A Hampton Falls man is being held without bail on charges he raped a woman after giving her a mind-altering drug that rendered her helpless, and police suspect he could have more victims.

The unemployment rate for the United States continued its upward rise in July hitting 6 percent, compared to 4.9 percent a year ago.

Leaf-peepers are getting an extra-early preview of eye-popping fall foliage. The pre-Labor Day burst of red and burgundy is largely confined to maples in wetlands.