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Karen Read jury list impounded indefinitely as juror says, ‘I am frightened'
The judge in the case won't release the names of the people who served on the deadlocked jury, she said in a filing Thursday, citing a juror whom the judge found to have a credible fear for her and her family's safety. Also Thursday, Read's lawyers shared in a court...
Homicide investigation yields new details into death of Weymouth's Christine Mello
WEYMOUTH ‒ Newly released findings in a Weymouth homicide investigation reveal that police visited the Weymouth home several times before finding the body of Christine Mello, 56. Other newly released details from prosecutors include:. Mello was stabbed in the head and hit with "blunt force," according to the medical...
Mosquitos in Blackstone test positive for West Nile Virus
Officials are asking some residents of Worcester County to take precautions after some mosquitos tested positive for West Nile Virus. The Central Mass Mosquito Project will spray parts of the town of Blackstone after some mosquitos in the southeast of town tested positive for the virus. West Nile is typically transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There were six human cases in the Bay State in 2023. While the virus can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. Most people infected show no symptoms but when present fever and flu-like illness are common.
NBC 10 I-Team: Addiction recovery business owner pleads guilty in fraud case
(WJAR) — The owner of a local addiction recovery business pleads guilty to fraud. Federal prosecutors accused Michael Brier, 61, of ripping off patients by cutting short addiction recovery appointments, and of ripping off the federal government by over-billing millions of dollars for appointments that were cut short or never happened.
Moors leader receives prison time for Massachusetts standoff in 2021.
Two members of a sovereign citizens group that claimed Rhode Island as its territory face court-ordered prison terms for their roles in an armed standoff with Massachusetts State Police in 2021. The leader of Rise of the Moors, Jamhal Tavon Sanders Latimer, must serve three to five years in prison plus four years of probation under penalties ordered at a sentencing hearing Tuesday. ...
After Criticism, Harvard Will Standardize Fact-Finding Process for Disciplinary Cases
Interim Harvard President Alan Garber and other top Harvard officials announced they will reform its fact-finding procedures for disciplinary cases across the University. By Michael Gritzbach. Harvard will standardize fact-finding procedures for disciplinary cases across the University after facing fierce blowback when students who participated in the pro-Palestine encampment faced...
Investigators identify police officer who shot, killed man in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Officials with the New Hampshire attorney general's office have released the name of the Manchester police officer who shot and killed a man late last month. The officer who fired his gun was Sgt. Daniel Whelan. Officials said he has 18 years of law enforcement experience...
NH unemployment claims rising, a potential salve for tight labor market
Years after the pandemic threw businesses into disarray, changing expectations around work and leading to widespread worker shortages, New Hampshire’s workforce demand is still strong. Currently, 85 percent of New Hampshire residents between 25 and 55 are employed, according to the Department of Employment Security. “Historically (that’s) about as high as New Hampshire gets,” said […] The post NH unemployment claims rising, a potential salve for tight labor market appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
Rabbi Berel Slavaticki is used to answering questions about faith, forgiveness and spirituality. He also hears a lot of queries about food. “People said, ‘I can't get a good bagel around here, I can't get a good falafel.’ So we said, you know, let's try to put something together,” the rabbi said.
Honoring life of NH Air Guard commander: Pogorek services set as police investigate crash
ROCHESTER — Services for Brig. Gen. John Pogorek were set to be held as the investigation into the accident that took his life is ongoing. Pogorek, who was commander of the New Hampshire Air National Guard Base at Pease, was struck by a vehicle on July 8, according to police. Pogorek had pulled over and got out of his pickup truck to re-secure a load on a trailer he was towing, when a Toyota RAV4 hit him on Crown Point Road in Rochester.
Portsmouth eases solar panel rules for historic district, despite opposition
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council narrowly passed the third and final reading of an ordinance amendment aimed at making it easier for homeowners to install solar arrays in the city’s historic district. Mayor Deaglan McEachern, Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley, and City Councilors John Tabor, Josh Denton and Rich Blalock voted Monday night to pass the amended ordinance. ...
MVSB opens new full-service bank in Exeter with grand opening celebration
EXETER — Meredith Village Savings Bank is opening its newest banking office at 3 Meeting Place Drive in Exeter. The community is invited to an all-day grand opening on Friday, July 19. The event will feature tours, giveaways, outdoor games, ice cream and treats from Clyde’s Cupcakes truck and the opportunity to vote for a local nonprofit to win a $1,000 donation.
Seabrook selectman rebuked for campaigning against firefighters' contract
SEABROOK — Selectmen announced Monday they settled an unfair labor practice that alleged Selectman Srinivasan “Ravi” Ravikumar campaigned against the firefighters' contract behind the scenes. The settlement puts to rest the complaint Seabrook Firefighters Local 2847 filed with the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relation Board in...
Topsfield’s hidden pasta factory
Wearing an apron and a smile, Angelo Cerminara steps outside to give an Italian welcome to his Topsfield home, which is also the site of his business, L’Amore Della Pasta. He shuts the door quickly to keep the kitchen sanitary. Stacked wooden racks hold rows of drying fettuccine colored with vegetable powder: black-flecked yellow, green, orange, with purple soon to come.
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