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1 Dead, 1 Firefighter Hurt in Massive Blaze at NH Home
A person has died when a home went up in flames in Northwood, New Hampshire, on Thursday evening, officials said. After the fire was reported about 8:40 p.m., Northwood firefighters found the building on First New Hampshire Turnpike engulfed in flames. They tried to find a person they were told was trapped on the second floor, but weren’t able...
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Maine Woman Charged With Murder in 3-Year-Old Son's Death
A Maine mother has been arrested in connection with the death of her 3-year-old son, officials said. Jessica Williams, 35, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with murder in the death of her child, Maddox Williams, according to a press release from the state’s Department of Public Safety. The toddler died on Sunday after his mom and grandma brought…
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Teen Drowns in Pond in Bedford, NH
A teenage boy drowned while swimming in a pond on Sunday in Bedford, New Hampshire, police said. The boy was reported missing around 7 p.m., Bedford police said in a statement. Officers who responded to Sebbins Pond attempted to locate the teen before requesting assistance from the Nashua Police Department dive team. After a roughly two-hour search, divers recovered the…
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2 People Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Manchester, NH
Officials have identified the man and woman who were killed early Sunday morning when the motorcycle they were riding crashed in Manchester, New Hampshire. Manchester police say 31-year-old Thembalethu Dhliwayo was driving the motorcycle with his passenger 33-year-old Brigit Feeney when they crashed around 5:15 a.m. in the area of 1112 Wellington Road. Dhliwayo and Feeney, both from Manchester, were…
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2 Dead After ATV Crash in Auburn, NH
Two people were killed Saturday morning when the ATV they were riding in struck a tree in Auburn, New Hampshire, police said. Officers responded around 9 a.m. to Beaver Brook Road for reports of a crash involving a side-by-side ATV colliding with a tree, not far from the Londonderry town line. Wendy Ford, 51, and Craig Ford, 34, both of…
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Small Earthquake Reported in Maine
Did you feel it, Mainers? A small earthquake hit Mount Desert Island overnight. The earthquake reached a magnitude of 1.9 and was centered about 2.5 miles northwest of Tremont, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The minor quake struck just after 12:30 a.m., according to the USGS. It was felt in Bar Harbor and Seal Cove, near Acadia National Park….
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NH Teen Dies From Injuries After 2-Car Collision During Friday's Snowy Spring Storm
A New Hampshire teen has died from injuries she sustained when two cars collided during Friday’s snowy spring storm, state police said Sunday. The 15-year-old East Kingston girl, whose name was not released, died Sunday at Boston Children’s Hospital, two days after the crash on North Round in East Kingston, near the Kensington town line. Just after 11:30 a.m....
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Vermont State Police Looking for Missing Man
Police in Vermont are looking for a missing 63-year-old man from Bristol. Vermont State Police say Walter Rusch was reported missing from his home at 5:45 p.m. Friday. According to police, Rusch was last seen at home overnight Thursday into Friday but was gone by 6 a.m. Rusch is believed to be on foot and may have been spotted walking…
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Maine Woman Killed in House Fire
Authorities in Maine say they found a woman dead inside a Rangeley home when they responded to a fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters from Rangeley, Eustis, Phillips and Strong responded to a blaze at 43 Cross Street after the Franklin County Emergency Communications received a 911 call around 3 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency responders located a woman’s body inside, a spokeswoman…
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NH Fire Chief, His Family Escape Blaze at Their Own Home
Firefighters in Kingston, New Hampshire, responded Sunday evening to a 2-alarm blaze that was anything but typical for them. Crews quickly learned they were battling flames at the home of one of their own — none other than Kingston Fire Chief Graham Pellerin. Multiple fire departments from nearby communities responded around 5:40 p.m. to Pellerin’s family home located at 9…
