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Leominster Treasurer Indicted on Embezzlement Charges From Massachusetts Union
A Leominster man, currently identified as Joe Scott, Jr., is facing charges of embezzlement from a Massachusetts labor union. The indictment, delivered by a federal grand jury in Worcester, cites one count of embezzlement from a labor union. Sunlight spilling across the steps of the federal courthouse in Worcester, Scott made his initial appearance this afternoon and was released on conditions, signaling the commencement of a legal saga that leagues beyond this quiet town.
Merrimack College Hires 19 New Faculty Members
Merrimack College has hired 19 new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. These teachers, researchers and thought leaders bring a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise in fields such as athletic training, nursing, marketing, engineering and data sciences. “Without question, faculty are essential to the ongoing success at Merrimack,”...
Emerson national poll finds Harris with a lead on Trump
The poll is the first Emerson survey following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. An Emerson College Polling national survey released Thursday found Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump 50% to 46%. The poll, which is the first Emerson survey following President...
Accused Massachusetts child rapist released on $500 bail, Fall River man accused of slicing tires gets $1,000 bail
While an accused child rapist in Massachusetts illegally was set free on a $500 bond, a Fall River man sits in prison on a $1,000 bond for allegedly slicing tires. Earlier this year, Rockland Police officers arrested unlawfully present 26-year-old Haitian Cory Bernard Alvarez for aggravated rape of a child in a Rockland migrant shelter.
Patriots Star's Awkward Comment About Bill Belichick Raises Concerns in New England
When arguably the greatest coach in NFL history leaves your team and is replaced by a first-year head coach, you're going to spend the offseason in a transition mode, remembering back to what you had under the previous regime. But when the season starts, it's eyes forward focusing on the ...
UNH Spirit in the Sunshine State Pre-Reception Scheduled for Aug. 28
DURHAM, N.H. –UNH Director of Athletics Allison Rich, head football coach Rick Santos and Wildcat team captains Logan Tomlinson (Manchester, Conn.), Josiah Silver (Hampton, Va.), Zedane Williams (Springfield, Mass.), Ryan Toscano (Bedford, N.H.) and Dylan Poirier (North Kingstown, R.I.) will be part of the UNH Spirit in the Sunshine State Alumni and Friends Pre-Reception scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
Maier Records Goal, Assist in 2-0 Season-Opening Win at Stonehill
NORTH EASTON, Mass. – Junior Abbi Maier (Cincinnati, Ohio) recorded a goal and an assist to propel the University of New Hampshire women's soccer team to Thursday night's 2-0 season-opening win against Stonehill College at Skyhawk Field. Senior Meghan Guarente (Sewell, N.J.) scored UNH's other goal and redshirt junior...
From the border to Boston: ICE agents continue arresting criminals illegally in US
(The Center Square) – After illegally entering the country at the southwest border and being released by Border Patrol agents, violent criminals continue to be arrested thousands of miles north near Boston. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) Boston agents recently arrested a 34-year-old Haitian illegally in the country convicted of aggravated rape, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant victim among other charges. ...
If You Build It They Will Come
Our native plant pollinator garden has been fully planted and mulched. Just a few tasks remain for the season, including addressing some storm water drainage issues. Many hands have come together to build our garden of dreams, and we are so delighted. We welcome you to come take a walk!
TT Accident Shuts Down 293 South by Exit 5
A section of Interstate 293 in Manchester is closed this morning because of a crash. It happened near Exit 5 at Granite Street and there is a detour at the exit. State Police said troopers are on the scene investigating. Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
Air quality alert in place across Massachusetts on Friday
An air quality alert is in place for two of Massachusetts’ largest cities on Friday as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift through the Bay State. The alert, which includes the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, and Worcester, is in place until midnight on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Racial profiling ban, AI guardrails, trespass signs: Bill signings you may have missed
As the State House voting chambers lie empty this summer, Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk has been flooded. Hundreds of bills passed by lawmakers in late spring have circulated from the Office of Legislative Services to the Secretary of State’s Office to the House speaker, the Senate president, and finally over to Sununu, who has signed the majority that have reached him. Some signings, such as a group of bills in July limiting transgender rights in the state, have attracted...
Investigation Advances in Lexington Toddler Death Case
The Lexington community is enveloped in sorrow following the death of a one-year-old infant discovered in a vehicle, as announced in a Hoodline report. The child, found unresponsive in a parking lot on Massachusetts Avenue, was later pronounced dead at the hospital, the circumstances leading to the tragedy remain under investigation by the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office.
Video: Mixed skies & hazy sunshine
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Despite a chance of a spot shower or thundershower over the next few days, there should be many dry hours with the best chances of more widespread showers and storms coming on Monday. Low clouds and fog giving way to some partial hazy sun (more smoky...
Upper Deck Post 14 falls to Hudson Post 100 in finals of Northeast Regional Tournament
MANCHESTER, N.H. – When the Upper Deck Post 14 American Legion baseball team headed to New Hampshire last week for the Northeast Regional Tournament at Manchester’s Gill Stadium, the three-time state champions knew that they were probably going to deal with the best team from Massachusetts in its bid to capture the regional championship and earn a spot in the World Series for the first time since 2016.
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