A WOMAN FROM BETHLEHEM IS ROWING 3200 MILES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. IT’S JUST INCREDIBLE. I LOVE THIS STORY. NOW RENEE BLACKMAN WILL BE RACING SOLO FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS TO ANTIGUA IN WHAT’S CALLED THE ATLANTIC DASH. FOR 60 TO 90 DAYS, BLACKMAN WILL BE COMPLETELY ALONE. NO MOTOR, NO SAIL AND NO FOOD SUPPLY. SHE’S ROWING TO SUPPORT OUTDOOR ADVENTURING FOR GOOD, A NONPROFIT FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAMS. I’M SO LOW OUT THERE, BUT I’M PART OF THIS BIGGER COMMUNITY. I’M PART OF THIS BIGGER PICTURE. I AM PART OF MAKING SURE THAT THESE RESOURCES EXIST, THAT PEOPLE DON’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH HARD, HURTFUL, CHALLENGING, CONFUSING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. NOW, BLACKMAN STARTS HER JOURNEY ON SATURDAY. THE 43 YEAR OLD COULD MAKE HISTORY AS THE FIRST SOLO FEMALE TO FINISH. WHAT AN ENDEAVOR. AND THAT BOAT TOM. IT’S N
Woman prepares to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean
A woman from Bethlehem, New Hampshire, is preparing to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Atlantic Dash.Renee Blacken will race solo from the Canary Islands to Antigua and could make history as the first woman to complete the journey alone.The trip is expected to take between 60 and 90 days. During that time, Blacken will have no motor, no sail and no food resupply. She is rowing to support Outdoor Adventuring for Good, a nonprofit that raises money for trauma recovery programs. “I’m solo out there, but I’m part of this bigger community. I’m part of this bigger picture. I am part of making sure that these resources exist so that people don’t have to go through hard, hurtful, challenging, confusing times in their lives,” she said. Blacken is scheduled to begin her journey Saturday.
A woman from Bethlehem, New Hampshire, is preparing to row 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Atlantic Dash.
Renee Blacken will race solo from the Canary Islands to Antigua and could make history as the first woman to complete the journey alone.
The trip is expected to take between 60 and 90 days. During that time, Blacken will have no motor, no sail and no food resupply.
She is rowing to support Outdoor Adventuring for Good, a nonprofit that raises money for trauma recovery programs.
“I’m solo out there, but I’m part of this bigger community. I’m part of this bigger picture. I am part of making sure that these resources exist so that people don’t have to go through hard, hurtful, challenging, confusing times in their lives,” she said.
Blacken is scheduled to begin her journey Saturday.
As the music world reflects on the legacy of Grateful Dead frontman Bob Weir, it highlights his connection to New Hampshire on the day a fellow rock legend passed away. Weir was scheduled to perform the night of Aug. 9, 1995, at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, one of a long list of performances by legendary music artists at the venue in Manchester, New Hampshire. It was also booked the night after Weir’s Grateful Dead co-founder, Jerry Garcia, passed away.After the news broke, Ballroom director Andrew Herrick says the venue suddenly had to rush to find solutions to accommodate a growing crowd outside as much as the one inside.”Our box office basically hit the panic button,” he said. “We sold this show out in five seconds, and then another few thousand people showed up.”Herrick said that the night was peaceful, despite the crowd size. He said that Weir even played through a scheduled live TV appearance, as part of his memorial for his former bandmate.”No one could have handled it better than Bob Weir,” he said. “The way that he dealt with the night and what he gave his fans was just super special.”The show was a major chapter in a partnership with the Ballroom that lasted for years. Herrick said RatDog performed at the venue twice a year for at least a decade, with every show sold out.”We had so many great nights with them, from having to take a grand piano down our front steps, to having to find their tour manager’s leather chair in our rafters,” Herrick said. “We’ve had a lot of great stories with RatDog and Bob Weir.”Herrick said Weir’s death marks a significant loss not only for Deadheads, but for the art of live music as a whole.”It’s a sad day. It’s a big loss for music. But, you know, everyone should just go see their favorite band and live through that spirit again,” he said.
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
As the music world reflects on the legacy of Grateful Dead frontman Bob Weir, it highlights his connection to New Hampshire on the day a fellow rock legend passed away.
Weir was scheduled to perform the night of Aug. 9, 1995, at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, one of a long list of performances by legendary music artists at the venue in Manchester, New Hampshire. It was also booked the night after Weir’s Grateful Dead co-founder, Jerry Garcia, passed away.
