleaded guilty before being sentenced this week in Superior Court to 8-to-20 years in prison. (Concord Monitor)
Charge dropped; no one from NH drug task force Jun 24, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Drug charges were dropped against a man when no one from New Hampshire's Drug Task Force showed up at his hearing to testify. Twenty-seven-year-old Charles Bill of Dover was arrested on conspiracy to possess a narcotic drugs on June 10 after he allegedly arrived at the scene of a purported drug buy with three other men in Rochester. (Concord Monitor)
Portsmouth's Booma Post 6 has tough act to follow Jun 22, 2009
The teams now play in Division A-II, which also includes Dover, Alton, Rochester and Plaistow. Plaistow is back in legion play after a 16-year hiatus. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
MiLB Recap Blog: Crosby, Gerbe Shine Friday Jun 21, 2009
AAA Toledo Mud Hens ROCHESTER 2, TOLEDO 128-38, 4th in West Division ... Despite a strong start from Chris Lambert, the Mud Hens fell to Rochester 2-1 on Friday evening. (Detroit, TheInsiders.com)
Smith & Wesson Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2009 Financial Release and Conference Call Alert Jun 21, 2009
Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Massachusetts; Houlton, Maine; and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America's longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. (PR Newswire)
Winthrop's Nolan signs with Blue Jays Jun 19, 2009
Defensive end Matt Jones of Rochester, N.Y., and running back Branden Oliver of Miami, Fla. were rated No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
8 NH communities receive funds for school safety Jun 17, 2009
The communities are Hopkinton, Boscawen, Allenstown, Bristol, Concord, Hillsborough, Rochester and Warner. Federal funds reimburse communities for 100 percent of their eligible project expenses. (Concord Monitor)
NH soldier killed disarming bomb in Iraq Jun 17, 2009
"Every time we needed something, he was there. Lo was in the second half of his senior year when he started talking about enlisting, Puzzo said. He already had begun getting college acceptance letters. Lo's mother said she wanted her son to go to college. The Rochester Institute of Technology accepted him, offered a full three-year scholarship and kept calling, even after he had left for 00002E1E boot camp, she said. "He had a very strong will," she said. "He wanted to serve the Army. " Gene... (Concord Monitor)
Christine Chiricosta Named an Academic All-American Jun 16, 2009
Christine Chiricosta, just a sophomore in 2008-09, has earned Academic All-America honors. Sophomore, a third-team selection, becomes first in BGSU women's tennis history to win the honor. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Quotes from New Hampshire's gay marriage debate Jun 4, 2009
"To the polling booth." - Gay marriage opponent Fenton Groen of Rochester, when asked what his next step would be after approval of the gay marriage bill. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Woman accused of stealing $80,000 from NH law firm Jun 3, 2009
Thirty-seven-year-old Desiree McLoughlin of Rochester turned herself in on an arrest warrant Friday on theft by misapplication of property and two counts of theft. Police said McLoughlin cooperated with the investigation and was released on $50,000 personal recognizance bail. (Concord Monitor)
2 of 3 recent NH deaths ruled overdoses May 30, 2009
Police said the deaths are related because the roommates were together at their Rochester apartment the evening of April 20 into the morning of April 21. Both died at different locations. (Concord Monitor)
Motorcyclist injured in crash with cop car May 26, 2009
ROCHESTER A Rollinsford man was injured Monday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a New Hampshire State Police cruiser on Route 16 in Rochester. Dave E. Laroche, 54, was airlifted by helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, with internal injuries from the crash with the marked cruiser driven by Trooper First Class Elizabeth Keyes of Troop A. The accident occurred at approximately 5:18 p.m.. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH shelter cat wins top honors at show May 23, 2009
The cat, currently awaiting adoption at an animal shelter, won "Best Household Pet" at the Cat Fanciers' Federation's regional show in Rochester on May 16. Just five days earlier, Chaplin was a nameless stray referred to simply as "the cat" by the people who found him. (Concord Monitor)
NH road projects may slow summer traffic May 23, 2009
Major projects include new exits on Interstate 93 in Londonderry, expansion of the Spaulding Turnpike in Rochester, repaving Route 101 and widening the Everett Turnpike near the Bedford tolls. WMUR reports New Hampshire drivers will come across nearly 150 road projects. (Concord Monitor)
Fishermen rescued from NH pond after boat capsizes May 22, 2009
Sixty-nine-year-old David Cormier of Rochester was carried out of the woods on a stretcher. Thirty-four-year-old Larry Brownell also of Rochester, walked out of the woods on his own. (Concord Monitor)
NH police: 4-month-old infant severely burned May 21, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Police in Rochester, N.H., continue to investigate the apparent scalding of a 4-month-old girl, who they say is in critical condition. Police said Wednesday burns to the child's face and upper body apparently happened while an adult babysitter was bathing her Monday afternoon. (Concord Monitor)
