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Steward plans to quickly close Carney Hospital
Friday's announcement that the bankrupt Steward Health Care plans to close Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer after failing to secure buyers for the hospitals was met with frustration from public officials and calls from lawmakers for Gov. Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell to strictly enforce the state's laws around hospital shutdowns.
Wilmington Families Needed To Host High Students From France This October
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington High School is looking for families to host students from Normandy, France this October as part of the school’s foreign exchange program. Contact terresa.pietro[a]wpsk12.com if you are interested or have questions after reviewing the flyer below. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple...
Wilmington Yardwaste Center To Be Open Twice This August
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town’s Yardwaste Center, located on Old Main Street, off of Main Street at the Woburn line, will be two days this August:. No contractors or commercial vehicles will be allowed. The drop off of leaves and brush is permitted for Wilmington residents only. Wilmington...
Wilmington Youth Hockey To Host 9-Week ‘Learn To Skate’ Program Starting October 20
WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Youth Hockey Association is offering its Learn to Skate Program this fall at Ristuccia Arena (190 Main Street). The Wilmington Youth Hockey Learn-to-Skate is an introductory class for skaters with no prior skating experience or with limited experience requiring the use of a skating aid to build confidence while learning the basic skills of skating. This program will help children develop the ABCs of movement – Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed, which is essential for developing fundamental movement skills and physical literacy.
Robinson Pina dazzles as Fightin Phils shut out New Hampshire on the road
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Robinson Pina pitched seven shut out innings and Reading defeated New Hampshire 7-0 on Saturday at Delta Dental Stadium. Pina improved to 11-4 and allowed only a pair of singles to the Fisher Cats hitters. Justin Crawford, Otto Kemp and Marcus Lee Sang each drove in a pair of runs for the Fightin Phils.
Friends, family and strangers search Massachusetts marsh for remains of Harmony Montgomery
SAUGUS, Mass. — Family and friends of Harmony Montgomery conducted a search Saturday in a Massachusetts marsh for her remains. Harmony Montgomery was last seen in Manchester in October 2019. She was later declared a victim of a homicide. Harmony Montgomery news: From disappearance to murder (wmur.com) Her father,...
Maine Woman Stars in Summer Long Taylor Swift Tribute Concert in New Hampshire
If you're a big Taylor Swift fan and have been hoping to see her in concert, you probably haven't had a lot of luck. But there is a place in New Hampshire where you can see a performance from a woman who is a dead ringer for Swift in appearance, singing voice, and choreography.
Meet the New Hampshire athletes competing in Paris Olympics
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Team USA is made up of close to 600 athletes across 31 different sports for this year’s Olympics, including several with ties to the Granite State. Elle Purrier St. Pierre (Track and Field) of University of New Hampshire. Isalys Quiñones (Women's Basketball - Puerto Rico)...
Jerod Mayo's comments on players' lounge, players speaking out show change from Bill Belichick
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was asked about both the team’s brand new players’ lounge, as well as his players’ newfound empowerment to air grievances during his media availability before practice on Friday.
New Hampshire housing trends and forecast show rising prices, limited inventory, legislative efforts, and robust market activity
The New Hampshire housing market in 2024 is marked by increasing home prices and a tight inventory. Here are some key points about the current forecasts and trends. Rising home prices: The median home price in New Hampshire has reached approximately $530,400, with an annual increase of around 10.3% to 16%, depending on the source. This surge is largely due to the limited supply of homes available for sale, which is driving up prices as demand remains strong.
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Thousands turn out at Fenway park to support veterans, their families and invisible struggles
BOSTON - Thousands turned out Saturday to support service members, veterans and their families in the 2024 Run to Home Base at Fenway Park. What is Home Base?Home Base is a national nonprofit based in Charlestown that provides life-changing care for veterans, service members, military families and families of fallen soldiers at no cost to them."At Home Base and the Red Sox and Mass General, we dedicated ourselves to being able to provide world-class care all at no cost, and all the runners today have raised that money so that we can deliver on that promise for them," Home Base Chief...
Judge rules against Exeter student who claimed school violated 1st Amendment rights
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A student who sued Exeter School District after being suspended for a football game has lost his lawsuit, but in the ruling, the judge also had some critical words for the district. In 2021, the then-freshman football player, identified in the lawsuit only as "MP," had...
Elizabeth Albert, Rhiannon Reinholz receive the 2024 Walsh Scholarships
GILFORD — The Gilford Rotary Club recently named Elizabeth Albert of Gilford and Rhiannon Reinholz of Gilmanton as this year’s recipients of the Cheryl Lynn Walsh Memorial Scholarships. Albert plans to major in health sciences/pre-physical therapy at Franklin Pierce University. Reinholz plans to attend Plymouth State University with...