Gilsum
LATEST NEWS
Authorities investigate possible vandalism at Melrose cemetery
Police in Melrose, Massachusetts are seeking the public's help for information on a possible vandalism at a local cemetery that occurred last week. Police were called to the Workmen's Circle Cemetery on August 20 and found fencing bordering the grounds to be knocked over and charred from a fire. A headstone had also been knocked over and blackened from fire, police said.
First criminal trial starts in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse scandal
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire prosecutor told jurors Monday that a former youth detention center worker “took exactly what he wanted, where he wanted it and when he wanted it” when he repeatedly raped a teenage girl, while his attorney said the accuser concocted the allegations for money.
School Committee addresses communication and transparency
The School Committee discussed its public comment policy and recent communication with the public at its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21. After changing four policies during the summer, the School Committee voted to remove three COVID-19-related policies and discussed three more proposed changes. School Committee member Jenny Sheehan, who sits...
Nine Firearms Recovered After Several Firearm Arrests – including several teens.
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Boston Police Officers made several firearm related arrests and recovered nine loaded firearms. In all of these arrests, no officers or suspects were injured. Below is a recap of the arrests:. – At about 2:11 AM, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a...
NOW HIRING: Wilmington Buildings Department Hiring Custodian
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is hiring a Custodial Worker for its Public Buildings Department. The job listing can be found HERE and below:. Hours: 9:30 AM — 6:00 PM / School Vacation Hours 7:00 AM — 3:30 PM. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Definition:
Severe storms and damaging wind threat for Monday
PORTLAND, Maine — A nice day for most of the region today. This afternoon brings scattered thunderstorms and heavy downpours to areas of higher terrain, including the lake and mountain regions. Otherwise, it is dry for most, with storm chances increasing during the afternoon on Monday. The storm prediction...
New Hampshire investigators ask for tips in unsolved 2020 homicide
ROCHESTER, N.H. — The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is looking for tips about the 2020 Labor Day weekend homicide of 19-year-old Michael Kenneth Mowry III of Rochester. Investigators say the Mowry was found fatally shot in his bedroom at 64 Monroe Drive, Apartment 1 in Rochester. Officials say...
Bride suffers head injury after getting her dress caught in golf cart wheel, authorities say
THORNTON, N.H. — A bride who was getting ready for her ceremony was sent to the hospital after suffering a head injury in Thornton on Friday, authorities said. Campton-Thornton fire Chief Daniel Defosses said emergency personnel responded to Pemi River Road in Thornton near Owl's Nest Friday afternoon for a report that a bride was injured after getting part of her dress stuck in a golf cart wheel.
Portsmouth's Pontine Theatre Announces 47th Season
From September 20-22, Portsmouth NH’s Pontine Theatre kicks off its 47th Season with performances of Odysseus by guest artist, William George, founding director of Pennsylvania’s Kingfisher Theatre. His latest creation is a fresh and intimate interpretation of the eternal Greek legend, The Odyssey. This timeless tale follows the mythical ten-year journey of one man, Odysseus, struggling to make his way home after the Trojan War. In a stage performance that is at once epic and “breath taking”—with live musical soundscapes performed by percussionist Rob Aptaker—this new solo work from William George, with directorial assistance from Gerard Stropnicky (co-founder of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble) is a sensory experience and a once-in-a-decade theatre event not to be missed. The script, written by George, is drawn primarily from Alexander Pope’s 18th-century adaptation but is also influenced by several other translations of Homer’s epic work. The story may be ancient, but the themes ring true today—revealing deep insights not just about the psychic relationship between us all and the Divine, but also about fathers and sons, husbands and wives, and the profoundly human weaving of life and suffering in our lives. Performances are Friday 7pm, Saturday @3pm & Sunday @2pm. Purchase tickets at Pontine’s website: www.pontine.org.
Drivers warned of strict crackdown that’s already issued 37k tickets – you could pay over $250 & need to take a class
DESPITE law enforcement officials’ best efforts, distracted drivers have continued to rack up tickets at an alarming rate. Now, officials in one state are vowing to crack down on illegal driving habits, and letting drivers know this is their final warning. Massachusetts launched its distracted driving law on February 23, 2020. The law, dubbed Hands-Free […]
Jackpot winner: Mass. State Lottery player buys $2.64 million Megabucks ticket
A lucky Massachusetts State Lottery player bought a jackpot-winning Megabucks ticket at a country club in Leicester on Saturday. The ticket, worth $2.64 million, was purchased for $2 at the Hillcrest Country Club on Pleasant Street. Another Massachusetts player bought a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 at a Market Basket...
Peabody pauses Casco Road changes
PEABODY — The City Council held off on Casco Road decisions, after returning from its six-week recess on Thursday. This came after a discussion regarding the legal implications laid out by the City of Lynn’s assistant city solicitor to Peabody’s City Solicitor, Attorney Don Conn. Prior to...
More than 70 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, Aug. 25
More than 70 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, Aug. 25, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, two beaches on Wequaquet Lake in Barnstable were closed because of cyanobacteria blooms and Kalmus Ocean beach...
Watertown Using AARP Grant to Start Senior Housing Stabilization Program
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:. The Watertown Department of Senior Services is proud to launch their Senior Housing Stabilization Program thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant they received. This compassionate initiative is dedicated to providing crucial support and education to seniors and their families facing housing instability in Watertown, MA.
Massachusetts State Police: 10-year-old dead, 5 others seriously injured, after man allegedly steals vehicle at concert, crashes into 5 cars including family of 6
A child is dead, and several others seriously injured after multiple collisions on a Massachusetts highway. According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police, the preliminary information indicates that at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Michael Escolas, 42, of Oxford was traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 south in a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which he allegedly stole from a parking lot at Gillette Stadium. Escolas rear-ended a Nissan Altima stopped at a red light near the intersection of Route 1 and Interstate 495.
Sununu advises Trump to cool down rhetoric, suggests he will ‘pivot a little bit’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) again pressed former President Trump to cool down his rhetoric and focus on the election at hand, suggesting Friday that Trump will “pivot a little bit” from personal attacks if polling continues to shift away from him. Still, the governor warned that not focusing more his messaging could cost…
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.