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Family members say missing 28-year-old Rhode Island woman being held against her will
Family members believe a missing Rhode Island woman is in great danger. 28-year-old Chelsea Jacques of Coventry was last seen on her couch at her home on Friday around 3:00 p.m. She is 5’4” tall and weighs 100-110 lbs. Chelsea does not have a vehicle, her phone is...
Dorchester man gets 6 1/2 years for robbing series of stores at double knifepoint
A federal judge this week sentenced a man to 77 months in prison for robbing a series of businesses in Boston in 2023 while he was on probation for a series of armed robberies in New York. Akeem Lahens, 34, brandished "two large knives" in each of the robberies of...
Mangia Mangia restaurant in Billerica, Massachusetts catches fire
BILLERICA, Mass. — A two-alarm fire Friday afternoon shut down Mangia Mangia restaurant in Billerica, Massachusetts. The restaurant on Boston Road sustained smoke, fire and water damage throughout the building, officials say. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. Fire officials are still investigating what caused the fire.
ERO Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive in Fall River wanted for rape
BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended a Brazilian fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country to serve a prison term that resulted from an October 2023 rape conviction. Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested the 55-year-old Brazilian noncitizen July 31 near his residence in Fall River.
'It seems like a real Rocky movie to me': Grafton Hill native Docimo ready for pro debut at Punch-Out at Polar Park II
WORCESTER — Dan Docimo was 16 and living in an unstable home when Worcester Police Department officers Tommy Duffy and Nate Reando invited him to join the gang unit boxing program. “The gang unit boxing club chooses you,” Docimo recalled Wednesday afternoon at Camp Get Right. “You don’t choose it.” ...
Villanova vs. New Hampshire Football Tickets & Game Info - October 26
The Villanova Wildcats (0-0) and the New Hampshire Wildcats (0-0) square off on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Villanova Stadium in a clash of CAA teams. If you're looking to go to this matchup in person, head to StubHub to get your tickets. Villanova vs. New Hampshire Tickets & Game...
Hampton property values skyrocket by 53% amid red-hot real estate market
HAMPTON — A red-hot real estate market has prices soaring sharply across most of the nation, and according to the recent town-wide property revaluation, Hampton is no exception. The state requires property revaluations every five years in Granite State communities, and Hampton’s was recently completed. On average, preliminary results indicate that overall Hampton property values rose an average of 53%, according to Paul McKenney, of Municipal Resources Inc., contracted by the town to execute the reassessment. ...
Portsmouth's Treeline Outfitters gets OK for outdoor drinking, dining space in West End
PORTSMOUTH — The owners of Treeline Outfitters, an outdoor retail store and taproom, recently received permission to open a small patio dining and drinking area as part of their business. The business is located at 125 Brewery Lane in Portsmouth’s West End. Treeline Outfitters, which is owned by Cody and Emily Whelan, opened in...
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses end unionization efforts
On June 23, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center nurses ended their unionization effort, according to a statement posted on Instagram by the Dartmouth Nurses Alliance. The statement cited a failure to obtain a supermajority of nurse support as the reason for the campaign’s end. Nurses began organizing to unionize in...
'Billiards for Brett' to help Somersworth man who has stage 4 kidney cancer
SOMERSWORTH — Brett Chansky, 53, is a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. In 2023 he started to experience lower back and leg pain. After seeing his doctor and a chiropractor he was sent to an orthopedic. This is where his life changed forever. He was sent to an oncologist for scans and then diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. The cancer had metastasized to his lower back, lymphatic system and some possible signs in the lungs. There is a large tumor in his pelvic area that has fractured his pelvis. The tumor in his pelvis hasn't shrunk...
Beautiful waterfront Cape Cod home hits market: 'The serenity is amazing'
You'll find this delightful East Falmouth home perched on lovely Bournes Pond, a splendid slice of saltwater that meets the ocean at Menauhant Beach. The property offers 120 feet of direct waterfront, a perfect place to launch a kayak or to take in the mesmerizing views. "The location is incredible and the serenity is amazing," said listing agent Annie Hart Cool of Sotheby's International Realty. ...
Record heat, lifeguard shortages: NH pools try to stay afloat this summer
This summer’s heat waves have hit many New Hampshire communities hard, with several areas setting records for multiple 90-plus degree days in a row and another stretch of heat forecast for the end of this week. For many residents, the local public pool has served as an oasis in those stretches: a place where, at no cost, they can cool off and get in some exercise without having to leave the neighborhood. ...
Pedro Giraudo Quartet closes out Hop Summer Concert Series
On July 25, the Hopkins Center for the Arts closed out its Summer Concert Series with an outdoor performance by the Pedro Giraudo Quartet — a New York City-based ensemble that fuses Argentine tango with jazz and classical tones. The quartet includes bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo, violinist Nicolás...
Dartmouth cycling trio completes 20-hour Everest challenge on Tuck Drive
Sometime in the early hours of July 29, a Safety and Security patrol vehicle crept up to the intersection of Old Tuck Drive and Tuck Mall. The officer inside the vehicle was responding to a noise complaint. On the grass, three students were seated in Dartmouth cycling skinsuits. They took...
Pricey great white shark tours take off in Cape Cod
White shark tourism is taking off in Cape Cod, where the ocean’s largest predator fish have made a remarkable comeback. Kris Roszack owns Down Cape Charters in Harwich, near the elbow of Cape Cod. He says white sharks have become more predictable here than the weather. Roszack is concerned...