West Lebanon ManKilled on Turnpike in Nashua

Nashua — A 44-year-old West Lebanon man was killed on Sunday after being struck by a vehicle on the Everett Turnpike.

Police said Bao Ming Chen was driving a 2016 Acura MDX on the turnpike when he was rear-ended by a 2008 Ford Focus driven by Samantha Cote, 23, of Merrimack, N.H.

Chen then got out of the car and was struck by a 2004 Acura RSX operated by George Roeschlaub, of Hudson, N.H., according to a State Police news release.

Chen suffered fatal injuries from the collision. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital, police said.

According to the state Secretary of State’s website, Chen was owner of Koto Japanese Steak House on Route 12A in West Lebanon.

Police said Cote suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

State Police are investigating the crash and anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Michael Pelletier at 603-223-8699.

Volunteers Sought For Wildlife, Forest Stewardship

Concord — New Hampshire is looking for conservation-minded individuals to serve as stewards of the state’s wildlife and forest resources.

The New Hampshire Coverts Project is aimed at enhancing, restoring and conserving habitat for the native wildlife.

It takes its name from the word covert — a thicket that provides shelter for wildlife. Each year, 25 volunteers attend several days of workshops to learn about wildlife and forest ecology, habitat management, land conservation and effective outreach. They then commit to at least 40 hours of volunteer work in the coming year.

Some lead field walks or organize volunteer work days. Others serve on town boards or manage their own property for wildlife habitat. Applications are due March 1 and are available online at nhcoverts.org.

Vermont To Use Helicopters to Spot, Tag Moose for Study

Montpelier — The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife said low-flying helicopters will be seen over the northeastern part of the state as part of a three-year moose study.

Weather permitting, beginning Jan. 11 a helicopter will be flying just above tree height so experts can capture up to 60 moose that will be outfitted with radio collars and then released.

Biologists hope to better understand whether Vermont’s moose calves are surviving to adulthood. They also want to know what is killing moose, including predators, infections or stress caused by winter ticks. New Hampshire, Maine, and New York are currently conducting similar studies. The collaring in Vermont is expected to take about two weeks. The study will continue until 2019.               — Staff and wire reports