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First Trial Begins in YDC Abuse Scandal
The first criminal trial arising from a five-year investigation into allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center is underway. The case involves a different state-run facility, however, in Concord. Victor Malavet of Gilford is one of nine former state workers charged in connection with the attorney general’s broad criminal probe of the Sununu Youth Services Center. His trial started Monday on allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old 12 times in 2001. Prosecutors say the 62-year-old Malavet started paying special attention to the girl soon after she arrived, coercing her into sex in a candy storage room and other locations. His attorney says the alleged victim is lying.
15-year-old Mass. cat healed from severe injuries needs ‘retirement’ home
One “sweet, senior cat” struck by a car that left him with severe injuries was subsequently caught in a legal limbo involving allegations of animal cruelty from his former owners. The 15-year-old feline survived and recovered and he is now seeking a comfortable “retirement” home through the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Boston.
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of August 26, 2024
– Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Vacancy. The Select Board and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners are looking for a volunteer to fill a vacant position on the Housing Authority Board. The term for this position will expire in March 2026. The Housing Authority mission is to promote adequate, safe and affordable housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. The NAHA strives to create neighborhoods where residents continue to be a valuable part of the community. The North Andover Housing Authority provides permanent housing for low- and moderate-income families through two main programs: the Public Housing & Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Public housing assistance is provided at eight apartment communities owned & operated by the North Andover Housing Authority.
Bobolinks are the stars of a new art installation on a Massachusetts farm
Each May, a farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is greeted with a flock of songbirds called bobolinks. This year, they’ll mate and nest on the property and be the main stars of a new art installation. WBUR’s Andrea Shea reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Harpoon Brewery to Launch Holy Cross Hazy IPA
WORCESTER – The Boston-based Harpoon Brewery has created the official craft beer of the Holy Cross Crusaders, in partnership with the College of the Holy Cross. The Harpoon x Holy Cross Hazy IPA has alcohol by volume (ABV) of 6 percent. “As a Worcester native and grandson, husband, in-law,...
New York man dies in early morning Berwick crash
BERWICK — A New York man was killed early Saturday morning when he was ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Portland Street near Old Route 4. Mark Neary, 67, of New York, NY, lost control of his vehicle around 2:44 a.m., resulting in a single-vehicle accident. The...
‘Everything but the kitchen sink': Bourne blasted by major flooding from storms
Powerful storms moved through Massachusetts and other parts of New England on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, strongs winds and in some cases, even hail. Severe thunderstorm watches were in effect for most of the region, and warnings were issued for many areas. The town of Bourne on Cape Cod...
Maine Turnpike crash: Three seriously injured in rollover in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT, Maine — A rollover crash on the Maine Turnpike Monday morning left three passengers with serious injuries and caused significant traffic delays. State police responded to the crash at 8:12 a.m. near mile marker 14 in Ogunquit. ...
Local Teacher Training to be a Leader in Education Policy
Submitted via The Bedford Citizen Community Submissions. Bedford resident and Haverhill High School English teacher Anna Sabella will spend the coming year developing her skills as an education leader by participating in the Massachusetts Education Policy Fellowship (MEPF), run by the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy. This program...
York Rotary Club’s 45th annual Four on the 4th road race nets $31K
YORK — The York Rotary Club’s 45th annual Four on the 4th road race was a success this year, drawing 1,000 participants for the scenic four-mile route from York High School to Short Sands Beach and back along Long Sands Beach. Organized in collaboration with the York Parks and Recreation Department, the event raised more than $31,000 through race registrations and sponsorships from local businesses, including Estes Oil & Propane, CMG Home Loans, NVest Financial, Eco Products,...
Cranston police officer accused of urinating on woman's $180 cowboy boots at Chesney show
An off-duty Cranston police officer was arrested Saturday night after a woman accused him of urinating on her new cowgirl boots at a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Shane Lynch was arrested for disorderly conduct and later also charged with wanton destruction of property, according to reports from the Foxboro Police Department. He was also barred from the stadium. ...
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