Meghan Pierce

Granite State fall festivals find solutions

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

Virtual and self-organized activities are topping the ways fall festivals are moving forward this year, promoting a sense of community and local businesses remain the goal, READ MORE

1 man seriously injured in what religious leader called ‘demonic storm’ that flattened their ‘Big Tent’

Monday, August 24, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

Although it was initially reported that no one was seriously injured when a fast-moving storm violently took hold of a large tent in New Ipswich Sunday, a New Ipswich man actually suffered a serious head injury, his pastor said Monday. READ MORE

‘Pray for us:’ Several injured at faith healing revival after strong wind collapses tent

Sunday, August 23, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

A fast-moving storm caused the tent at the “Wake Up America” tent revival in New Ipswich to collapse Sunday afternoon, sending four people to the hospital and injuring several others. READ MORE

Last Reformation’s religious ‘Big Tent’ revival in New Ipswich causing no issues, say town officials

Saturday, August 22, 2020 Meghan Pierce 4

“We have gone to the bigger cities — and people have been nice — and had good conversations,” religious leader Torben Søndergaard said. “It is not everyone who is so fearful and negative.” READ MORE

Week-long ‘Big Tent Revival’ raises concerns over religious freedom versus public safety

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

Attendees of an upcoming week-long ‘big tent revival’ plan to spread the Gospel to cities and towns, including Manchester. Meanwhile, New Ipswich leaders are more concerned about the possible spread of COVID-19. READ MORE

Coping with mental health and substance abuse issues during pandemic: ‘Like an earthquake with many aftershocks’

Sunday, May 31, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

The good news is that these conditions are treatable and resources have been made widely available during this pandemic with care quickly shifting to teleservices and outpatient care. READ MORE

Memorial Day during pandemic brings live streamed ceremonies, reverse parades and vehicle-only parades

Saturday, May 23, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

Memorial Day parades and observances were canceled across New Hampshire this year out of the fear the coronavirus would spread at the gatherings. Some communities, however, are forging ahead with socially distanced ceremonies or vehicle-only parades as well as live-streamed speeches and videos. READ MORE

Chicken tips and tricks: Backyard farming advice from old hands at hens

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

The experienced backyard chicken farmers say to remember these are living creatures, they will need care and attention and don’t stay cute and fuzzy chicks for long. They get bigger and so does their poop. READ MORE

Granite Staters flock to chicken farming during stay-at-home order

Saturday, May 16, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

The number of members requesting to be added to the NH Backyard Chicken Exchange Facebook group is skyrocketing, page administrator Christine Bemis said. Since early March, membership went from around 1,500 to more than 3,300 members in May. READ MORE

New Hampshire’s 3 drive-ins get renewed attention as ‘social distancing’ venues

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Meghan Pierce 0

Steven and Julia Wiggin purchased the Northfield Drive-in from longtime owner Mitchell Shakour just three weeks ago. The Wiggins are hoping to accommodate as many graduations as they can before their Memorial Day weekend opening. Additionally, they hope to fit in a Girl Scouts awards night, church services on Sunday mornings and possibly a Gay Pride movie night, since it’s likely parades will be out of the question in June, which is Gay Pride month. READ MORE