Litchfield
LATEST NEWS
Elizabeth Warren to host panel with Soros-backed group staffed by anti-Israel activists
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) will co-host a panel Wednesday on Capitol Hill alongside a left-wing watchdog group staffed by anti-Israel activists who participated or cheered on recent antisemitic protests, according to a flyer. Warren is set to appear Wednesday afternoon for an event called “The Role of Private Equity in Health Care” in the Senate […]
Dartmouth student's death prompts safety improvements along Connecticut River
This story was originally produced by the Valley News. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. The Connecticut River is the beating heart of the Upper Valley, a waterway meandering through rich farmland, lofting kayaks, rowers and tubers along its current, a source of life and place of leisure alike.
Portsmouth police: Motorcyclist injured, hospitalized after crash
PORTSMOUTH — A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries after a Tuesday night accident on Lafayette Road, according to police. Officers from the Portsmouth Police Department were dispatched at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday after a report of a serious motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Peverly Hill Road and Lafayette Road, police reported Wednesday. ...
Heartwarming Act of Kindness in Newmarket, New Hampshire, Gives us All the Feels
Let's face it, social media can be a very toxic place. Lately we are seeing people use it as an outlet to express their political beliefs which in theory should be totally fine. Freedom of speech, right? But unfortunately people start insulting each other's character based on who they are going to vote for in November and it all gets real ugly real quick.
Cheshire Fair to open Thursday
SWANZEY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) — The Cheshire Fair, now in its 84th year, promises an action-packed long weekend of family-friendly entertainment, competitions, and live music. Running from Thursday, August 1, to Sunday, August 4, the fairgrounds on Route 12 in North Swanzey will come alive with activities for all ages.
Community In Roads ~ HEART OF THE VALLEY
This month’s Heart of The Valley Highlight is a unique organization that helps strengthen our area’s nonprofits by cultivating a collaborative network of volunteers dedicated to enriching the lives of Greater Lawrence and Haverhill residents. Community In Roads programs and services started as volunteer professional match making &...
A Historic Goodbye: Ms. Lamont’s and Mr. Lyons’ Retirement
This Prize Day, we bid farewell to two out of the five beloved teachers retiring this year: John Lyons and Tommy Lamont. After decades of teaching at Groton, they will embark on new adventures away from the Circle. While we will miss their presence both in the classrooms and on the fields, we are grateful for the legacies and memories they are leaving behind.
GovDeals Online Auction Item: A Lot of 8 Tents
The North Andover School Department currently has the following items listed for sale on Govdeals.com:. GovDeals' online marketplace provides services to government, educational, and related entities for the sale of surplus assets to the public. Auction rules may vary across sellers. Register here to start bidding today! Once you register, you will have access to all Liquidity Services marketplaces. If you are already registered, you can use the same login credentials to bid on any Liquidity Services marketplace. Learn more at https://www.govdeals.com/.
Onward and Upward: Groton Athletes Take on Collegiate Sports
As the shot clock winds down and our class of 2024 reaches the end of their time on the Circle, their moments spent playing on Groton fields and wearing the Groton uniform also come to a close. For most, this will be the last time they don a uniform, but for a select few, they stand on the edge of a new chapter: college athletics. As they prepare to take this leap, eleven seniors reflect on their time at Groton and the memories that have shaped their athletic experiences.
2 youth detention center escapees are captured in Maine, Massachusetts
Two juveniles who escaped from Maine’s youth detention center and fled in a stolen a car are in now police custody in Maine and Massachusetts, officials said Tuesday. One of the escapees was captured early Tuesday after crashing a stolen car in Georgetown, Massachusetts, and the other was located hours later by officers responding to a hit-and-run involving a stolen vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, officials said. Their identities were not released by Maine officials because of their age.
Westport Boy’s Lemonade Stand Brings Hope for Baby Cousin Battling Health Issues
In a heartwarming display of kindness and community spirit, Casey Brown, a 7-year-old boy from Westport, is stepping up to help his baby cousin, Charlotte, who is facing serious medical issues just six days after her birth. Charlotte was born on July 25th and quickly encountered complications with her breathing....
U.S. Marshals seek prisoner who escaped during treatment at New Hampshire hospital
U.S. Marshals are searching for an escaped prisoner who authorities say managed to evade authorities when he was brought to a New Hampshire hospital for medical treatment. Anthony Clark, 41, was being held at the Belknap County Department of Corrections for domestic violence charges, including strangulation, simple assault, stalking, and witness tampering. During a visit to Concord Hospital - Laconia, Clark was able to get free of an ankle monitoring device and escape the area, authorities say. The ankle bracelet was found off hospital grounds.
Update: Heat advisory for 7 Massachusetts counties until Saturday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:48 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 7 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Essex, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 98 degrees." "Hot...