On The Interview, a conversation with Timothy Egan, who has been a staunch supporter of legalization to legalize adult cannabis use, which has failed in the New Hampshire legislature every time it’s been brought up. Watch the entire interview here
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The Portsmouth resident who served in a Maine police force leaves his wife and three children.
It looks like starting a business in New Hampshire is easier than keeping it.
250 mice rescued from a seacoast residence are available for adoption
now.
Bill Belichick, former New England Patriots head coach has his new position secured.
What are those lighted blips seen in the sky over New Jersey?
New Hampshire based Common Man for Ukraine is back in that region to support children of the embattled country.
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On The Interview, a conversation with Timothy Egan, who has been a star supporter of legalization to legalize adult cannabis use, which has failed in the New Hampshire legislature every time it’s been brought up.
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Court records show that 26-year-old Luigi Mangione is being charged with murder in the case of the shooting of a top executive of United healthcare.
A new statue in front of the New Hampshire Statehouse in Concord is drawing some criticism.
How would you like to get a check rather than give one to the electric company?
The Portsmouth Housing Authority will be in charge of another affordable housing development.
Photo by Common Man for Ukraine
New Hampshire based Common Man for Ukraine is back in that region to support children of the embattled country.
NOW: Crossing Into UkraineToday’s the day! We’re now well into our more than 10-hour drive into Ukraine. Our volunteers (seen below) have filled 17 vans with more than 35,000 pounds of food and critical supplies for our third annual Christmas Convoy to help Ukraine’s children of war. The past two days that our Common Man for Ukraine team has been overseas, we’ve been visiting with the 34 children at the December session of our monthly trauma counseling retreat in beautiful Zakopane, Poland.With Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy’s announcement that 43,000 soldiers have been killed since Russia’s 2022 all-out invasion, we feel all the more invigorated to do more good – and continue the mental health work we’ve started at the retreat. The smiles on the faces of the Ukrainian children attending this month’s session, and the 900+ who attended before them, remind us that there is so much more work to be done.
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On The Interview, Tom Furtado of Catch Neighborhood Housing about newly launched affordable housing in the state’s Capital.
NH Senators Shaheen Left and Maggie Hassan right tour apartment
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Photos of the possible killer of the CEO of healthcare insurer United Healthcare have been released by New York City police.
Today sets up to be the coldest day of the year in New England during this holiday season.
Beware the blackmail scam that has hit some New Hampshire residents.
New Hampshire US Senator Maggie Hassan had the US Postmaster General in her sights during this weeks hearing where she questioned him on plans to move northern New England postal distribution centers south. You can watch her questioning in a video here.
NH Housing celebrated 16 groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting events this year, bringing nearly 900 new apartments to communities from Nashua to Conway and from Rochester to Swanzey.
It appears that stranded dolphins in the Piscataqua river have swum to safety.
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On The Interview, Andrea Lamoreaux of NH Lakes, NHlakes.org on the health threats to the state’s inland bodies of water. Her interview is also on You Tube at Roger Wood at Large
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Thanksgiving holiday weekend isn’t over yet, and there have been scores of accidents on the highways.
New Hampshire Port Authority director Geno Marconi has won at least one court battle against his criminal charges.
Two New England states with one area code each will keep that status indefinitely.
Some unionized Amazon employees in the US and across the world are striking through Thanksgiving weekend.
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On The Interview, founders of Our Place in Dover NH, Laurie McIntosh and Anna Boudreau. Listen below for news and The Interview
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Gun maker Sig Sauer of Newington New Hampshire has been slapped with $11 million in a judgement over its P320 pistol.
Serious accidents on two major highways in New Hampshire have resulted in deaths and injuries.
A Maine republican legislator has been reelected by one vote over his opponent in a recount.
The 2024 Boston Celtics NBA team this week celebrated its championship with a visit to the White House and President Joe Biden.
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Winners Announced for 2nd Annual New England Woodworking Competition
Prizes awarded to students, amateurs and professionals
Close to 150 entries, youngest entrant 8 years old
Durham, NH – The woodworking community is still abuzz after a successful Second Annual New England Woodworking Competition held recently at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Nearly 400 people attended the event, and prizes were awarded to dozens of the 150 entries from across four states, which included over 60 elementary, middle school, high school and college students.
A broad range of stunning wooden objects crafted by professional and amateur woodworkers were on display at the event. From traditional to contemporary, the variety of submissions included chairs, lamps, boxes, signs, tables, musical instruments, bird carvings, and turned bowls. The nonprofit Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers organized the event in association with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and the University of New Hampshire.