After the news broke, Ballroom director Andrew Herrick says the venue suddenly had to rush to find solutions to accommodate a growing crowd outside as much as the one inside.
“Our box office basically hit the panic button,” he said. “We sold this show out in five seconds, and then another few thousand people showed up.”
Herrick said that the night was peaceful, despite the crowd size. He said that Weir even played through a scheduled live TV appearance, as part of his memorial for his former bandmate.
“No one could have handled it better than Bob Weir,” he said. “The way that he dealt with the night and what he gave his fans was just super special.”
The show was a major chapter in a partnership with the Ballroom that lasted for years. Herrick said RatDog performed at the venue twice a year for at least a decade, with every show sold out.
“We had so many great nights with them, from having to take a grand piano down our front steps, to having to find their tour manager’s leather chair in our rafters,” Herrick said. “We’ve had a lot of great stories with RatDog and Bob Weir.”
Herrick said Weir’s death marks a significant loss not only for Deadheads, but for the art of live music as a whole.
“It’s a sad day. It’s a big loss for music. But, you know, everyone should just go see their favorite band and live through that spirit again,” he said.
ALL RIGHT, CALLING ALL BIRD ENTHUSIASTS. AND BY THE WAY, I FOUND OUT THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, SO I THINK THEY’LL FIND THIS INTERESTING. A RARE BIRD WAS SEEN TODAY IN SOUTH CEMETERY IN PORTSMOUTH. THIS IS A EUROPEAN COMMON CUCKOO AND SPELLED WITH A U. BUT I WAS TOLD IT’S PRONOUNCED CUCKOO, LIKE THE CLOCK. IT’S A VERY RARE VAGRANT IN NORTH AMERICA, AND ONLY A FEW HAVE BEEN SEEN. IT BREEDS IN EUROPE AND WINTERS IN TROPICAL AFRICA. SO IN THIS CASE, HAYLEY, WE ARE
A rare bird was spotted Friday at South Cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The common cuckoo is a rare vagrant in North America, and only a few have ever been sighted. The species typically breeds in Europe and winters in tropical Africa.This is the first recorded sighting in New Hampshire. It has not been seen since, according to local birders.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. —
A rare bird was spotted Friday at South Cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The common cuckoo is a rare vagrant in North America, and only a few have ever been sighted.
The species typically breeds in Europe and winters in tropical Africa.
This is the first recorded sighting in New Hampshire. It has not been seen since, according to local birders.
New Hampshire’s state dog was memorialized Saturday during a statue unveiling in Tamworth, to honor the heroic past of a breed that started in the Granite State.The Chinook became the official state dog in 2010 and is one of the few officially designated state dogs in the country. The name is adapted from a dog of the same name, owned by author and explorer Arthur Walden.State history tells that Walden owned property in Wonalancet in 1917, when Chinook was born. The Chinook Owner’s Association says that the two were the first sled dog team to summit Mount Washington successfully, and brought sled dog races to New England for the first time.In 1929, Walden and Chinook were enlisted for an Antarctic supply expedition. During the trip, Chinook is said to have wandered away, never to be seen again.Over the years, the Association says the breed faced endangered status, at one point, with numbers only in the hundreds registered nationwide. In recent decades, Chinooks have found a resurgence across the country as a dog known for its energy, intelligence, and kindness. Saturday afternoon, the Tamworth History Center unveiled a bronze sculpture of the original Chinook, modeled after surviving photographs of Walden’s dog.The sculpture took a year and a half to design and build.”It’s beyond flattering,” said sculptor Peter Dransfield. “I think, like a lot of bronze sculptures you see around town, it’s going to be here forever.”Chinook owners from all over the country were invited to the unveiling ceremony, with some coming from as far as Virginia and Washington state.“It’s the New Hampshire state dog for a reason, born and bred here. To me, it’s family,” said Tyler Sweeney of Alexandria, Virginia, originally from Weare, New Hampshire. “Ninety-six years later, we’re having the unique opportunity to bring Chinook home,” said sculptor Andrea Kennett, “if not in body, certainly in spirit.”The Tamworth History Center used local fundraising efforts to create the statue. Board members say it was one of the fastest fundraising goals they’ve ever reached.
TAMWORTH, N.H. —
New Hampshire’s state dog was memorialized Saturday during a statue unveiling in Tamworth, to honor the heroic past of a breed that started in the Granite State.
