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Selectmen voted Monday to pick Oct. 31 for annual Halloween tradition.
Hampton kids will be trick or treating on Hallow's Eve this year.
Cindy Hess allegedly gave Darriean Hess a narcotic pain killer and her car before Hess killed two bicyclists.
Jacquelyn Plum of Salem was out on bail for two other drunken driving charges when she was arrested for a third DWI offense on Sept. 30.
Eric Carrier, 25, of Hooksett had previously approached several home care workers, including on in Hampton, to change his diapers.
Crumbs Bake Shop recently held a grand opening celebration.
Anthony Monbleau was arraigned in Salem District Court on Monday.
The following information was provided by the Hampton Police log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Peter Bartolini, 70, of Hampton faces second-degree murder charges in the death of Robert Roderick and Darriean Hess, 19, of Seabrook is due back in court today.
There are many employers looking for enthusiastic and experienced workers in the Salem area.
There are many employers looking for enthusiastic and experienced workers on the Seacoast.
Selectmen were expected to set Trick or Treating date for Halloween.
The Seabrook, N.H. teen charged in the death of two North Shore bicyclists last month was scheduled for a probable cause hearing in Hampton District Court on Tuesday morning.
The actual date of revocation might have preceded this announcement.
Seabrook woman is scheduled to have a probable cause hearing in Hampton District Court on Tuesday morning.
Methuen, Mass., man led Salem Police on high-speed chase to Haverhill, Mass., before he was tasered and taken into custody.