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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...
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. ...
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.
Officials wait for more test results after Legionnaires' disease cases in Lincoln, New Hampshire
New Hampshire health officials are waiting for the results of additional testing of a cooling tower that might be linked to several cases of Legionnaires' disease. The state issued an advisory Monday after testing confirmed the presence of the Legionella bacteria, which causes Legionnaires' disease, inside a cooling tower behind the Riverwalk Resort in Lincoln.
Tanker rolls over in Acton, spilling hundreds of gallons of sewage
A tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of sewage crashed in Acton, Massachusetts, Saturday, spilling hundreds of gallons into the roadway, which took crews hours to clean up. The Wind River Environmental LLC sewage tanker overturned around 5:30 p.m. at an industrial area on 54 Knox Trail. The driver was...
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.
Feline Fun Day held in Monson
MONSON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - ‘Here Today Adopted Tomorrow’ hosted its third annual Feline Fun Day on Saturday. The free event was held at Westview Creamery Farms from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each year, HTAT helped over 1,500 pets and their people. Rachael Max, the founder, executive director,...
‘Unbelievable’: Norwood ice cream shop continues cause of boy’s stand shut down by town
Furlong’s Candies in Norwood drew hundreds Saturday for a community event raising money for the Boston Bear Cubs – an initiative started by a local boy who’s ice cream shop was shut down. The Boston Bear Cubs are a Canton-based hockey program for young adults with disabilities. Danny Doherty, a 12-year-old from Norwood, had his ice cream shop shut down last week by the Norwood Health Department after a complaint. He planned to donate half his earnings to the Bear Cubs – his brother’s hockey team. Norwood boy raising money for brother’s hockey team has ice cream stand shut down by health dept.
Hersey Family Holds Their 127th Annual Reunion
Andover – The descendents of Gilman and Hannah Hersey gathered on August 3 for their 127th annual reunion, which was held at the East Andover Grange Hall. Twenty-seven members were in attendance, coming from the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. A potluck meal was enjoyed...
Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams
Two transgender teenagers and their families filed a lawsuit Friday against New Hampshire education officials over a new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams at their public high schools.
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