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School Committee praises goal-setting
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury School Committee met on Aug. 14, 2024 at Tewksbury Memorial High School. Chair Bridget Garabedian opened by noting that the committee participated in a workshop to define district goals. Members reviewed achievements from the 2023-2024 school year and looked forward to aligning goals for the 2024-2025 school year with district priorities and student achievement.
DPW director says town water frequently tested
TEWKSBURY — The Tewksbury Board of Health met on Aug. 22, 2024 at town hall. The board discussed the water main break that shut down water delivery for several hours on Saturday, July 27. Chair Melissa Braga said that her goal was to give the public the opportunity to ask questions about water quality, though no one appeared.
New film and program at library: Remembering the gas explosion of 1972
TEWKSBURY — It was approximately 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 9, 1972 when a propane gas delivery truck backed up at the Lowell Gas Company on Chapman Road and accidentally hit a pipe connected to a 60,000 gallon gas storage tank. What ensued was a fire and subsequent explosion that, according to accounts of the time, was such a massive blast that pilots flying to Logan Airport could see it from the air.
Sununu Blasts DES On Cyanobacteria Messaging Saying It ‘Does Not Kill People’
WAKEFIELD – Saying “this is not (the movie) ‘Jaws,’” Gov. Chris Sununu ripped into the state Environmental Services Commissioner Friday for the department’s messaging on cyanobacteria as a number of blooms have appeared on Lake Winnipesaukee in time for the busy Labor Day holiday weekend.
New Hampshire communities take steps to fight back against mosquito-borne illnesses
KINGSTON, N.H. — Several New Hampshire communities are spraying for mosquitoes in an effort to combat a potentially deadly mosquito-borne illness. In Kingston, town fields and recreation areas were sprayed to try to kill mosquitoes that might be carrying Eastern equine encephalitis. "There's a bird-mosquito cycle," said Sarah MacGregor,...
Air Force vs. Merrimack live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
CBS Sports Network kicks off its 2024 college football season coverage with a heavy emphasis on service academy schools. On Friday, it was Army opening its season with a 42-0 victory vs Lehigh and Saturday brings a doubleheader featuring Navy and Air Force taking the field. The Midshipmen are set...
Football starts next week: Wildcats, Redmen and Rams all ready to go
Football season is about to begin for high schools in Massachusetts and Tewksbury High, Wilmington High and Shawsheen Tech are all preparing for action to start. The Redmen of Tewksbury begin their season on Sept. 13 in Danvers at 7 p.m. TMHS then welcomes Haverhill to town on Sept. 20...
Spiny water flea on the increase in New Hampshire’s largest lake
CONCORD — Spiny water flea, an invasive microscopic animal, has increased in number across Lake Winnipesaukee this season, based on feedback from anglers who report fouling of fishing lines with dozens of these animals. The spiny water flea is not harmful to humans; however, it can be a nuisance to anglers when it accumulates on fishing lines. Boaters and other on-water recreation enthusiasts play an important role in stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species such as these.
Local pet pantry to serve Tewksbury
TEWKSBURY — The Wilmington Animal Food Pantry is starting a new partnership with the Tewksbury Community Pantry. Thanks to the efforts of former clerk Jomarie Buckley, the TCP will be providing pet food to the organization and offering its patrons the chance to apply for assistance with their pet food needs.
New jury trial set for Dec. 5 in Kratman case
TEWKSBURY — On Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, Tewksbury Select Board Mark Kratman appeared via Zoom before a judge in the Woburn District Court regarding his Nov. 11, 2019 OUI arrest. According to court documents, a virtual court session was held to review the status of this case, which has...
New Hampshire Enacts Law Overhauling Its Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act
Any business involved in motor vehicle installment financing in New Hampshire needs to assess the multiple and significant changes to a key law that have been enacted with immediate effect. On August 2, New Hampshire Governor Christopher Sununu signed HB 1243 into law, significantly revising RSA chapter 361-A, the Motor...
New Hampshire Fish and Game hires its first female executive director
New Hampshire will have a woman leading Fish and Game for the first time in the department’s history. The state Executive Council on Friday unanimously confirmed Stephanie Simek of Olympia, Washington. Simek has 30 years of natural resource experience and has spent the past decade working in Washington state agencies. Gov. Chris Sununu nominated her […]
New Hampshire reports first mosquito-borne encephalitis virus death
CONCORD, New Hampshire: Health authorities in New Hampshire announced that a resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said this week that the Hampstead resident's infection was the first in the state in a decade. The resident, whom the department only identified as an adult, had been hospitalized due to severe central nervous system symptoms.
Ram girls finish second: Shawsheen falls in finals of SJA League in Lowell
The Shawsheen Tech girls basketball team had another great summer basketball season playing in the SJA league in Lowell. The Rams ended the season in second place behind Mill City’s team. The Rams are coached by head coach Lindsay Weatherbee and assistant coaches, Melissa Cafaro, and Mike Martin. Shawsheen...
New Hampshire athletes compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games
(MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire is represented at the 2024 Paralympic Games by two athletes, Elizabeth “Liza” Corso from Newmarket and Noelle Lambert from Manchester. Both athletes bring with them a wealth of experience in track and field, having previously competed in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Corso, 21,...
Ex-Biden official in NH primary raises questions with ‘bizarre’ financial disclosure
Maggie Goodlander, a candidate in the increasingly tense Democratic primary for retiring Rep. Annie Kuster’s (D-N.H.) seat, filed a personal financial disclosure that has raised questions over the actual value of sizable assets she holds. Goodlander, a former Justice Department official under President Biden who’s married to national security adviser Jake Sullivan, is running to fill Kuster’s…
Conley has come a long way: Tewksbury volleyball standout playing at Regis College
McKayla Conley remembers the day like it was yesterday. “To be honest, I went into my freshman year kind of expecting (to play on) the freshman team or honestly being cut because I had never touched a volleyball before,” said Conley, a 2024 TMHS graduate. This month, Conley arrived...
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