New Hampshire
Here's When NASCAR Returns To New Hampshire In 2025
NASCAR released the 2025 Cup Series season schedule on Thursday. The most significant addition is the June 15 race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, which will bring the series to international territory.
The 38-race slate has notable changes at the beginning and end of the season. NASCAR kicks off 2025 with the preseason Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Feb. 2 for the first time in 54 years.
A return to our racing roots! The 2025 schedule is here! pic.twitter.com/PRgPXVGA4R — NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 29, 2024
A historic event in Mexico City!
A new-look #NASCARPlayoffs!
New England fans will have to wait until September for Cup Series action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). NASCAR will no longer feature a summer race on the “Magic Mile.” However, the famous track will kick off the Round of 12 on Sept. 21.
“First of all, having a NASCAR race any time of the year is a very big deal with the best American motorsport racers in the world racing at your speedway, but to have one in the playoffs just adds a little more excitement and energy to that particular race,” NHMS executive vice president and general manager David McGrath said, per a transcript provided by the track. “I think certainly being in NewHampshire in the middle of the summer is a wonderful time to be in the Granite State, but there is something about the fall as the weather starts to cool down and the leaves start to turn that makes New Hampshire Motor Speedway an ideal place to have a race — a playoff race in September 2025.”
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McGrath continued: “While any date’s a great date, having one in the playoffs just adds that energy and that extra excitement, and quite frankly, race fans will notice because these racers will be getting after it in the first race of the Round of 12 to see who can punch their way to the Round of 8, so New Hampshire Motor Speedway will play a very big part in determining the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship.”
New Hampshire returns to the postseason for the first time since 2017, joining Kansas and the Charlotte road race to round out the quarterfinals. After being the regular-season finale this year, Darlington will open the 2025 playoffs on Aug. 31. The championship race in 2025 remains at Phoenix on Nov. 2.
New Hampshire
Nashua, NH man arrested in $150K jewelry burglary case
NASHUA, N.H. — An investigation into a September burglary involving the theft of $150,000 in jewelry from a store led to an arrest on Tuesday.
The Nashua Police identified the suspect as Nathan Ladue, 34, of Nashua, who was taken into custody on a felony warrant for receiving stolen property.
The case began on Sept. 28 when officers were called to a burglary report at Euddy Jewelry, located at 108 E. Hollis St. Police said that surveillance footage showed a white male driving a vehicle in the area that was registered to Ladue.
Detectives from the department’s Criminal Investigation Division obtained search warrants for Ladue’s vehicle and residence, which allegedly uncovered multiple pieces of stolen jewelry along with illegal drugs.
Ladue was subsequently arrested on a felony warrant on Tuesday.
He is charged with two counts of receiving stolen property, a Class A felony; two counts of possession of a controlled drug, a Class B felony; and receiving stolen property, a Class A misdemeanor.
Ladue was held without bail pending his arraignment at 9th Circuit Nashua District Court on Wednesday. The outcome of the hearing was not immediately available.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call the Nashua Police Department Crime Line at 603-589-1665.
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New Hampshire
Walk Through 3 Million Incredible Lights at New England’s Largest Holiday Light Show
Have you heard of Holly Jolly Journey in Litchfield, New Hampshire?
It’s touted as “New England’s largest and most spectacular holiday light show,” and it’s just one more incredible event you should check out this Christmas season.
According to its website, Holly Jolly Journey has added a million lights for this recent season, meaning there are now over 3 million dazzling lights you can take in while walking through.
What Is Holly Jolly Journey in Litchfield, New Hampshire?
Located at Mel’s Funway Park in Litchfield, Holly Jolly Journey is a walk-through Christmas light event that spans over 2/3 of a mile and features some incredible displays all along the way.
Some of the spectacular things you can see include Santa’s Workshop, Candy Cane Lane, Twinkly Tunnel and Teddy’s Christmas Corner, among others.
The walk is truly mesmerizingly festive.
The Holly Jolly Journey website also notes some new stuff for the 2025/26 season, including additions to almost every scene along the walk, more trees lit, more food and drink stations, a new 28-foot centerpiece, and a new indoor party suite.
When is the Holly Jolly Journey in Litchfield, New Hampshire?
According to its website, the Holly Jolly Journey takes place from the day after Thanksgiving through January 11. It is closed on Christmas Eve.
There are multiple time slots to choose from, starting at 4:30 p.m. and with the last time slot of the day being at 10 p.m. (for those late-night holiday owls).
It should take about an hour to complete, but you can take as long as you’d like.
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Have you decided which holiday experience you should do this season? You certainly don’t have to limit yourself to one, and Holly Jolly Journey is one you might want to consider. With over 3 million lights and incredible displays on a festive walk perfect for the family, you’ll be soaking up the sparkle of Christmas in the best way possible.
You’ll also have so many Instagram-worthy pics with that glowing backdrop!
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire woman arrested after high-speed chase ends in crash
DOVER, New Hampshire (WGME) — A New Hampshire woman is facing charges after reportedly speeding more than 100 miles per hour during a police chase.
New Hampshire State Police say it happened Saturday night on Route 16 in Dover.
Troopers say they tried to pull over the driver, Stephanie Dupont, but she took off at high speed.
Troopers say they followed her to Exit 3, where she veered off the road.
After the crash, they say she jumped out of the car and tried to flee on foot.
An off-duty officer from Ogunquit happened to be near by and was able to stop her.
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Officials say Dupont suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
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