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Merrimack police respond to situation at condominium complex
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Merrimack police reported an “ongoing situation” on Adams Avenue at a condominium complex off Summit Road Wednesday night. The public was asked to avoid the area. Police said early Thursday morning that the scene had been cleared, but they have not released further details.
Officials warn about ‘food-conditioned bears’ approaching humans in White Mountain National Forest
LINCOLN, N.H. (WHDH) - Officials in New Hampshire recently urged hikers and campers to stay vigilant after receiving “near daily reports” of bears approaching hikers and campers in search of food. Federal officials with the US Forest Service in an Aug. 1 statement said White Mountain National Forest...
Department of Defense gifts New Boston $9 million grant for new fire station
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Boston is developing a new fire station with the help of a $9 million grant from the Department of Defense. Sen. Maggie Hassan visited the town on Tuesday to discuss the grant, which will aid in constructing the new facility. The Department of Defense is...
Wayne Snow to share history of Mosquito bridge
SANBORNTON — Wayne Snow, who researched the origin of the name well-known to Sanborntonites for a 100-plus years bridge – Mosquito — will present the intriguing bridge-story at the next meeting of the Sanbornton Historical Society, on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. The meeting is held at Lane Tavern, 520 Sanborn Road, Sanbornton Square.
Pemi-Baker to start Gift of Hospice Care program
MEREDITH — Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health recently started the Gift of Hospice Care program, an initiative aimed at educating the community about the benefits of opting for hospice care early as loved ones age. Hospice care provides a holistic approach to end-of-life care, focusing on the physical, emotional,...
Woman finds historic baseball card collection in her old barn house
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A New Hampshire woman was shocked after finding something unexpected inside her old barn house. Friends and contractors restoring Toni Pappas’ home in Manchester, New Hampshire, discovered 52 baseball cards from the late 1930s and early 1940s. One of those cards is a Ted Williams...
North Country First Responders Get $5M Boost for Training Facility
BETHLEHEM – Training for the North Country’s firefighting and Emergency Medical Services response needs, along with licensing of commercial drivers from school buses to fire trucks got a huge leg up Tuesday when groundbreaking on a more than $5 million addition to the Raymond S. Burton Fire and EMS Academy was held.
Popular Massachusetts Restaurant to Shut Down in a Month
Massachusetts continues to experience businesses closing their doors. Whether it's stores, banks, pharmacies, or restaurants, many longstanding companies are unable to stay afloat. Over the years the shopping culture has changed as more people have moved to online purchases but people are also tightening their belts as many folks, Massachusetts...
Mass. parrot goes missing during Maine visit, owners offer $1,000 reward
“It’s been like a piece of my heart has been ripped out.”. A woman who lost her parrot while visiting Maine from Massachusetts is offering a $1,000 reward for finding the bird. The parrot, named “Duckie,” escaped from her harness while on Marginal Way in Ogunquit last month and...
School board is on board with new playground proposal
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – In a recent Rockingham School Board meeting in June, a “tentative plan” had been decided upon in regards to converting the now-vacant lot at 66 Atkinson Street into a newer, expanded playground for Central School, which would also create more room on the Church Place side of the playground for additional school parking.
Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, much of Cape Cod now 'seasonal communities' under law
A housing bill closely watched on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket is now law. The law designates parts of the Cape, Islands, and Berkshires as “seasonal communities” — qualifying them for specific policy changes and likely making them eligible for future grants to address high housing costs.
'This is taking away their right': Sutton gun shop owner concerned after Gov. Healey signs new firearms legislation
SUTTON, Mass. - Ron Tetreau has owned Founding Fathers Tactical and Shooting Supplies for about a year and a half. But after Gov. Maura Healey signed an act modernizing firearms laws, he's not sure what the future of his business is. The law prohibits possession, transfer, or sale of “assault-style” firearms or large-capacity feeding devices.
EEE risk level high in 3 Massachusetts towns
MIDDLEBORO - It's been a while since Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, was high on our radar, but health officials in the towns of Carver, Middleboro and now Plymouth are urging residents to take precautions if you spend a lot of time outdoors."Middleboro is currently at high risk at the moment," Middleboro health officer Kayla Smith told WBZ-TV.A horse tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus in Plymouth, elevating the town's risk level."I'm really not that worried about it," Colby Monsini said.Other residents are a bit more cautious."I just read that Middleboro was at higher risk for EEE," Sam Mosher said....
Whitman Police charge Hanson man with exposing himself to juveniles
WHITMAN, Mass. (WLNE) — Whitman Police said a man has been arrested and charged after an incident where he allegedly exposed himself to juveniles. 59-year-old Paul St. Martin, a Level 3 sex offender from Hanson, was charged with one count of Open and Gross Lewdness. Officials said on July...
Dozens of families ordered to leave Massachusetts temporary shelters this week
NORFOLK, Mass. — Dozens of families were ordered to leave one of Massachusetts' temporary shelter sites by the end of this week as a new policy limiting the length of stays in the facilities gradually takes effect. State officials report there are currently 7,396 families in the emergency assistance...
One of Massachusetts' most successful high school coaches resigns
Two of the South Shore's most successful high school sports teams will have new coaches this upcoming year. Kara Connerty, one of the longest-standing local coaching figures, has resigned from her positions leading the Norwell High girls soccer and girls lacrosse teams, the school's athletic department confirmed to The Patriot Ledger on Wednesday....
Kensington fatal shooting: Names of 7 Seacoast police officers involved released
KENSINGTON — The New Hampshire attorney general's office has released the names of the seven officers who discharged their firearms during a July 22 shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old Kensington man. The officers involved were assigned to the regional emergency response teams. The shooting took place hours after police...
Officials announce Plymouth County paramedic dies while on duty
A man who gave his life to helping others has died. The Plymouth Fire Department has announced the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of their colleague, Paramedic Brent Stephens while on duty at the West Plymouth Village Fire Station. Stephens has been a dedicated member of the public safety...
Chicken restaurant with Drake and Usher among investors gets license to open in Worcester
WORCESTER — A growing Nashville-style hot chicken chain restaurant — with rapper Drake among its backers — has plans to open at the Trolley Yard mixed-use development between Grove Street and Park Avenue. Dave's Hot Chicken, a chain founded in East Hollywood, California, that has expanded to over 230 restaurants with the...
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