New Hampshire

Tilton Man Killed After Being Struck By Boat On Lake Winnisquam

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2 years ago

July 29, 2024

Tilton Man Killed After Being Struck By Boat On Lake Winnisquam

TILTON, NH – A 76-year-old man from Tilton has died after the scull rowing boat was struck by a pontoon boat on Lake Winnisquam Sunday, according to New Hampshire Marine Patrol.

Marine Patrol unit was notified of a boating crash at 6:42 a.m. on Lake Winnisquam, officers responded and determined Thomas Mead, 76, of Tilton had been operating a scull when he was struck by a pontoon boat.

A 17-year-old operator of the pontoon boat was able to get Mead aboard the vessel and began CPR. The operator continued resuscitation efforts until fire rescue units arrived on the scene.

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Mead was then transported by ambulance to Concord Hospital in Laconia, where he was pronounced deceased, according to officers.

Police from Tilton and Sanbornton responded, as did the Belmont Fire Department, Franklin Fire Department, and Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS.

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The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Marine Patrol Sgt. Joshua Dirth at (603) 227-2115 or Joshua.E.Dirth@DOS.NH.GOV.

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New Hampshire

Officials respond to 'unknown substance' spill at Sunapee Harbor

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6 hours ago

June 22, 2026

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Officials respond to 'unknown substance' spill at Sunapee Harbor

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services collected samples of the unknown substance found in Sunapee Harbor and will be testing them tomorrow. Authorities say the spill was contained and prevented from spreading further.

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Police investigating after woman found dead in home in Hampstead, NH – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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16 hours ago

June 21, 2026

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Police investigating after woman found dead in home in Hampstead, NH – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

HAMPSTEAD, N.H. (WHDH) – Authorities have launched an investigation after responding to a reported untimely death in Hampstead, New Hampshire, officials said.

The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the untimely death of a woman at a home in Hampstead, Attorney General John M. Formella announced.

While the investigation is just beginning, there is no known threat to the general public at this time.

The exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain under active investigation.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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New Hampshire

'New Hampshire Outright' creates open, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ families

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1 day ago

June 21, 2026

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'New Hampshire Outright' creates open, safe spaces for LGBTQ+ families

‘New Hampshire Outright’ began more than 30 years ago, founded by a group of parents at the University of New Hampshire. It’s the only LGBTQ+ organization in the state with a dedicated focus on young people, their allies, and their families.

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