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Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Faculty Awards
Forty-two faculty members across Dartmouth have been recognized recently for their scholarship and work with students. The awards honor their contributions to the university, including their extraordinary achievements as teachers, scholars, and mentors. “This year’s faculty award recipients demonstrate the profound dedication to teaching and research that Dartmouth so strongly...
Man awaiting trial ditches ankle monitor at Laconia hospital
LACONIA — A man who was being monitored via an ankle device is being sought by the U.S. Marshals Service after he removed the monitor while in the city sometime on Sunday. Anthony Clark, 41, who is 5'7" and weighs 230 pounds, was released on an ankle monitor from Belknap County Jail to receive medical care at Concord Hospital-Laconia, and slipped out of view of local law enforcement sometime on Sunday morning, when he apparently removed the monitoring device.
Before Sanborn’s casino, developers looked to put housing on East Concord site
With the need for housing dire, Concord is expected to see a new casino built on land that was once eyed for a multifamily development. The Flatley Company folded on talks for a project in East Concord in 2021 in favor of a different opportunity downtown. Since then, the 13-acre plot gained Planning Board approval to be former state Sen. Andy Sanborn’s next casino.
5 potential buyers submit offers for State School property
Five interested parties have offered to buy the former Laconia State School property, but it will take some time before anything is publicly known about those offers. That’s what Charlie Arlinghaus, commissioner of the state’s Department of Administrative Services, told Gov. Chris Sununu and the Executive Council at a meeting held Wednesday morning. The meeting was held at The Rocks, a facility managed by the Forest Society.
3 new homes proposed for Sagamore Ave. in Portsmouth
Developers Green & Company are planning to raze the existing home at 550 Sagamore Ave. and build a new three-home subdivision in its place on the 1.4-acre property, according to their representatives. “The current owner applied for variances on two occasions to allow four then three dwelling units on the...
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
By: McKenzie Yi HANOVER, N.H. – The Big Green has announced cross country schedules for the 2024 season, including six regular season meets. Dartmouth opens the season with a trip to Bryant College for the Shawn M. McNassey Invite on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Big Green hosts their only home meet, the Maribel Sanchez Souther Invite, on Saturday, Sept. 14. A week later, the team will run in the Codfish Bowl at Franklin Park in Boston, Mass. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Two weeks later, the Big Green will hit the road to Lehigh for the Paul Short Invite on Saturday,...
Hampton Family Seeks Life-Saving Kidney
The family of a Winnacunnet High School graduate is urgently seeking help to find a donor for their daughter’s much-needed kidney transplant. The Kahigian family is campaigning to find a living kidney donor for their 29-year-old daughter, Jessica, whose recent rapid kidney failure has brought her to the brink of needing dialysis.
Jackson asked to bill homeowner over illegal fireworks
JACKSON — Jackson selectmen last week mulled sending a hefty bill to the owner of a property where there was such a large illegal fireworks display that neighbors thought the home had exploded. The violation occurred July 6 on Red Barn Road, said selectmen’s chair Barbara Campbell. “The...
Council plans to purchase $300K bond for library renovations
LACONIA — The 121-year-old Gale Memorial Library is set to undergo several renovations this summer after city councilors moved forward a bond to fund needed maintenance projects at their regular meeting last week. Work to be completed includes repointing mortar joints on the century-old building’s facade, the replacement of...
New Hampshire company to pay fine after pleading guilty in gun suppressor distribution case
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A New Hampshire company will pay a $260,000 fine after pleading guilty to illegally distributing gun suppressor parts. Investigators said KBC Capital violated the National Firearms Act. According to court documents, the company was responsible for sending at least 26 gun suppressor parts to Massachusetts residents...
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 1
Before hitting the beach this weekend, check out this list of closed waterfronts. Massachusetts heads into yet another heatwave this weekend. If you want to cool down at the beach, make sure you visit a safe and open one. These 49 beaches across Massachusetts are closed as of Thursday, Aug. 1 due to bacteria concerns.
Dozens of police academy instructors checkered histories, probe shows
BOSTON - There are questions about who is training new police officers after a WBZ-TV investigation found serious complaints against dozens of instructors at police academies in Massachusetts.46 police instructors disciplinedWBZ obtained the full list of 2,492 police officers who are certified instructors for the various police academies run by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) in Massachusetts. Of those, 46 have been disciplined at their various local police departments for serious sustained complaints against them that violate the MPTC's code of conduct. Three had their MPTC instructor certifications suspended since the investigation began. One had their instructor certification reinstated...
Administration awards $52M in climate resiliency funding
The Healey-Driscoll administration today announced a commitment of $52.4 million in grants to advance climate resilience across Massachusetts, the largest investment in the history of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program. This year, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing an additional $7 million to help communities impacted...
Mass. is one of the worst states for retirees, website says
These three New England states, however, were named among the top 10 best. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of retirement? If it’s watching a baseball game at Fenway Park, relaxing on the Cape shore, sailing off the South Coast, or kicking back in the Berkshires, I’ve got news for you.
Manchester Public Works employee hospitalized after being injured on trash truck
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester Department of Public Works employee was taken to a local hospital after being injured on the back of a trash truck. Around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, the worker was hit when the trash truck moved, pinning him against a utility pole. Police responded to...
Worcester’s Indian Lake closed due to cyanobacteria
The city of Worcester tentatively closed down Indian Lake Thursday afternoon after city officials said they found densities of cyanobacteria in the water that exceeded the state’s threshold, a sign that the bacteria could contain harmful toxins. People should stay out of the water, refrain from boat use and...
Job Seekers, Employees Now Have Right to Salary Range Data in Mass.
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey signed into law on Thursday that requires salary range disclosure from employers and protects an employee’s right to ask for salary ranges. The law requires public and private employers with over 25 or more employees to disclose pay ranges in job advertisements. It also requires employers to to provide a pay range to an employee offered a promotion or transfer. Employers must also provide the pay range, upon request, to employees for the position they already hold, or one they are applying for.