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Car Accident On Campus Raises Concerns About Pedestrian Safety

Cassandra Chabot, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

At approximately 9 p.m. on March 4, a Toyota struck a female University of New Hampshire (UNH) student who was walking in the crosswalk on Garrison Ave. in Durham. The student was treated and released...

Community-Led Initiative Changes Durham’s Energy Service Provider

Cassandra Chabot, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

In early January, the town of Durham introduced the Durham Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (DCPCNH), as a new way of looking at energy on a community level. The program allows residents to explore...

Panic buttons, shown here by Town Administrator Todd Selig, have been installed at various locations throughout the Durham Town Hall.

Active Shooter Safety Training to Take Place at Durham Town Hall; Community Voices Echo Safety Training

Sarah Donovan, New Editor September 28, 2023

The safety of the Durham Town Hall staff is integral to Todd Selig, administrator for the town of Durham, New Hampshire. That’s why with the help of his administration, Selig has set November 7 as the...

Off-campus housing continues to be a problem in Durham

Off-campus housing continues to be a problem in Durham

Cassandra Chabot, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

DURHAM- Every September, the discussion around off-campus housing for University of New Hampshire students comes back into rotation.  With UNH’s new two-year residency rule, all freshmen and sophomore...

What’s in the water?

Max Scheinblum, Staff Writer March 5, 2022

DURHAM - The months-long debate over the Mill Pond Dam will come to a close next week when Durham residents flock to Oyster River High School for their annual election. Key points ranging from fish migration...

Durham residents explore local walking trails

Durham residents explore local walking trails

Cassie Hollasch March 5, 2021
Two adventure-seeking Durham residents came up with a creative solution to explore the Seacoast during the pandemic.
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.
Town of Durham adopts mask ordinance

Town of Durham adopts mask ordinance

Hannah Donahue August 5, 2020
The Town of Durham has passed a mask ordinance, impacting residents and visitors of Durham, as well as the University of New Hampshire (UNH) community as they prepare for their return to campus for the fall semester.

Impending and potential developments to town of Durham discussed

Bret Belden April 22, 2017

There is much more going on in Durham than meets the eye. The Economic Development Committee of Durham met to discuss developments to make Durham more appealing. The meeting was held at the Durham Town...

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