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Activists outside Oyster River High School at last March's town election

In agreement with Town Council, Durham voters decide to remove Mill Pond dam

Max Scheinblum, Staff Writer March 9, 2022

DURHAM - The Mill Pond Dam debate came to a close on Tuesday, March 8, when Durham residents voted 1706 - 596 to remove the dam. This choice affirms the Durham town council’s original decision in September...

Covid cases on campus decline after reaching high of 535

Covid cases on campus decline after reaching high of 535

Hannah Donahue, Content Editor February 15, 2022

As University of New Hampshire (UNH) students returned to the town of Durham in preparation for the spring semester, COVID-19 cases began to rise - hitting an all-time campus high of 535 total positive...

UNH loses member of community, Vincenzo Lirosi

UNH loses member of community, Vincenzo Lirosi

Rhianwen Watkins December 9, 2021
A missing person alert reached UNH community members Saturday at 6:18 p.m. It was quickly followed by an email at 6:25 p.m., looking for student Vincenzo Lirosi, 22, of Massachusetts. A second email from President James Dean came in on Sunday around 6:14 p.m. bearing the tragic news that Lirosi’s body was found in the wooded area off Coe Drive that afternoon.  
Year in review: Durham’s mask ordinance

Year in review: Durham’s mask ordinance

Cassie Hollasch May 7, 2021
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic prompted widespread mask wearing, the federal government left states and towns to decide whether or not it was enforceable. Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s advice to wear a mask in any public place, it took months for ordinances to appear in many communities.
CDC amends gathering requirements; UNH guidelines remain

CDC amends gathering requirements; UNH guidelines remain

Cassie Hollasch May 1, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amended its guidance detailing activities vaccinated individuals can now resume, such as attending small outdoor gatherings without wearing a mask.
Sununu announces expiration of mask mandate

Sununu announces expiration of mask mandate

Hannah Donahue April 15, 2021
Gov. Chris Sununu announced on Thursday, April 15 that the statewide mask mandate would be lifted on Friday, April 16.
COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Whittemore Center

COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Whittemore Center

Benjamin Domaingue April 14, 2021
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) hosted two closed vaccination points of dispensing (PODs) for eligible students, faculty and staff.
UNH to hold two vaccine clinics this week

UNH to hold two vaccine clinics this week

Evan Edmonds April 8, 2021
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is hosting two points of dispensing (PODs) of the first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9 at the Whittemore Center. These vaccination PODs are only for UNH faculty, staff and students that are residents of New Hampshire.
Out-of-state students not eligible for vaccine in N.H.

Out-of-state students not eligible for vaccine in N.H.

Hannah Donahue April 1, 2021
Starting April 2, New Hampshire residents age 16 and older will be eligible for the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination, said Gov. Chris Sununu in a press conference on March 25. This decision, however, does not include out-of-state college students or international students.
New vaccination site opens at Fox Run Mall

New vaccination site opens at Fox Run Mall

Ben MacKillop April 1, 2021
Starting this past Monday, the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site run by the state of New Hampshire located at Exeter High School has closed down and been moved to the Fox Run Mall in Newington, working out of the former Sears retail location. The vaccination site is one of 11 locations run by the New Hampshire National Guard and, in addition to the Dover vaccination site running out of the C&J Bus Lines, it is one of two locations in the Seacoast region.
UNH community reflects on one-year COVID anniversary

UNH community reflects on one-year COVID anniversary

Cassie Hollasch March 23, 2021
Durham, NH -- On Mar. 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic. Store shelves were stripped of bare necessities by worried customers, local businesses had to shut down their operation, and students were sent home by universities; all these happened in hopes of combating the spread of this deadly virus. 
UNH fall semester COVID-19 protocols considered successful

UNH fall semester COVID-19 protocols considered successful

Cassie Hollasch January 20, 2021
With the rise of COVID-19, universities across the country had to decide whether or not to bring students back for the fall semester. The University of New Hampshire was one of many who brought its students back in person, raising concern for the members of the surrounding community. Read this special local feature submitted by Megan Deane, the editor of Oyster River High School's news magazine.
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