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Judge places 3 nursing homes, including South Hadley facility, in receivership
SOUTH HADLEY — A state judge has appointed a temporary receiver over Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation and two other nursing homes operated by the same company, BluPoint Healthcare. The Attorney General’s Office filed the receivership petition Friday in Suffolk County Superior Court. The petition was approved, according to...
Michelle Mallett Named Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire Director of Athletics Allison Rich announced Monday the appointment of Michelle Mallett to the role of Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine, effective immediately. Mallett, who has been part of the UNH family for eight years, has served as an associate...
Sail Portsmouth tall ships festival 2024: What to know before you go
The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is the star of this year’s festival, which will also feature the two-masted schooner Ernestina-Morrissey and the three-masted schooner Denis Sullivan. The all-volunteer nonprofit Sail Portsmouth presents the annual tall ships festival. “The festival’s planning process has gone really well. Because of the dedication...
15 Portsmouth neighborhoods to join police, firefighters for National Night Out 2024
PORTSMOUTH — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, neighborhoods throughout Portsmouth will be joining forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 41st Annual National Night Out Against Crime. The event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, will involve more than 17,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories,...
Humpback whale is back! Piscataqua River boaters get a show after Kittery sightings
PORTSMOUTH — A humpback whale caught the attention of boaters on the Piscataqua River off the coast of Portsmouth and New Castle on Sunday. It's believed to be the same whale recently seen breaching in Pepperrell Cove in Kittery, Maine. "There were a lot of boats around it," said...
First responders concerned over overdose deaths in Manchester and Nashua
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Overdoses have dropped in New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua, but first responders are still concerned about the high number of deaths. According to American Medical Response, there were 63 suspected overdoses in Manchester and Nashua in June. Nine patients died, five in...
Rochester motorcyclist, 52, killed in crash
ROCHESTER — Kenneth Meyers, 52, of Rochester, died in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning, according to police. Around 9:30 a.m., Rochester police, fire and Frisbie EMS crews responded to the intersection of Old Dover Road and Tebbetts Road for the report of an accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV.
Chichester Animal Rescue Stripped of License
Late last month, Teresa Paradis, the owner of Live and Let Live Farm in Chichester, received a jarring letter from the state Department of Agriculture. Although scant on details, the effect of the letter was clear: the farm – a beloved rescue organization set on 67 sprawling acres in Chichester that takes in animals ranging from horses to geese – had been stripped of its pet vendor license.
New Hampshire: No authority for attorney general in Concord Casino sale, judge rules
New Hampshire: No authority for attorney general in Concord Casino sale, judge rules. The sale of Concord Casino is moving forward after an administrative judge ruled that the Attorney General does not have the authority to dictate the sale agreement terms between operator Andy Sanborn and the buyer. Story continues...
Jury seated in trial of woman accused of abandoning newborn in Manchester woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A jury has been seated in the trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors allege that on Dec. 26, 2022, Eckersley gave birth to the boy...
Rochester shooting suspect Jason Levesque denied bail: Here's what judge said
ROCHESTER ― Jason Levesque, charged with attempted murder for a shooting on Summer Street, has been denied bail by Judge Anne Edwards. The judge issued her ruling Monday, following a dramatic bail hearing last week during which shooting victim Kyle Violette, 37, spoke in court from a wheelchair, calling Levesque, 44, a "liar." ...
Bike clinic, antique tractor show, family concert: Community events July 22-28
DOVER — Tuesday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. join the Dover Public Library for a bicycle clinic with Colin McKenna from Colonial Bicycle Company, and a community bike ride following! Bring your bicycles and meet us on the front lawn where Colin will give a demonstration of simple bike repairs. Afterwards, join Dover Public Library for a community ride taking place on the Dover Community Trail.
Meet Farmington High School’s top 10 students in Class of 2024
FARMINGTON — Farmington High School recognizes and congratulates the top 10 students in its Class of 2024. The graduates are listed below in alphabetical order with information provided by the school. Abigail Beard. Abigail, graduating as the valedictorian of her class, views it as a great honor and her...
Woman flown to Mass. hospital after crash in NH; man also seriously injured
Two people were seriously injured in a crash involving several cars Sunday afternoon in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. State police say troopers were notified around 12:38 p.m. about the crash on Route 12 at River Rd. N and responded to find three vehicles and five occupants involved. An investigation shows that...
Dengue fever cases are growing in Mass., across the Americas, CDC says
Dengue fever cases in Massachusetts grew in July, one month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned about the risk of cases across the United States increasing. As of July 22, Massachusetts is one of three states reporting the highest number of cases, according to CDC data. Cases...
Leading with Heart: York Hospital nears fundraising goal for new cardiac lab
YORK, Maine — York Hospital has raised $4.9 million toward its $6.4 million goal for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. "The 'Leading with Heart' campaign is crucial for ensuring our community has access to the best cardiac care possible," said York Hospital President Dr. Patrick Taylor. "We are calling on our community, partners, and supporters to join us in this transformative journey to better serve our patients – and save lives."
Karen Read juror says they weren't sure how to communicate decisions with judge
DEDHAM - A juror in the Karen Read murder trial says that the jury had decided to acquit Read on two of the charges she was facing in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, but was unsure about what to do next.The deliberating juror, who asked to remain anonymous, told WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex Monday that the jury was unanimous in finding Read not guilty of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of personal injury and death. On manslaughter and the lesser included charges, the juror said the jury's final vote was a "soft" 9-3, with nine voting guilty. Read...
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