The Chinook became the official state dog in 2010 and is one of the few officially designated state dogs in the country. The name is adapted from a dog of the same name, owned by author and explorer Arthur Walden.
State history tells that Walden owned property in Wonalancet in 1917, when Chinook was born. The Chinook Owner’s Association says that the two were the first sled dog team to summit Mount Washington successfully, and brought sled dog races to New England for the first time.
In 1929, Walden and Chinook were enlisted for an Antarctic supply expedition. During the trip, Chinook is said to have wandered away, never to be seen again.
Over the years, the Association says the breed faced endangered status, at one point, with numbers only in the hundreds registered nationwide. In recent decades, Chinooks have found a resurgence across the country as a dog known for its energy, intelligence, and kindness.
Saturday afternoon, the Tamworth History Center unveiled a bronze sculpture of the original Chinook, modeled after surviving photographs of Walden’s dog.
The sculpture took a year and a half to design and build.
“It’s beyond flattering,” said sculptor Peter Dransfield. “I think, like a lot of bronze sculptures you see around town, it’s going to be here forever.”
Chinook owners from all over the country were invited to the unveiling ceremony, with some coming from as far as Virginia and Washington state.
“It’s the New Hampshire state dog for a reason, born and bred here. To me, it’s family,” said Tyler Sweeney of Alexandria, Virginia, originally from Weare, New Hampshire.
“Ninety-six years later, we’re having the unique opportunity to bring Chinook home,” said sculptor Andrea Kennett, “if not in body, certainly in spirit.”
The Tamworth History Center used local fundraising efforts to create the statue. Board members say it was one of the fastest fundraising goals they’ve ever reached.
New Hampshire police chase moose out of downtown areas
THEY SAY WERE HIDDEN IN THE TALL GRASS. YOU’VE HEARD OF POLICE CHASES, BUT THIS ONE IS UNIQUE. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO. HERE YOU CAN SEE A MOOSE BEING CHASED DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BY A POLICE CAR. POLICE RESPONDED TO REPORTS OF THIS MOOSE RUNNING AROUND DOWNTOWN. WITH THE HELP OF FISH AND GAME, OFFICERS WERE ABLE TO GET THAT MOOSE AWAY FROM ANY NEIGHBORHOODS, BUT YOU CAN SEE IT WAS RUNNING VERY FAST. HOPEFULLY THAT MOOSE IS OKAY. THAT’S A HIGH SPEED CHASE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE RIGHT THERE. YEAH, THAT’S WHAT WE GOT. POLICE OUT IN THE WOODS SOMEWHERE DEEP AND AWAY FROM PEOPLE, AW
The Keene Police Department in New Hampshire responded to an unusual call downtown Sunday. Police said they received reports of a moose that had wandered into the city. Video shows the moose being followed by a police cruiser as officers used lights and sirens to safely guide it out of residential areas. New Hampshire Fish and Game assisted Keene police to ensure the animal stayed away.Fish and Game officials remind the public to give moose plenty of space if they encounter one.
The Keene Police Department in New Hampshire responded to an unusual call downtown Sunday.
Police said they received reports of a moose that had wandered into the city.
Video shows the moose being followed by a police cruiser as officers used lights and sirens to safely guide it out of residential areas.
New Hampshire Fish and Game assisted Keene police to ensure the animal stayed away.
Fish and Game officials remind the public to give moose plenty of space if they encounter one.
Two humpback whales came dangerously close to a boat off the coast of New Hampshire on Tuesday.An exclusive video sent to News 9 shows the whales breaching before one surfaced for air and swam directly under the vessel. Captain Dale Sprague and his first mate, Matt Hamilton, said they were haddock fishing about six or seven miles past the Isles of Shoals when they spotted the whales.”Just really kind of bottom fishing, so sitting around, and whales were all over the place, and then they started to get a little bit closer, it seemed,” Hamilton said.Both said they have seen whales before, but being this close was rattling.”Pretty good-sized whale jumping to the right of us. And then as that one landed, another one kind of to the left, very close to the boat. And then as we looked behind, we could see one kind of coming at us. And that’s when I got a little freaked out,” Hamilton said. The fishermen’s boat was a fraction of the whale’s size. “That whale seemed to be about probably three times the size of what we had,” Sprague said. The team quickly pulled in their lines and moved farther away. “It definitely will rattle you, to go get some life jackets and think about what can actually happen,” Sprague said. Experts said seeing humpbacks breach is rare.”You’re considered lucky if you see it,” said Ashley Stokes, director of Marine Mammal Conservation. “They’ll sometimes do it as a method of play and then on top of that, they may also be doing it to rid themselves of parasites or skin irritants.”While breaching is not a sign of aggression, Stokes advises anyone out on the water to stay aware of whales in the area.Despite the close encounter, Sprague and Hamilton said it won’t keep them off the water.Last July, a humpback whale crashed into a boat in Portsmouth Harbor. Both of the fishermen on board had to be rescued by people nearby. They were uninjured.
