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She looks like Taylor Swift. And NH crowds are loving it.
If you didn’t manage to get tickets to a Taylor Swift concert this summer, you might want to stop by Canobie Lake Park in Salem. Three times a day, almost every day this summer, park guests can attend the Eras Tour — New Hampshire’s version. The amusement...
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
West Nile virus identified in mosquito batch in Manchester for first time this year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A mosquito batch with West Nile virus has been found in Manchester, making it the first time it was identified this season. The virus can be contracted in people and animals through mosquito bites. While most people with the virus remain asymptomatic, it may cause flu-like...
Dozens of Maine, New Hampshire, & New York Residents Have Fallen Prey to the Shocking Tactics of the ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang’
For years, we have been hearing about despicable drug dealers who were cutting their drugs with deadly fentanyl, but this is the first time that we have heard about the drug being used to rob people. According to an article on the Fall River Reporter website, the United States Attorney’s...
New Hampshire, Maine Goodwill Stores Will Not Accept These 21 Items
Cleanouts are always in progress across New England. Clothes closet purging, kitchen discards, garage cleanouts, and bedroom spruce ups all create unwanted or unneeded items which are still useful to others. Before you go all Marie Kondo in your cleaning, decide what you're going to do with your items before...
Beware: New Online Scam Popping Up In Massachusetts & Beyond
Scams have been around even going as far back to the Craigslist days. Which honestly, I'm still surprised the site still exists today now that Facebook Marketplace is a huge hit. But, scammers have now unfortunately dominated the Facebook Market as well. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to...
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
Merrimack College’s Jail Education Project Reaches New Milestones
What began seven years ago as an initiative to eliminate barriers to education and serve the community, Merrimack College’s Jail Education Project (JEP) has evolved into a credential-bearing program that has served more than 350 students and in July will award its first associate degree to an incarcerated student.
Energy Assessments for North Andover Small Businesses
Energy Assessments for North Andover Small Businesses. Energy Source, the Small Business Vendor with your local utilities, is partnering with the Town of North Andover to offer Small Businesses and Houses of Worship the opportunity to reduce energy consumption and increase cost savings through the Mass Save program. Energy Experts will be canvassing the Community from July 23 – July 26, scheduling and conducting energy assessments. Businesses may qualify for up to 90% project incentive on standard efficiency and up to 100% for weatherization for a limited time.
An up-and-down stretch for the 10s
Just one day after Lynnfield’s bats were on fire, they fell asleep against District 13 champion Billerica to fall to 1-1. Scoreless through the first three innings, Billerica scored twice in the top of the fourth then added two insurance runs in the top of the sixth to seal the win.
Pioneers shine bright at All-Star ceremony
LYNN — When it comes to spring sports, they were the best of the best. Manning Field hosted The Daily Item’s All-Star awards ceremony Tuesday evening, recognizing student-athletes and coaches for their achievements in spring competition. From 384-goal players (Peabody’s Brooke Lomasney) to pitchers with ERAs of 0.65...
West’s bats too much for Lynnfield to handle
LYNN — Another night, another two-plus hour Little League All-Star baseball game. Tuesday (July 9) night at Spagnoli Field in the District 16 tournament, the Peabody West 12-year-olds had the hot bats, eliminating Lynnfield, 12-6, in a game that ended in near darkness. The game was up for grabs...
6-year-old ejected in Carlisle crash, sustains critical injuries
The two-car crash occurred Monday evening. A 6-year-old boy was in critical condition Monday night after being ejected from his mother’s car during a collision in Carlisle. At about 7:30 p.m., local police received several 911 calls regarding the crash. A witness reported seeing a vehicle traveling at a high speed at the intersection of North Road and Rutland Street moments before hearing the crash, according to a statement from Carlisle police.
7 members of “Fentanyl Robbery Gang" charged in drug trafficking, death investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Seven people are charged with conspiracy following the death of four people in Scranton. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following people are charged in the case. Amanda Marie Correa, 29. Robert Andrew Barnes, 24. Christine Deann DiCarlo,...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Cumberland Farms gas station sells $1 million ticket
Someone bought a $1 million lottery ticket from a Cumberland Farms gas station in Massachusetts and came forward on Monday to claim their prize. The $1 million prize was from the “Emeralds 50X” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play. There is just one $1 million prize remaining to be claimed in the game as of July 16.
Keene SwampBats Hold Down Westerners
The Keene SwampBats left 20 runners on base, but scored three times late in a 5-2 win at the Danbury Westerners on Saturday. In the bottom of the first, the Westerners hit a single to right with a runner on first, and as the throw went to third, shortstop Austin Hawke (Wake Forest) cut it off and threw behind the runner at first to get a huge out and help Nick Timpanelli (Charleston Southern) through the frame. The SwampBats loaded the bases with one out in the second on singles from Brett House (Mississippi State) and Andrew Wiggins (Indiana), and a walk from Hawke. The next two hitters were retired to keep the game scoreless. Danbury had a runner at third and no one out in the bottom half, but Timpanelli got a strikeout, a foulout, and a flyout to get out of it. In the next inning, Danbury had a one out infield single, a walk, and then an RBI single to take a 1-0 lead.
Breeze Airways is coming to Portsmouth Airport at Pease this fall
Travelers can get to Florida aboard the low-cost carrier. Breeze Airways will service a second Granite State airport beginning this fall, the airline announced on Wednesday. The low-cost carrier, which launched three years ago, will begin flying at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in October. Breeze made its New Hampshire debut in June at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, with flights to Orlando and Charleston, S.C.
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