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Massachusetts Gang Members’ Murder Plot Exposed by FBI Informant
In an astonishing turn of events, a murder-for-hire plot involving two Massachusetts gang members has been disrupted after the intended hitman turned into a federal informant. This gripping case involves Kareem Pires and Elijah Melton, two individuals with a detailed criminal background in gang-related activities. Conspiracy and Charges. Pires, who...
New Bedford Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Announces Opening Date
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford’s newest discount story now has its opening date. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has announced it will open for business on Wednesday, July 31. The store will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The store is located in the Fieldstone Marketplace...
Rowley concert series to feature Caribbean steel band
The Rowley Public Library’s Summer Concert Series will feature Caribbean sounds on Wednesday, July 17. It’s part of the library’s offering of “live family-friendly music events Wednesday evenings through the month of July.”. “Bring a blanket or chair and relax on their beautiful front lawn while...
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
Maudslay concerts commence with quintet
Brian Thomas Quintet and Donna Byrne open the 31st season of the Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) Summer Concert Series with two shows on July 13 and 14. Thomas returns to Maudsla, this time with his small group Brian Thomas Quintet playing original soul jazz rooted in the tradition of a horn section backed by an organ trio rhythm section.
Haverhill man held without bail in connection with explosive device
A Haverhill man was charged in connection with an explosive device found in a neighborhood, resulting in an evacuation of the area and the detonation of the device, a spokesperson with Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office told MassLive. David Farnsworth, 63, was held without bail after his arraignment...
ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 8
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2024 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series, which will offer first-rate musical entertainment in local parks from July 8 through August 7. The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City of Boston parks and made possible by...
Massachusetts’ largest biotech company files for second round of layoffs, over 800 affected
Takeda Pharmaceutical Inc., Massachusetts’ largest biotech company, announced a second round of layoffs late last month bringing the total number of employees affected to 861 in 2024, according to a state database. The company, which specializes in medications to treat rare diseases and cancer, employed 6,290 employees in the...
Holden blogger 'Turtleboy' says parents' house in Worcester targeted by detractors
Following the ruling of a mistrial in the Karen Read case, the Holden blogger Aidan "Turtleboy' Kearney posted to social media a photograph of a deceased turtle he said was found hanging outside of his parents' Worcester home. A Worcester police spokesman confirmed in an email Tuesday morning that detectives...
New Hampshire teen ask for votes in Rolling Stone magazine competition
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A local New Hampshire singer has been selected to compete in Rolling Stone Magazine’s “America’s Next Top Hitmaker.”. Fifteen-year-old Olivia Conway of Pembroke needs votes to win $10,000, a feature in Rolling Stone, and a chance to perform at the “Future of Music Showcase” in Texas.
Residents say owner of Auburn mobile home park has made life a 'living nightmare'
More than 100 residents at two mobile home parks in Auburn have filed a class action lawsuit against the parks’ owner, alleging it’s exploiting them and violating their state protections. Lawyers representing the tenants — who are seniors or on fixed incomes due to disabilities — argue that...
Police looking for public’s help after Massachusetts real estate agent disappears
A Massachusetts realtor has disappeared, and police are looking for the public’s help. The Worcester Police Department is looking to locate sixty-year-old Amanda Pearce. She’s 5’4” and was last seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, wearing black pants, a black shirt and a black baseball cap.
‘Have to look in mirror’: Head of MSP responds after top Karen Read investigator relieved of duty
Massachusetts State Police Col. John Mawn condemned the comments that Trooper Michael Proctor made about Karen Read after he was assigned to investigate the death of her boyfriend.
Siewruk Added to Men's Basketball Roster
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's basketball program, led by second-year head coach Nathan Davis, has announced the addition of Antoni Siewruk (Koszalin, Poland) to the roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Siewruk is a 6-foot-9 shooting guard and incoming freshman who played for the SMS...
Another Massachusetts And New York Store Hit With ATM Skimming Device
Federal investigators have charged a Hudson man for using skimming devices to steal credit card information from different store locations in New England and New York. According to CBSNews Boston, skimmers are installed on top of normal credit card terminals. The fakes are designed to look like a normal machine, but with additional electronics to capture data.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Upper Valley
State health officials are investigating a possible measles exposure in the Upper Valley. Vermont and New Hampshire health officials say there are currently no confirmed cases of the measles in either state. But New Hampshire’s public health division is looking into a report of an international traveler contracting measles shortly...
Exeter startup helps defense contractors with cybersecurity compliance
The federal government now requires that contractors and subcontractors for the Department of Defense prove they meet certain cybersecurity requirements — a potentially complicated, costly and time consuming process. A startup company based in Exeter wants to help. GovSky builds a cybersecurity compliance software platform for government contractors. Its...
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