Two humpback whales came dangerously close to a boat off the coast of New Hampshire on Tuesday.
An exclusive video sent to News 9 shows the whales breaching before one surfaced for air and swam directly under the vessel.
Captain Dale Sprague and his first mate, Matt Hamilton, said they were haddock fishing about six or seven miles past the Isles of Shoals when they spotted the whales.
“Just really kind of bottom fishing, so sitting around, and whales were all over the place, and then they started to get a little bit closer, it seemed,” Hamilton said.
Both said they have seen whales before, but being this close was rattling.
“Pretty good-sized whale jumping to the right of us. And then as that one landed, another one kind of to the left, very close to the boat. And then as we looked behind, we could see one kind of coming at us. And that’s when I got a little freaked out,” Hamilton said.
The fishermen’s boat was a fraction of the whale’s size.
“That whale seemed to be about probably three times the size of what we had,” Sprague said.
The team quickly pulled in their lines and moved farther away.
“It definitely will rattle you, to go get some life jackets and think about what can actually happen,” Sprague said.
Experts said seeing humpbacks breach is rare.
“You’re considered lucky if you see it,” said Ashley Stokes, director of Marine Mammal Conservation. “They’ll sometimes do it as a method of play and then on top of that, they may also be doing it to rid themselves of parasites or skin irritants.”
While breaching is not a sign of aggression, Stokes advises anyone out on the water to stay aware of whales in the area.
Despite the close encounter, Sprague and Hamilton said it won’t keep them off the water.
With its charming downtown area, rich history, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful parks, Manchester, NH, draws residents from all over. Whether it’s the lively events at Veterans Park, the delicious local cuisine, or the historic architecture of the Millyard District, there is always something to explore and enjoy in this city. So if you’re considering living in this New Hampshire town, there are plenty of historic homes and charming apartments for rent in Manchester. For example, the average rent in Manchester is $1,932, while the median home sale price is $402,000.
At Redfin, we’ve gathered 10 popular Manchester neighborhoods to explore this year. From the charming neighborhood of Rimmon Heights to the vibrant Southside area, many unique areas make up this dynamic city. Let’s explore them.
1. Bakersville
Bakersville is located south of Downtown Manchester. This neighborhood is home to the Merrimack River Park, a scenic park with views of the river. Bakersville features a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings – the architectural styles include colonial, ranch, and contemporary homes.
Kalivas Union is just east of the downtown area. This neighborhood is home to Gill Stadium, Stanton Park, Sheehan-Basquil Park, and plenty of local shops and restaurants. Kalivas Union features a mix of historic Victorian homes and modern townhouses.
Downtown Manchester is located in the heart of the city, known for its historic 19th-century mill buildings and river views. This neighborhood is home to iconic landmarks, like the Palace Theatre, the Currier Museum of Art, and the SNHU Arena. You can also find parks like Veteran’s Memorial Park and Arms Park. Downtown Manchester features a mix of historic brownstones and modern high-rise apartments. You can also find Victorian, Art Deco, and contemporary buildings.
Median Sale Price: $544,121
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom Apartment: $1,289 | Average Rent for 2-Bedroom Apartment: $1,500
Hallsville is a charming neighborhood on the eastern side of Manchester. The area is home to plenty of local restaurants and a few parks. Hallsville features a mix of single-family homes and duplexes. The architectural styles in this neighborhood include colonial, ranch, and contemporary homes.
North End is just north of Downtown Manchester. This neighborhood has riverfront views and parks like Stark Park and Livingston Park. It’s also close to landmarks like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Zimmerman House and Toufic H. Kalil House. North End has historic Colonial and Victorian homes, as well as modern townhouses.
Median Sale Price: $485,000
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom Apartment: $1,725 | Average Rent for 2-Bedroom Apartment: $1,925
Rimmon Heights is in the southwestern part of Manchester across the Merrimack River. This neighborhood is home to Rock Rimmon Park and local restaurants and is close to the beautiful Piscataquog River Park. Rimmon Heights has historic brownstones, Victorian, Art Deco, and contemporary single-family homes, as well as modern high-rise apartments.