Public rallying around doomed NH dealership May 20, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- One of the New Hampshire GM dealerships being cut loose by the auto company is circulating petitions in an attempt to stay open. Owner Ron Poulin, at Poulin Auto Country in Rochester, said residents, businesses, friends, the Chamber of Commerce and others have offered to help. (Concord Monitor)
3 arrested in pill heist at NH pharmacy May 20, 2009
Police say the Massachusetts-based men are subjects of an FBI investigation and may be connected to as many as four drug thefts at the store in the last two years, as well as others around Rochester and farther down the coast. The men have been charged with burglary and resisting arrest. (Concord Monitor)
NH GM dealers in Belmont, Rochester on list May 17, 2009
AutoServ of Laconia, just over the town line in Belmont, and Poulin Auto Country in Rochester, were notified Friday that GM does not plan to renew their contracts next year. Related Stories. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
6 NH Chrysler or Jeep dealers on list to be cut May 15, 2009
They are Carlsons Motor Sales in Concord, Gil's Jeep in Stratham, Lakes Chrysler Jeep Limited in Belmont, Medlyn Motor Inc. in Milford, Roberts Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge in Peterborough and Rochester Lincoln-Mercury in Rochester. Holly Carlson of Carlson's said before they announcement that her dealership doesn't plan to close. (Concord Monitor)
Chrysler cuts Gil's Jeep in Stratham May 15, 2009
The other five in New Hampshire were Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships in Peterborough, Rochester, Belmont, Milford and Concord. As many as 100 jobs in New Hampshire could be affected. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Impact of Chrysler announcement in NH May 15, 2009
Rochester Dodge, Rochester ... At least three, Carlson's Motor Sales, Gil's Jeep ahd Rochester Dodge, plan to stay in business selling other makes or used cars and providing service. (Concord Monitor)
NH dealers react to closing notices May 15, 2009
Carlson's Motor Sales in Concord, Gil's Jeep in Stratham and Rochester Dodge say they plan to stay in business. There is no word yet from the others. (Concord Monitor)
ASAP gives option for those facing alcohol-related charges May 11, 2009
Since Portsmouth got on board in October, police departments and courts in Rochester, Somersworth, the University of New Hampshire, Durham and Dover have begun offering referrals, said Bianchi. Spaulding and Dover high schools are referring students, she said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Recession and art of repair May 4, 2009
The shops in Greenland, Rochester and Seabrook benefit the New Generation house in Greenland and Hamilton said the economic downturn has seen a major rise in both donations and sales. "People are spending money but they are trying to get more for their money," Hamilton said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Week in Review Across the Farm May 4, 2009
They followed that up by losing the one game in a rain-shortened two-game set with the Rochester Red Wings (behind former farm hand ) before capturing one win in the first three games against the Louisville Bats. Heading into Sunday, the Bisons are now 3-18 on the season. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
NH relatives arrested after windshield-punching May 1, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Police in Rochester, N.H., say they've arrested two family members, including one taken to the hospital, after they punched each other's car windshields. Foster's Daily Democrat reports police say they were flagged down by pedestrians Wednesday night because of a disturbance. (Concord Monitor)
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Autopsy: NH woman died of drug overdose Apr 17, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- An autopsy has confirmed that a woman found dead outside a New Hampshire church died of an overdose from a combination of drugs. The body of 31-year-old Marcie Lyn Grenier was found behind the Christ the King Church on Route 108 in Rochester in November. (Concord Monitor)
TMLN: Plouffe's Homer Helps Lead Rochester Apr 10, 2009
Trevor Plouffe help lead Rochester to a win, the Rock Cats battled back but lost to New Hampshire, Fort Myers blasted Charlotte 9-4, and Beloit was nipped in ten against Burlington ... Rochester Red WingsThe Rochester Red Wings got their season off on the right foot on Thursday, blasting four home runs, en-route to a 7-4 victory over Syracuse ... All five Rochester pitchers struck out at least one batter. (Minnesota, TheInsiders.com)
Man pleads gulity in NH to illegally entering US Apr 8, 2009
He was found by immigration agents in December 2008 in Rochester, N.H., and arrested. He pleaded guilty Monday and was detained pending a July 6 sentencing hearing. (Concord Monitor)
Highlights of NH House's proposed budget Apr 4, 2009
- Under Lynch, tolls would rise 50 cents at Hooksett and Bedford, 25 cents at Dover and Rochester and 25 cents at the Hooksett and Hampton ramps. Fifty-cent increase in main Hampton toll to buy part of Interstate 95. (Concord Monitor)
NH's Frisbie Hospital lays off 24 Apr 2, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.H., says it has laid off 24 employees and reduced hours for more than 100 others, citing economic concerns. Foster's Daily Democrat reports Frisbie announced the cost-cutting measures Tuesday. (Concord Monitor)
NH's DES announces green leaders Apr 2, 2009
The businesses are Newport Computer Services, Inc. in Rochester; NH Ball Bearings, HiTech Division in Peterborough; NH Ball Bearings, Astro Division in Laconia; and Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. in Bennington. 2009 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
