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Teen driver cited in car crash that left 6-year-old hospitalized
A 17-year-old driver has been cited in connection with a car crash in Carlisle earlier this month that seriously injured a 6-year-old boy, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office. The unnamed driver has been cited for failure to stop at a stop sign and negligent operation, the...
Ipswich police and fire log July 15 to 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. 911 misdial from the Ipswich Police Department on Elm Street. 12:05 p.m. Medical aid to the Institution for Savings in Depot Square. 12:31 p.m. Fire department called out to Turkey Shore Road for public assist. 12:33 p.m. 911 misdial from Turnpike Road. 2:11 p.m. Citizen assist at the...
Beth Preston rides in her seventh PMC, proving cancer research saves lives
WINCHESTER - Beth Preston, a Winchester resident since 2002 where she resides with her three kids and two dogs, is gearing up for her seventh Pan-Mass Challenge ride in the fight against cancer on Aug. 3 and 4. Preston herself was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2017 and joined the roughly one in eight women who receive that diagnosis. She stated she was grateful that there was regular screening in place that was able to detect her tumor. Throughout her year of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, she felt fortunate to have solid treatment options and a very good prognosis.
Black child suffers 'egregious' racial bullying at Brookline middle school, civil rights complaint asserts
A Black eighth-grader was subjected to racism and bullying, including an "egregious re-enactment of George Floyd's murder," at a middle school in Brookline, a civil rights complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges. The complaint details "escalating incidents of racial bullying, including the use of racial epithets and...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Stop & Shop sells $100,000 ticket
A lottery player won $100,000 on Tuesday from a ticket they bought at a Stop & Shop grocery store in Massachusetts. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers from the July 23 drawing were 2, 3, 10, 17, 35. The winning $100,000...
Update: Dense fog advisory issued for 4 Massachusetts counties Thursday morning
On Thursday at 6:22 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable and Dukes counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one to two miles in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," comments the weather service....
University Disability Resources celebrates Disability Pride
As the nation marks Disability Pride Month, University Disability Resources (UDR) is highlighting an array of new accommodations and services — and how community members can access them. One of the biggest changes: In the past year, UDR hired two American Sign Language interpreters, one of whom also uses...
Study Using AI Collar Finds Pet Acoustic Canine-Specific Music Reduces Pet Stress, Anxiety
PetPace, a leading pet health monitoring company in announced today the findings of a comprehensive study aimed at better understanding the effect of music on pet stress levels, with the goal of enabling more supportive environments for pet care. The study, done in conjunction with Pet Acoustics, producer of animal-specific auditory products, shows that Pet Acoustics music reduces stress levels in dogs more effectively than classical music and no music. This breakthrough offers an invaluable insight for kennel operators, veterinary clinics, and pet parents wanting to enhance the welfare of dogs under their care. The full study is published as a cover story the current issue of International Animal Health Journal.
Former Marblehead coach Timson to command Fenwick ship
It’s official. Bishop Fenwick has named Chris Timson its next boys basketball coach. He takes over from Kevin Moran, who retired at the end of the winter season. Timson is an alumnus who graduated from Fenwick in 1999, where he was on the basketball team before heading to Keene State to continue his hoops career.
Martin F. Connors, Jr., Elected Chairperson of SBLI Board of Directors
WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) announces that Martin F. Connors, Jr., President and CEO of Rollstone Bank & Trust, was recently elected Chairperson of the company’s Board of Directors at its annual meeting. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724420323/en/ Martin F. Connors, Jr., President and CEO of Rollstone Bank & Trust, was recently elected Chairperson of the Board of Directors of SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts). (Photo: Business Wire)
Figure skating: Highland's Cali Roloson takes silver at U.S. Figure Skating nationals
Cali Roloson routinely performs of a delicate balancing act, gracefully maneuvering a slippery surface and making it seem easy as she confidently approaches each of the twists and turns during a timed production. She’s pretty good at figure skating, too. The Highland native recently placed second in the U.S. Figure Skating Excel National Final...
Taylor Swift lookalike earns reputation for rendition of pop icon's music at this New England park
SALEM, N.H. — A Taylor Swift lookalike is gaining a reputation for her spot-on tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. And the internet is taking notice. "It's been overwhelmingly positive," said June (Taylor's Version), from her dressing room at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire. "And I'm so humbled by that."
Exeter’s Great Cocktail Challenge: Who will mix the best drink?
EXETER — Who has the best cocktail in the Exeter area? The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce's Great Cocktail Challenge seeks to find out. “Some of the region’s best libations are found right here in the Exeter area," said Jennifer Wheeler, president of the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce. "I hope that community members...
Uncovering Herstory: Historian works to highlight colonial women of Exeter
EXETER — Historian Norra Cardillo is researching the Ladd and Gilman women of Exeter, work she plans to present as part of her master’s portfolio when she graduates from Idaho State University next spring. A descendant of the Ladd and Gilman families, she visited the historic Ladd-Gilman House (1721) at the American Independence Museum for the second time in March to continue her research. ...
Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet 4 athletes with Seacoast NH ties in Summer Games
Four athletes with ties to Seacoast New Hampshire — all women — are set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. All of them are veterans of at least one Olympics. Dover native Jessica Parratto, who is in her third Olympics, will be looking to claim a second medal in synchronized diving with partner Delaney Schnell. ...
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