The competition is the first of its kind in New England, which has a rich history of furniture and cabinet making since the 1600s. The evening began with attendees browsing the exhibition of competition entries and a companion exhibit of works by New Hampshire Furniture Masters who served as judges (Owain Harris; Ted Blachly; and Garrett Hack). Tom McLaughlin of Epic Woodworking and host of Shop Night Live, a weekly live stream program on YouTube, emceed the event. All levels of expertise participated. Judges evaluated the entries in 11 categories relative to ability and experience, and awarded prizes in merchandise from event sponsors. To motivate the next generation of woodworkers, the Guild offered free entry to students.
According to Guild President Elliot Savitzky, “The competition exceeded our expectations in terms of admissions, attendance and quality of workmanship. Our mission is focused on evolving our New England legacy of fine woodworking by bringing together and celebrating our amateur and professional woodworkers and by introducing the next generation to this important craft. That’s why we’re especially pleased that we doubled the number of students who entered the competition.”
Jason Soukup from Manchester says he’s thrilled that both his young sons entered the competition for the first time. 11-year old Sam tried his hand at woodworking over the last year and initially was discouraged and started to give up on his project but after receiving some encouragement got re-inspired, purchased chisels with his own money that he earned from selling his handmade cutting boards, and is now excited by the progress he is making. Says Jason Soukup, “Sam now works proudly with his new tools to advance his art of carving and love for woodworking. Without the encouragement from the Guild, I am not sure he would have continued the pursuit. Like an acorn from an oak tree, the attention on inspiring our youth will bear much fruit in the coming years. My younger son is also very pumped about his new woodworking projects, especially bird carvings. A new hummingbird was born this week!”
Awards
Among the awards that were presented was Best in Show to Michelle Wong, a woodworker from Brookline, MA for her Card Table in the Federal Style. Three “Judges Awards” were presented to David Foote, Barrington, NH, Ronald Litalien of Canterbury, NH, and Ted Blachly, of Warner, NH.
First prize winning students included:
Elementary school: fourth grader Jace Christopher from the Seacoast Waldorf School in Eliot, ME for Colonial Pipe Box.
Middle school: Home schooled middle school student Michael Franta of Contoocook, NH for Cherry Wood Coffee Table.
High school: Anderson Dalton of Marshfield High School, MA for Sam Maloof style rocking chair
College: Gabriela Crinigan of UNH for Tooth Box
First prize winning amateur woodworkers included:
Carving: Joe Marshall of Nashua for John Haley Bellamy Eagle
Turning between centers: Edward Marks of Nashua for “Dots”
Bowl turning: Ron Marcoux of Bedford for Beech Bowl
Amateur: Jim McLaughlin, Warner, NH for Guild sign at Canterbury Shaker Village
Traditional: David Labrie, Manchester, NH for Tea table with tilting top with birdcage
First prize winning professional woodworkers included
Decorative/Technical Detail: Claude Dupuis of Canterbury for Spiral DeLight
Professional: Joshua LaRose of Jericho, VT for cantilever table
Contemporary: Paul DeCarlo, Sandown, NH for Tabula Rasa
Original: Robert LaCivita, Northwood, NH for cherry side table in D minor
The Marquee sponsors of the event included Michael J. DiMaggio; Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber, Inc. of Chichester, NH; Highland Hardwoods of Brentwood, NH Freud Tools of High Point, NC and Reliable Insurance Solutions Company of Concord, NH.
About the Guild
The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers, founded in 1990, is an association of professional and amateur woodworkers. The mission of the guild is to educate and support those interested in woodworking. The Guild provides opportunities for sharing knowledge, skills, and experiences. From beginners to expert artisans, the 700+ members assist anyone with an interest in learning the craft. Through regular meetings, lectures, demonstrations, video library, publications and various activities and events, the Guild strives to bring together the diverse interests of both the New Hampshire woodworking community and the public. The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information visit
On The Interview, founders of Our Place in Dover NH
Laurie McIntoshAnna Boudreau
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The green light is on at supermarkets in New England affected by cyber security issues.
US attorney for New Hampshire Jane Young has revealed the arrest of five individuals that include a teacher in an alleged sex trafficking ring in Manchester.
It will be up to the voters in the Mount Washington town of Conway, whether or not to join the Community Power Coalition.
You may not have heard about H2B visas, but you will certainly notice the difference at restaurants and other places next summer.
There is still no school at three North Shore Massachusetts towns, as teachers have continued to strike.
A Maine resident who took part in the January 6 2021 protest at the US Capitol will be spending some more time in jail.
Winners Announced for 2nd Annual New England Woodworking Competition
Prizes awarded to students, amateurs and professionals
Close to 150 entries, youngest entrant 8 years old
Durham, NH – The woodworking community is still abuzz after a successful Second Annual New England Woodworking Competition held recently at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Nearly 400 people attended the event, and prizes were awarded to dozens of the 150 entries from across four states, which included over 60 elementary, middle school, high school and college students.
