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Harvard reportedly disciplines students who were involved in pro-Palestinian encampment
Some Harvard students who were involved in the pro-Palestinian encampment are reporting that they are now facing consequences from the school just days after they agreed to end their protest. Both student newspaper The Harvard Crimson and the Boston Globe reported Saturday that five undergraduate students were forced to withdraw...
Ashby Police welcomes new officer
ASHBY — Chief Derek Pepple is pleased to share that the Ashby Police Department has welcomed a new member to the department. Officer Ethan Goodreau was sworn in to the Ashby Police Department on Monday, May 6. Officer Goodreau grew up in Spencer and received a Bachelor’s degree in...
Police blotter: Recent arrests include theft, rape, and a pocket-knife stabbing
The following incident reports were provided by Nashua Police Department detailing recent arrests. Anyone with more information about any of these incidents is asked to contact the Crime Line at (603) 589-1665. Tips can remain anonymous. City man charged on a 2023 warrant for theft by deception, released on PR...
Fitchburg police seek help finding missing man last seen in Framingham
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 33-year-old man, Jeffrey P. Hamblin, who was last seen on May 10 on Merchant Road in Framingham. Jeffrey is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with short brown hair...
Video: Some showers Saturday; dry Sunday before warming trend
Temperatures turn cooler while clouds and showers return to start the weekend. But we're right back to the warmth and brighter skies by Sunday. Next week looks very summer-like with temperatures well into the 80s mid-week! Next chance of rain and thunder will be when a cold front rolls through on Thursday.
Fox that attacked 4-year-old New Hampshire girl tests positive for rabies, police say
HOLLIS, N.H. — A fox that attacked a 4-year-0ld in New Hampshire on Tuesday before being stopped by the child's mother has tested positive for rabies, police said. Police said the fox bit a 4-year-old girl outside a home on Truell Road in Hollis around 3 p.m. After the attack and before officers arrived, the girl's mother pinned the fox down for about 5-10 minutes and received scratches on her arm.
Former Manchester woman who lied about role in Rwandan genocide sentenced to life in prison
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A former New Hampshire woman who lied about her role in the Rwandan genocide has been sentenced to life in prison. Beatrice Munyenyezi lived in Manchester for years before she was sentenced in 2013 for lying about her role in the genocide to obtain citizenship. She...
Kelly Ayotte proposes changes she says will help support New Hampshire police officers
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As she runs for governor, Republican Kelly Ayotte is highlighting her law enforcement background. This week, she went on a ride-along with Manchester police. Ayotte points to two issues facing officers. First, she said the state needs a retirement plan that can help recruit and retain...
NH religious Sisters begin walking 65-day pilgrimage to Indiana
MANCHESTER, NH – Four New Hampshire Sisters from the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love order in Manchester have begun a walking pilgrimage to attend the National Eucharistic Conference in Indiana. Mother Mary Maximilian, Sister Theresa Marie, Sister Mary Fatima, and Sister Miriam Christe will depart on foot from New Haven, CT, on Friday.
Solving New Hampshire’s food waste problem one step at a time
Joan Cudworth had a burst of show-and-tell inspiration in the summer of 2018. Cudworth, who was then solid waste supervisor for the town of Hollis, came to the select board meeting with a partial solution to tackle the rising costs of trash disposal. She wanted town leaders to fast-track a pilot program to cut down on the amount of food waste being sent to landfills.
Aldermen talk tax equity and limited 5-year bonding plan
NASHUA, NH – The Board of Aldermen passed a resolution supporting a limited five-year bonding plan. According to Aldermen Ernest Jette, the plan is an attempt by the mayor to get a handle on bonding, as he is worried that bonding expenses and interest may end up putting too heavy of a burden on Nashua taxpayers.
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