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Myles Blackley, Montclair Immaculate Conception Guard Receives Offer from New Hampshire Wildcats Hoops
Class of 2025 Montclair Immaculate Conception (N.J.) guard Myles Blackley has received an offer from Division I University of New Hampshire Wildcats Men’s basketball team, he recently wrote on X. In addition to the Wildcats’ offer, the 6-foot-5 Summit, N.J., native holds D-1 offers from Fairfield, Bryant, Providence, FDU...
Kamala Harris to appear at Cape fundraiser as talks continue about Biden's future
BOSTON - The Republican National Convention is over and voters are now looking to Chicago, where Democrats are preparing to nominate their presidential candidate. But who will it be?Galvin: Unite behind Biden or risk chaos"Chaos is not a formula for victory, it is not," said Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin, who is among several Massachusetts delegates prepared to nominate President Joe Biden on the convention floor. But the rest of the party isn't as certain, questioning Biden's ability to lead. "At this point you're talking about changing the candidate field at a very late point."Democrats nationwide, including here in...
Mass. RMV Bans Mini Japanese Cars, Leaving Owners In Bind
HUDSON, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cars in the United States have been growing by the year, while it seems like Boston's roads shrink by the day. For a time, a handful of Massachusetts drivers had an outside-the-box solution: importing tiny Japanese cars that sip gas and can squeeze into the smallest imaginable parking space. But the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles has put the kibosh on that.
Netflix is making a documentary about the Karen Read case
CANTON - Netflix is making a documentary about the Karen Read case and the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.The streaming service announced the new three-part documentary series on Friday. A release date has not been announced, but Netflix indicated there will be more updates on the series "in the coming months."Karen Read case ended in mistrialThe announcement comes just a few weeks after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the case because the "deeply divided" jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The prosecution intends to retry the case, but Read's attorneys are trying to get...
Three Columbian citizens residing in New York arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts; appear to be connected to International Theft Group
Three people believed to be part of a large-scale theft ring have been arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts. According to police, on Thursday, July 11, Braintree Police Detectives arrested three individuals on various charges in connection with a conspiracy to commit residential burglaries. The suspects appear to be connected to an organized International Theft Group. Also known as South American Theft Groups, these groups are known to use extensive surveillance, GPS technology, surreptitious video feeds, and counter- surveillance to establish patterns of behavior for their prospective victims.
Plymouth Stop & Shop Welcomes Former Red Sox Player Johnny Damon
It's been quite the week in Plymouth for celebrity sightings. First Amy Adams, then David Portnoy, and now an all-star retired outfielder. Former Red Sox outfielder Johnny Damon made a splash at the Plymouth Stop & Shop located at 127 Samoset Street, where he promoted his new beverage, A-GAME water. The sports star's visit drew a crowd as he engaged with fans, posed for photos, and signed autographs.
More Than $86,000 Raised for Local Nonprofits During New England’s Only NASCAR Weekend
LOUDON, N.H. – NASCAR weekend at “The Magic Mile” proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise more than $86,000 during the June 21-23 NASCAR weekend event.
Loon Festival to be held July 20
Kittie Wilson- A 5-day-old loon chick is fed a minnow by one of its parents while its sibling hitches a ride on Pleasant Lake in New London. If you see an adult loon with chicks, make sure to stay at least 150 feet from them so the parents can concentrate on feeding and caring for their chicks.
Four U.S. House primaries are contested in New Hampshire this year—the most in the last 10 years
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in New Hampshire was June 14, 2024. Twenty-four candidates are running for New Hampshire’s two U.S. House districts, including four Democrats and 20 Republicans. That’s an average of 12 candidates per district. There was an average of 9.5 candidates per district in 2022, 6.0 candidates per district in 2020, and 12.5 in 2018.
Daily Times building owner unveils new development designs. Will city allow demolition?
PORTSMOUTH — Developer Peter Floros — the owner of the historic Daily Times building that was badly damaged in a 2017 fire — has filed a new plan with the city to redevelop the downtown property. Floros filed a new application with the city Thursday, calling for...
Keene roofing company ordered to pay back wages for visa violations
A Keene roofing contractor has paid $167,101 in back wages to 20 foreign temporary workers who didn’t receive proper payment, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a news release Monday. A settlement between the department and The Melanson Co. (owned by Illinois-based national roofing company Tecta America) also...
Electric Earth Concerts presents ‘Trois Frères’
Courtesy- Gabriela Diaz, violinist. Electric Earth Concerts presents “Trois Frères” on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at the First Church in Jaffrey. Three French composers come to life in the hands of pianist Mihae Lee and a band of eight distinguished musicians – the first of two collaborations this season with the Sebago-Long Lake festival. Featuring Stephen Taylor, oboe, Adrian Morejon, bassoon, Benjamin Fingland, clarinet; William Purvis, horn, Gabriela Diaz, violin; Thomas Kraines, cello; and EEC Artistic Directors Laura Gilbert and Jonathan Bagg. The program includes Francois Devienne: Quartet for Bassoon and Strings, Francis Poulenc: Sextet for Pianoand Winds, and Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15.
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