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Massachusetts lawyer group demands school districts stop denying migrant children the right to attend school
Saugus, Mass. – Pushing back against what they say is a recent wave of school districts seeking to illegally deny migrant children the right to attend school, Lawyers for Civil Rights and Massachusetts Advocates for Children today demanded that Saugus Public Schools immediately revise its Student Admissions Policy. They believe that the policy, adopted in August 2023, imposes overly stringent residency and proof-of-identity requirements and impermissibly denies admission to children of families who have not filled out the Town Census.
Final Watertown Square Area Plan is Out Now, See More Here
The City of Watertown released the final version of the Watertown Square Area Plan, which was endorsed by the City Council and Planning Board. Read the full version, which includes all the amendments and additions added during the July 16 public hearing by clicking here, and see some of the highlights in the announcement provided by the City, below.
Lowell Woman Sentenced for Drug Smuggling and Money Laundering Involving Massachusetts and Virginia
A woman from Lowell has been handed a 21-month prison sentence following her guilty plea to charges involving drug distribution and money laundering within Massachusetts and Virginia. According to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Sathtra Em, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for conspiring to distribute MDMA and buprenorphine and to launder the proceeds of her crimes.
Photos/Video: Broadway Cast of OUR TOWN Explores the Town That Inspired Thornton Wilder's Iconic Play
The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of Our Town recently embarked on a memorable journey to Peterborough, New Hampshire, the quaint town that inspired Thornton Wilder’s timeless play. The visit provided the actors with a deeper understanding of the setting that has captured the imaginations of audiences for decades.
UMass Memorial marks 50 years of life-saving NICU care
WORCESTER – UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.UMass Memorial NICU marks 50th anniversaryFlipping through family photos with her son Todd is extra special for mom Becky Martella. That's because there was once a pretty good chance that they wouldn't exist at all. "They sent a priest in and did the last rites for Todd," Martella told WBZ-TV. Seconds after giving birth in September of 1974, doctors whisked Martella's newborn son away. He was struggling to breathe. Doctors at Worcester City Hospital told Becky that Todd's best chance at survival would be...
School spending critics adopt new target: high administrator pay
For years, teacher pay in New Hampshire has remained low, with new teachers facing average salaries of $41,590. And for years, Democrats, teachers unions, and other advocates have urged increased state investment in public schools to direct money to teacher salaries. This year, Republicans are raising their own concerns about low teacher salaries. But conservatives […]
Rite Aid has been closing stores as part of bankruptcy. These locations closed in NH
Rite Aid pharmacies have steadily closing, including four in New Hampshire. Nationwide drugstore chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy in October of last year. Ever since then, it has announced the closures of hundreds of stores. "Rite Aid Corporation is also proud to be one of the nation's leading drugstore chains," the...
Video: Scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday; few could have strong winds, hail
Scattered shower and storm chances in the days ahead. Temperatures stay seasonable with a gradual rise in humidity by the weekend. More wildfire smoke overhead with some partial hazy sunshine again today. There will be a better shot at some scattered afternoon thunderstorms, a few could have strong winds or small hail. Highs will reach the lower to mid 80s.
With closure of YMCA in Rochester, hundreds of members can't find wellness alternatives
ROCHESTER − When the staff of the YMCA of Strafford County announced they were closing in September, moving the childcare services to Somersworth but discontinuing all adult classes, some of the people who have been coming for years, felt betrayed. Barrington resident Mary Doty is working to find a place where she and her displaced friends can come together and not lose the sense of community she said they have formed through their long association with...
Massachusetts Braces for Scattered Storms Along I-495 and Cooler Weekend Temperatures
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today, mainly concentrated east of I-495. The National Weather Service in Boston reports that highs will reach the low to mid-80s, with the chance of precipitation at 40% in the Boston area. Winds will remain mild, coming from the northwest at 5 mph.
Share Fund offering choices at Gerry’s Food Pantry in Rochester
ROCHESTER — For over 40 years, neighbors in need of food assistance looked to Gerry's Food Pantry, now part of the Share Fund. What started as a one-man operation helping a few dozen families, evolved into a well-organized operation serving over 750 families each month. Recent visitors to Gerry's Food Pantry were met...
Storm topples trees, damages homes in Chelmsford
CHELMSFORD, Mass. — A fast-moving storm in Chelmsford brought down trees and caused significant damage to homes, but no injuries were reported. "I heard a crack – sound like a tree, lightning, all of a sudden the whole ground shook, oh crap, I hear glass shatter," said Aidan Philoon of Chelmsford.
Nurse who works nights threatens to sue Kittery over pickleball noise at Emery Field
KITTERY, Maine — A lawyer for an Admiralty Village resident has threatened a lawsuit against the town due to the noise from nearby daytime pickleball play at Emery Field. Addressed to Town Manager Kendra Amaral, Portland attorney Jeffrey Shafto wrote last month that his client is a night shift staffer in the Exeter Hospital emergency room, has been “unable to sleep soundly” and “is chronically fatigued during (the) majority of the year” due to noise from the...
Burlington Infrastructure and Construction Updates: August 2024
At this week’s Select Board meeting, Member Sarah Cawley gave a number of infrastructure and construction updates on behalf of the Department of Public Works:. Keep an eye out for heavy water main flushing later this month. This process is usually completed in the spring, but the Department is trying out late summer flushing in an attempt to improve water quality.
Federal funds flow to Fitchburg Municipal, New Bedford Regional airports
Two Massachusetts municipal airports, in Fitchburg and New Bedford, will be able to invest in infrastructural improvements with the award of more than $2 million in federal funds through the Federal Aviation Administration. The work at Fitchburg Municipal Airport includes lighting, hangars and taxiways and taxi lanes for aircraft. It will allow the...
BIPOC Festival, comedy in Hampton, musical theater in Prescott Park: Fun on the Seacoast
The Seacoast entertainment scene has made it easy for you to find something to do this weekend! Head to Prescott Park for "Give My Regards To Portsmouth" a cabaret celebrating 50 years of musical theater at Prescott Park Arts Festival, get a nap in early so you can head to the midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Show LIVE! at the Seacoast Rep, check out some cool cars, trucks and motorcycles at the Hilltop Classic Carshow in Somersworth, or indulge in food trucks and craft beer at the Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Cisco Brewers. ...
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