Peterborough
LATEST NEWS
Concord Encampment People Have Nowhere to Go
Straps tied to trees supported the blue and gray tarps hanging like a canopy over the green tent. Plywood, scaffolding, pallets, even a swing line the wooded encampment. This is the jury-rigged home that a woman named Melissa and her husband built over the last four months along the train tracks that cut through Robin Bach’s property.
Moto Guzzi’s Northeast Demo Tour in Full Swing
Some motorcyclists may have already visited the iconic Italian motorcycle marque Moto Guzzi on its Northeast Demo Tour. If not, you still have several chances to go try the company's latest and greatest machines. The 2024 Moto Guzzi Northeast Demo Tour aims to bring the brand to the riders and...
Football Individual Game Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday, July 16
DURHAM, N.H. – Individual game tickets for the 2024 UNH football season go on sale to the general public Tuesday, July 16, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for all home games at Wildcat Stadium can be purchased:. •Online at UNHWildcats.com/buytickets;. •By calling 603-862-4000. Secure Boulder Field parking for the 2024...
Keene officials urge residents to improve address visibility for emergency services
(MyKeeneNow) In a bid to enhance emergency response times, the City of Keene has issued guidelines for residents to ensure their street addresses are prominently displayed. This initiative aims to assist emergency responders in locating homes and businesses swiftly during critical situations. The city has outlined a 10-step guide to...
Pahua and Meridian Brothers at Bandwagon Series
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents the rising star of Mexican electronic folk, Pahua, and experimental Latin tropical band Meridian Brothers, on Saturday, July 20, at 6 p.m., at Cooper Field, 41 Sand Hill Road in Putney. “Electronic beats mix with Mexican soul in Pahua....
Apartment Complex Fire in Nashua
Sixty-five people are displaced from their homes after a fire at an apartment complex on 74 Bluestone Drive in Nashua yesterday. No one was hurt. Nashua Fire says said the building did not have any sprinkler systems installed, adding it was not part of the building code when they were built. The cause is under investigation.
Phillipston business owner plans to open marijuana dispensary: What Monil Patel plans
Cannabis consumers in Phillipston can prepare for the first recreational marijuana dispensary to open before April 2025. Monil Patel, owner of Phillipston Liquor and Variety at 325 State Road, saw an opportunity to expand into the recreational marijuana retail business and began his work last fall. Patel said he projects the dispensary to...
Longtime Heywood Hospital employee honored for his service: What the hospital did
An employee is being recognized for his five decades of outstanding service and distinguished commitment to Heywood Hospital. On Thursday, June 27, Heywood Healthcare officials gathered to honor Ronald LaDeau, who began working at Heywood Hospital in 1970, and to formally name the facility's plant operations center after him. "Ronnie’s...
Successful Donation Drive for Veterans and Deployed Troops
Joint Operations, a cannabis dispensary with three locations across Massachusetts, is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their recent donation drive in collaboration with the esteemed non-profit organization “Thanks to Yanks.” The drive, which began on May 18th and continued until Memorial Day, generated significant donations aimed at supporting deployed troops and veterans in need.
Thunderstorms Leave Downed Trees, Wires and Debris Across North County
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A severe thunderstorm hammered parts of North and Central County on Tuesday night, downing trees and limbs and leaving more than 8,000 customers without power. The Berkshires, Eastern New York and parts of Southern Vermont were under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. on...
Public-housing provider will fight mice better, but defends practices such as warnings on rent
Public-housing provider will fight mice better, but defends practices such as warnings on rent. The head of the Cambridge Housing Authority is pushing back against allegations of poor conditions and unfair evictions made by a group of tenants at two large family developments. But executive director Michael Johnston also said the authority will strengthen its response to mouse infestation at Washington Elms and Newtowne Court after listening to tenants at two public meetings that CHA called to hear from residents after the tenant group interrupted a board meeting June 12 with a petition demanding changes.
Crossword Players Solve the Puzzle and Emerge Winners
Congratulations to the randomly selected winners of the July Crossword Puzzle! You’ve each won a $10 Starbucks gift card! Our winners this month are:. • Brian Kelly, Walltham High School, Waltham, MA. • Carl Smith, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Salisbury, NC. • Jason Felton, Nashua Community College, Nashua, NH. •...
Woman cited for unauthorized vehicle use, driving with suspended license in Vernon
VERNON — Vermont State Police cited a local woman for allegedly operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent and driving with a criminally suspended license. Jennifer Peduzzi, 54, of Vernon, was issued a citation on July 16, 2024, following an incident that occurred earlier in the month. According...
No Jail Time For Ex-Mass. Officer Who Punched Handcuffed Man 13 Times: Feds
A former Weymouth police officer who was caught on video camera beating a handcuffed suspect will not serve any jail time, federal authorities said. Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced to two years of supervised release, with the first six months to be spent under house arrest, the US Attorney …
Convicted Nashua Murderer Seeking Reduced Sentence
A woman convicted of committing a murder in Nashua is seeking a reduced sentence. Ivonne Hernandez was found guilty in 2010 of hitting and killing 29-year-old Matthew Beaudoin after being taunted by a group for being a fan of the New York Yankees. Hernandez was ordered to spend 20 to...
US Coast Guard steps in after Wellfleet harbormaster crew walks off job
The town of Wellfleet is figuring out its next move after the interim harbormaster and a staff member walked off the job Friday afternoon, leaving officials to scramble to provide marina services this weekend. Selectboard Chairman John Wolf said on Tuesday that the marina functioned without missing a beat on...
‘A lifeline’: Cape Cod bridge project to create more than 9,000 jobs in Massachusetts, Healey says
Planned construction work to replace two aging bridges that connect to Cape Cod will create more than 9,000 “high-quality” jobs in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday. Healey and lawmakers gathered in Bourne to formally celebrate the nearly $1 billion in added federal funding for the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge on Cape Cod. Work on the Bourne Bridge is slated to happen after the Sagamore. The recent announcement brings the total funding for the massive bridge project to $1.72 billion, in addition to $700 million in state funding, Healey said. The $993 million awarded to the state Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge Investment Program, Healey said.
Suspect arrested in New Hampshire crash involving motorcycle
On July 15, police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on Central Street and Maple Street in Hudson, New Hampshire, according to the Hudson police. Police say a motorcycle made contact with another vehicle on the road, causing damage. The operator of the motorcycle did not stop and left the area of the accident before police arrived. According to the statement, “information developed on the scene,” and police learned that the driver of the motorcycle lived nearby.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.