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Man Accused of Vandalizing Portsmouth’s Temple Israel May Be Charged with Hate Crime
A man accused of vandalizing a Portsmouth temple four months ago may have committed a hate crime. This according to court officials in Portsmouth, who say Kevin O’Leary is accused of damaging two lamps outside the city’s Temple Israel. Prosecutors say one of those charges was elevated to...
UNH Olympian Elle St. Pierre has 'bigger sense of purpose' since becoming a mom
Elle St. Pierre is in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. The University of New Hampshire graduate and Vermont dairy farmer is also a married mother of a 1-year-old who is determined to leave the French capital with another memorable moment with family. Over a month since qualifying for the U.S. Olympic track and field team in Eugene, Oregon, where St. Pierre's family cheering section included son Ivan, St. Pierre embarks on a second straight appearance at the...
Men’s Soccer Signs Cabot McLaren
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of freshman forward Cabot McLaren (Sugar Hill, N.H.). "Cabot comes to us from Seacoast United and Kimball Union Academy," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "He is a forward who loves to be in and around the box, has a knack for scoring goals and has the energy to attack space. We love his tools and we love his growth potential. We're happy he wanted to stay with us in New Hampshire and we're excited to see his growth during his time in Durham."
Steward Health to lay off 1,000+ workers amid Mass. hospital closures
Hundreds of workers at two hospitals owned by bankrupt hospital chain Steward Health Care will be laid off by the end of August, as the company barrels ahead with the closure of two of its Massachusetts facilities — in Dorchester and Ayer. In all, 1,243 workers will lose their...
New Hampshire woman finds historic baseball card collection as construction crews began work
A Manchester, New Hampshire woman was shocked after finding something unexpected inside her old barn house. Friends and contractors restoring Toni Pappas’ home discovered 52 baseball cards from the late 1930s and early 1940s. One of those cards is a Ted Williams rookie card. “Right away, I thought 'oh...
‘Moth to a flame’: Why autistic children are drowning in Massachusetts
On a Sunday night in June, 6-year-old Zayan Mayanja escaped from his home through a window. Early the next morning, the non-verbal child on the autism spectrum was pronounced dead at Lowell General Hospital. He had drowned in Nabnasset Pond in Westford overnight, found behind a residence on Lake Shore...
The City Council will vote on the proposed racetrack tonight: What does the mayor say?
The Gardner City Council agenda for tonight includes two items related to the proposed horse track at 827 Green St., item # 11317, whether or not to allow horse racing at the facility and item # 11323, which would authorize the mayor to enter into negotiations with the proponent, Bay State Racing, LLC regarding a Host Community Agreement. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Gardner City Hall Council Chamber. No public hearing or comment period...
Summer vacation is almost over: So, when does school start in your district?
In a few weeks, bookbags, sweaters, laptops and notebooks will replace beach towels, swimsuits, and tan lines. The summer fun will end, and school will be in session. While you're taking advantage now of the back-to-school sales for supplies, there's still a good chunk of summer left with about five weeks left of summer vacation. There is still time to squeeze in one last family getaway or a few more beach day trips and plenty of...
Marlborough pickleball facility proposal has public hearing scheduled for Aug. 19
MARLBOROUGH — A developer is proposing to build a set of indoor pickleball courts at the former Marlboro Airport. The proposed indoor pickleball center would contain six indoor courts, a practice court, a pro shop and restroom facilities at 119 Airport Blvd., off Farm Road. The center would also include one outdoor court, a picnic area and 74 parking spaces. ...
Who will Oakmont football play this season? 2024 football schedule is out now.
It is almost time for the return of Friday night lights. Gardner-area football teams saw their fair share of success last season and will gear up for hopes of seeing more great moments this year. Check out the area school's schedules. Next up is Oakmont. ...
A rare opening day opponent: Hudson football's 2024 schedule
A game short of Gillette, but then a game few will forget. Hudson had just five days to get over a Division 6 state semifinal loss to eventual champion Fairhaven last November. The Hawks rebounded nicely, earning their first win over Thanksgiving rival Marlborough since 2010, by a 41-0 score. ...
Harvard selects current interim president to serve as president through 2027
Alan Garber was selected as interim president after former President Claudine Gay stepped down in January and will serve until 2027. Harvard University’s interim President Alan Garber has been selected to serve as the school’s official president for the next three years, the Harvard Corporation said. Garber was...
Pan Mass Challenge raises over $50 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Pan-Mass Challenge is wrapping up after raising money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston over the past two days. Thousands of cyclists, including nearly 200 Granite Staters, rode hundreds of miles across Massachusetts. Patty Cook is one of the cyclists who rode in honor...
New Bedford migrant family mourns death of niece trying to cross border
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Sunday, June 2, what seemed like a quiet spring weekend for José and Rutilda Cabrera turned into a nightmare. Near midnight, a devastating message changed their lives forever. Someone, possibly a “coyote,” or a person smuggling immigrants, had sent them photographs of their niece María del Carmen Guzman’s lifeless body along with satellite coordinates of her location.