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MANCHESTER, N.H. —

As of March 9, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports the average price of heating oil in New Hampshire is $4.83 per gallon, up nearly a dollar from mid-February, when it was $3.91.

Granite Staters who buy heating oil as needed say they’re feeling the impact, as tensions in Iran rise.

"You know, it's going to be more than usual," said Erthur Wiles of Manchester.

Others on fixed, pre-season payment plans say they’ve been more insulated from the spike.

"What’s going on in the world doesn’t affect me as much, because I locked in," said Denise Rivard, also of Manchester.

The New Hampshire Department of Energy says the state ranks second in the nation for heating oil use per capita, with 42% of homes relying on it as their primary heat source.

And with winter weather sticking around, prices could climb even higher.

"It’s not looking good. Prices could get close to record-setting levels. $5.50 a gallon is certainly possible in the next couple of weeks," said Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.

GasBuddy says global disruptions, including concerns around the Strait of Hormuz, are driving prices higher.

As costs rise, more Granite Staters are turning to 2-1-1 for help. Granite United Way, which helps run the service, says calls are increasing.

"We’re seeing an increase in calls for this type of help," said CEO Nicole Martin Reimer.

The organization says higher oil prices, combined with a long winter, are likely behind the surge.

"It’s been a long winter, so people’s budgets are tight from higher usage," Martin Reimer said.

If you’re struggling to afford home heating oil, dial 2-1-1 to get connected with available resources.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. —

A settlement has been reached between the Diocese of Manchester, a priest and an alleged victim of sex abuse.

The victim in the case is a 51-year-old man who said he was abused in the early 1980s by a priest in New Hampshire.

That victim was 7 years old when the abuse began and has since moved to another state, but his attorney said that what happened to him in New Hampshire has left him with lifelong scars.

"It took so much courage and strength to come forward," said attorney Mitchell Garabedian. "I admire him so much."

Garabedian, who has represented victims of clergy sexual abuse for decades, said that last year, he was contacted by the man, who detailed two occasions when he said he was sexually assaulted by the Rev. Mark Fleming in the rectory of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Hudson.

The man said the abuse spanned from 1982 to 1983.

"He was terrified," Garabedian said. "And that was sexual abuse on two separate occasions. It changed his perspective on life forever."

The Diocese of Manchester said it removed Fleming from the ministry in 1983 after a report of sexual abuse and reported it to the state. It said it received this victim's report in May last year.

The diocese said it provides financial assistance for victims harmed by its clergy members and has established policies and procedures to protect youth.

"He was found credible, and they settled this matter in the low six figures," Garabedian said.

Garabedian said the victim may never fully heal, but he feels like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders and is now able to try and move forward.

"He's on to the next chapter in this sad affair," Garabedian said. "He's now working in therapy. He's trying to keep up, keep the confidence that he gained by coming forward."

Garabedian said he's not aware of where Fleming is now. He is not listed as deceased on the diocese's website.

MANCHESTER, NH – After an exhaustive, snow-soaked winter, Mother Nature teased us with spring this week, and with the return of spring comes the annual resurrection of America’s game.

During the off-season, the front office staff for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats has been busy implementing significant changes to improve the fan experience at Delta Dental Stadium.

Over the course of last year, the Fisher Cats surveyed fans about how they could improve their experience. “The overwhelming feedback from fans was that our food and beverages needed to change and improve,” said Fisher Cats General Manager Taylor Fisher. “And I heard them, loud and clear.”

In partnership with the team’s ownership group, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the Fisher Cats have invested $200,000 to enhance the hospitality and concessions operations at the stadium.

The organization has also hired Brad McClennan to join the front office staff as the new Food and Beverage Director, Erin Young as the Premium and Catering Manager, and a new chef, Jonathan Phillips.

McClennan, who comes to the Fisher Cats after three years working with the Fredericksburg Nationals and 30 years of experience in the sports’ hospitality industry, said he looks forward to overhauling the way that fans experience food and beverages at the games.

