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After 7 months as interim, Harvard names Alan Garber president
Harvard University announced on Friday that it’s giving its interim president the full-time gig — at least for the next three years. The decision makes Alan Garber Harvard’s 31st president. In an email to the campus community, Garber said Harvard should rededicate itself to academic excellence. “That...
New England Botanic Garden aims to be national plant conservation hub. What that means
The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is well known locally - for its stunning view, gorgeous plant collection and seasonal displays - but with recent partnerships, is aiming to become a bigger player in the national, and maybe international, botanic garden community. On July 29, the garden announced a formal...
Embattled Harvard Professor John Comaroff Retires Without Emeritus Status
Harvard professor John L. Comaroff retired without emeritus status on June 30 his career amid allegations of sexual harassment and calls for his termination. By Julian J. Giordano. Harvard professor John L. Comaroff retired without emeritus status on June 30, an abrupt ending for the once-respected anthropologist whose career unraveled...
KUDOS at the University of Massachusetts Lowell
Congratulations and KUDOS to the following individuals. Thank you all for your exceptional contribution and customer service. Edwin Aguirre - Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy. Lindsey Andella - Development. Judith Aquino - Political Science. Carol Barry - Plastics Engineering. Michael Bliss - Residence Life. Juan Breton - Office of Sponsored...
Primary 2024: Early voting information
WESTFORD — The 2024 state primary is just over a month away, but residents can vote early. Residents may vote in-person on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s office.
Escaped Delaware prisoner captured 6 years later in Massachusetts
A man who escaped a Delaware corrections center six years ago was recently arrested in Massachusetts. The Delaware Department of Correction said Andre Wright climbed the fence of the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington on August 8, 2018, and had eluded searchers. The 34-year-old Wright, who had been convinced...
South Burlington Wildcats cruise to first Vermont Legion baseball state crown since 2007
The South Burlington Wildcats had to win at least one game Thursday to claim their first Vermont American Legion baseball state crown since 2007. One big inning took care of that. Thanks to a seven-run fourth, the Wildcats built an insurmountable lead in what turned into a 7-3 victory over Manchester in the title...
Missing juveniles found safe, reunited with families in Clinton
CLINTON — Two juveniles reported missing earlier this week have been found safe in the City of Worcester, officials from the Clinton Police Department announced today. The youths, whose names and ages were not released due to privacy concerns, were located by the collaborative efforts of the Clinton Police Detective Unit and the Worcester Police Detective Unit.
The 10 Hottest Small-Town Real Estate Markets in America
Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. After more years of stiff competition and fast-rising prices, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a rapid cooldown. Despite signs that market conditions could be heating up again, 2023 marked a notably more subdued year for U.S. real estate compared to...
After trip to state finals, Hudson Post 100 now vying for regional title
WORCESTER – Resiliency led to history for another team from this town that wears red, but doesn’t “see red” when the deficit grows large. The team that trailed 5-2 on Sunday and 8-0 – in the first inning – on Wednesday only to win each time, finally dug a hole too large to...
Get Moving and Learn About Manchester’s History
Join AARP NH and the Manchester Historic Society on August 24 (9-10:30 am) for a free, guided historic walking tour through downtown Manchester. The walking tour portion is about 2 miles long and will focus on Queen City’s rich history. The tour will begin and end at the Manchester...
Derry Fire Department responds to a roof fire at Pinkerton Academy
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Officials are investigating a fire at Pinkerton Academy in Derry this afternoon. The Derry Fire Department said the fire started just before 2:30 p.m. on the roof of the science building. Police evacuated the bottom floors as the fire department worked to extinguish the fire on...
JetBlue expansion at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport possible, airline official says
MANCHESTER, N.H. — JetBlue expansion at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is possible, the airline told News 9. JetBlue announced that they would begin service to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers in Florida starting in Jan. 2025. News 9 spoke with Dave Jehn, JetBlue's Vice President of Network Planning and...
Fenway Park Hosts Nearly 100 Young Police Activities League Ball Players
Police Activities League (PAL) of Massachusetts, Lowell Police Department, and Massachusetts State Police collaborated in 2024 to create a new program called “Skills & Drills Baseball Clinic”. Skills & Drills answered a need for middle school boys and girls to pursue productive and engaging after-school activities, while creating critical mentor relationships between law enforcement and youth.
New Hampshire native Seth Meyers films new comedy special
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire native Seth Meyers recently filmed his next comedy show. A graduate of The West High School in Manchester, Meyers is known for his time on “Saturday Night Live” before becoming the host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”. The American television...
WMUR's annual 'Pack a Pack' drive adds second location, hopes to distribute 4,000 backpacks
MANCHESTER, N.H. — WMUR’s annual “Pack a Pack” drive is taking place Friday at two locations. The primary collection site will be outside WMUR Studios in Manchester, with a new second site at the Service Credit Union headquarters in Portsmouth, in the back lot. Both new...