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Newport can’t complete the comeback, loses 4-3 at North Shore
LYNN, MA – In what turned out to be a much longer night than anybody expected, a late comeback attempt fell just short for the Newport Gulls in a 4-3 loss at the North Shore Navigators. Cole Cheatham (UAB) started on the mound for the Gulls and cruised through...
Meet Elizabeth Wheatley, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Senior Living, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2024 Women of Distinction honorees daily from July 1 to Aug. 13. For additional McKnight’s Women of Distinction content, visit this page. With more than 30 years...
Massachusetts 'meth and fentanyl kingpin' busted after illegal pill recipes found in his trash
The alleged kingpin of a Massachusetts meth and fentanyl empire with alleged ties to China was busted last week, hampering what was described as a "sprawling" operation involving the production and distribution of millions of counterfeit pills. Schuyler Oppenheimer, who reportedly used the alias "Michael Sylvain" when dealing with his...
Afghan refugees on the North Shore find homes through a creative plan that could help many more
The basement of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newburyport, which for more than two years had served as a makeshift home for two very large Afghan families, was abuzz with activity and excitement. Teenagers and an older man carried boxes up the basement stairs and outside. Women kept an eye on younger children running around, as they removed sheets from beds and told kids to help. Outside the church, 19-year-old Afzal led the way for his younger brothers and sisters, pulling a hand cart loaded with boxes down the brick walkway.
Richard M. Barden Appointed Principal of Northeast Metro Tech
WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Richard M. Barden has been named as the next Principal of Northeast Metro Tech. Throughout the interview process, Mr. Barden was highly impressive. Barden began his career in 2001 as a classroom teacher at the Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen. He has taught math and worked in the Methuen Public School’s Freshman Academy. He became high school Associate Principal in 2011, and Supervising Principal in 2015.
After 13 months, NH says it’s begun sending $15 million to child care providers
Child care providers who’ve waited 13 months for the $15 million lawmakers included in the budget for critical workforce development should see their money this week, according to Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Weaver. Weaver’s assurances to the Executive Council Wednesday followed a letter sent Friday...
Startup Star: Chewlin Group Helps Companies Improve Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
Jennice Chewlin calls herself a “public health champion—that means I care a lot about prevention, intervention and healing.” She formed the Chewlin Group in 2022 after an experience brought to light how unhealthy her own relationship to work had become. “It was that experience of working a...
Wall’s Ford Platinum Series, Monaco Modifieds Double Up for Exciting New Hampshire Governor’s Cup Program
Thunder is ready to return to the mountains in a huge way this Saturday night at White Mountain Motorsports Park with the inaugural visit for the ground-pounding Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series! Along with the exciting $10,000-to-win debut for the Monaco Modifieds, the Wall’s Ford Platinum Series returns for the Foley Oil & Propane Late Models with many American-Canadian Tour teams expected to join in for their final test and tune before the big Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 on August 3.
Callahan Construction Selected to Oversee Leefort Terrace Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Salem, MA – Callahan Construction Managers announced it was selected to manage the ground-up reconstruction of the Leefort Terrace Affordable Housing complex in Salem. When complete, Leefort will provide both existing and future residents with access to eco-friendly, affordable apartments that will also be Passive House certified and 100% electric and solar powered. Beacon Communities is overseeing the redevelopment of the community.
House on Washington Street in Brighton Center could be torn down for four-story residential building
A Newton developer has filed plans with the Boston Planning Department to raze a single-family house at 434 Washington St. in Brighton Center and replace it with a four-story building with 18 residential units and ground-floor commercial space. Plans by Wesley Leung's Peninsula Capital Group also call for 11 parking...
Boston police officer working detail seriously injured after being hit by truck
A Boston police officer working a detail was seriously injured when they were struck by a truck in the North End on Thursday. Boston police confirmed that an officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash at 12:41 p.m. in the area of North Washington and Thacher streets near TD Garden.
JetBlue will now fly out of Manchester airport to several Florida cities. See where
New Hampshire snowbirds heading to Florida in the winter will now be able to fly JetBlue to get there. JetBlue will start flying out of Manchester–Boston Regional Airport to several Florida cities this winter, the airline announced Wednesday. It makes Manchester the tenth airport with JetBlue service in New England. ...
NHBM to feature artist Lucy Merrow in August
MOULTONBOROUGH — Lucy Merrow will be featured at the New Hampshire Boat Museum in August, with a members reception on Thursday, August 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. highlighting her paintings. “We are so excited to feature Lucy’s work at our beautiful Moultonborough campus,” said NHBM Executive Director...
Five potential buyers submit offers for State School property
BETHLEHEM — 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...
KR Collective to perform regularly at The Loft at Hermit Woods in Meredith
KR Collective will perform at The Loft at Hermit Woods on Friday, Aug. 2, and continuing on the first Friday of each month thereafter. KR Collective, featuring acclaimed guitarist Randy Roos and multi-instrumentalist Dave Kobrenski (Fula flute, djembe, ngoni), strives to deliver a live musical experience like no other. The band regularly features a rotating lineup of exceptional musicians.
State weighing five offers for Laconia site, including one it passed on in 2022
The state has received five offers for a 220-acre site in Laconia following the collapse of its $21.5 million deal with a Manchester woman in April. One is from a group that submitted a $12.5 million offer in 2022, when the state first offered the property for sale. Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Charlie Arlinghaus, […]
Savings Bank of Walpole announces winners of working moms scholarship
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) – The Savings Bank of Walpole announced the recipients of this year’s Julie Tewksbury Scholarship for Working Moms: Kimberly Allsopp and Alexa Plewa. Both women have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. The scholarship, in its fourth year, supports working mothers who strive for personal...
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