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Four months after sister sent to prison for abuse, Epping man gets 18-40 years for drug trafficking

An Epping man will spend 18 to 40 years in prison for running a drug trafficking ring after his sentencing this week, which came just four months after his sister was given a similar sentence for abusing a homeless mother's twin 18-month-old boys.

 

Family and friends mourn Plymouth dentist who died suddenly during kayak race

As the community mourns the unexpected death of John M. Messinger II, his family is taking consolation in the fact that the respected and well-liked dentist died doing what he loved: racing his kayak.

 

Man tells police he was stabbed by homeless man, not girlfriend

A Nashua man who was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a steak knife by his girlfriend told police that a homeless man was responsible for the attack.

 

Long odds drive mega jackpots, but we're along for the ride

Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot is the largest in the game's history and the second-largest lottery prize ever in the U.S. These jumbo jackpots have become more common in recent years after lottery officials changed the rules and odds of the Mega Millions game last October to make jackpots pay out less frequently. The changes have resulted in...

 

Findings show minke whale died of entanglement in fishing gear

Preliminary results of a necropsy have found that a minke whale that washed up on Jenness State Beach last month died of entanglement in legal fishing gear.

 

People of varying backgrounds attend climate conference in New Castle

Just over 200 people from a diversity of backgrounds gathered at Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle Thursday evening as The 2018 Portsmouth Conference began.

 

Roger Brown's H.S. Football: The North star

THOSE WHO FOLLOW NHIAA Division I football may not have been familiar with Curtis Harris when the current season began, but if you don't know who he is by now 8230 well, you just haven't been paying attention.

 

MIke Shalin's Working Press: Another challenge for Patriots

ANOTHER young quarterback for another early contender awaits the Patriots in Chicago Sunday. Mitchell Trubisky and Da Bears.

 

College Football: Wildcats' DE Reisert perseveres

After Kyle Reisert suffered a multi-ligament injury to his left knee last November against Elon, he was told there was a chance he might not ever play football again. At times during his rehab process, the Plymouth resident considered if it was worth coming back even if he was medically cleared.

 

SEA sues its ex-union chief she says it's to silence her

The past president of the State Employees' Association says she is being sued by the union in an attempt to silence her criticism of the SEA campaign against the state liquor commission.

 

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