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Boater Safety Threatened by Missing Buoys at Wilder Dam Following Storms, Caution Urged in Lebanon
The northeast's recent onslaught of storms has led to an unexpected and concerning development at the Wilder Dam. The force of the elevated river flows, coupled with the debris churned up by the tempest, resulted in the loss of vital boater safety buoys situated above the dam. According to the City of Lebanon's official notice, the Great River Hydro, which maintains the dam, is actively striving to rectify the situation, yet a clear timeline for the restoration of these crucial safeguards is presently absent.
A Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Various Locations In MA
Stop & Shop has made a shocking announcement as they plan to close 32 underperforming store locations by November 2nd. President Gordon Reid issued this statement in a recent press release:. “As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision...
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison after 17 kilos of cocaine, $190,000 in cash seized
BOSTON – A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for cocaine related offenses. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 55-year-old Francisco Restrepo Mesa of Revere was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 68 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. In April 2024, Restrepo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, one count of possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
More than 30 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 14
More than 30 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, July 14, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Keyes Beach on Sea Street in Barnstable, Bucks Creek beach in Chatham, Clipper Lane beach in Dennis,...
Proposed Everett soccer stadium "going to happen this time around," mayor believes
BOSTON – It's a problem many New England cities can relate to - dwindling commercial revenues eroding the tax base as working from home empties out downtowns and inflation boosts business costs and prompts consumers to curb their spending. Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution.Soccer stadium proposed for New England RevolutionWith the Encore casino as a lynchpin, DeMaria said in an interview with WBZ-TV that he is urging the Legislature to press for the approvals he needs to advance plans for a 25,000-seat soccer stadium. The venue is proposed...
New art exhibit opens at Rose Kennedy Greenway
This piece has a tight focus on the devastating and often inequitable effects of global warming, even caused by the greenway itself. A new public art exhibit is coming to the Boston area, with a focus on the climate crisis. An exhibit titled SONG/LAND/SEA: WAI Water Warning & Binakol Blessing...
Former police officer from Quincy sentenced in Boston overtime fraud case
BOSTON − A former Boston police union president from Quincy has been sentenced to two years of probation after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently collecting overtime pay, WCVB reported. Thomas Nee, 67, of Quincy, had pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit theft and one count of...
You’re Not Imagining It: Prices Have Increased at New Hampshire Walmarts
In recent years, Walmart has become a huge part of my life. It's my one-stop shop for grocery shopping (yes, I'm blessed enough to live near a supercenter), workout clothes, and makeup. Now that I have a brand-new baby to dress, Gwen's wardrobe is practically made up entirely of clothes from Wally World.
Police: Motorcyclist, 21, hits 158 mph on Route 101, travels I-95, arrested in Greenland
GREENLAND — A 21-year-old motorcyclist is facing multiple charges, allegedly after speeding as high as 158 mph during a Sunday incident that began on Route 101 in Raymond and continued onto Routes 1 and 107 and Interstate 95 before ending at a gas station on Greenland Road. The motorcyclist,...
Video: Heat wave continues, breaking records
A long stretch of heat and humidity will get even longer, with several days above 90 degrees expected this week. Thunderstorms will be possible at times, then it looks like a more comfortable stretch will arrive by late week.
Exeter's Zetterholm three-putts, eliminated on 19th hole in State Am quarterfinal
CONCORD – Exeter’s Ryan Zetterholm has a habit of falling behind early in matches; he also has a knack for coming back. Zetterholm followed that script all week at Concord Country Club until a three-putt from 12 feet for bogey on the first extra hole Friday morning left him with a deficit he didn’t have a chance to erase.
Mass. public health leader says care at St. Vincent Hospital is safe. Not everyone agrees.
WORCESTER — Despite hundreds of complaints from nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital that claim unsafe conditions for patients at the hospital, the state's top public health official said Saint Vincent provides "safe, quality care." That quote is included in an op-ed penned by state Sen. Michael Moore, D-Millbury, and state Rep. James O’Day,...
Animal welfare groups across state to hold fee-waived adoption event next week
A coalition of animal adoption groups across Massachusetts, including the Worcester Animal Rescue League, have teamed up to put on a statewide adoption event for each animal welfare group involved. The groups include the WARL, Boston Animal Control, Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center, Dakin Humane Society and...
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