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SUV crashes into Brockton Dunkin' store
BROCKTON — An SUV crashed into a Dunkin' store in Brockton on Thursday morning, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said. The incident occurred at about 9 a.m. at the Dunkin' located at 784 Belmont St. "She was parking, and her foot slipped off of the break. She went right through the bollards and struck...
Economic development strategic plan aims to attract development and spur economic growth
In conjunction with their goal to promote economic development, the select board recently approved an agreement with Camoin Associates, LLC for consulting services related to developing an economic development strategic plan for Hingham. The purpose of this contract is to help the town build a practical strategic plan to drive...
Bill Hanney plans to reopen Sturbridge movie theater with 'luxury' twist
STURBRIDGE — After more than three years' absence, New England entertainment mogul Bill Hanney is bringing the big-screen movie experience back to Sturbridge. Sturbridge Luxury Cinemas, a "dine in" theater with luxury seating and eight big screens, will take over the space once occupied by the 1,210-capacity Sturbridge Cinemagic Stadium Theaters at the Center at Hobbs Brook shopping district on Charlton Road (Route 20), which opened in the summer of 2012 and closed in early 2021. ...
Karen Read prosecutors say 4 jurors have contacted them with information
DEDHAM - Prosecutors from the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office say they've heard from four jurors in the Karen Read trial willing to discuss information.Who is Karen Read?Karen Read is 44-year-old Massachusetts woman charged with second degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene. Prosecutors say she hit her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, with her car on a snowy night in January 2022 after a fight and a night of drinking. Read's defense team alleges she is the victim of a police cover-up, and that O'Keefe died in a fight inside a Canton home.What happened at trial?After a ten...
Sununu urges GOP to cut down on ‘distracting rhetoric’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) is calling on Republicans to “stop the trash talk” leading up to November, arguing such attacks will do little to shore up support for the GOP ticket. “As Donald Trump and my fellow Republicans navigate the next steps of their campaigns, my...
Scores Running Club weekly “fun run” in full step
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Scores Running Club is in the midst of hosting a weekly fun run to fund scholarships for area high school students intending to continue their running at the collegiate level. Runs, which are each 2.8 miles and are open to runners of all ages...
Harvard vs. New Hampshire Football Tickets & Game Info - October 4
The New Hampshire Wildcats (0-0) visit the Harvard Crimson (0-0) at Harvard Stadium on Friday, October 4, 2024. If you're looking to catch this matchup in person, head to StubHub to purchase your tickets. Harvard vs. New Hampshire Tickets & Game Info. Tickets: Get tickets for this game at StubHub.
New Hampshire eases regulation of physician assistants
Come Jan. 1, the state’s nearly 1,340 physician assistants, the provider many patients see, will no longer have to have a signed “collaboration agreement” with a physician for their entire career. The sponsors of House Bill 1222, which Gov. Chris Sununu signed recently, said complaints from physician assistants prompted the legislation. Some said they are being charged $1,000 a month for a collaboration agreement they don’t believe changes how they practice. Others said this year that they’ve lost...
New Home Ownership Lottery Deadline for 45 Income Restricted Units is Aug. 7
The deadline is approaching for 45 income restricted units on Stonley Road that includes five units that are specifically for artists. The lottery deadline is Aug. 7 to apply for the units. For artists, you need to receive an Artist Housing Certification through the city to apply for an artist unit. You can apply for the artist housing certification by clicking here.
Mailbag: Celtics leap candidates, bad contracts, a puzzling slump
Several Celtics have been busy this week taking part in the Olympics while the NBA offseason quiets down as a whole. With Team USA set to play some pivotal games in the knockout round next week, let’s get to a busy mailbag featuring questions on the roster heading into next season. If you have questions about the Celtics or NBA, email brobb@masslive.com or tweet @briantrobb.
Portsmouth man charged with smashing Temple Israel lanterns faces hate crime charge
PORTSMOUTH — A Portsmouth man accused of smashing two Star of David light sconces outside Temple Israel with a hammer is facing new charges, including a hate crime punishable by 10-30 years in jail if he's found guilty. Kevin O’Leary, 31, was indicted by a Rockingham County Superior Court grand jury on two criminal mischief charges, including a special felony, which can carry the longer jail term and a fine of up to $4,000. The other criminal...
Joy Oladokun at Prescott Park, Matty & Penders in Dover: Things to do in Seacoast
It's hard to believe we are already in August and smack dab in the middle of summer. The Seacoast entertainment scene is still hot, hot, hot like the weather. This weekend head over to Prescott Park for music and theater, bring the kids and their favorite stuffed friend to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover for a Teddy Bear Clinic, rock out with Matty and The Penders, a 90s alternative cover band (and a local favorite of mine), at the Cochecho Arts Festival, or bring Your Lawn Chairs to Sullivan Square in Berwick, Maine, for a summer festival. ...
Dover OKs pedestrian bridge over Bellamy River as part of Community Trail expansion
DOVER — Planning leaders in the city have endorsed a design for the expansion of the Community Trail, including a 105-foot pedestrian bridge over the Bellamy River. Designed and built in three phases dating back to the start of the millennium, the Community Trail currently spans eight roundtrip miles. The next phase would increase it in length by more than a mile by extending the trail from Knox Marsh Road at Route 155 onto Lilac Lane, become...
Dover High rising senior Carys Fennessy wins second straight NH Women's Am by 18 strokes
ROCHESTER – No worries. With a big lead, that’s how Carys Fennessy approached the third-and-final round of the Women’s State Amateur. Disappointed with a first-round even-par 72 on Monday, the golfing prodigy fired back-to-back 3-under 69s in winning her second straight title, this time by a whopping 18 strokes at Rochester Country Club. ...
Noble falls short in Guinness World Record bid; raises money for 9/11 foundation
RYE — Natalie Noble was almost eight hours into her quest to set a Guiness World Record for most pull-ups in a 24-hour span last Saturday when her body started to shut down. She eventually bowed out of her attempt at Flight House Gym. "Nothing was getting better, nothing was getting easier," said Noble, a Spaulding High School graduate. "I pushed as far and as long as I could. I definitely did the best that I could,...
Seabrook’s own: MMA fighters Charles and Lucas Rosa take center stage at Foxwoods
SEABROOK — Two Rosas for the price of one. That's the compelling deal for local mixed martial arts fans this Saturday night as Seabrook’s Charles “Boston Strong” and Lucas “King of Monsters” Rosa headline Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) MMA 78 at the Grand Cedar Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. The main event...
Check Out One of the Best Car Shows in Massachusetts (166 Photos)
No matter where you live in Massachusetts whether it's Boston, Springfield, Worcester, pretty much anywhere chances are there's a car show happening in your area this summer. It's a great opportunity to round up the kids and have a fun family outing. One of the Best Car Shows in Massachusetts...