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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...
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...
Pittsfield father advocating for roadside safety equipment in memory of son
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Gabe Anthony's #21 hangs in the gymnasium of Pittsfield High School. His memory lives on inside the walls where he spent much of his life. Gabe Anthony was an all-state soccer and basketball player and team captain. He also officiated sports alongside his dad, Richard Anthony.