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Methuen police seek public’s help in identifying assault suspects
METHUEN — The Methuen Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an assault that took place at 176 Haverhill Street on Aug. 6 at approximately 4:40 p.m. The first suspect is a female who allegedly assaulted a male subject at the...
EMS: New sedative causes dangerous trend in overdoses around Worcester
“Narcan’s the thing that’s going to save everybody's life.With this kind of pretty rapidly changing landscape, harm reduction is our primary concern.”. A local first responder is warning about a new drug, mostly seen combined with fentanyl, that is contributing to a dangerous trend in opioid-related overdoses in the Worcester area.
Inmates say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of prison programs
GARDNER - Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.Back in March, a WBZ-TV I-Team report revealed that, in some cases, training and education programs listed in the Department of Correction (DOC) brochure weren't available to everyone or never existed. Advocates for prisoners say inmates are leaving prison unprepared with no skills.Inmates file lawsuitInmates at the North Central Correctional Institution, a medium/minimum security prison in Gardner, filed a lawsuit about the lack of programs there.Weeks after the I-Team report aired, the DOC...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Teen in critical condition after incident while tubing at Lake Winnipesaukee
The boy's father attempted lifesaving measures aboard the boat before Marine Patrol officers arrived. A 17-year-old was hospitalized following a boating incident in Gilford, New Hampshire, on Lake Winnipesaukee on Tuesday, officials say. At 4:56 p.m., the New Hampshire State Police responded to a report of an unconscious teenager in...
Jazz duo to perform at The Loft
MEREDITH — The Loft at Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery will host the indie jazz duo Taylor O’Donnell and Mike Effenberger on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. O’Donnell and Effenberger bring a dynamic and innovative approach to jazz, blending the rich musical traditions of the 20th century with the vibrant energy of contemporary popular music. Their performances feature surrealist reimaginings of artists like Elliot Smith and the Pixies, alongside Vincent Persichetti’s sonic riddles and Paul Simon’s transcendent melodies. The result is a singular musical perspective focused on melody, gesture, and aural storytelling.
Laconia Housing adds 24 units of affordable rentals
LACONIA — Laconia Housing recently announced the addition of 24 units of affordable housing in Laconia. Over the last two years, Laconia Housing has been working behind the scenes on projects and partnerships to help ease the burden of housing in the Lakes Region. With these additions, and through...
FAA Investigating After Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Gilford
The FAA is now investigating after a plane had to make an emergency landing at Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford. The single-engine aircraft touched down with its landing gear up at the airport Sunday. The plane suffered only minor damage, and no one who was on board at the time...
New lighting over Canal Street illuminates last summer block party
LACONIA — A two-year project to illuminate one of downtown’s busiest streets was capped off Saturday evening during the last Canal Street block party of the year. Celebrate Laconia, a civic organization dedicated to promoting and assisting business and cultural interests in the city, fired up a lighting display above Canal Street on Saturday night during the final in a series of block parties organized in large part by business leaders including New Hampshire Vintage Vinyl owner Dan McLaughlin.
First New England Snowfall 2024 Will Be This Fall, According to Farmer’s Almanac
If you love the cold weather or are a ski bum, chances are, you're going to love this article. According to the Farmer's Almanac, New England could possibly get up to one foot of wet snow on November 16 - 19. By my calendar, that's a little less than two weeks from Thanksgiving. That might make air travel messy for families trying to get to one another.
2 families sue New Hampshire hospital following patient deaths
Two families have filed separate lawsuits against Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center after their family members allegedly died during heart surgery, according to an Aug. 8 report from The New Hampshire Union Leader. The suit alleges that the hospital failed to properly discipline cardiovascular surgeon Yvon Baribeau, MD, for "reckless...
With deadline looming, debate and concern over school minimum standards continue
An update to the 306s is meant to be completed by September, but the State Board of Education hasn’t even begun discussing the second half of the document and critics remain worried about lack of transparency in the process. With a September deadline looming, the State Board of Education...
Rindge Fire Department responds to two accidents Sunday afternoon
RINDGE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Rindge Fire Department responded to two separate motor vehicle accidents on Route 119 on Sunday resulting in injuries and significant vehicle damage. The first accident occurred around 12:30 p.m., at the intersection of Route 119 and Wellington Road, according to a Facebook post from...
Keene DPW to begin annual fall water main flushing, lists streets affected during first week
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The City of Keene’s Public Works Department will begin its annual fall water main flushing program this weekend. The program is meant to clean mineral deposits from the water mains and allows the city to exercise city water valves and hydrants, keeping them operational for firefighting, water main breaks, and other issues.
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