Median Sale Price: $490,000
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom Apartment: $1,325 | Average Rent for 2-Bedroom Apartment: $2,200
Somerville is primarily a residential neighborhood located southeast of the downtown area. You can find some community parks and several local restaurants in the area. Somerville has apartment buildings and single-family homes in styles like colonial, ranch, and contemporary.
Southside is just south of the Somerville area. This neighborhood is primarily residential, with some parks like the Clem Lemire Athletic Complex and Precourt Park. You can also find some major shopping centers nearby. Southside features a mix of single-family homes and duplexes.
Median Sale Price: $390,000
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom Apartment: $1,632 | Average Rent for 2-Bedroom Apartment: $1,734
Straw-Smyth is located in the eastern part of Manchester. This neighborhood is home to Derryfield Park, the Weston Observatory, and the Smyth Tower, a historic landmark. You can find plenty of shops, local restaurants, and other hidden gems. Straw-Smyth features a mix of historic Victorian homes and modern townhouses.
Lower South Willow is located in the southern part of Manchester near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. This neighborhood has plenty to do, such as exploring the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, Crystal Lake Park, and the Mall of Manchester. Lower South Willow has colonial, ranch, and contemporary single-family homes and apartment buildings.
Methodology: All neighborhoods must be listed as a “neighborhood” on Redfin.com. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2024. Average rental data from Rent.com during March 2024.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jaret Anderson-Dolan had a goal and an assist for his first two points of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Friday night.
Phillip Dananult, Victor Arvidsson, Anze Kopitar and Rasmus Kupari also scored for the Kings, and Jonathan Quick made 29 saves.
“I think we’re all just working, doing the little things right and it was paying off,” Anderson-Dolan said. “It turned into opportunities and we capitalized on a couple of those tonight.”
Kevin Lebanc and Alexander Barabanov scored for the Sharks, and James Reimer stopped 24 shots.
“It’s unfortunate that my performance wasn’t up to par tonight,” Reimer said.
Anderson-Dolan scored his first goal of the season midway through the first period with a shot that beat Reimer to the glove side.
“Feels great. It’s been a while so it definitely felt good,” Anderson-Dolan said.
Anderson-Dolan also assisted on Kupari’s goal early in the third.
“I thought our first period got better as it went on, and then they got the power play,” Sharks coach David Quinn said. “And you know, listen, that’s a good team. They’re hard. They’re quick. At times we matched them and at times we didn’t.”
Kings coach Todd McLellan was thrilled with his fourth line’s performance.
“I couldn’t be happier for that group. That line played their best game of the season together. They were firm, they were hard, and they won a lot of puck battles,” McLellan said.
INJURY UPDATE
Reimer returned to the lineup after a one-game absence.
Sharks defenseman Radim Simek was activated off IR and played his first game since Nov. 13.
UP NEXT:
Kings: Host Ottawa on Sunday night.
Sharks: Host Vancouver on Sunday.
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CALGARY, Alberta — Tyler Toffoli scored at 4:30 of overtime and the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Saturday night.
Rasmus Andersson carried the puck up the side boards and deep into the Hurricanes’ end before zipping a pass into the slot that Toffoli one-timed inside the post for his third of the season.
“Ras did a really good job taking it wide and using his speed and I was just trying to find a little space and he made a great play right in the middle,” Toffoli said.
Andersson had two assists and led both teams in ice time at 27:47.
“Our penalty kill had a really good night,” Andersson said. “Still need to get a little bit better five on five, but it was a tough game to play and it was nice to see that overtime goal go in.”
Nazem Kadri and Brett Ritchie also scored as the Flames came back from a 2-0 deficit midway through the first period. Toffoli had an assist and Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 shots to help Calgary improve to 4-1-0.
Kadri is the fourth player to begin his Calgary career with a five-game points streak.
Sebastian Aho and Calvin de Haan scored for Carolina. Antti Raanta finished with 29 saves. The Hurricanes fell to 3-1-1.
“We had a pretty good first period, except we gave up a PK goal and didn’t cash in on our power play,” Aho said. “At the end of the day, that was the game tonight. We get a huge opportunity at the end, four minutes on the power play, and we’ve got to make them pay there. Special teams got us. That’s on us.”
UP NEXT
Hurricanes: Wrap up their five-game trip in Vancouver against the Canucks on Monday night.
Flames: Continue their season-high, eight-game homestand against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
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