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Man dies after falling onto third rail at MBTA station in Boston
A man is dead after he fell onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA's Park Street Station in Boston, transit police say. The incident occurred on the southbound platform just before noon, police added. According to a preliminary investigation, the man appeared to be impaired and/or under the influence...
WATCH: Live Great White Shark Beaches On Nantucket, Rescued By California Family
Liza Phillips was walking along Low Beach in ‘Sconset Friday afternoon with family and friends before they had to catch a flight when they came across an all-timer of a beach find. “I was tossing the football with my dad and he looked down the beach and said ‘Oh...
Friends and Coworkers Mourn Woman Who Died in Moped Crash
The Florida woman who died in an Oak Bluffs moped crash Thursday was remembered by her colleagues as a sweet soul who was dedicated to nurturing women business leaders. Julie Harris, 41, of Fort Lauderdale, was pronounced dead at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Thursday afternoon after reports that she swerved her rental moped into an oncoming car.
Self-proclaimed ‘sports dork’ Michael Felger of The Sports Hub feels like he ‘will do this forever’
Felger and co-host Tony Massarotti rarely address their enormous success, and certainly never at any length. In Boston sports radio — and probably in other markets too, but absolutely in this one — there’s a tradition that accompanies the news that a station or show fared well in the quarterly Nielsen Audio ratings:
Apartment lottery now open in conjunction with Chelmsford
TEWKSBURY — Some of Tewksbury’s new affordable apartments are now available as part of a lottery that is being conducted in conjunction with the Chelmsford Housing Authority. The rental units, located at 935 Main St., are part of a recently completed 19-unit development. The available units include one...
Massachusetts man sentenced for role in drug trafficking organization where 74,000+ counterfeit pills seized
BOSTON – A Lynn man was sentenced Friday in federal court in Boston for participating in a drug trafficking organization that allegedly distributed tens of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Christopher Tejeda, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dennis F. Saylor IV...
Veteran parade-goer becomes participant, thanks to community's helping hands
ALTON — Norman Crawford, a veteran who lives in Alton, had one request: to go to the Alton Old Home Day parade. His wish, and more, came true. A Facebook post by Helping Hands for the Lakes Region, a local nonprofit that helps seniors and disabled adults, connected Crawford with a ride to Alton Old Home Day last weekend, and he even got to ride on the American Legion parade float.
Falling Embers Pause Part of Oak Bluffs Fireworks
A portion of the Oak Bluffs fireworks was cut short Friday after strong winds coming off the water resulted in burning embers falling into the nearby crowd. The annual fireworks display is viewed by hundreds of people at Ocean Park. Fireworks are shot from a barge about 1,000 yards offshore and an area on the beach next to the Steamship Authority terminal.
NAMI Walks NH Coming In October
NAMI New Hampshire is a grassroots organization working to improve the quality of life for all by providing support, education and advocacy for people affected by mental illness and suicide. Comprised of a network of affiliate chapters and support groups, staff and volunteers, NAMI NH provides information, education and support...
Grandmother of 5-year-old who died on Christmas Eve 2019 indicted for manslaughter
Sherry Connor has been indicted and arrested on multiple charges in connection with the death of a juvenile in Laconia, on Dec. 24, 2019, police say. A Belknap County Grand Jury indicted Connor, 61, on charges of manslaughter for recklessly causing the death of the juvenile, according to a media statement from Department of Safety on behalf of State Police Col. Mark Hall, Laconia Police Chief Matt Canfield and Belknap County Attorney Keith Cormier on Aug. 16.
Win Tickets to See One Night of Queen at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire
Concert season is in full swing, and now, we've got your chance to see One Night of Queen at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire on Thursday, August 29, at 8pm. Everyone loves Queen, one of the best and most legendary rock bands of all time. And for over 20 years, Gary Mullen and the Works have paid tribute to Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon by performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert to sold-out audiences across the world. They will soon visit the Seacoast, taking the stage at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.
Three Wildcats Voted America East Preseason All-Conference
DURHAM, N.H. – Junior captains Tasmin Cookman (London, England) and Nicole Poulakis (Ajax, Ontario) and classmate Tamera Cookman (London, England) of the University of New Hampshire field hockey team were selected to the 2024 America East Preseason All-Conference Team on Wednesday. UNH was picked third in the Preseason Poll...
All 22 Wildcats Placed on America East Academic Honor Roll
BOSTON – The University of New Hampshire volleyball team placed 22 student-athletes on the America East Academic Honor Roll for Fall 2023. Seventeen players earned Commissioner's Honor Roll recognition and five made the Honor Roll. Commissioner's Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who recorded a Fall 2022 semester grade point average...
Sellers still have the upper hand in Boston, bucking national trend
Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report. Zillow’s July Housing Market Report revealed a continued softening of the national market, with sellers reducing prices, inventory on the rise and price growth slowing. Despite a cooling in buyer competition last month due to high housing costs, the recent dip in mortgage rates could spur renewed interest as we move into the fall.
Surry Mountain Lake Beach temporarily closed due to water quality concerns
SURRY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Surry Mountain Lake’s popular swimming beach has been temporarily closed after recent water quality tests revealed bacteria levels slightly above New Hampshire’s safety standards. The routine testing, conducted weekly, occasionally detects elevated bacteria levels, which are not uncommon. In response, officials have posted signs at the site to inform visitors of the situation.
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