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Man accused of swiping $13,000 worth of casino chips from Encore
MALDEN - A man grabbed thousands of dollars worth of casino chips from a gaming table at Encore Boston Harbor Tuesday evening and tried to run away, Massachusetts State Police say. Gary Hunt faced a judge in Malden District Court Wednesday morning and was ordered to stay away from the Everett casino.The casino said in a statement that "an individual fled the premises after attempting a chip theft in a gaming area." The Encore surveillance team identified him and police caught up to the suspect in a nearby parking lot.Thief distracted gamblers and staff, police sayWitnesses told investigators that they...
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:
Did You Know That ‘Breaking Bad’ Was Filmed in New Hampshire?
SPOILER ALERT. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BREAKING BAD (and you plan on it), LEAVE THIS ARTICLE. Did you know that Breaking Bad ends in New Hampshire?. If you have not seen Breaking Bad, you need to. The show is widely considered one of the best series of all time.
New Hampshire natives now living in Georgia describe damage from Debby
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As Debby ravages through parts of the Southeast, some New Hampshire natives now living in Georgia said they are feeling the effects first-hand. "The roots of trees, the branches got soaked, they weigh down a little bit. Trees will just say, 'I've had enough, I'm going to fall down now,'" Marcia Clark said.
New Hampshire law requires more transparency in AI-generated political ads
A new law aims to rein in the use of artificial intelligence in political ads. The law requires AI-generated content to be disclosed in political ads within 90 days of an election. The legislation allows candidates or election officials who are “depicted through the use of a deceptive and fraudulent...
Assertion about Eastes was disinformation
BRATTLEBORO-The following statement from the Zon Eastes Campaign is in response to Delores Clark's letter in the Aug. 7 edition of The Commons:. Ms. Clark's letter presumes a timeline that is incorrect. To clarify, Zon Eastes left his positions at the Brattleboro Music Center and the Windham Orchestra in 2006,...
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. ...
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...
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