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'Best you can be.' At West Point Orleans Firebirds' Chris Barr answers his nation's call
BREWSTER —The Orleans Firebirds’ Chris Barr didn't hesitate when his nation called. The rising junior is first-generation military and a student-athlete at the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. “His life is about sacrifice and that’s his purpose,” Firebirds manager Kelly Nicholson said. “He’s sacrificing for all of us.” ...
The fifers role in the Revolutionary War
DEVENS — After enlisting as a fifer in the Continental Army at just 13 years old, Thomas Nixon Jr., of Framingham, marched on Lexington and Concord in April 1775. He, and thousands of young boys and teenagers, joined the fife and drum corps as both his father and uncle shouldered the call. While fifing was Nixon’s introduction to war, it appealed to him and became a true skill.
Prison guard who was knocked unconscious shares his ‘scary’ story ‘
SHIRLEY — The local prison guard who was knocked unconscious and ended up in the hospital has shared his “scary” story, stressing that the state needs to stop drugs from flowing into correctional facilities. Officer John Connelly is still recovering from the traumatic incident at MCI-Shirley last...
Young fox rescued from drain gate in Burrillville
A young fox was freed from a drain gate in Burrillville over the weekend. Firefighters from Pascoag helped free the animal, before it ran off through the woods. It is unclear how the fox ended up in the drain. The fox did not appear to suffer any injures.
A Review of Oye’s Chinese Restaurant in Reading MA
Tonight, dining at Oye’s in Reading MA! All I can say is “Outstanding!” The restaurant is awesome and with invigorating atmosphere, delightful menu and the restaurant is awesome and a fun place to spend the evening!. You definitely won’t be disappointed! After meeting the owners, we talked,...
See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 28 to Aug. 3
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from July 28 to Aug. 3. There were 198 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,811-square-foot home on Brookside Avenue in Worcester that sold for $480,000. Ashburnham.
Salem man arrested after Jan. 6 breach sentenced
WASHINGTON — A man from Salem was sentenced to 24 months of supervised release after previously pleading guilty to charges related to his actions during the 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., also sentenced Richard Zachary Ackerman, 22, to 10 months of home...
Salem firefighters extinguish repeat fires at LL&S Wood Recycling
SALEM, N.H. — Salem firefighters battled a large debris fireFriday night at LL&S Wood Recycling on Lowell Road. Crews worked for several hours to put out the fire, and Salem fire officials said they have responded to that same location for multiple other fires. Since 2015, News 9 has...
Source: Adam Montgomery transferred to correctional facility in Virginia
CONCORD, N.H. — Adam Montgomery has been transferred out of the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord, News 9 Investigates has learned. A source tells News 9 Investigates that he was recently moved to a correctional facility in Virginia. The Department of Corrections online inmate locator lists...
As Harvard President, Garber To Face Key Demand From Local Politicians: More Money
As president, Garber will be tasked with managing relations with the University's neighbors in Cambridge and Boston. By Julian J. Giordano. As newly appointed Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 takes the reins of the University full time, he will face one simple demand from local politicians and activists: pay up.
Summer Concert – Alex Minasian Jazz Concert
The Manchester City Library is excited to present the Alex Minasian Jazz Trio. The Summer Concert will be held August 15th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. Come hear the best beats around by the Alex Minasian Jazz Trio!. With two degrees from NYU, Alex Minasian has, at a remarkably young...
Judge grants new extension to figure out how to proceed in $38 million YDC abuse verdict
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A judge in the Youth Development Center sexual abuse case involving David Meehan has granted another extension to figure out what to do next. In May, jurors awarded Meehan $38 million and found the state liable for one incident of abuse. The state argued his payout...
John Lynch, former New Hampshire governor, lists his island mansion. See inside.
The oceanfront property boasts views of Richard Branson's and Larry Page's islands, according to the listing agent. The British Virgin Islands may be nearly 2,000 miles from New Hampshire, but John Lynch knew the trip to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands was worth the trip. The Granite State’s former governor, who served from 2005 to 2013, is selling his stunning island home, “Bella Beach Villa at Oil Nut Bay,” for $15,900,000.