courts
Grafton County man sentenced to 35 years for murder of cousin
A Grafton County man convicted of murdering his cousin will spend at least 35 years in prison.
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Orford man gets 35 years to life for 2021 murder of cousin
Lance Goodrich was sentenced Monday to 35 years to life for the 2021 second-degree murder of his cousin Brooke Goodrich in Orford, New Hampshire.
public-safety
One dead, one injured in separate Grafton County rescues
A water rescue on the Pemigewassett River and a cardiac arrest on Welch-Dickey Loop Trail leave one dead and one injured.
public-safety
Ohio hiker rescued after head injury near Lincoln, NH shelter
NH Fish and Game rescued a 69-year-old Ohio hiker with a head injury near Eliza Brook Shelter on Sunday. He was on day five of an Appalachian Trail crossing.
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Brush Fire Reported on Wilderness Road in Littleton
Brush fire at 84 Wilderness Road in Littleton; responders dispatched.
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Police rescue bear cub with head stuck in jug in Bristol
Bristol police rescued a black bear cub that got its head stuck in a plastic jug, freeing it and reuniting it with its mother.
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Haverhill Selectboard approves command vehicle for fire department
Haverhill Selectboard voted 4-1 to authorize purchase of a new command vehicle for the Haverhill Fire Department.
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SCU lawsuit alleges coordinated fraud in $30M Littleton loan
Service Credit Union filed a lawsuit alleging a former employee and developers conspired to defraud the credit union of $30 million in a senior living project.
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Vehicle Crashes Into Tree on Franconia Notch Parkway
Emergency crews respond to a crash with one person trapped and a possible fatality on Franconia Notch Parkway.
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Vermont woman arrested after trying to take officer's gun in Lebanon, NH
A Montpelier woman was arrested Saturday in Lebanon, NH after she allegedly tried to take an officer's gun and resisted arrest.
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Prosecutors seek new trial after Supreme Court reverses child rape conviction
After NH Supreme Court reversal, prosecutors prepare for new trial of Matthew Brousseau, convicted of raping his daughter; bail hearing pending.
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Ned Densmore, bookstore founder and ex-lawmaker, dies at 85
Edward 'Ned' Densmore of Franconia, N.H., founder of the Village Bookstore in Littleton and a former New Hampshire House member, died July 9, 2026.
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Grafton County, other areas
NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Grafton County and other areas until 4 p.m., with 60 mph wind gusts possible.
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Red Cross opens shelters in Newport, Haverhill ahead of storms
The American Red Cross is opening emergency shelters in Newport, Vt., and Haverhill, N.H., ahead of severe thunderstorms expected Tuesday evening.
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Stroke Emergency at Grafton County Corrections
Woodsville Ambulance dispatched to a 64-year-old male showing signs of stroke at the Grafton County House of Corrections in Lebanon.
courts
Tulloch resentencing hearing set in Grafton County
Robert Tulloch, who killed Dartmouth professors at age 17, gets resentencing hearing under Supreme Court juvenile ruling.
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Franconia Old Home Day closes with fireworks show
Franconia, N.H.'s Old Home Day ended with fireworks on July 11, captured by photographer Paul Hayes.
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New yoga studio opens in Littleton with healing focus
A new yoga studio called Prema Shala has opened at 111 Main St. in Littleton, dedicated to the owner's late son.
public-safety
Orford police warn of text scam impersonating New Hampshire courts
Orford police warn of text scam impersonating New Hampshire courts, advising recipients to delete messages and avoid clicking links or QR codes.
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Shaheen touts housing bill, rec center funding in North Country
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen marked passage of federal housing legislation and announced over $2 million for the North Country Community Recreation Center.
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Medical Evaluation Requested on Dartmouth College Highway
Woodsville Ambulance dispatched to 2849 Dartmouth College Highway for a police-requested medical evaluation.
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Butterfly count seeks volunteers in Orford
New Hampshire Fish and Game and UNH Extension are seeking volunteers to help count butterflies as part of the state's Butterfly Monitoring Network annual survey in Orford.
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Littleton nurse earns menopause certification
Emily Kelly, a nurse practitioner at Littleton Regional Healthcare, has earned Menopause Society Certified Practitioner status.
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Assault on Sherlaw Drive Injures Three in Whitefield
Three victims injured in an assault on Sherlaw Drive in Whitefield; two transported to Weeks Medical Center.
public-safety
Extreme heat warning in effect for Grafton County through evening
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Grafton County until 8 p.m. July 3, with heat index values up to 110.
