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Boston opens its first Bike Town, a place for kids to learn bike riding
The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park on Thursday. Bike Town is a family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. These are designed to teach children how to safely navigate streets and increase their overall confidence while riding a bike.
Man with metal detector finds lost wedding ring on Scituate beach
SCITUATE - A man with a metal detector is being called a hero by a woman who lost her wedding ring on Humarock Beach in Scituate.A lost ring and a desperate search"We were shaking our hands off because his hands were dirty with sand, and I noticed my ring was gone, and my heart just sank," said Courtney DeFusco. DeFusco's husband, Stephen, searched for hours while she was at work as a nurse at Mass General. Even their son, Jackson, looked where they spent time at the beach. "We found pennies... Not the ring," Jackson said.Courtney DeFusco worried that the rolling...
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one. Officer Frank Forde learned that the family’s refrigerator stopped working, and that the father has a serious medical condition and he could not work, Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan in a post on the WPD Facebook account.
First human case of EEE in Mass. since 2020 prompts warnings – and in one town, a curfew
Four Massachusetts towns are at "critical" risk of Eastern equine encephalitis after an 80-year-old man tested positive for the dangerous mosquito-borne illness. Massachusetts officials announced the first confirmed human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the state since 2020. An 80-year-old man in Worcester County contracted the mosquito-borne virus,...
Town continues its preparation on MBTA zoning case
The Select Board and the Planning Board met in its second executive session with the attorneys defending the town in the lawsuit to discuss strategy on Aug. 14. Select Board member Ben Zoll voted against going into the most recent executive session with the Planning Board. “The motion was to...
New rumor paints an uglier situation between the Patriots and Matthew Judon
If you thought the drama surrounding the Patriots and Matthew Judon regarding their lack of interest in offering a contract extension and ultimately trading him was over, you were unfortunately wrong. Despite the trade being nearly two weeks old, more details are being revealed by Patriots reporters and insiders regarding...
Some areas of Epsom don’t have broadband internet access
As part of a statewide initiative to expand access to broadband, or high-speed internet, the Town of Epsom has spent the past month assessing areas with limited or no broadband. Data collected by the NH Broadband Mapping Initiative through the University of New Hampshire lists 11.9% of locations in Epsom...
With new forensic hospital underway, state to hold another public information session
The state’s new forensic hospital for individuals currently being held at the state prison is expected to be completed in December 2025. In the meantime, state officials are holding another virtual public information session on the project Thursday. The 24-bed secure hospital will treat patients who committed a crime but cannot stand trial because of […]
Editor’s Notebook: A college degree is expensive in New Hampshire. Let’s hope it’s all worth it.
Like a lot of New Hampshire parents, we’ll be dropping off a kid at college in the coming days. The not-a-kid-anymore is a little stressed, but very excited. The still-your-parents are a little excited, but very stressed. There’s so much to remember. There are so many things to worry about. There are so many lectures […]
Video: Sunny and warmer Saturday
The feel of summer is back on for the weekend, with lots of sun and warmer air in place. A slight increase in humidity works in starting Monday, along with a few chances for showers and storms. Valley fog will clear away by mid-morning. Look for mostly sunny skies today...
Owner of fire-damaged Daily Times building in Portsmouth seeks demolition permit
PORTSMOUTH — The owner of the historic but fire-damaged building at 278 State St. has submitted a demolition permit application with the city, according to Shanti Wolph, the city’s chief building inspector. The submission comes a couple of weeks after the city's Historic District Commission voted to allow developer and building owner Peter Floros to raze the structure, which is known as the 1850 Daily Times building. ...
Massachusetts network hopes to address hoarding with research, training
Backed by new grant funding, the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health intends to officially launch and expand a network dedicated to hoarding resources, as advocates look to introduce more strategies to support stable housing and homelessness prevention efforts. The Massachusetts Hoarding Resource Network will pursue policy research aimed at strengthening care and advocacy around hoarding conditions, as well as bolstering bilingual training to improve the reach of peer support groups. Members have been meeting informally in recent...
Dorchester man arrested in fatal stabbing
A Dorchester man is under arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred in the Boston neighborhood on Friday night. Boston police officers responded to a reported stabbing at around 10 p.m. near Peabody Square. The man was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
As fall sports begin, some NH schools aren't sure how to enforce new restrictions on trans athletes
As young athletes gear up for another fall sports season, some local school districts are still trying to figure out how to enforce a new state law barring trans girls from playing on girls sports teams. The law, which took effect on Aug. 19, requires middle school and high school...
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
Swimming & Diving Nike/BSN Team Store Now Open Until Sept. 5
DURHAM, N.H. – Fans, supporters and alumni have an opportunity to purchase official Nike Authentics sportswear. in a limited-edition UNH swimming and diving team store that starts now through Thursday, Sept. 5. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will benefit the UNH swimming and diving program.
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