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Officials looking for tips in 2020 murder of New Hampshire 19-year-old

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2 years ago

August 26, 2024

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Officials looking for tips in 2020 murder of New Hampshire 19-year-old

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“The agony of his murder has been unbearable, made even harder because we don’t know who did this or why,” his mother said in a statement.

Michael Kenneth Mowry III was 19 when robbers entered his house and shot him, the New Hampshire Attorney General said Monday. Photo courtesy of Michael Mowry’s family.

New Hampshire authorities are urging the public to share any tips or information they have about the 2020 murder of a young man in Rochester.

Michael Kenneth Mowry III was shot and killed inside his bedroom in August of 2020, according to investigators. He was 19.

“The agony of his murder has been unbearable, made even harder because we don’t know who did this or why,” his mother, Aimee Lussier, said in a statement released Monday by New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella.

The statement said new investigations confirm Mowry was the victim of a home invasion robbery on Aug. 30 in 2020. Four masked male suspects allegedly broke into Mowry’s apartment around 3 a.m. and shot him in the neck, the AG said.

“He had just moved into his first apartment and had everything to look forward to,” Lussier said in the statement.

Investigations identified a getaway car used by the robbers to flee the scene, the statement said. The AG believes the suspects “have ties to” the Haverhill and Merrimack Valley area in northeast Massachusetts.

“Mikie was a generous and loving kid who cherished his family, especially his three younger brothers, who really looked up to him,” his mother said. “He was incredibly affectionate and gave the best hugs. When we told him we loved him, he always responded, ‘I love you more.’”

Anyone with information about the case can anonymously call the Rochester CrimeLine at 603-335-6500 or text tips to CRIMES (274637) with TEXT4CASH in the body of the text.

Up to $1,000 is rewarded for tips that lead to an arrest, the statement said.

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NH Senate Votes To Hike Turnpike Tolls for Out-of-State Vehicles

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March 5, 2026

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NH Senate Votes To Hike Turnpike Tolls for Out-of-State Vehicles

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org

CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.

It now goes to the House for consideration.

This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.

An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.

Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.

Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment.
He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.

“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.

The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.

McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.

“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.

Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.

If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.

The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.

New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads.
The governor said she does not support a toll increase.

“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”

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Get outdoors: New Hampshire Outdoor Expo returns bigger and better

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March 5, 2026

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Get outdoors: New Hampshire Outdoor Expo returns bigger and better

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Woman dies in Wilton, NH house fire – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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March 4, 2026

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Woman dies in Wilton, NH house fire – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

WILTON, N.H. (WHDH) – A woman died in a Wilton, New Hampshire, house fire Wednesday morning, according to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.

At 9:08 a.m., Wilton firefighters responded to Burns Hill Road after a caller said their home was filling up with smoke. When they arrived, a single-family home was on fire and they found out two people were still inside on the second floor.

A man and a woman were both taken out of the house by firefighters and taken to Elliott Hospital. The woman was pronounced dead and the man is in serious condition.

Officials have not released the name of the victim at this time.

At this time, investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine if a power outage in the area played a factor. The fire is not currently considered suspicious.

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