Seacoast Summer Safety: Hampton and Seabrook beaches will stay open after New Hampshire officials found very low bacteria levels following a sewage line rupture in Massachusetts; testing will continue through the holiday weekend until repairs are finished. Heat & Thunder Risk: An extreme heat warning is in effect through Saturday, with temperatures pushing into the mid-90s and heat index near 110; officials urge limiting outdoor activity during midday as humidity climbs and severe thunderstorms are possible. Northern Lights Watch: Aurora may be visible overnight from parts of the northern U.S. near the Canadian border Wednesday through Friday, with the best odds in states like Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. Outdoor Adventure Alerts: A hiker was airlifted from Mount Washington after a 50-foot fall in Huntington Ravine; rescuers cited steep terrain and serious injuries. Lakes Region Spotlight: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center earned Gold (Best Museum) and Silver (Best Family Attraction) in the Best of the Lakes Region awards. Local Events: Opechee Garden Club’s “Beyond the Garden Gate” tour returns July 11 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) with private garden stops across the Lakes Region.