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Plainville, North Attleboro, Wrentham, Foxboro, Mansfield and Franklin respond to 5 vehicle crash that injured 7 including 4 children
PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner reports that the Plainville Fire Department responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Route 1 Saturday night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Plainville Fire received notification about a crash on Route 1 near Route 495. Upon arrival, paramedics came upon a five-vehicle crash with...
At least three shots fired around church and park
Investigators have recovered evidence indicating multiple shots were fired near St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 233 Harvard St., in The Port neighborhood of Cambridge. ShotSpotter technology heard three rounds fired at around 8:30 p.m., while a caller said they heard four or five shots fired at Sennott Park, according to scanner reports. The park is behind the church; in addition to shells found by police, an officer soon found a park garbage can that looked like it had been hit by gunfire.
Brattleboro Police investigate a death
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Brattleboro police are investigating a death. Saturday morning, just before 9, they were called for a report of a person in the water. A male was found dead in the Whetstone Brook, where it passes under Main St. The road was closed to traffic for several...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 118 in Dorchester Claims Life of Meredith Woman
Dorchester, N.H. – A fatal motorcycle crash occurred Saturday evening on Route 118 in Dorchester. State Troopers from the Troop F barracks responded to the incident at approximately 5:07 p.m. Preliminary investigations revealed that a motorcycle traveling eastbound failed to negotiate a turn. The motorcycle crossed the center line...
Police shot at while checking room at Marriot Suites in Wareham
WAREHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — On Friday Wareham Police were shot at while checking a hotel room at the TownePlace Suites by Marriot in Wareham. On Aug. 23 at approximately 8:03 p.m. police said they responded to reports of gunshots in the bog area near the rear of the hotel on Rosebrook Way.
Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
“The time is nigh to have the issues fully briefed and decided,” Judge Andrew Schulman wrote in an order early this month giving parties until Wednesday to submit their motions and supporting documents.
Sununu signs bill that stems fire hazard at NH landfills
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday banning lithium-ion batteries and some electronic waste from disposal at New Hampshire landfills and incinerators, stemming a serious fire hazard. “Lithium-ion batteries are problematic when they get disposed of in landfills because often heavy machinery is used to handle our trash,” said Reagan Bissonnette, executive director of the […]
Students head back to the classroom next week
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Students in the Monadnock Region head back to school on next week. According to SAU 29’s website, school resumes for all districts on Tuesday, August 27th. Preschool at Jonathan Daniels and in Marlborough will begin after Labor Day on September 3rd, along with Kindergarten in both Keene and Chesterfield. Marlow preschool and kindergarten begins September 9th.
3 dead in separate motorcycle crashes in Greenville, Dorchester and Albany, state police say
GREENVILLE, N.H. — Three people are dead after three separate motorcycle crashes across New Hampshire on Saturday, state police said. The crashes happened in Greenville, Dorchester and Albany. GREENVILLE:. Around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Greenville police officers responded to a reported crash at the intersection of Fitchburg Road (Route...
Driver arrested after crashing into New Hampshire state trooper in Haverhill
HAVERHILL — A woman is facing serious charges after colliding with a New Hampshire State Police cruiser in Haverhill. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Trooper Jawara Conde was dispatched to assist Haverhill Police Department officers in pursuit of a white Hyundai Elantra that had failed to obey a stop request.
1 person taken to hospital after crash involving multiple vehicles on I-93 in Campton, authorities say
CAMPTON, N.H. — One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 93 in Campton, authorities said. Campton-Thornton Fire Rescue said at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, first responders responded to a crash on I-93 North in Campton. >> Download the...
Novo Nordisk seeks sizeable workforce increase
Novo Nordisk in West Lebanon is looking to hire 40 people in 2024, a 10% increase in its current headcount of about 400 as it continues its work to improve the lives of people with certain ailments. A broad range of workers with a variety of skill sets is being...
Sweet century: Phyllis McIntire-Higgins celebrates 100th birthday
Phyllis McIntire-Higgins celebrates her 100th birthday with family and friends at the Belknap County Nursing Home on Friday afternoon. Born in 1924, Higgins has four children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. When her mother died at 93, Higgins was determined to make it to 93. Once she was 93, she was determined to make it to 95, and then 100. Now, she is pursuing 105. Her daughter Karon Thibault organized a card shower for her, inviting the community to send their wishes for her birthday. Thibault spoke to her mother's life. "I'm very proud of her. My mother has lived, as far as I'm concerned, an amazing life," she said. "There's not much that she hasn't done. She never held back."
UNH poll shows big lead in Republican gubernatorial race, tighter race on Democratic side
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A new University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll shows where likely voters stand on the race for governor. On the Republican side, 65 percent of likely GOP voters said they would cast their ballot for Kelly Ayotte, compared to 21 percent for Chuck Morse, while 13 percent said they are undecided. The poll of likely Republican primary voters had a margin of error of +/- 3.2%.
Sweepstakes Social to fundraise for Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction on Sept. 13
LACONIA — Tickets are now available for the fourth annual Sweepstakes Social fundraiser held dockside aboard the M/S Mount Washington on Weirs Beach, 5:30-7:30 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 13. Funds raised will benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. “We have seen great success with the Sweepstakes Social...
Dartmouth Sends A Pair To Team USA U-21 Selection Camp
By: Dan Richeal COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—USA Field Hockey announced the athletes selected to attend the U-21 Junior Women's National Team Selection Camp on earlier this week. Current Dartmouth standout Olivia Galiotos and former Big Green member Lila Browne '24 were selected to attend the camp. Galiotos enters her junior season with the Big Green in 2024, through her first two seasons in Hanover, she has played and started in 32 games. She notched her first career goal and assist against Stonehill on Sept. 3, 2023 in the Big Green's 2023 season opener. She has earned All-Ivy Honorable Mentions in both...
Some areas of Epsom don’t have broadband internet access
As part of a statewide initiative to expand access to broadband, or high-speed internet, the Town of Epsom has spent the past month assessing areas with limited or no broadband. Data collected by the NH Broadband Mapping Initiative through the University of New Hampshire lists 11.9% of locations in Epsom...
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