Juneteenth

A freedom walk across the Piscataqua River drew dozens of marchers who marked the end of slavery in the U.S. nearly 160 years ago, and shared concerns about current attacks on diversity.

Keene celebrates 30 years since Jumanji. Juneteenth celebrations continue in the Upper Valley. Plus, Manchester rolls out the welcome mat for Phish.

Community events are planned across the state on Thursday and in the days ahead.

Several New Hampshire summer traditions return this weekend, including Laconia Bike Week, Sand Sculpting at Hampton Beach and the Lebanon Opera House's Pride Month celebration.

Sigue la ola de calor excesiva en NH, recomiendan tomar precauciones con los vehículos. Se dieron celebraciones de Juneteenth desde Portsmouth hasta Nashua.

Sweltering temperatures didn’t put much of a damper on festivities that included song, dance, food and poetry.

“I hope people feel community, feel like we are having a celebration of freedom, but also feel like we're setting aside a time to remember an important part of US history as it happened,” said Whitney Skillen, who organized one event in Claremont.

En la reunión pública del comité de planificación de Nashua, sus miembros decidieron unánimemente rechazar la propuesta de construcción de una planta de asfalto en la ciudad. Habrán menores tasas de energía por parte de Eversource y Unitil. Se celebrará Juneteenth con un festival de Reggae en Portsmouth.

The Black Heritage Trail’s Juneteenth festivities this year are running through June 19.