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New Hampshire man to serve 40 months for selling fentanyl, crack cocaine in Wilton

FARMINGTON  — A New Hampshire man was sentenced Monday to 40 months in prison, after he pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl and crack cocaine in July in Wilton.   Davian Torres Rodriguez, 27, of Nashua, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty Monday at Franklin County Superior Court to two felony counts of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs […]

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Florence floods parts of New Hampshire

DERRY, N.H. (AP) — A deluge from the remnants of Hurricane Florence has flooded parts of New Hampshire, forcing firefighters to rescue several people. In Derry, Fire Chief Chief Mike Gagnon said seven people were rescued by boat Tuesday after water rose 5 to 6 feet outside several small businesses in an industrial area. He […]

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College football: UMaine overwhelms New Hampshire, snapping 8-game rivalry skid

Maine’s Earnest Edwards stretches for the goal line as he scores a touchdown against New Hampshire on Thursday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) ORONO — The University of Maine ended eight years of frustration Thursday night, opening its season with an impressive 35-7 victory over nationally ranked rival New Hampshire at Alfond Stadium. The Black […]

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Marie-Marthe Rita Couture

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sister Marie-Marthe Rita Couture, PM (Sr. Ste-Marie de l’Emmanuel), 92, of Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, died Aug. 24 at her residence. She was born in Chisholm on Dec. 3, 1925, to Rosaire and Anais (Shank) Couture. She made her religious profession on Feb. 2, 1946. Sister Marie-Marthe obtained her BA degree […]

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Sea Dogs earn clutch win over Fisher Cats

Portland’s Jeremy Rivera attempts to throw out a New Hampshire base runner during Tuesday’s game at Hadlock Field. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — Almost two months ago, the Portland Sea Dogs hit a low mark, dropping to 29-49, easily out of contention. Since then, Portland has grinded out a 26-21 mark, including a […]

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N.H. liquor stores offer Maine residents an 11% discount

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – To highlight New Hampshire’s tax-free status and to thank out-of-state customers who make up more than half of its annual sales, the state liquor commission is offering them discounts at its liquor and wine outlet stores. The “No Taxation on Our Libations” sale is providing customers from Massachusetts a 13 percent […]