New Hampshire
Pond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sport. – The Boston Globe
Elsewhere, at New York’s Saranac Lake, a palace constructed from thousands of blocks of ice was closed during the winter carnival Saturday due to safety concerns as it melted away. The same day in Maine, an 88-year-old man died when the all-terrain vehicle he was on plunged through the ice after a fishing trip, the latest in a series of such accidents.
In the Midwest, there has been a decrease in both the extent and duration of ice cover on the Great Lakes, while some smaller lakes have lost about 20 total days of annual ice cover over the past century, said Ted Ozersky, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
He said the rapid changes also could affect wildlife and ecosystems. “We really don’t know what this loss of winter means for our lakes,” Ozersky said.
Last year was the warmest ever recorded on Earth, and a natural El Nino weather pattern has made winter even milder in some places.
In Meredith, players traveled from around the country for the tournament that began Feb. 2. The rules were four per side with no goalies, and players ranged in ability from beginners to former professionals.
In all, 275 teams competed across 26 rinks surrounded by small, portable barriers and tended to by skaters carrying snow shovels. There were no referees, and players had to aim the puck at one of two tiny goals. Some hardy spectators watched all day, including one family that wore crampons for traction.
One team arrived decked out in furry coats, another set up a barbecue and most started socializing the moment their games were over.
“It’s the most fun weekend of the year,” said Kelly Kittredge, a former college player whose “Boston Beauties” team ended up finishing second in the women’s open division. “This year, some warm days, but making the best of it.”
As climbing temperatures turned ice to slush on the first day of competition, some players swapped their skates for boots. Cooler temperatures on the following days made for faster action on the ice.
Pond Hockey Classic founder Scott Crowder said there’s nothing better than playing outdoors in a beautiful setting.
“For the older generation, it’s nostalgic. It’s how they grew up playing. They’d go down to the local park and pond, and strap on their skates and play all afternoon,” Crowder said. “I think anybody that’s ever laced up a pair of skates, having the opportunity to skate outside just pulls at the heartstrings.”
Crowder said that, on average, the lake ice was about eight or nine inches thick this year, the minimum they needed to safely host the tournament. He said he can’t predict the future of the event, adding there is plenty of appetite from spectators and players, local businesses, and the township of Meredith.
“But there is one variable we can’t control,” Crowder said, referring to the weather. “And it’s a big one.”
Elizabeth Burakowski, a research assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, said data shows New England is a U.S. hotspot when it comes to winter warming.
“I grew up in New Hampshire, and so driving up to the lakes in northern New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee, you typically expect by January that things are fully iced over,” she said. “That there’s snowmobilers out there, there’s ice fishing going on. And in recent years, that’s just not what I’ve experienced.”
Kibble, for one, has made the trip from Milton every year since the tournament began 15 years ago and has no plans to stop now. His team competes in the over-50s age group these days, and he jokes that the moniker on his shirt, “Eggs,” refers as much to his body shape as his team’s eggnog tradition. He says it’s all about the camaraderie.
“Just being outdoors, skating, playing hockey like we used to when we were kids,” he said.
PORTSMOUTH, NH — Downtown will again turn its focus to families next month when Pro Portsmouth presents Children’s Day on Sunday.
The annual event, planned across downtown Portsmouth, with a block party and live performances on Pleasant Street, will be held from noon to 4 p.m.
Families will be able to use an activity map and legend to follow the alphabet through downtown. Along the way, children can take part in crafts, games, and interactive activities hosted in shops and restaurants.
Entertainment scheduled for the Pleasant Street block party includes Bryson Lang, Juggler Extraordinaire!, Musical Fun with Friend Andrea, and Movin’ & Groovin’ with musician, TJ Wheeler. The announcement describes Children’s Day as a “kid-friendly” event for Seacoast families.
The Children’s Day map will be available at the event and can also be downloaded or printed from the Pro Portsmouth website. Information about street closures and parking is also posted online as families make plans for the downtown event.
Support for Children’s Day comes from 2026 Program Partners, Mass General Brigham/Wentworth Douglass Hospital, Lonza, and Ocean Properties, along with event sponsors Treehouse Toys, G.Willikers, ad cetera, Blue Dolphin, and the Kiwanis Club of the Seacoast. The org also thanked the city of Portsmouth, City Manager Karen Conard, and city departments for supporting the event.
Pro Portsmouth, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the Seacoast area. According to the group’s description, its mission is to promote the arts, culture, history and community of the area through events including Children’s Day, the Market Square Day Festival & 10K Road Race, Summer in the Street and First Night Portsmouth.
Children’s Day information, including the event map, street closure details, and parking information, is available through Pro Portsmouth online ahead of the May 3 event.
Epping, New Hampshire is getting a new Greek Restaurant in Brickyard Square and I can’t wait! Bring on the Spanakopita!
The other day, my husband and I went to the Oven for pizza. They have really good cauliflower crust pizza, so, that’s where I prefer to go for the ‘za. We noticed that there is a big sign above one of the vacant spaces in the plaza that said, “The Great Greek.” Oh, be still my beating heart.
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Of course, I had to take a closer look.
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When I looked up their website, I discovered that this is a chain of restaurants and this will be the 3rd location of the Great Greek in New Hampshire. There are two others in Manchester and Salem.
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There was writing on one of the windows that said, “Protein Shake, Energy Teas and Protein Coffee,” however that was from the former tenant. I think it was a fitness place. The Great Greek does not have any of that stuff listed on their menu.
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Many Different Types of Food Offered in Epping, NH
That particular stretch of restaurants in Brickyard Square will give us a choice now of several different kinds of food:
There’s also Popovers across the parking lot that has an American menu with a cool bar and amazing desserts.
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The New Hampshire Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Monday, April 27, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 27 drawing
18-31-33-36-62, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 27 drawing
Day: 4-1-0
Evening: 7-4-2
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 27 drawing
Day: 7-9-7-9
Evening: 8-6-5-0
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Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from April 27 drawing
07-16-19-27-32, Megaball: 06
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Winning Gimme 5 numbers from April 27 drawing
04-21-25-34-38
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 27 drawing
04-15-19-21-31, Bonus: 04
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When are the New Hampshire Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Pick 3, 4: 1:10 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Megabucks Plus: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
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