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Enforcement Day Shows 248 Vehicle Stops in Manchester
Sixteen people are facing charges following their arrests as part of a joint enforcement day in Manchester. City police and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies made 248 vehicle stops last Wednesday. Manchester.inklink.news reported the intent of the ‘no tolerance’ initiative was to crack down on driving violations, criminal offenses and...
New Hampshire Man Charged After Child's Fentanyl Overdose, Nashua Police Investigating
A New Hampshire man is now facing severe legal repercussions following the overdose of an 11-year-old girl on fentanyl, a powerful and often deadly opioid. Tyler Greenhalgh, 31, has been arraigned on charges including felony possession of a controlled drug, with a subsequent offense, and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, according to a report from WHDH.
Mike Caparco Commits To Rivier University
An '03 from Cranston, RI, Caparco has spent the past two seasons in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) with the Seahawks. In his first season, he played 37 games, recording 3 goals and 9 assists for a total of 12 points. In the 2023-24 season, he played 44 games, tallying 13 goals and 12 assists for a total of 25 points.
Haverhill Man Admits To Stealing Money Meant For Veteran Suicide: Feds
David Duren, 48, admitted to wire fraud on Monday, July 1, the US Attorney for New Hampshire said. He faces up to 20 years in prison during his sentencing on Oct. 10. Duren was a program manager at a healthcare provider in Nashua, New Hampshire, and oversaw a $750,000 program funded by a Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant. The money was earmarked for treatments and services for veterans at risk of killing themselves.
Merrimack College names Michael “Seamus” Harreys Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Merrimack College is pleased to announce that Michael “Seamus” Harreys has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer. Harreys brings more than 30 years of higher education experience to the role, including leadership positions in financial services, financial aid, enrollment management and student affairs. His first...
Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide Solutions
Households on public water systems are willing to pay an average of $13.07 a month, or $156.84 annually, on their monthly bills to protect themselves from PFAS — potentially cancer-causing chemicals — according to new research from the University of New Hampshire. This amount is insufficient to cover...
Nashua woman selected finalist for Caregiver of the Year award
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Nashua woman has been named one of the top three caregivers in the United States. Gloria De La Cruz, who works for Visiting Angels, has been a caregiver for almost 20 years. “Gloria consistently displays a can-do attitude, even in challenging situations. Her exceptional compassion...
Fireworks ordinance violation reported in New Hampshire preceding Independence Day festivities
Manchester, NH- Police say two adults and three juveniles were located near illegally set off fireworks on Lake Shore Road and issued ordinances on June 27th. Manchester police responded at approximately 12:20AM after receiving noise complaints in the area near Massabesic Lake. Officers claim they found fireworks in the street along with smoking debris and five individuals.
14-year-old girl leads police on chase in stolen car in Rindge, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 14-year-old girl from Manchester is facing several criminal charges after leading police on a chase in a stolen car. Police said they stopped the vehicle around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for speeding through Rindge, New Hampshire. According to police, four passengers jumped out and fled, while...
Manchester mayor to propose ban on public homeless encampments
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The city of Manchester will soon consider an ordinance to prevent people from camping out on the street or in some parks. The proposal from Mayor Jay Ruais comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gives local municipalities more power to stop public homeless encampments.
Officials say pills produced and sold by Manchester man contained fentanyl, methamphetamine
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Federal officials have raised a public safety concern after they say pills containing a mixture of drugs were sold by a Manchester man now facing criminal charges. Jerry Summers, 44, of Manchester, is charged with one count of manufacturing a controlled substance, two counts of distribution...
ReGen Valley to receive $44 million through federal Tech Hubs program
The Manchester effort to escalate the mass production of human tissue and organs has been earmarked for $44 million from the federal government, officials announced Tuesday. Last fall, “ReGen Valley” — the marketing moniker for the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) — was named one of 12 Tech Hubs by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
Video: Sunny and warmer Tuesday
The big 4th of July week is here, and the weather looks good for most of it with a few changes from time to time. Tuesday will be sunny and warmer, coolest at the coast. More sun and some clouds at times on Wednesday. Pleasantly warm too...coolest coast. The next...
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in RI.
Bob's Stores is closing all of its stores, including the 1400 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston location. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led to the...
Southern New Hampshire University welcomes new president
Southern New Hampshire University has welcomed its new president. SNHU said on Monday, former Provost Lisa Marsh Ryerson's began her role as president following the unanimous decision of the Board of Trustees. Marsh Ryerson is the university's sixth president, succeeding Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc, who served as president for 21...
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