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Mother Nature Wins at Claremont Motorsports Park
Claremont, NH – August 2, 2024 – Claremont Motorsports Park announces the cancellation of tonight’s Modified Racing Series Milton Cat 75 presented by Key Chevrolet Buick GMC due to continuous rain coming into the area around 6 PM. Despite our best efforts to prepare for an exciting...
Women's Hockey Announces First-Ever Coaching Staff
KEENE, N.H. - Keene State College women's ice hockey head coach Rob Morgan has announced his coaching staff for the inaugural season slated to begin on November 1. Cecilia "CJ" Vinas will be the Hockey Operations Manager for the team, which is among KSC's newest along with men's ice hockey and eSports.
New Hampshire company makes blimps to scan for drones at southern border
FREMONT, N.H. — A New Hampshire company is building blimps to be used at the southern U.S. border to monitor for drones used by drug traffickers. Fremont-based Altaeros recently secured a contract to send its Aerostat drone blimp to the southern border, where it should be deployed by the end of the month.
‘Steady, Sensible, Smart’: Faculty Say Garber Can Steer Harvard Through Political Crisis
Alan M. Garber '76 attends the inauguration of former Harvard President Claudine Gay last September. Faculty overwhelmingly supported the Corporation's decision to appoint Garber as the University's 31st president. By Addison Y. Liu. Harvard faculty members overwhelmingly applauded the Harvard Corporation’s Friday decision to promote Alan M. Garber ’76 from...
Movie making at Tewksbury campus
TEWKSBURY — The grounds of Tewksbury Hospital have served as a backdrop for many films over the years. This summer, the independent film, Stonegate, is just the latest to take advantage of the historic property. Filming until September, the movie is about a disturbed doctor at a state hospital...
Substantial water main break in Tewksbury
TEWKSBURY — Residents started their weekend with a call via the town’s Code Red Alert system that a water main break had been detected, and were seeking the public’s help in locating the breach. Water main breaks are often detected by a significant spike in the usage indicator at the town’s water distribution facility, however, physically locating the breaks are more challenging, typically relying on visual evidence such as water pooling on the street.
New assistant superintendent welcomed to town
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Committee met on July 24, 2024 at Tewksbury Memorial High School. The board welcomed new assistant superintendent Nancy Milligan to her first meeting in the district. The board voted to approve an overnight field trip request for the TMHS student council for an annual...
Select Board approves new switchbox designs
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Select Board met on July 23, 2024 at town hall. The board continued interviews of candidates for at-large resident positions on the newly formed School Facilities Study Committee. The committee will assess current school space in relation to future educational needs and enrollment. Residents Thomas...
508 Forever Young hosts annual backpack drive ahead of 2024-25 school year
WORCESTER, Mass. - July is in the rear-view mirror and August is in full swing, meaning we're just a few weeks away from the start of the new school year. A local nonprofit is getting area students ready to be their best in the classroom. 508 Forever Young hosted their...
Nonprofit Homes For Our Troops kicks off building process for new home benefitting Holden veteran
WORCESTER, Mass. - A nonprofit is giving back to a local veteran injured while serving the country. Greeted by cheers, an escort of local police, fire and motorcycles welcomed Craig Brady Saturday morning. Homes For Our Troops is building Marine Sgt. Brady a special home with more than 40 special adaptations to help him with his injuries.
Two weeks remain in Mass. RMV low license plate number lottery
If you live and Massachusetts and are looking for a low license plate number, now is the time to apply for the chance to win one. Entries for the 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery will close in two weeks, accepted at the myRMV Online Service Center until 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.
Wilmington Receives $321K Climate Resilience State Grant To Mitigate Flooding From Martins Brook & Begin Replacement Of Salem St. Culvert
LEOMINSTER, MA — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced a landmark commitment of $52.4 million in grants dedicated to advancing climate resilience across Massachusetts. This significant investment is the largest in the history of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. This year, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs...
Wilmington Residents Invited To Tewksbury Community Market On August 8, Shop From 34 Vendors
TEWKSBURY, MA — The Tewksbury Community Market is open on Thursday, August 8, from 4pm to 7pm, at Livingston Street Park, behind the Recreation Center (288 Livingston Street). The August 8 market will feature 34 vendors, including:. FOOD VENDORS:. – Birds Nest Italian Street Food Truck (sliders, deep fried...
'26 OL Brady Bekkenhuis commits to Boston College
Boston College continued their hot streak on Saturday, as Arlington (Mass.) '26 offensive lineman Brady Bekkenhuis announced his commitment to the Eagles. The 6-6 tackle chose BC over offers from Syracuse, Rutgers and Maryland. This commitment comes off the heels of his visit to Boston College for the recruiting BBQ, making him the third local commitment to announce after that event.
Tewksbury Board, Committee and Commission Openings
How to become more involved in Tewksbury! ‘Council on Aging’ and ‘Tewksbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee’ Vacancies. Members of boards, committees or commissions provide a positive service that is invaluable to the continued progress of our town. They may advise the Select Board on a wide variety of issues by making recommendations on important matters. The detailed studies and considered advice of boards, committees or commissions are often catalysts for innovative programs and improved services. Serving on a board, committee or commission can be a rewarding experience for community service-minded residents. It is an excellent way to participate in the functioning of local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of our community.
Missing Massachusetts teen found deceased is being remembered as services are announced
A missing Massachusetts teen that was found deceased this week is being remembered. Following an extensive search for 17-year-old Brian Lopez of Lynn, investigators Tuesday discovered his body in Walden Pond near the Saugus-Lynnfield line. The search for Lopez, which began on Sunday morning, had focused on the Lynn Woods...
Pirates Punch Ticket to Title Game
Lowell – The Massachusetts Pirates secured the Eastern Conference Championship with a commanding 51-28 win over the top-seeded Green Bay Blizzard at the Resch Center. This triumph marks their return to the IFL National Championship for the first time since their United Bowl win in 2021. Now, the Pirates will have to wait until Monday to find out their opponent as the San Diego Strike Force and the Arizona Rattlers battle it out to see who makes it out of the Western Conference.