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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.
Karen Read’s Mansfield home for sale
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — The home of Karen Read is now for sale. who was tried for the murder of her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe, was a former professor from Bentley College and was living in Mansfield at the time of O’Keefe’s death. Read’s trial...
6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash
A crash has left a young child fighting for his life. According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.
Beloved Northborough police dispatcher, 36, dies after seven-year battle with cancer
NORTHBOROUGH — Every morning, Northborough police dispatcher Amanda Stone would start her day by calling local seniors to check on them. But behind what was described as a "cheery voice," Stone, 36, was often working while having a chemotherapy pump attached to her body. Friday, she died after fighting cancer for seven years. "We...
NH Film Festival 2024 in Portsmouth sets dates, entry deadline is near
PORTSMOUTH — Four days of independent films, parties, comedy, panel discussions, and educational opportunities will once again descend arrive with the 22nd annual New Hampshire Film Festival on Oct. 17-20. Festival organizers are encouraging filmmakers to submit their films for consideration before the final Aug. 1, 2024 deadline. Submissions can be made through FilmFreeway at NHFilmFestival.com. Filmmakers compete to be among the more than 100 selected feature films, documentaries, and short films that will be screened at numerous Portsmouth locations.
Fat Hen Brewing Company coming to Exeter: A ‘perfect marriage of pies and pints’
EXETER — A new microbrewery offering “pies and pints” is opening in the space that once housed Charlie’s Ice Cream. Owners Steve Nametz and Steve and Doug Helferich have taken over the space at 150 Front St. to open Fat Hen Brewing Company next door to Enna Chocolate.
New hockey league presents big opportunity for New England high school girls
Briley Landsteiner was repeatedly told no. No matter her argument, talent or passion for the game, it seemed like an impossible task to find a high school girls hockey team she could compete on. After playing club hockey since she was seven years old, Landsteiner hoped to continue her career at a new level, but her school – Nashua High School South in New Hampshire – only had a boys’ squad.
Sixth Street neighbors fight Dover city councilor's 'attainable' housing plan
DOVER — City Councilor Fergus Cullen is defending his family’s proposal to build “attainable” housing units on a recently purchased Sixth Street residential site after abutting property owners criticized the project. The Cullens have proposed subdividing a parcel at 566 Sixth St. into two single-family residential lots, in addition to another lot to include a single-family residence and two duplex buildings. The family purchased the property at auction in late 2023 after the death of the home’s...
Man hospitalized after being shot by a pellet gun in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a man was shot by a pellet gun while driving his vehicle in Brattleboro on Tuesday. It happened on Birge Street. That’s where Brattleboro police say they identified a juvenile involved in the incident. The driver was taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and...
Vineyard Wind turbine blade damaged; fiberglass debris in water south of Nantucket
A turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm sustained damage Saturday, sending pieces of fiberglass into the water, the company said. Debris has been moving toward Nantucket from the location of the turbines, 15 miles southwest of the island and south of Martha’s Vineyard. The company said it is deploying two teams of four people to Nantucket to remove debris from this island’s south-facing beaches.
Brooklyn Café touts New Hampshire's first kosher café, now open in Newington
NEWINGTON — The Brooklyn Café, at 2299 Woodbury Ave., billing itself as New Hampshire's first kosher café. This new establishment provides the local community with a variety of kosher-certified dishes. This café aims to bring a taste of authentic New York cuisine to the community, including falafel,...
Keene officials urge residents to improve address visibility for emergency services
(MyKeeneNow) In a bid to enhance emergency response times, the City of Keene has issued guidelines for residents to ensure their street addresses are prominently displayed. This initiative aims to assist emergency responders in locating homes and businesses swiftly during critical situations. The city has outlined a 10-step guide to...
N.H. lake home, on for $625k, gives off rustic Craftsman vibe
Property comes with two bedrooms, one bath, a dock, and a fieldstone fireplace. If you felt like the only person on social media without a N.H. lake house this summer, here’s your chance. A nearly hidden driveway leads to 320 Village Road in Wilmot, N.H., the perfect setting for...
Women's Soccer Announces 2024 Schedule
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire women's soccer 11th-year head coach Steve Welham announced the team's 2024 schedule, with a Sunday, Aug. 18 game versus Holy Cross (2 p.m., Wildcat Stadium) launching a nine-game home docket and tough road matchups against Power-5 stalwarts Louisville (Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m.) and UConn (Sunday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m.) highlighting the non-conference competition.
Man hospitalized after being shot by a pellet gun in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a man was shot by a pellet gun while driving his vehicle in Brattleboro on Tuesday. It happened on Birge Street. That’s where Brattleboro police say they identified a juvenile involved in the incident. The driver was taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and...
Feline Rescue Society offers mobile services for Mass. cats to get neutered, spayed
FRAMINGHAM — Val Couchon is a cat person. Couchon brought Sweet Pea, a 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat, to a mobile spay and neutering facility called the Catmobile so Sweet Pea, a rescue from Worcester, could get spayed. The Salisbury-based Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's Catmobile is a mobile spay and...
One year later, Acworth sees progress to recovery after major flood damage
A year after floods destroyed roads across New Hampshire, damage that threatened buildings in the town of Acworth has been repaired. The journey to recovery for the 850-person town, which saw 32 roads damaged in major storms two years apart, has been a long one. And it isn’t over. The town still has projects ongoing with the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2021, and is just beginning others for repairs from the 2023 storms.
Homegrown: Boston Red Sox select Hanover native in MLB Draft
The Boston Red Sox selected six consecutive pitchers in the later stages of this year's MLB Draft. At a quick glance of their baseball cards – they hail from Florida, California, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Oregon and ... down the street? ...
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