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Former Boston police officer from Milton sentenced to prison for overtime fraud
BOSTON – A former Boston police officer from Milton was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for her role in overtime fraud at the Boston Police Department’s evidence warehouse, the U.S. attorney's office said. Diana Lopez, 62, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to six months in prison followed by two years of supervised release. Lopez was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and $36,028 in restitution. ...
Man arrested after allegedly stealing game chips from Encore
Gary Hunt, 35, allegedly distracted patrons before reaching over and stealing $13,000 worth of chips from the dealer at Encore Boston Harbor. A man was arrested after he allegedly stole $13,000 worth of gaming chips from a table at Encore Boston Harbor before fleeing Tuesday evening, police said. Gary Hunt,...
Massachusetts Is in the Heart of Peach-Picking Season
When you think of crops grown in Massachusetts, you might think of corn, cranberries, pumpkins and apples – but don't forget peaches. Strawberries and blueberries are also plentiful in Massachusetts during the summer months. The peach season typically runs from mid-July to September in Massachusetts but can vary by...
Proposed Changes for More ‘Hardened’ Hampstead Hospital Property Plan Scrutinized
DERRY – By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org. DERRY – A change in the construction plans for the Hampstead Hospital property to make it more of a “hardened” and “institutional” place for youths when the Sununu Youth Services Center closes in Manchester was scrutinized by Executive Councilors and local officials for the town Wednesday during the meeting of the Governor and Executive Council.
Crystal Lake public beach closes due to elevated E. coli levels, Health Department says
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Manchester Health Department announced Tuesday that the public beach at Crystal Lake is closed to swimming due to elevated E. coli levels. City officials said the elevated E. coli levels were found in a recent water sample taken on Monday. The public beach was closed...
Milford’s Koch commits to Merrimack
Milford High School rising senior Nick Koch will play college baseball at Merrimack after his high school career. Courtesy photo. Leadoff hitter to continue baseball career in college. By Chris Villani. Nick Koch’s summer started with a frustrating injury, and ended with a relief as he made what he called...
University of New England researchers study babies of rare-colored lobsters
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Researchers are investigating the recent discoveries of rare, different-colored lobsters. The University of New England is studying the offspring of Norma and Peaches, a normal-colored lobster and a rare orange one. Researchers find the colorations interesting and believe it offers a good opportunity to study lobster...
Hooksett Library temporarily closed due to flooding
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Heavy rains on Friday have temporarily shut down the Hooksett Library. The library was closed on Saturday due to flooding in the building. It will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday as crews work to repair the roof and clean up. Limited services could resume later...
Stephanie Torns Is Jenna in Cape Playhouse
The Cape Playhouse production of the Tony-nominated musical Waitress plays the Massachusetts venue August 7–24. Cape Playhouse Artistic Director Eric Rosen directs the hit musical, which features a score by Tony nominee Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson based on the film of the same name. The...
Walpole Players hosts audition for ‘A Christmas Story’
WALPOLE, N.H.-It may be August, but get ready for A Christmas Story: The Musical. Get in the holiday spirit early by auditioning for The Walpole Players' holiday production of the musical stage version of the 1983 comedy film. Auditions will be held Sunday, Aug. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m....
4 Best Protection Tips for New Englanders as Massachusetts Reports First Human EEE Case
When I think of the amount of time we spent outside as children, it's a wonder we made it to adulthood. Massachusetts has announced the first report of a human and animal contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a.k.a EEE/West Nile virus, according to The Boston Herald. Now, there are 14 communities in Massachusetts that are at risk:
Northeast braces for remnants of Debby
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Debby are drenching parts of the Eastern Seaboard as it makes its way north, raising concerns of further flash flooding in our region by the weekend. Tropical Storm Debby Thursday made a second landfall in South Carolina on its way up...
Big Lots closing hundreds of stores, including one in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Big Lots isclosing more than 300 stores, including one location in New Hampshire, according to a new company filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The store on Washington Street in Claremont is slated to close. There are five Big Lots locations left in New...
How does Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz measure up in NH?
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Vice President Kamala Harris announced her pick for running mate as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and many voters in the battleground state of New Hampshire say they're either surprised by the choice or have their minds already made up.Will New Hampshire vote for Tim Walz?It might have been a surprise for some voters like David Mercier who thought other choices would be top contenders. "I honestly thought it was a little bit left field," said Mercier. "I was, like, remind me who she picked again because I definitely thought she would pick someone we've been talking about...
Juvenile passenger sustains serious injuries following Surry crash
SURRY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow)– A young passenger was airlifted to a trauma center following a serious single-vehicle accident in Surry Monday. N.H. State Police responded to a call about a crash on Pond Road just before 4 p.m., according to a news release. Upon arrival, they discovered a 2011 Nissan Altima that had veered off the road, sustaining significant damage. A juvenile passenger was found trapped inside the vehicle.
Oysters from Cape Cod recalled after four cases of illness reported
The oysters, harvested from Lewis Bay in July, were distributed to several states, according to the FDA. Potentially contaminated oysters from Massachusetts were recalled, and the Food and Drug Administration is advising restaurants and consumers not to eat the oysters that have been distributed to several states. In a press...
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