A broad range of stunning wooden objects crafted by professional and amateur woodworkers were on display at the event. From traditional to contemporary, the variety of submissions included chairs, lamps, boxes, signs, tables, musical instruments, bird carvings, and turned bowls. The nonprofit Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers organized the event in association with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters and the University of New Hampshire.
The competition is the first of its kind in New England, which has a rich history of furniture and cabinet making since the 1600s. The evening began with attendees browsing the exhibition of competition entries and a companion exhibit of works by New Hampshire Furniture Masters who served as judges (Owain Harris; Ted Blachly; and Garrett Hack). Tom McLaughlin of Epic Woodworking and host of Shop Night Live, a weekly live stream program on YouTube, emceed the event. All levels of expertise participated. Judges evaluated the entries in 11 categories relative to ability and experience, and awarded prizes in merchandise from event sponsors. To motivate the next generation of woodworkers, the Guild offered free entry to students.
According to Guild President Elliot Savitzky, “The competition exceeded our expectations in terms of admissions, attendance and quality of workmanship. Our mission is focused on evolving our New England legacy of fine woodworking by bringing together and celebrating our amateur and professional woodworkers and by introducing the next generation to this important craft. That’s why we’re especially pleased that we doubled the number of students who entered the competition.”
Jason Soukup from Manchester says he’s thrilled that both his young sons entered the competition for the first time. 11-year old Sam tried his hand at woodworking over the last year and initially was discouraged and started to give up on his project but after receiving some encouragement got re-inspired, purchased chisels with his own money that he earned from selling his handmade cutting boards, and is now excited by the progress he is making. Says Jason Soukup, “Sam now works proudly with his new tools to advance his art of carving and love for woodworking. Without the encouragement from the Guild, I am not sure he would have continued the pursuit. Like an acorn from an oak tree, the attention on inspiring our youth will bear much fruit in the coming years. My younger son is also very pumped about his new woodworking projects, especially bird carvings. A new hummingbird was born this week!”
Awards
Among the awards that were presented was Best in Show to Michelle Wong, a woodworker from Brookline, MA for her Card Table in the Federal Style. Three “Judges Awards” were presented to David Foote, Barrington, NH, Ronald Litalien of Canterbury, NH, and Ted Blachly, of Warner, NH.
First prize winning students included:
Elementary school: fourth grader Jace Christopher from the Seacoast Waldorf School in Eliot, ME for Colonial Pipe Box.
Middle school: Home schooled middle school student Michael Franta of Contoocook, NH for Cherry Wood Coffee Table.
High school: Anderson Dalton of Marshfield High School, MA for Sam Maloof style rocking chair
College: Gabriela Crinigan of UNH for Tooth Box
First prize winning amateur woodworkers included:
Carving: Joe Marshall of Nashua for John Haley Bellamy Eagle
Turning between centers: Edward Marks of Nashua for “Dots”
Bowl turning: Ron Marcoux of Bedford for Beech Bowl
Amateur: Jim McLaughlin, Warner, NH for Guild sign at Canterbury Shaker Village
Traditional: David Labrie, Manchester, NH for Tea table with tilting top with birdcage
First prize winning professional woodworkers included
Decorative/Technical Detail: Claude Dupuis of Canterbury for Spiral DeLight
Professional: Joshua LaRose of Jericho, VT for cantilever table
Contemporary: Paul DeCarlo, Sandown, NH for Tabula Rasa
Original: Robert LaCivita, Northwood, NH for cherry side table in D minor
The Marquee sponsors of the event included Michael J. DiMaggio; Goosebay Sawmill & Lumber, Inc. of Chichester, NH; Highland Hardwoods of Brentwood, NH Freud Tools of High Point, NC and Reliable Insurance Solutions Company of Concord, NH.
About the Guild
The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers, founded in 1990, is an association of professional and amateur woodworkers. The mission of the guild is to educate and support those interested in woodworking. The Guild provides opportunities for sharing knowledge, skills, and experiences. From beginners to expert artisans, the 700+ members assist anyone with an interest in learning the craft. Through regular meetings, lectures, demonstrations, video library, publications and various activities and events, the Guild strives to bring together the diverse interests of both the New Hampshire woodworking community and the public. The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information visit
On The Interview, Andrea Amico, a Portsmouth resident who has been working on the issue of forever chemicals, PFAs since 2015.
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Most of Southern New Hampshire is under a red flag alert during moderate draft conditions.
Wanted! Adopters for an especially small animal, pet mice. The NHSPCA in Stratham reports hundreds and possibly up to 1000 were recovered from a home.
US attorney for New Hampshire Jane Young says in a news release that woman from Keene is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars from her former employer.
Conway, New Hampshire’s Kennett high school is the latest to start adopting a classroom cell phone ban.
The names of 28 customers using a brothel in Cambridge, Massachusetts will be revealed in court.
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to pick his administration’s nominees.
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