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Body pulled from Charles River, state police say
Detectives are investigating after law enforcement pulled a body from the Charles River Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police. State police responded to the river around 9:30 a.m. after receiving reports about a body floating in the river, police said. Law enforcement from the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit and others responded to the scene and secured the body.
"Autism Mom" brings locks to Sutton from Minnesota
SUTTON, MASS (WJAR) — A Minnesota mother of four children – three of them with autism – is in Southern New England to pass out locks on Sunday at the police station in Sutton, Massachusetts. Sheletta Brundidge says she’s providing the locks free of charge and hopes...
One person killed in Route 24 crash
A person is dead after a crash on Route 24 near the Berkley/Taunton town line. Massachusetts State Police said they responded to the fatal crash on Route 24 north in Taunton Friday night. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports the crash happened right near Exit 17, where there was a white...
Former longtime New Hampshire public servant Ruth Griffin dies at age 99
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Former longtime Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin has died at the age of 99 after more than 40 years of public service. In her more than 40-year career, Griffin served two terms as Republican National committeewoman, was a member of the selection committee for the 2000 Republican National Convention and was a delegate to the RNC starting in 1972.
2nd District Democrats draw contrasts over depth of their connections to New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Democrats vying to succeed Rep. Annie Kuster in the 2nd Congressional District are finally starting to take each other on, as we are now just about a month away from the state primary election. The candidates are drawing contrasts over the depth of their connections...
Hoppy Times: Nashua’s Holman Stadium Hosts the Ultimate Craft Beer Experience
New Hampshire beer festivals are about more than just craft beer — they’re a celebration of community, the great outdoors and embracing the season. From the Canadian border to southern New Hampshire and the coast and mountains in between, these gatherings are where families, friends and beer enthusiasts come together to create memories against the backdrop of New Hampshire’s stunning scenery.
British humor reigns in Village Players’ ‘Wyrd Sisters’ Aug. 16-25
WOLFEBORO — Village Players Theater in Wolfeboro will present Sir Terry Pratchet’s “Wyrd Sisters” on Aug. 16-25. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play follows the attempts of three witches to stand between the fantastical kingdom of...
The Right Cigar For The Right Event!
This week on The Cigar Authority, we give you the right cigar for the right event. There’s lots of different events to enjoy a cigar but how do you pick the perfect one for the occasion? We’ll tell you the right picks for any place you’ll be! We’ll smoke the Asylum Serenity Now in the first hour.
Booma Post 6 sees 'one of the greatest years in program history' come to an end
MANCHESTER – About 50 yards past the first base dugout, Booma Post 6 baseball coach Geoff Jablonski stood in the middle of his players following Friday’s season-ending, walk-off 6-5 loss to West Hartford Post 96 at the Northeast Regional at Gill Stadium. Players, some still wearing their game jerseys while others now just...
Salem baseball all-stars ready for big opportunity in Little League World Series
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Young baseball players from Salem, New Hampshire, are representing New England at the Little League World Series. It's been a whirlwind for this team, who traveled to central Pennsylvania on Friday after just a few hours of sleep. It all came down to one final pitch...
Overall Winners Named as Fun Run Season Concludes
The Greater Derry Track Club Kids Summer Fun Runs season came to an end on Monday, Aug. 5, and before the final races of the season took place, awards were presented to the overall winners. Just under 30 runners were given backpacks and honors for finishing in the top three...
Portsmouth nonprofit builds garden beds to feed the hungry
Gather, an anti-hunger nonprofit organization, has spearheaded the construction of raised garden beds around the Seacoast to provide fresh produce for residents dealing with food insecurity. A recent report from the nonprofit Feeding America indicates one in 10 Granite Staters don’t have consistent access to enough food, including fresh fruits...
City to explore housing options for North Main land
LACONIA — City councilors will discuss the creation of a committee tasked with exploring creating a housing development on a large, city-owned parcel near the State School property during their meeting on Monday night. The committee, if created, would look at the feasibility of selling, leasing or entering into...
Opponents of Dock Approval on Ossipee Lake Confront State Officials
OSSIPEE – Lakefront property owners and residents made it clear at a public meeting Friday they do not like the state Department of Environmental Services process for approving docks and were told that it would require a legislative fix in the law. The public information session at Ossipee Town...
Democratic National Convention begins later this month, but party already has its nominee
MANCHESTER, N.H. — While the Democratic National Convention in Chicago does not kick off until Aug. 19, Vice President Kamala Harris is already officially the party’s nominee thanks to a virtual role call vote conducted during the first week of this month. In the days after Joe Biden...
Schoharie County woman struck by car, died in accident in Vermont
Vermont State Police say that 74-year-old Constance J. Vrooman from Sharon Springs, New York has died after being struck by a vehicle in Marlboro, Vermont. Officials say on Saturday around 11 a.m., the Westminster Barracks received multiple 911 calls regarding a pedestrian that had been struck by a motor vehicle on VT-9 in Marlboro, in the area of Hogback Mountain Scenic Overlook.
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