Some of the changes will include rebranded and repainted concession stands, which will all be renamed around a New Hampshire theme, as well as numerous upgrades to the equipment.

The concession stands will also add new digital menus, and more diversity in the ordering options, which will include a $5 and under “value” menu, as well as more premium and higher quality products.

The 2026 season will additionally see the return of the beer bats, for both the Fisher Cats and their alternative identity, The Space Potatoes, as well as offering popcorn, chicken tenders and ice cream served in plastic batting helmets.

The Fisher Cats recently signed a 10-year extension of their partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, and this season, the concessions will include fountain sodas, alongside the traditional bottled soft drinks and a souvenir cups purchase option.

“Coca-Cola has been our partner since Day One, and they are some of the best partners we have,” Fisher said. “They have invested so much in the relationship with the team. They get it.”

Along with the upgrades to the concessions, The Fisher Cats are also adding a unique pregame experience that will include live local music before each home game, which is a DBH initiative for all of the company’s 48 minor league teams, and a new “Hot Dog Happy Hour,” an idea hatched by the team’s newly-appointed Assistant General Manager Andrew Marais.

The organization has partnered with Barrel One Collective, which consists of some of New England’s oldest craft breweries, including New Hampshire’s Smuttynose Brewery, which has been brewing beer on the Seacoast since 1994.

The events will be held outdoors beside the Samuel Adams Brewhouse near the entrance to the stadium and the rebranded Cold Shoals Beach Bar, and the live music will be performed on the Smuttynose Stage.

The live performances and the “Hot Dog Happy Hour” will begin when gates open 90 minutes before each home game and end half an hour before the first pitch, running from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on games starting at 6:03 p.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the 1:05 p.m. matinees.

“Hot Dog Happy Hour” will also include discounted food and beverages, and other special promotions.

“When we opened the gates last season, it felt like we were just opening the gates. The goal is to encourage fans to come out earlier and enjoy the vibe,” Fisher said.

The Fisher Cats are also increasing the postgame fireworks shows put on by Atlas Fireworks. Last season, there were eight fireworks shows, and this season, it jumps to 19 nights, with fireworks occurring after every Friday night game starting on Opening Day then every Saturday night from June until the end of the season.

As for the reason the organization has placed such an emphasis on the fan experience, Fisher points to another survey conducted by Diamond Baseball Holdings last year revealing that 40 percent of people attending the games did not identify themselves as baseball fans.

“We’re looking to become an entertainment venue that happens to have a baseball team that plays here,” said Fisher. “It’s not going to happen overnight, but we’re trying really hard to make sweeping changes across the board so that people understand that it is different now, and it is up to us [the organization] to back that up.”

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats will open the season on April 3 when they welcome the Binghamton Rumble Ponies to Delta Dental Stadium.

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

After a cold, dry night, New Hampshire will see another round of wintry weather Tuesday, including snow and a wintry mix.

Skies will remain clear through the morning and early afternoon before clouds start to build.

Highs will reach the mid-30s in southern areas and the upper 30s farther north.

SNOW, WINTRY MIX TUESDAY PM

A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect for much of the state later this afternoon, and continue overnight.

By mid-afternoon, light snow will begin in the Monadnock region, potentially making roads slick for the evening commute.

Snow will spread quickly northward by early evening, around 4-5 p.m.

A widespread 2 to 4 inches of snow is possible across the state through Tuesday night. Higher elevations around the Lakes Region and White Mountains could see a bit over 4 inches.

Snow will likely change to a wintry mix or rain by mid- to late evening as warmer air moves into the far south. That will keep totals a bit lower for Manchester, Nashua, and southern portions of Rockingham county.

All winter precipitation should end between midnight and 2 a.m. Wednesday.

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LOOKING AHEAD

Clearing skies are expected Wednesday, with highs jumping into the mid-40s in the north and low 50s in the south.

Thursday looks dry and mild, with highs in the 40s across most areas.

The next system moves in late Thursday night into early afternoon Friday, bringing snow and mixing in the north and rain and mixing in the south.

More details will be available as the system approaches.

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