Having grown up in Almaty, Kazakhstan, I moved to New Hampshire when I was 10 and remained in the area for most of my life. I received a journalism degree from University of New Hampshire, and then worked for local newspapers on the Seacoast for several years, working as both reporter and editor. In April 2019 I joined Patch, and I now cover several communities in southern New Hampshire, including Merrimack, Bedford, and Salem areas. My passion for local journalism remains ever high as I learn more about our communities, the interesting people, and the issues that people care about. News tips are always welcome. Email me any time at Liz.Markhlevskaya@patch.com.
Portsmouth Mayor Jack Blalock invites the public to bike with him on Wednesday to celebrate Bike Month and see the latest road improvements.
The following incidents were reported in the Portsmouth police log for May 1 overnight into May 5.
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan joined efforts to ban offshore drilling, as President Trump announced loosening regulations.
Assault, conspiracy and DWI arrests were among items reported in the Exeter police log for the time period of April 14 to April 20.
Loitering, trespassing and disorderly conduct are among items reported in the Portsmouth police log for April 25 to April 26.
Stalking and assault arrests, and several vehicle accidents, were reported in the Londonderry police log from April 30 to May 2.
The Bedford Police Department has released the police log for April 21 to April 27.
The municipal portion of the tax rate would increase by more than 4.5 percent with the proposed budget in Portsmouth.
As part of National Small Business Week May 5 to May 11, Portsmouth will host several events gearing toward growing small businesses.
In a regional transportation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, officials will give an update on the Exit 4A project for I-93 in Londonderry.
For the next three weeks, residents may expect a water specialist to go near their homes as he checks for water main leaks.
The Merrimack Conservation Commission and Currier Orchards invite residents to this year's Seedling Giveaway, taking place Saturday, May 11.
A shoplifting arrest and vehicles striking utility poles are among items reported in the Salem police log for May 2, overnight into May 3.
The Portsmouth Police Department has released the police logs for April 30, overnight into May 1.
Police on Thursday discovered a woman who was dead in a vehicle near the Hampton liquor store.
The Salem Selectmen will hold a public hearing Monday regarding a $105,829 grant from NH Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration.
Alcohol-related arrests, as well as hit-and-run accidents, are among items reported in the Hampton police logs for April 22 to April 28.
Michaela Stable of Epping is the first female student from Exeter's Seacoast School of Technology to get apprenticeship at Lindt Chocolate.
Christian Hamm, 30, of Fort Myers, Florida, was arrested Wednesday on warrants out of Florida after police located him in a Portsmouth hotel
Merrimack police arrested a man Tuesday on three counts of simple assault and two counts of obstructing report of a crime.
