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Ex-Massachusetts special ed director accused of embezzling $37 million loses his pension appeal
The disgraced former special ed director who was accused of misusing more than $37 million in taxpayer dollars has lost his pension appeal in front of a state appeals court. John Barranco — who was the executive director of both the Merrimack Special Education Collaborative and Merrimack Education Center — brought this appeal after he was forced to give back more than $800,000 in excess pension payments to the state.
3 People Sick in Massachusetts, 9 People Dead From Recalled Deli Meats
There are now 9 people dead from recalled Boar's Head Deli Meats, according to wwlp.com, andaAt least 57 people are sick, including three from Massachusetts. The illness came from listeria contaminated Boar's Head products, according to the news station. The article also says that it can take up to four...
Hitting the road for Labor Day weekend? These are the best and worst times to drive.
Travelers returning on Sunday and on Labor Day "should leave as early as possible to avoid heavy traffic in the afternoon." Road trippers beware: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is expecting busy roadways this weekend and advises driving during off-peak hours. More than 57 percent of Americans intend to...
New Millionaire: Weymouth Man Wins $1M In Lottery Ticket Bought In Quincy
A Weymouth man is eyeing a new home after he won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Joseph Rooney won his seven-figure check playing the $20 scratch-off game “$10,000,000 Cash Blast.” Three of the game's $10 million grand prizes remain in circulation, along wi…
Watch: JD Vance gets booed by firefighters during convention speech in Boston
JD Vance was booed several times as he delivered a speech at the International Association of Fire Fighters on Thursday (29 August). The Ohi senator was in Boston to speak to the large labor union representing professional firefighters and emergency workers. As Donald Trump’s running mate took to the podium...
Captured: Suspect in fatal stabbings of mother and daughter in Worcester arrested in NYC
The suspect in the killings of a mother and daughter who were found stabbed to death in an apartment at Webster Square Towers has been taken into custody, according to the Worcester police and a member of the victims' family. William Rodriguez was captured about 12:40 p.m. Thursday in New York City, police...
Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer
CONCORD, N.H. — A federal judge extended a temporary order Tuesday for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban. The families of Parker...
Swormstedt is First Woman to Win Pemaquid Beach Triathlon
A former NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse champion outpaced more than one hundred other competitors to win the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon during pleasant summer weather on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Bristol. Sidney Swormstedt of Laconia, NH became the first female to win the overall race championship. Her blazing time of 1:18:48 beat the closest competitor by more than two minutes. Swormstedt was a member of the 2016 women’s lacrosse team at the University of North Carolina that won the national championship during her freshman season.
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Walls of sound: Keene Music Fest to return to downtown Keene this Labor Day weekend
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Music Festival is back for its 23rd year, taking over downtown this Saturday, Aug. 31, with 10 hours of non-stop, free live music. With 65 performances spread across seven stages, the festival promises a sonic journey through a diverse range of genres, from rock and folk to punk, indie, Americana, country, jazz, experimental, jam bands, electronic, hip-hop, and more.
Hampton Falls greenlights 72-unit senior condo project at ex-Faro Gardens site on Route 1
The town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment granted all the variances Joe Faro needs to seek final approval from the Planning Board for his plan to build 72 age-restricted condos on his long-vacant Route 1 lot. The board approved the project at its Aug. 22 meeting. Faro’s new plan for...
Neighbors Frustrated As 7-Eleven Blasts Opera Music Nonstop
Residents in Manchester, New Hampshire are frustrated with a 7-Eleven that’s been blasting opera music 24/7 for the past few weeks. The store started blasting the music through outdoor speakers to stop loitering out front, but it's also been keeping neighbors awake at night. "My 4-year-old is autistic, and she already has a hard time sleeping, so it's been really difficult for us," neighbor Jennifer Pudder explained. "My hope is that they'll turn it down at night so that people can sleep."
Health care professionals: Names to Know
Seacoast Dermatology adds key personnel to support growth SEACOAST — Seacoast Dermatology, a leading dermatology services provider, announced the addition of two new FNP’s in response to increasing local demand for medical dermatology providers. Ashley Milliken and Kara Fiore function as an integral part of the medical team and are accepting new patients. ...
Keene State men’s soccer picked fifth in LEC preseason poll
(MyKeeneNow) – The Keene State College men’s soccer team has been selected to finish fifth in the Little East Conference (LEC) preseason poll, released Monday. The Owls earned 38 points in the poll. UMass Boston, the defending LEC regular season champion, topped the poll with 63 points, including seven first-place votes. Western Connecticut State, the defending tournament champion, secured the remaining two first-place votes and garnered 56 points, finishing second. Eastern Connecticut State (45 points) and Rhode Island College (44 points) were also projected to finish ahead of Keene State.
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