Concord Monitor · Biddeford, ME
Ronald D. Mapes Sr Concord, NH – Ronald D. Mapes, Sr. of Concord, NH died 4 November 2026 at the VNA Granite Hospice House Concord, NH. He was born in Biddeford, Maine at the Trull Hospital on November 29, 1939. He was the youngest son of George & Beryl Mapes of Saco, Maine, His Dad, George E. Mapes was a former City Marshal of Saco, Maine. He leaves behind his wife Barbara R. Mapes, Ronald D. Mapes, Jr., Felicia M. Mapes, Garett P. Mapes, Victoria L. McGarvey of Missouri, Daniel C. Johnson of Maine. Calling Hours will be held on November 17, 2026 at Bennett FUneral Home, 209 N Main St Concord, NH from 10:00 AM- 12:00PM with a Funeral Service at 1:00PM. A Burial will follow at NH State Veterans Cemetery at 2:00PM. Click here to sign the guest book or honor their memory with flowers, donations, or other heartfelt tributes
The New Hampshire · Rochester, NH
Nearby: Rochester, NHROCHESTER, N.H. — A year ago, the Habitat for Humanity build site in Rochester was a foundation and a few bare frames. Today it has come together as a house with four walls, a roof, a second story, and mostly installed windows. Based on the progress already made, Habitat is projected to begin interior work before the end of the academic year. The progress has come largely through volunteer labor from various contributors and schools, including University of New Hampshire (UNH) students. Organizers say plenty remains to be done on this project. “It’s fun,” said June Demers, a longtime volunteer and overseer of the Rochester site. “I like meeting all the different people and corporations that come out. It’s also very interesting to watch the interactions between those that work together and learn each other’s skills.” Elizabeth Pollock Inside of the house under construction Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit that builds and repairs homes with the people who will live in them.
Tryon Daily Bulletin · Kittery, ME
Nearby: Kittery, MEIt was a bicyclist’s worst nightmare. A group of 30 riders were making their way along Optimist Farm Road in Holly Springs, a suburb of Raleigh, a week ago when a 76-year-old man, apparently drunk, plowed into them. One cyclist was killed, and a dozen other riders were seriously injured. Donald R. Morris-Jones was arrested. He appeared in court to answer several charges, including felony death and felony hit-and-run, that could put him in prison for the rest of his life. The riders are members of the Carolina Cycling Club. The road they were riding on that day goes through a residential area. It is a wide, quiet stretch of road without much traffic. The driver crossed the center line and hit the riders head-on as they were biking in a double file to leave ample space between them and the center line. The driver continued on after striking the bikers and only stopped when he crashed his car into a ditch. He was being held on a $1 million bond.
The New Hampshire · Durham, NH
Nearby: Durham, NHDURHAM, NH - Voters, campaigners, and candidates gathered at Oyster River High School on Nov. 3 as decisions regarding the future of New Hampshire, and America were made. Among the many voters, University of New Hampshire (UNH) students were casting their ballots to weigh in on the issues that are shaping their communities. On-site campaigners were one source in which voters were exposed to the agendas of the candidates, however, the local community has become accustomed to other styles of advertising. “I don’t think you should be campaigning like ‘I hate this person, I hate that person’ I think it should be ‘I want this, this is what I’m gonna do, for you,” said Oliver Goodchild, a senior at UNH who was voting alongside other students Wednesday. These “fearmongering ads”, as labeled by Mariah Curtis, a UNH senior, have been taking over TV breaks for months leading up to the election. Students found it difficult to make decisions on candidates as a result.
Molalla Pioneer / Herald Pioneer · Brunswick, ME
Nearby: Brunswick, ME(CANBY) — Spending 22 years serving in the U.S. Marine Corps takes one all over the world, and into all sorts of interesting situations. When Canby’s Alex Bello left the Corps in 1999, he knew two things: first, he wanted to get some schooling; second, he wanted to build things for people. And that’s what he’s been doing since. “I was tired of destruction. I wanted to build things, to build community, and that got me into construction,” Bello, age 68, explained. “The combat engineers piqued my interest in getting into construction. I just knew I didn’t want to go into law enforcement or a federal agency, which a lot of peers had done.” Bello’s Marine Corps journey actually began when he was about 14 years old. His brother-in-law took him to the July 4th parade in California, and the Marines were there with a color guard. “He had been in the Marines and our conversation sort of ended with him telling me that I should join,” said Bello.
New Hampshire Bulletin · North Hampton, NH
Nearby: North Hampton, NHThis story was updated at 9:55 a.m. Nov. 12 to correct Maggiore’s hometown and add more context on his background. He’s from North Hampton, not New Hampton. After last week’s election results dramatically shifted power in the New Hampshire House, the new Democratic majority faces its first big task: picking leadership. Republicans held a 215-177 majority prior to Election Day. Once the new lawmakers elected last week are sworn in, that’ll become a 291-108 Democratic majority (including one independent), pending recounts. With their new majority, Democrats will have enough control to pick the speaker of the House for the first time in six years. The speaker has an array of responsibilities. They make committee assignments, preside over voting sessions and control how bills move through the legislative process. Rep. Alexis Simpson, who has led the caucus as minority leader since 2024, was instantly seen as a candidate for the role. But she now faces a challenge from Rep.
The Bates Student · Lewiston, ME
Nearby: Lewiston, MEWhen I first came to Bates in 2023, I was impressed that a small city in this predominantly white state could have overcome such vitriolic xenophobia to have a thriving community of immigrants involved across the community. Of course I knew that racism and bigotry was still real here in Maine, just as anywhere else. But I also found great appreciation in the community efforts to bring Lewistonians together, whether they were originally French, Somali, Angolan, Thai or from anywhere else in the world. Much of this progress could be reversed if Rick LaChapelle is elected the next mayor of Lewiston. After the midterm election results were finalized, there was no clear winner of the Lewiston mayoral race. The top two candidates in this technically nonpartisan race were self-identified Republican Rick LaChapelle, with 6,164 votes or 45.7%, and current mayor and self-identified Democrat Carl Sheline, with 4,766 votes or 35.3%.
The Student Life · Lewiston, ME
Nearby: Lewiston, MEAfter two home games, and despite two second half leads, Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s basketball started their 2026-27 campaign 0-2. The Sagehens fell to Pacific University and Wheaton College last Friday and Saturday respectively, a disappointing start to a season with high expectations. The team is coming off a strong 2025-26 season which saw a 16-9 overall finish, an 11-5 record in SCIAC conference games and a spot in the SCIAC semifinals. They lost in that round in February to the No. 2 seed Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) in a 59-54 battle. Close losses early on, however, haven’t swayed the program’s expectations for the season ahead. Alaina Woo, now in her seventh season as the team’s head coach, described this group as hungry for success. “This team wants to be great,” Woo said in email correspondence with TSL.
Concord Monitor · Pittsfield, NH
Nearby: Pittsfield, NHAn afternoon fire believed to have begun in the basement of a Pittsfield home displaced six people on Wednesday. One resident sustained minor injuries and a cat died in the blaze, according to Pittsfield Fire. The two-alarm fire broke out around 2:15 p.m. First responders rescued one resident who was inside the home, and transported her to Concord Hospital, according to Pittsfield Fire Chief Peter Pszonowsky. She was medically evaluated and cleared for release shortly after. The building’s other five residents were not home at the time. Firefighters also saved several cats and dogs from the building, but one cat did not make it out. About 10 municipalities dispatched emergency staff to the fire and knocked it down shortly after arrival, Pszonowsky said. The cause is still under investigation, Pszonowsky said, but it is currently believed to be related to the building’s basement wood stove.