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'You cannot speak:' Waterboro man cut off from speaking at Sanford City Council meeting
SANFORD (WGME) – A man was recently cut off from addressing Sanford's city council over an issue at a local cemetery. Families have been upset over upkeep at Oakdale Cemetery, with open grave plots and long grass. Because the cemetery issues weren't on the agenda, one man tried to...
Sanford man charged in multi-town burglary spree after allegedly stealing vehicle
SANFORD, Maine — A local man is facing numerous charges, including ones related to burglary and drugs, following his arrest by the Scarborough Police Department on Monday. Authorities arrested David Allan, 52, of Sanford, following reports they received from two separate businesses in Scarborough after they had been burglarized through forced entries early Monday morning, according to Scarborough police. ...
Field of purple flags remembers Massachusetts lives lost to overdoses
WORCESTER, Mass. - The 2,125 purple flags at UMass Memorial Health represent each life lost to an opioid-related overdose in Massachusetts in 2023. The annual event is about honoring the story behind every single flag and raising awareness. “One of those flags a few years ago was for my son,”...
West Newton Cinema Foundation Buys Historic Cinema
Yesterday, August 27, 2024, the West Newton Cinema Foundation purchased West Newton Cinema back from a developer who had other plans for this historic location. This win would not have been possible without the many supporters of the Foundation. When the Foundation started this journey last year with the dream of keeping the beloved theater alive and thriving, the chance of success seemed remote. Now, because of those who cared a whole lot, a historic building is saved.
Barstool podcast helps lead to arrest
Kirk Minihane hosted two seasons of a true crime podcast series for Barstool Sports, and both seasons have now been followed by suspects being charged with murder. Wednesday morning, the FBI announced a Boston SWAT Team arrested former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell for allegedly killing Sandra Birchmore, whose death in Canton, Massachusetts was initially Read more... The post Kirk Minihane’s true crime podcast for Barstool Sports leads to murder arrest appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Massachusetts State Police lay trooper to rest who died suddenly
Today, the Massachusetts State Police laid to rest a fellow trooper. 56-year-old Trooper Chester E. Adams of Whitman, formerly of Weymouth, died unexpectedly at home. According to an obituary, “Massachusetts State Trooper and member of the 79th RTT Chester proudly served the Commonwealth for over 18 years. He was a dedicated and well-respected member of the department known for his tireless work ethic.”
Woman's death in New Hampshire connected to deadly police shooting on Piscataqua River Bridge
TROY, N.H. — A woman who was found dead in a New Hampshire home was reportedly killed by her husband, who was fatally shot by police on the Piscataqua River Bridge, according to authorities. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office announced early Thursday morning it was investigating what it...
Deadly Motor Scooter Crash in Seabrook
A Seabrook man is dead after his motor scooter crashed on Walton Road late Saturday afternoon. Police said 57-year-old Alwin Eaton lost control when two off-road recreational vehicles turned onto the road. He died at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact Seabrook police.
Men’s Golf Announces 2024 Season Schedule
MANCHESTER, N.H. – On Tuesday, the Saint Anselm College men's golf team announced its schedule for the 2024 season. Head coach Shaun Bishop will be at the helm for his sixth season as a Hawk. Saint Anselm had their best team performance in the spring on April 16 th at the Penman Spring Invitational placing second out of ten teams. At the 2023 Northeast-10 Championship meet the Hawks took home third out of ten teams scoring 880 points. Saint Anselm will start their 2024 campaign on September 9 th at the Franklin Pierce Invitational at the Northern Spy Golf Club...
FBI SWAT team arrests former Stoughton police officer in homicide case
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — FBI Boston’s SWAT team has arrested a former Stoughton police officer in the homicide of Sandra Birchmore. Matthew Farwell was taken into custody without incident. This is a developing story, stay with ABC6 for further developments.
Two men accused of allegedly traveling from California to Massachusetts with cocaine and methamphetamine valued at over $10.5 million
BOSTON – Two Indian nationals were indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston yesterday in connection with the distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 28-year-old Simranjit Singh and 19-year-old Gusimrat of Fresno, Calif. were each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one count of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Both men were arrested on July 29, 2024 and have remained in federal custody since their arrests.
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