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Methuen police seek public’s help in identifying assault suspects
METHUEN — The Methuen Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an assault that took place at 176 Haverhill Street on Aug. 6 at approximately 4:40 p.m. The first suspect is a female who allegedly assaulted a male subject at the...
EMS: New sedative causes dangerous trend in overdoses around Worcester
“Narcan’s the thing that’s going to save everybody's life.With this kind of pretty rapidly changing landscape, harm reduction is our primary concern.”. A local first responder is warning about a new drug, mostly seen combined with fentanyl, that is contributing to a dangerous trend in opioid-related overdoses in the Worcester area.
Houdini's Famous Trick Will Be Performed By Magician Ben Pratt at Park Theatre
The famed magician and illusionist Harry Houdini will be honored at Jaffrey’s Park Theatre this Friday, August 16. As part of his performance, magician Ben Pratt will feature the famous straightjacket trick Houdini first performed in 1908. Unlike other performers, Houdini wrestled out of the straightjacket in full sight of the audience. Other magicians would go behind a curtain and remove the jacket. Pratt’s performance of this trick is always an audience pleaser among his many other illusions and tricks.
Inmates say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of prison programs
GARDNER - Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.Back in March, a WBZ-TV I-Team report revealed that, in some cases, training and education programs listed in the Department of Correction (DOC) brochure weren't available to everyone or never existed. Advocates for prisoners say inmates are leaving prison unprepared with no skills.Inmates file lawsuitInmates at the North Central Correctional Institution, a medium/minimum security prison in Gardner, filed a lawsuit about the lack of programs there.Weeks after the I-Team report aired, the DOC...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Great Monadnock Collaborative launches workforce recruitment campaign to address demographic crisis
(MyKeeneNow) – The Monadnock region of New Hampshire is grappling with significant demographic challenges, prompting local leaders to take bold steps to ensure the area’s economic future. With more than 1,400 open jobs in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing, but only 990 people actively seeking...
Local man injured in Alstead trail bike accident while teaching kids to ride
ALSTEAD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A trail bike accident in Alstead left a local man seriously injured Tuesday. The incident occurred on private property, according to a news release from N.H. Fish and Game, when 38-year-old Alex Stradecki was instructing young riders on how to operate a youth model trail bike.
New nightclub Madame Sherri’s opens, bringing queer entertainment to Keene
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The nightlife scene in Keene just got a lot more colorful with the opening of Madame Sherri’s Lounge and Cabaret, a new venue dedicated to LGBTQ+ entertainment and inclusivity. The club, which held its first official event last weekend with a Pink Pony Club night, is set to become a vibrant hub for the queer community in New England.
Ernesto could bring big waves, rip currents to Mass.
BOSTON - Ernesto continues to slowly strengthen and is forecast to become a hurricane later Tuesday night or Wednesday, and in a few days Massachusetts will feel some impacts from the storm on the coast.It is going to take a dramatic turn to the north in the next 24 hours and make a beeline for Bermuda.Ernesto's storm pathCurrent forecasts bring the center of Ernesto very close to Bermuda Saturday morning as a Category 2 hurricane and there is a chance it could be even stronger than that.Once it passes Bermuda it is then expected to gradually turn north-northeasterly, avoiding any...
First New England Snowfall 2024 Will Be This Fall, According to Farmer’s Almanac
If you love the cold weather or are a ski bum, chances are, you're going to love this article. According to the Farmer's Almanac, New England could possibly get up to one foot of wet snow on November 16 - 19. By my calendar, that's a little less than two weeks from Thanksgiving. That might make air travel messy for families trying to get to one another.
2 families sue New Hampshire hospital following patient deaths
Two families have filed separate lawsuits against Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center after their family members allegedly died during heart surgery, according to an Aug. 8 report from The New Hampshire Union Leader. The suit alleges that the hospital failed to properly discipline cardiovascular surgeon Yvon Baribeau, MD, for "reckless...
New Hampshire Boating Accident Leaves Teen in Critical Condition
Gilford, NH — A 17-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition following a boating incident on Lake Winnipesaukee on Tuesday. The incident occurred near Little Camp Island, where the teen was tubing with family members. At 4:56 p.m., New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol responded to reports of an...
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