15+ min ago (405+ words) The story drew hundreds of thousands of views online, and a couple from New Hampshire decided they wanted to buy the set A story we shared in October has taken on a life of its own " literally " after a 92-year-old Maine man's model train village went viral and found a new home. For years, Dean Walker poured his passion into the model train layout above his garage " a hand-built village filled with tiny details and personal touches. When sister station WMTW first met him, he said he was looking for someone who would appreciate the layout as much as he did, someone who could carry it forward when the time felt right. "And that was my hope when we started all this. I would find somebody that would take the entire layout. I wasn't willing to really split it up....

5+ day, 20+ hour ago (125+ words) Hear from the Manchester man who inspired Adam Sandler's legendary character. From slap shots to tee shots, meet the Manchester native who inspired Adam Sandler's legendary character Happy Gilmore, and see how he and his former NHL playing brother are driving the next generation of athletes. Plus, we are heading out on a unique tour, called "The Tour de Chooch"! Ever since 1994 the weekend after Thanksgiving, model railroad enthusiasts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts open their doors for railroad lovers to come check out their layouts. We stopped by a few and got a taste of just how detailed, fun, and addictive the hobby can be! For more information on tonight's stories: The Tour de Chooch Hosting this week from: Beans and Greens Farm...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (622+ words) Friends, family and fans gathered Thursday to honor the late Chadwick Boseman, who posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Video above: See the moment the star was unveiled and watch as his wife, family, and "Black Panther" co-stars gathered around it to remember and honor Chadwick Boseman Thursday was declared "Chadwick Boseman Day" in Hollywood, and his "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" costar Viola Davis, his "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler and Boseman's widow Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman spoke during the emotional ceremony. "I have to believe that Chadwick is still alive," Davis said. "I can't use the word "gone' or "death' really when thinking about him." The "Black Panther" actor died in 2020 at the age of 43 after a private battle with colon cancer. Davis noted that they worked on their Oscar-winning movie "Ma…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (257+ words) Alice and Ellen Kessler, twin dancers and singers who launched their career in the 1950s and performed with Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and Harry Belafonte, among others, have died, police in Germany said Tuesday. They were 89. The death of the twins in Gr'nwald, a prosperous suburb of Munich where they shared a house, was reported by German newspaper Bild and news agency dpa on Monday, without named sources. Munich police on Tuesday confirmed the deaths, saying in an emailed statement that it was a "joint suicide." The Kessler twins learned to dance at a young age and joined the Leipzig Opera children's ballet. In 1952, when they were 16, their family fled to West Germany, where they danced in a revue theater in D'sseldorf. In 1955, the sisters were discovered by the director of the Lido cabaret theater in Paris, where their international career…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (101+ words) We are dipping into the NH Chronicle vault and pulling out a gem from 2001, when Fritz Wetherbee sat down with music star Patti Page to talk about her career and her time living on a farm in New Hampshire." Search location by ZIP code 2001 interview: Country music legend Patti Page reflects on career, time spent living in New Hampshire We are dipping into the NH Chronicle vault and pulling out a gem from 2001, when Fritz Wetherbee sat down with music star Patti Page to talk about her career and her time living on a farm in New Hampshire....

1+ week, 5+ day ago (126+ words) Do you remember watching John Henry, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk in the '90s? Rabbit Ears Productions was responsible for teaching many '90s kids about legends, folklore and fairy tales. The animated short films featured many popular celebrities voicing characters or narrating the story. In 1991, the company commissioned artwork as a gift to celebrities who worked on the project. Native American artist Anahwake Nahtanaba (affiliated with the Caddo tribe) created personalized Pueblo Storyteller sculptures for each of the actors. People like Robin Williams, Glenn Close and Denzel Washington received a ceramic sculpture. Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. Watch the video above to see what other celebrities were gifted Indigenous art. If you liked this video, check out the archival playlist below....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (77+ words) Using old tools to create the perfect picture. Plus, it's Fritz Friday, and he's talking pie! And, did you know that saffron is grown here in NH? It turns out the Granite State has the right climate to grow the famous spice, and it's harvested around this time of year. Sean McDonald heads out to learn more about saffron farming and why chefs love to use it. For more information on tonight's stories: Hosting this week from:...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (312+ words) 'Dancing With The Stars' is celebrating 20 years of dazzling moves Tuesday night, and a familiar face is waltzing back into the ballroom. Former longtime host and part-time Granite Stater Tom Bergeron is making a comeback five years after leaving the ABC show. "So, given that it's the 20th anniversary, as I said to somebody, "I'm going full Ringo. Peace and love. Peace and love." For years, Bergeron set the tone on "Dancing With The Stars," mixing quick wit with big heart. Now, the New Hampshire resident is stepping back into the spotlight. "Well, it's promising to be an emotional reunion, I'm sure," Bergeron said. Bergeron first took the mic in 2005, guiding the show through memorable seasons and viral moments. After his unexpected departure in 2020, Bergeron admits he didn't think he'd ever be back, but Tuesday night, he'll return as a judge....

2+ week, 5+ day ago (100+ words) As the seasons quickly change, see video from Portsmouth's Halloween parade and learn what to do about those leftover pumpkins. We're also looking ahead to the Christmas season. A new, huge tree is now on display at the Tuscan Village in Salem. Search location by ZIP code Good Vibes: Portsmouth Halloween Parade; Christmas tree on display in Salem As the seasons quickly change, see video from Portsmouth's Halloween parade and learn what to do about those leftover pumpkins. We're also looking ahead to the Christmas season. A new, huge tree is now on display at the Tuscan Village in Salem....

2+ week, 6+ day ago (341+ words) A group of New Hampshire performers is set to take part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time. This year, the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps ensemble will march in the parade. The Nashua-based group applied as part of its 70th anniversary celebration. Hosting a rehearsal once a month since September, close to 200 members of the marching band, honor guard, and more held their final practice at Bishop Guertin High School Sunday afternoon. The Corps started in 1955 as a community-based nonprofit created with a focus on keeping at-risk youths off the streets, without any affiliation to schools or government institutions. Corps president Paul LaFlamme's grandfather was the founder. "One of my earliest memories of being alive was being strapped in a bus seat to go some crazy place, and I couldn't even tell you where," LaFlamme said. As…...