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The current heat advisory will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. "Heat index values expected to be in the 70s by 10 p.m.," states the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these...
Sanders, Cassidy launch investigation into Steward Health bankruptcy
The Senate Health Committee is launching an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, a Dallas-based hospital chain with a significant presence in eastern Massachusetts, and will vote next week on issuing a subpoena to its CEO, Ralph de la Torre. Steward operates 31 hospitals in eight states, including eight in Massachusetts. It filed…
Crash on I-293 South in Manchester leads to some traffic backups
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A crash on Interstate 293 South caused some traffic backups Thursday afternoon in Manchester. The crash, which occurred in the area of Exit 2, led officials to close some lanes in the area. As of 4:30 p.m., two lanes were back open in that area. >>...
Ask the Weather Authority Team: What is a microburst?
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The National Weather Service in Gray's survey team headed west on Wednesday to survey storm damage in Milford, New Hampshire. They discovered that a microburst occurred. The microburst occurred on Tuesday, July 17, and lasted one minute. The survey team found 7 damaged homes, two destroyed vehicles,...
Truck hits fire hydrant, causes flooding in Manchester
MANCHESTER — Police are currently responding to an accident where a truck struck a fire hydrant at the intersection of Hayward and Wilson streets, causing minor flooding in the area. The City of Manchester Water Works is on-site working to control the water flow. Tow services have been dispatched...
Here's why you should never underestimate a severe thunderstorm warning
Never underestimate the power of wind from non-tornado-producing storms. It’s often thought that tornadoes are the only storms that can produce winds strong enough to create damage. But that’s not always the case. Storms that are classified as severe produce winds that can do considerable damage to your...
EF-1 tornado in Lyme, N.H. on July 16, National Weather Service confirms
An EF-1 tornado with 110 mph winds touched down in New Hampshire during a bout of severe thunderstorms Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado touched down in Lyme just before 7:30 p.m. and traveled 1.8 miles in approximately seven minutes, the weather service said in its report. Information on how wide it was and what damage it caused was not available as of noon on Thursday.
Live Admissions Q&A: Amy Mitson of Dartmouth Tuck
Tune into this special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, recorded live at the 2024 GMAC conference, to learn more about the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Our guest, Amy Mitson, has been at Tuck since 2000 and currently serves as Director of Admissions, Recruitment and...
Whelen Modified Tour Duel At The Dog 250 At Monadnock Up Next For Justin Bonsignore
(Press release from Souza Media) For the second time this season, Justin Bonsignore will visit Monadnock Speedway this Saturday night. The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the New Hampshire track for the Duel at the Dog 250, as the season officially hits the halfway point. The race will mark...
Hanover Eatery Closes Due to Drop in Business Following Pandemic
Cole, left, and Tara Cutting tear up after reading a card from the staff at Lyme Road Dental at Cutting’s Northside Cafe in Hanover, N.H., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Cuttings are closing their restaurant on July 17, but plan to continue catering at least through October. “It’s been an emotional couple weeks here,” Cole Cutting said. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Valley News — Alex Driehaus.
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
First Case of New Deadly Illness Confirmed in This Massachusetts Town
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Nantucket bracing for more beach debris after remaining chunk of turbine blade crashes into ocean
The remaining piece of a blade from a damaged offshore wind turbine detached Thursday morning and crashed into the ocean, threatening to bring more debris to beaches on Nantucket, officials said.
Commission focuses on Pink House
ANDOVER — The pink house saga has continued to simmer this summer with hearings requested and committees formed. The Benjamin Franklin Smith House at 65 Central St., has long been a landmark with sentimental value for many residents. “Growing up in Andover, this was always the house that whenever...
Will Daily Times building be demolished? Portsmouth looks at next steps
PORTSMOUTH — A structural engineer hired by the city inspected the former Daily Times building Wednesday morning, according to Deputy City Attorney Trevor McCourt. The city hired its own engineer to determine the condition of the building at 278 State St., which was severely damaged in a April 2017 fire that destroyed the former location of the State Street Salon. The inspection came after the city on Monday put up barricades blocking off the building from a...
12 Barz Band kicks-off Andover Rec's Summer Concert Series
ANDOVER — Locals are flocking to the park at the corner of Bartlet and Chestnut streets Wednesday evenings for summer concerts in the Park. The first show of the year featured the 12 Barz Band that entertained as residents danced, snacked, and chatted on the grass. This concert series...
After transfer, position switch, Andover's Conners-McCarthy ready to shine at Marist
Deep down, Andover’s Jackson Conners-McCarthy knew something was missing on the football field. After a college season spent on the defensive side of the ball, the former Brooks School star needed a change. He wanted to play offense again, and he found the program that would offer him that...
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