After multiple years covering professional sports at the highest level, Richard Morin relocated back to his native New Hampshire to assume managing editor duties with Seacoast Current. He previously covered the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball in Phoenix for The Arizona Republic and the USA TODAY Network. While obtaining his undergraduate degree from Suffolk University in Boston, he also worked for The Boston Globe and WEEI Radio. When not working, you can find him enjoying some craft beer, watching sports or fiddling with his assortment of Batman, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! collectibles.
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Two New COVID-19 Outbreaks at Seacoast Nursing Homes
On a day when New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced a statewide mask mandate, two new COVID-19 outbreaks at Seacoast nursing homes were identified.
Deputy Mayor: Dover Mask Mandate Is ‘Overreaching’
Council members and other city officials were split when it came to measuring the merit of the ordinance.
Dover, Somersworth Keep Masks Voluntary, Rochester Adopts Mandate
While some Seacoast municipalities are keeping masks voluntary for now, others are stepping up restrictions.
Dover Community Trail Expansion Nearing Completion
Construction to one entrance is in its final stages, the city said, and the ramp is scheduled to be paved starting Monday.
UNH Hockey Preparing For Opener vs. No. 2 Boston College
UNH's two games against Boston College on Friday and Saturday will be televised on NESN.
As Outbreak Grows, Some At Kittery Nursing Home Defeat COVID-19
As the Durgin Pines outbreak continues to grow, some residents are celebrating their victories over COVID-19.
Citing COVID-19 Spread, Dover Proposing New Mask Mandate
The new emergency ordinance will be introduced during Wednesday's City Council meeting and could go to a vote.
Rochester Police Investigating String of Car Thefts
Police said three of the thefts took place at the Gonic Trails on Rochester Neck Road on Wednesday.
Fire Engine Damaged in Crash That Injured Good Samaritan in Dover
A fire engine was struck by a 24-foot box truck after Dover Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the scene following a three-vehicle crash that occurred earlier that morning.
‘Auspicious’ Dover Company is Kombucha Juggernaut
Auspicious Brew, believed to the New Hampshire's first licensed kombucha brewery, recently opened its doors on Washington Street in Dover.
Rogers Johnson, President of Seacoast NAACP, Dies at 62
Over the last two decades, Johnson has held numerous positions at both the state and national level.
COVID-19 At UNH: Students Asked To Consider Sheltering In Place
In a letter to students distributed Wednesday, UNH Senior Vice Provost for Student Life Kenneth Holmes expressed about his concern over COVID-19 cases.
Newfields Elementary Among Polling Locations on COVID-19 Watch
Newfields Elementary was identified by the state as having potential COVID-19 community spread on Election Day.
Injured Owl Helped By York Police After Being Hit By Car
Police received a call Thursday morning stating that an owl had been struck by a vehicle near Route 91 in York.
Portsmouth Man Building Shark-Inspired Hot Sauce Empire
The Spicy Shark in Portsmouth has taken home eight 'Scovie Awards' in the last two years.
No Spectators at UNH Athletics Events to Start 2020-21
UNH said they sought input from the CDC, the state and the university's conference partners before making the decision.