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National manhunt for escaped prisoner with ties to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, California
Concord, NH – The United States Marshals Service, District of New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force and Belknap County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an escaped Belknap County prisoner that fled from the Concord Hospital – Laconia early Sunday morning. Anthony...
What ‘Olympic Events’ Would Take Place in New England’s First Olympic Games?
The Olympics ROCK. Even non-sport fans like the thrill of the Olympics. It is partially national pride, but I think people just like to watch competitions. We don't really care about hot dog eating - but we ALL love the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. That got my brain thinking...imagine...
1 in 100 million: Rare ‘cotton candy’ lobster caught off the coast of New Hampshire
RYE, N.H. (Gray News) - A lobster company recently caught a rare shellfish off the coast of New Hampshire. According to the Seacoast Science Center, workers with the Atlantic Lobster Company reeled in a “cotton candy” lobster on one of their recent fishing trips. A spokesperson for the...
Memorial Hospital president talks about growth, name change
CONWAY — Brad Chapman, the new president of Memorial Hospital in North Conway, says the hospital is doing well and growing. It is also solidifying its connection to the MaineHealth system it joined over a decade ago. Chapman, who took over as president in January, sat down with SUN-TV...
Top 5 Weekend Events Greater Derry 8/2
1. SPONSORED - Ice Cream 🍦Family Fun Time! (Windham) This spot offers a full of ice cream, sundaes, and Italian ice, (cash-only) and it's located along the Rail Trail! So, grab a cone and take a walk to make it a family outing everyone will enjoy. 2. 🚜Touch A...
Hampton town clerk directed to resign by attorney general for election law violations
HAMPTON, N.H. — The New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General has directed the Hampton town clerk, Shirley Doheny, to resign after breaking multiple election laws. An investigation began after Hampton Selectman Regina Barnes filed a complaint alleging that Doheny mishandled ballots for the May town election. Ten days...
'A little bit of disbelief': New Hampshire rower says making his way to Paris Olympics wasn't on his radar
NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — New Hampshire's William "Billy" Bender said making his way to the 2024 Olympics was not what he had in mind when getting involved in the sport of rowing. "I just liked it, you know. It's fun being on the water," Bender said. "It was just,...
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...
Hudson police seek help identifying suspects in break-in
HUDSON — Hudson Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying individuals linked to a recent break-in at an industrial building. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. on an unspecified date when one or more suspects entered the building unlawfully. Surveillance footage...