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Brockton Hospital to reopen Tuesday after fire caused 18-month closure
Brockton Hospital will reopen this week following an 18-month closure caused by a massive electrical fire early last year that shocked patients and staff. Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, which will open back up on Tuesday, announced there will be an updated emergency department with a 12-unit behavioral health triage unit and a new outpatient surgical facility among other improvements.
Maple syrup farm stand thief found, police say
WHITINGHAM, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say they have found the person who was caught on camera stealing from a maple syrup farm stand in Whitingham. Vermont State Police say tips from the public helped them identify and arrest Carolyn Gagliarducci, 63, of Readsboro, for multiple thefts from a self-service maple syrup farm stand on Corse Road.
Medical marijuana program expands after deal on recreational market fails
CONCORD, N.H. — A series of new laws signed by Gov. Chris Sununu are expanding New Hampshire's medical cannabis program. The laws will broaden the list of qualifying symptoms to include generalized anxiety disorder and allow health care providers to prescribe the drug to patients for any debilitating medical condition that could be relieved through cannabis.
Baseball player who turned his life around now coaches kids to follow his example
ROXBURY - A baseball player is giving kids a lesson he's lived through, inspiring them to discover a path to college and beyond.BASE turned his life around with sportsIt's interesting what a little coaching can do. Baseball coach Jaime Roldan isn't just giving kids a lesson, he's lived it."They're, honestly, almost carbon copies of me when I was their age," said Roldan.Roldan grew up in a low-income family. His parents immigrated from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic."My mom worked two to three jobs to support us and that wasn't easy for her to do," said Roldan.When Roldan was around 16...
Best Brokerage Website: raveis.com, William Raveis Real Estate
Founded over 50 years ago in 1974 by William “Bill” Raveis Jr., William Raveis Real Estate began as a small office above a grocery store. Today, it includes over 4,500 agents working at more than 140 offices, located in key luxury markets all along the East Coast. Founder...
Jayson Tatum admits Paris 2024 experience was ‘tough’ with limited role and refuses to be drawn on LA 2028 Games
TEAM USA basketball star Jayson Tatum opened up on his Paris Olympics rollercoaster ride. The Boston Celtics star, 26, was part of the US’s gold medal win but his limited playing time has led to questions about his Olympic future. The Americans won all six of their games in the Paris Olympics, but Tatum didn’t […]
Boston's Charles River Turns to Crime Scene with Body Discovered as Investigations Underway
The Boston community was met with a grim discovery yesterday morning, as a body was retrieved from the Charles River. The Massachusetts State Police have confirmed their response to reports of the body around 9:30 a.m., details of which remain scant as the investigation continues. According to NBC Boston, the scene brought together troopers, detectives, and marine units in a collaborative effort to retrieve and secure the remains.
Video: Temps to cool into 50s Sunday night, possible thunderstorms Monday afternoon
A weak system to our north will bring a few spotty evening showers and thundershowers with one more chance Monday afternoon, otherwise the nice stretch of weather rolls on into the middle of the week. A spot shower or thundershower this evening otherwise fair skies and comfortable overnight. If you...
Three Arrested Amid Unrest Outside Manchester Hookah Lounge, Establishment's License Suspended
Manchester, New Hampshire, became the scene of overnight chaos as three individuals were arrested following a series of tumultuous events outside a local hookah bar early yesterday morning. The incident has since prompted the suspension of the establishment's business license. According to NBC Boston, the police response was triggered by...
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A bit of relief for home buyers and homeowners after mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in more than a year. Experts are warning to be mindful that the drop in rates could be temporary. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on...
'This team is truly something special': Hudson Post 100 continues streak of comeback victories
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The cardiac kids? More like cardiac arrest for Hudson Post 100 manager Ryan Bowen. For the fourth straight game in the Northeast Regionals, Post 100, undefeated in this double-elimination tournament, came from behind to beat its opponent — with its latest contest a 3-2 victory over West Hartford (Conn.) Post 96...
UNH graduate Elle St. Pierre 8th in women's 1500 medal round at Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France − Team USA's Elle St. Pierre got off to a strong start in the women's 1,500-meter medal race at the Paris Olympics Saturday, but was unable to earn a place on the podium after finishing eighth with a time of 3:57.52. St. Pierre, a University of New Hampshire graduate, clocked a...
Madelynn Hardtke ’24 competes in Miss Massachusetts, serves as Miss Pioneer Valley: “It had always been a dream of mine”
It began like any other afternoon for Madelynn Hardtke ’24. In 2022, Hardtke was scrolling through Instagram until a particular post caught her eye: an advertisement for the Miss Western Massachusetts organization. She thought of her unused high school prom dress, left over from the pandemic, and her memories of watching Miss America as a child and being “a really big fan.” She was immediately drawn in.
Stop & Shop to Close 15 Store Locations in New England
This is going to be a rough holiday season for many Stop & Shop employees in New England. The Company announced that it is closing 32 "underperforming" stores on or before November 2, 2024, including 8 Massachusetts locations, 5 Connecticut locations and 2 in Rhode Island. The article states that...
Mt. Ascutney Hospital nurses and assistants receive awards
WINDSOR, Vt. – Three nurses, two licensed nursing assistants (LNA), and one licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC), a member of Dartmouth Health, were recently recognized for providing extraordinary patient care with DAISY Awards by the DAISY Foundation, an international organization founded to celebrate nurses. The hospital also awarded some of these outstanding nurses with a PETALS Award, which stands for “Professional Extraordinaires That Always Lend Support.”
Another Mass. resident sickened in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head liverwurst
Another Massachusetts resident has become ill as part of a deadly outbreak of listeria that has been linked to Boar’s Head liverwurst. As of Aug. 8, three Massachusetts residents have been reported as becoming sickened in the outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Previously, only two Bay Staters had been reported as being part of the outbreak.
Dozens of shots fired into Braintree home, neighbors rattled
Dozens of shots were fired into a home in Braintree, Massachusetts, early Sunday morning in what police believe was a targeted incident. Braintree police said they're investigating what occurred in the 2000 block of Washington Street. Rattled neighbors tell NBC10 Boston there was a first sequence of shots that happened...
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