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2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Named NEMPA Best Premium Full-size SUV for Second Year
•New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) names 2024 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Best Premium Full-size SUV two years running. •Built on a solid foundation of premium American craftsmanship, the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer perfectly blends superior comfort, exceptional luxury and advanced technology with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability. •NEMPA jurors cover...
World’s Strongest Cigar Set to Ignite at New England Cigar Expo
Windham, NH – Prepare for an unprecedented experience in the world of cigars! On September 28, 2024, the New England Cigar Expo will witness the exclusive launch of the World’s. Strongest cigar. This limited-edition masterpiece promises to redefine the boundaries of cigar strength and craftsmanship, available first to...
Potentially Deadly Fever Continues to Spread in Massachusetts
Each summer Massachusetts residents have to protect themselves from a number of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses. Lyme disease is a big one but there are other illnesses you can catch if bitten by a tick or mosquito and this year one that is becoming more common is Dengue Fever. What...
Lawmakers, hospital workers protest planned closure of Steward hospitals in Dorchester, Ayer
More than 100 nurses from Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center flooded the hallway outside Gov. Maura Healey’s office Wednesday morning, demanding that the state intervene and prevent bankrupt Steward Health Care from closing two hospitals in August. Sens. Jamie Eldridge and Nick Collins, joined by Boston City...
Like Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cape Cod has summer concert home. Get to know Tangletuit.
COTUIT ― Tangletuit may have borrowed part of its name from Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home in the Berkshires, but the rest of this wooded outdoor venue is all about carving one more entertainment space out of the Cotuit Center for the Arts’ campus. “We said, this could be our Tanglewood. It started out as a joke, but the name stuck,” said David Kuehn, the center’s executive director. ...
Whale surprises watch tours in Boston Harbor near Logan Airport
“Be mindful that the animal may be stressed or in distress, so to avoid approach and to not make this an opportunity to go see a whale close to Boston." A 2-year-old humpback whale surprised three whale watching tours in Boston Harbor Tuesday, a sighting that prompted some concern from the staff.
Portsmouth police unveil new officer trading cards for 2024
PORTSMOUTH — Just in time for the start of the new school year Portsmouth Police Department announces the release of the sixth edition of PPD trading cards. The 2024 series features 23 new photos and includes introductions for some recent hires and new assignments. Each card features the officers’ name and photograph on...
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Adds Four New Team Members
The Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA is pleased to welcome Lisa Soucy, Victoria Senter, Shannon Crowley, and Elisa Careggio. Lisa Soucy recently joined the administrative team in the Dover office. Bringing over 37 years of experience and a wealth of skills to the firm. Lisa’s extensive professional experience includes working as a Paralegal and Office Manager in law firms in Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Lisa graduated with honors from Providence College and currently resides in Barrington, New Hampshire. Outside of the office, Lisa supports the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, a cause close to her heart as the proud mother of a pediatric neurocytoma brain tumor survivor.
Men’s Soccer Adds Mattéo Brossel
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of graduate student midfielder Mattéo Brossel (Toulon, France). "Mattéo is a versatile player who will pursue his MBA this coming year," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "He has upwards of 60 games in France's 4th tier and will come in with experience, toughness and an unrelenting engine to add to the team. We are always looking for well-rounded individuals who want to maximize their experience at UNH, and we think we've found that in Mattéo."
Initiative helps ease housing crunch in Provincetown and Nantucket
Dozens find year-round leases as homeowners sign up for incentives in lieu of seasonal rentals. It’s the same story in some of the biggest leisure destinations in the United States: Housing for year-round residents is as scarce as an affordable cost of living. But in the past year, two...
'Good stuff cheap': Ollie's Bargain Outlet in New Bedford reminds shoppers of Building #19
The new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in New Bedford pays homage to Building #19, the popular chain of discount stores that ended its 50-year run in 2013. Ollie’s opens this Wednesday at 9 a.m. at 500 Kings Highway in Fieldstone Marketplace. It is located in the old Shaw’s grocery store next to Dollar Tree, and will be the fourth Ollie’s in Massachusetts. ...
MA superintendents conference features North Middlesex staff
TOWNSEND — Along with Assistant Superintendent Gary Burboa-Reese, North Middlesex Regional School staff presented at the 2024 Mass. Association of School Superintendents 30th Annual Paul J. Andrews Executive Institute. The conference is held annually for superintendents throughout the commonwealth to support the professional development needs of district leaders. This...
Former Chatham Harbormaster Smith Named Interim Harbormaster In Wellfleet
It was a short retirement for former Chatham Harbormaster Stuart Smith. After stepping down in April after more than 35 years working for the town, a quarter century as harbormaster, last week he began working as harbormaster in Wellfleet. “There goes my first summer off in 36 years,” Smith quipped....
Haverhill Schools Adopt New Policy Limiting Student Phone Use
A new policy limits phone use for students across Haverhill’s school district. High School Principal Michael Downs gave the reasons why at last week’s School Committee meeting. “The main purpose of the policy is to help students focus on their learning while they’re in school during the day,...
Water main break leaves Tewksbury residents with brown water
TEWKSBURY, Mass. — A water main break on Saturday has left residents of a Massachusetts town grappling with dirty water, despite efforts by public works officials to flush the lines. Crews spent Tuesday flushing hydrants throughout Tewksbury in an attempt to fix the issue. "We turned the water on...