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Extreme Heat Warning for Grafton County through July 3
NWS issues Extreme Heat Warning for Grafton County, NH, through July 3. Heat index up to 110, overnight lows in 70s.
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Severe thunderstorm warning for central Grafton County
NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for central Grafton County until 9:45 p.m., with 60 mph winds and nickel-size hail expected.
business
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union plans Woodsville branch for 2027
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union's first New Hampshire branch at 151 Central Street in Woodsville is under construction and slated to open in 2027.
town-hall
Woodsville board adopts new welfare policy
Haverhill selectboard unanimously adopts welfare policy clarifying town's assistance responsibilities at June 22 meeting in Woodsville.
news
Extreme heat warning issued for Grafton County through Friday
NWS warns of dangerously high heat indexes up to 110 in Grafton County and central NH from July 1, 3. Overnight lows in the 70s add to heat stress.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Grafton and Sullivan Counties
NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Grafton, Sullivan, and Merrimack counties until 5:30 p.m., with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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Woodstock man, 85, dies in mobile home fire
Artemas Latham, 85, died in a mobile home fire in Woodstock, N.H. A woman was rescued by a neighbor and flown to a Boston hospital.
public-safety
Police shooting on Lost River Road in Landaff
Police shot a man in Landaff after an altercation on Lost River Road Thursday; state AG's office says no further details released.
public-safety
Hiker airlifted from Mount Lincoln after chest pains
An 80-year-old hiker from Quebec was airlifted from Mount Lincoln Wednesday after suffering chest pains on Franconia Ridge.
news
Two education bills headed to governor could hit North Country school budgets
Two education bills headed to Gov. Ayotte could force North Country school districts to cap tax increases and return surplus funds, threatening budgets already in the red.
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Two school funding bills head to governor's desk in New Hampshire
Two bills with financial impacts on New Hampshire school districts are heading to the governor's desk.
public-safety
Man injured in officer-involved shooting in Landaff, NH
A man was shot and injured after walking in and out of traffic on Lost River Road in Landaff, NH, during an interaction with police.
public-safety
Police shooting in Landaff under investigation
New Hampshire AG investigates police shooting in Landaff after officers responded to man walking in traffic on Lost River Road.
public-safety
One dead, one injured in Woodstock mobile home fire
A mobile home fire in Woodstock, NH early Thursday left one dead and one injured. A neighbor rescued a female resident; a male occupant died inside.
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80-year-old hiker airlifted from Franconia Ridge after chest pains
NH Fish and Game coordinated a helicopter rescue for an 80-year-old Quebec man with chest pains on Franconia Ridge. He was airlifted to Littleton Regional Hospital.
news
Littleton Record publishes June 25 edition online
The Littleton Record's June 25, 2026 edition is now online with local and national news.
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Wanted for decade, Grafton County man faces new charge after bail release
A man wanted for over a decade on sexual assault charges in Grafton County is wanted again after allegedly violating bail conditions.
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Rescuers aid hypothermic hikers on Mount Lafayette
Two groups of hikers suffering from hypothermia were rescued from Mount Lafayette overnight Friday; a volunteer rescuer was injured.
live
Erratic Driver on Route 10 in Grafton County
Police are searching for an erratic driver last reported on Route 10 near North Haverhill, with a possible sighting near Clark Pond.
public-safety
Severe thunderstorm warning expires for Grafton County
A severe thunderstorm warning for Grafton County expired swiftly on June 18 as storms moved out; tornado watch continues until 7 p.m.
public-safety
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for central, northern NH
NWS issued severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern Grafton County and central/northern NH until 4:45 p.m. with 60 mph winds.
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Severe thunderstorm warning for Grafton County until 3:45 PM
NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Grafton County until 3:45 PM with 60 mph winds and hail.
news
Severe thunderstorm warning for Coos, Grafton, Carroll
NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Coos, Grafton, Carroll counties until 4 p.m. June 18; 60 mph winds, hail possible.
public-safety
Severe thunderstorm warning for Grafton, Sullivan counties until 3:45 PM
NWS issued severe thunderstorm warning for Grafton and Sullivan counties until 3:45 PM EDT, with 60 mph winds and potential flash flooding.
news
Flood warning issued for Pemigewasset River at Woodstock
Minor flooding forecast for Pemigewasset River at Woodstock late tonight through Friday morning.