New Hampshire

Thomas A. Ennis

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1 year ago

March 2, 2025

Thomas A. Ennis

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Thomas A. Ennis, age 96 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire after a brief illness. Tom was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 25, 1928, son of the late Thomas F. Ennis and Dorothy Estes Ennis. Tom graduated from Lowell High School in June of 1945. He enlisted in the United States Navy on December 31, 1945. He served on the U.S.S. Springfield based in San Pedro, California until being honorably discharged in October of 1947. Upon returning to Lowell, he followed his father into the printing industry as a plate maker for Shaw Brothers Printing in Lowell. On May 30, 1949 Tom married Mary E. Cusick at St. Margaret’s Church in Lowell. In 1951, Tom and Mary purchased a new home at 37 Main Street in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts where they raised their two children, Robert and Barry. In 1973 they sold this home and moved to 15 Circlefield Drive in Nashua, New Hampshire until they retired. Tom’s career in printing took him from Shaw Brothers printing to Northeast Offset located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. During his time at Northeast Offset he worked to further his education by attending Fitchburg State University. He obtained his degree and left the printing industry to become a teacher of graphic arts at Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford, Massachusetts in September of 1969, and remained there until his retirement in December of 1989. During this time he was also a member of the Town of Chelmsford’s Planning Board as well as a member of the Chelmsford Junior Chamber of Commerce. Tom and Mary started vacationing in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region in 1962, starting in Guilford’s Lake Shore Park, then moving to the Wanderlust R.V. Park on Tuftonboro Neck from 1964 to it’s closing in1972. They then moved to Whitten’s Shore Acres Campground on Chase Point Road, also in Tuftonboro. In August of 1973, Tom and Mary purchased their home at 2 Pineneedle Cove Road on Sawyer’s Point in Tuftonboro. It was in this house that Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2011, and where Tom lived out his life! It was their favorite place to be! They loved it! After Tom’s retirement they became full time residents of Tuftonboro and enjoyed life on the “Lake”, spending summers cruising around the lake in their appropriately named boat, the MENNIS, and Tom also enjoyed riding on his jet ski. During their early years of retirement they enjoyed snowmobiling during the winter months, exploring the many miles of trails in the area. After growing tired of all the snow and cold temperatures they began to spend 3 months a year in Florida. Tom continued to drive to Florida every year until he was stranded there by the covid outbreak in the spring of 2020 and decided he would spend his remaining years in Tuftonboro, his favorite place to be! Tom could be seen driving around town in his 2015 Chevy Camaro and 1964 Ford Thunderbird until shortly before his passing! He was a member of the Greatest Generation and they loved to drive everywhere! Tom loved watching football and golf on television and enjoyed the daily happy hour cocktail at 4 o’clock with his friends at his house! Tom was predeceased by his sister Carole Kelly of Long Island, New York in 1991 as well as his wife Mary in 2011. He is survived by his two sons, Robert of Tuftonboro and Barry of Tuftonboro, N.H. and Locke’s Mills, Maine,as well as by his two grandchildren, Sean Ennis and his wife Cassie of Tamworth, N.H. and Meg Ennis of Chandler, Arizona, as well as by 3 great grandchildren Beau Ennis, Rylee Ennis and Lydia Ennis from Tamworth as well.

Tom will be buried next to Mary in the Tuftonboro Town House Cemetery this spring and there will be a Celebration of his Life at the Inn on Main in Wolfeboro, N.H. on June 21, 2025. Details will be forthcoming!

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Is Market Basket open on Easter? See NH grocery store hours on holiday

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3 hours ago

April 5, 2026

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Is Market Basket open on Easter? See NH grocery store hours on holiday

Need to grab some last-minute marshmallow Peeps or eggs to dye on Easter? What about that glazed ham? Many New Hampshire grocery stores will be open on Easter Sunday, but their hours may be limited.

While no state laws prevent supermarkets from opening as usual on Easter, many opt to open with limited hours to allow employees to celebrate the holiday.

To avoid any surprises, shoppers should check store hours before heading out to the supermarket on Sunday, April 5.

Here’s what to know about popular New Hampshire grocery stores on the spring holiday.

Is Market Basket open on Easter 2026?

All Market Basket stores, including the ones in Portsmouth, Seabrook, Bedford, and Londonderry, will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Is Shaw’s open on Easter 2026?

Most Shaw’s locations will be open regular business hours on Easter Sunday.

Check the Shaw’s store locator for your local store’s hours.

Is ALDI open on Easter 2026?

ALDI locations will be closed on Easter Sunday, including the Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Salem, Dover, and Seabrook stores, according to the chain’s website.

Is Price Rite open on Easter 2026?

