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Some Mass. county jails have millions in profits off inmates sitting in accounts
Earlier this month, when Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux said he would spend $1.6 million in profits made off inmates to fund air conditioning at his jail facilities, the announcement shined a light on a particular pot of money maintained by jails and prisons across the state. An inmate canteen...
46-acre project off I-495 expected to add housing, retail, jobs in Littleton
At a 46-acre mixed-use redevelopment project in Littleton, tens of thousands of square feet were signed away in one of the largest lease deals in the region this year to a global computer hardware manufacturing company, site developer Lupoli Companies announced Tuesday. The King Street Crossing project is located at...
3 seek open Middlesex North register of deeds seat on Democratic primary ticket
LOWELL — For the first time in nearly three decades, the seat for Middlesex North register of deeds is truly up for grabs after Richard Howe announced last year that he would not seek reelection, and three candidates are competing in the Sept. 3 Democratic primary to be his successor.
Mass. man arrested after police chase, crash into Chelmsford cemetery
A Pepperell, Massachusetts, man was arrested following a police chase Friday in which he allegedly crashed into a Chelmsford cemetery and knocked down a "Wrong Way" sign on Interstate 495. Chelmsford police say 31-year-old John Boualaphanh is facing several charges after the ordeal, including failure to stop for police; operation...
Council Rock Newtown advances in the Little League World Series
Council Rock Newtown advanced to the next round in the Little League World Series on Saturday.They didn't let the other team from Salem, New Hampshire score a single run during the weekend match.The Green Parrot in Newtown, Bucks County, became a full house as residents in the area celebrated the victory."Our nephew Gavin, Number 18, is on the team. We're here to cheer him on and support him," said Kerri Caudill from Yardley.The seats were full and all eyes were glued to the TVs once the game began at 7 p.m."I grew up in this program. The community always gathers...
New Hampshire Fish and Game Says People Are Causing Surge of Bear Encounters
Recently, there has been a surge of bear sightings according to NBC10 Boston. New Hampshire Fish and Game are warning New Hampshire residents to be responsible to avoid a "situation." New Hampshire Residents and Visitors Are the Problem. One of the reasons why bears keep coming around is because they...
New Hampshire is destroying fire-fighting foam that contains PFAS
By the end of August, New Hampshire plans to collect and destroy 10,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam from local fire departments. Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (or AFFF) has long been used by fire departments, airports and the military to combat flammable liquid fires. It is linked with the increased PFAS contamination in groundwater and subsequent health issues in surrounding communities. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have been linked to cancer, low birth weights, and other health issues. ...
3 people killed in head-on crash on Route 101 in New Hampshire
CANDIA, NH - Three people are dead, and two are injured following a head-on crash on Route 101 in Candia, New Hampshire, on Saturday.New Hampshire State Police say that a Toyota Tundra was speeding in the eastbound lane when it side-swiped a Nissan Sentra. It then struck a guardrail before crossing the center into opposing traffic. The Toyota proceeded to hit a Jeep Grand Cherokee head-on in the opposing lane.The drivers of the Toyota and Jeep died from their injuries. The passenger of the Jeep was rushed to Elliot Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The passenger died from their injuries at...
Two people stabbed near Boston diner; 62-year-old man arrested
Two men were injured in a stabbing at a diner in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood Saturday night, and another man is in custody. Boston police say they responded around 9:11 p.m. to the area of 1003 Massachusetts Avenue, the listed address for Liberty Diner, for a report of a person stabbed and found two victims.
Manchester officials investigating fire on Edmond Street; no injuries
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Authorities are investigating a fire that occurred inside a Manchester apartment on Saturday. Manchester fire said they responded to 48 Edmond Street around 4 p.m. for multiple reports of black smoke coming from the second floor of an Edmond Terrace apartment. When first responders arrived, authorities...
NH SpaceX pilot prepares for potentially groundbreaking commercial flight
A Durham native and three other crew members are preparing to embark on a flight of a lifetime to push the boundaries of commercial space exploration. On Aug. 26, Mission pilot Scott Poteet will help lead SpaceX's Falcon Rocket with the goal of soaring more than 1400 kilometers at approximately 17,500 mph beyond Earth's atmosphere. The launch will take at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida.
Sidewalk replacement project to continue Monday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The City of Keene’s ongoing Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to advance to School Street, covering the area between Emerald Street and Gilbo Avenue, starting on Monday, Aug. 19. The project will kick off with the removal of the current asphalt sidewalk on the east side of the street by the City’s contractor.
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