Most Price Rite stores in New Hampshire will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 5, according to a company spokesperson.

However, the Manchester location will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Is Hannaford open on Easter 2026?

Most Hannaford locations in New Hampshire will be open until 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, according to the supermarket chain’s website. This includes the Portsmouth, Londonderry, Durham, and Derry locations.

As store hours vary by location, customers are encouraged to check their local store’s website.

Is Whole Foods open on Easter 2026?

Many Whole Foods locations are open on Easter Sunday, but with modified hours, the chain’s website said.

The Portsmouth, Nashua, Nashua South, and Bedford locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Customers should check their local store’s website for details.

Is Trader Joe’s open on Easter 2026?

All Trader Joe’s stores, including the Portsmouth, Bedford, and Nashua locations, will be open regular hours on Easter 2026.

Is Walmart open on Easter 2026?

Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday, according to the company. This includes the Portsmouth, Seabrook, Salem, Manchester, and Concord locations.

Is Target open on Easter 2026?

All Target stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, according to the company’s website.

Is Costco open on Easter 2026?

All Costco warehouses will be closed on Easter 2026, according to the company. This includes the Nashua location.

Is BJ’s Wholesale Club open on Easter 2026?

Most BJ’s Wholesale Club locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday, according to the company. However, customers should check with their local club to confirm hours.

Is Price Chopper/Market32 open on Easter 2026?

Most Price Chopper and Market 32 stores will be open normal hours on Easter Sunday, the company said.

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Three NH shooting suspects on the run

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15 hours ago

April 4, 2026

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SOMERSWORTH, ME (WGME) – Three suspects involved in a shootout on the run and are believed to be headed for Maine.

Early Saturday morning, police received multiple calls for gunfire on depot street in Somersworth.

That’s where they found a car and home riddled with bullet holes.

Nobody was hurt.

Forty-eight-year-old Robert Stiffler was arrested, and faces charges of reckless conduct and criminal threatening with a deadly weapon.

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Police believe three other suspects were involved, and are asking Somersworth residents to check their security cameras to see if they have video of the suspects.

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Garret And Katie Grateful For WOKQ Listeners In New Hampshire

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1 day ago

April 4, 2026

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Garret And Katie Grateful For WOKQ Listeners In New Hampshire

There’s something special about New Hampshire, and honestly, we felt it right away.

From the messages on the app… to the comments on social… to the calls into the show… you showed up for us in a way that meant more than you probably realize.
So seriously… thank you.

We want to thank Logan for his time with WOKQ. We want to thank Logan for his time with WOKQ. He has chosen a different career path and we wish him the best.

This first week of Garret & Katie in the Morning has been a blur in the best way. A little chaotic (we’re still figuring out what day it is half the time), but mostly just… fun.
It already feels like we’re building something with you, not just talking at you.

We can’t wait to get out, meet you in person, and experience more of New Hampshire and New England, whether that’s at events, local spots, or just randomly running into you at Market Basket, Kittery Trading Post, The Goat, Bank NH Pavilion, Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom or Bernies Beach Bar.

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But before we do… we figured it’s only fair you get to know us a little better.
So here are a few completely random things about each of us…

🎧 5 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT GARRET
• I’ve been in radio since I was 15… which feels illegal now that I say it out loud.
• I’m the kind of person who will talk to my dog like she fully understands English… and honestly, I think she does.
• I always have floss on me. Truck, backpack… it’s a lifestyle at this point.
• I’m obsessed with cooking outside, if there’s a grill involved, I’m in.
• I will absolutely judge a grocery store based on the vibe alone… and yes, I’m still learning the full Market Basket experience.

🎧 5 RANDOM THINGS ABOUT KATIE
• She can go from zero to fully invested in a reality show in about 30 seconds.
• If there’s a group chat… she’s running it.
• She somehow always knows what’s trending before anyone else.
• Coffee isn’t optional, it’s part of the personality.
• She’s the kind of person who will make you laugh mid-sentence… and then forget what she was saying.

See you every weekday morning from 6-10am on New England’s Number One for New Country 97-5 WOKQ.

Garret and Katie

Iconic Diners in New Hampshire

There’s just something about a diner… the coffee that never stops coming, the same booth people have probably been sitting in for 30 years, and a breakfast that somehow hits every single time.

As I’ve been getting to know New Hampshire, one thing became very clear — this state LOVES its diners. And not just any diners… we’re talking iconic, been-here-forever, locals-swear-by-it kind of places.

So I went down the rabbit hole (and got very hungry in the process) and pulled together some of the most iconic diners across the Granite State.

Did we get your favorite? Or are you already mad we missed one? 😅

Gallery Credit: Garret Doll