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As the state primary approaches, a guide to absentee voting in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s state primary is a month away, and with hard fought primaries on both the Republican and Democratic sides – especially in the race for governor – the stakes are high. But not everyone will be able to make it to their polls on Sept. 10, and those who can’t might consider...
‘Where are we going to go?’: Mass. DPH hears desperate pleas to keep Carney Hospital open
Hundreds of people showed up to a public hearing scheduled by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to share their concerns about the planned closure of Carney Hospital.
Dorchester man sentenced to jail, ordered to repay $2.9M after tax fraud
The co-owner of a Mattapan plumbing and heating supply business was sentenced in Boston federal court Monday for falsifying his company’s tax returns in connection with a scheme to use millions of dollars of unreported business receipts to buy gold and silver bars, federal officials stated. Claudio Poles, 78,...
'We are on fire': Coast Guard rescues six from burning fishing boat off Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Six people were saved from the ocean after they jumped from a burning, 81-foot fishing boat late Sunday off the shores of Portsmouth, according to the U.S. Coast Guard A mayday call from the fishing vessel Three Girls, a trawler, was placed to the Coast Guard’s Sector Northern New England command center shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday, the military branch announced Monday. The six people aboard - the captain, four crew members and a National...
Register today for the 2024 Civics 101 Summit; experience a live taping of award winning podcast
New Hampshire Public Radio, in partnership with NH Civics and New Hampshire PBS, is pleased to announce the 2024 Civics 101 Summit, to be held at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester on Sep. 28 at 10:00 a.m. Register for the Civics 101 Summit here. This interactive event is designed...
Men’s Soccer Signs Scott Williams
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of senior goalkeeper Scott Williams (Cincinnati, Ohio). "Scott comes to us from the University of Virginia," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "He has incredible character and resiliency which stood out immediately. He's battled injuries early in his career and we're eager to help him get back on track physically. We're looking forward to his contributions to the program!"
Ludlow Fire Department to hold second annual Five Alarm 5K
LUDLOW, Vt. – This upcoming Labor Day weekend, the Ludlow Fire Department will be hosting the second annual Five Alarm 5K. Last year, 135 participants ran/walked in the 5K. The goal for the association is for this to become an annual event for Ludlow locals and those in neighboring communities, so the participation can continue to grow each coming year.
Law opens door to establishing parental rights for Mass. families
BOSTON — When Jacob and Daniel Morris sought to fulfill the dream of becoming parents together, they traveled to Pennsylvania to seek a surrogate. It was there that both their names would be on their child’s birth certificate. The family now lives in Grafton but was celebrating the Parentage Act signing at the...
Springfield Police Seize Loaded Gun and Over 1000 Bags of Heroin, Arrest Two After Shooting
Last night, members of the Springfield Police C3 Unit and Squad "C" officers, guided by Sgt. Daniel Johnson and Sgt. Douglas Bernier, made significant arrests following a shots fired call on Central Street. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, the seizure of a loaded firearm, as well as a substantial amount of heroin, according to the Springfield Police Department's official news release. The action came in response to reports of gunfire on Monday night, around 9:35 p.m., at an apartment located in the 100 block of Central Street.
Putt ‘N Play Mini Golf tees off at MarketStreet
MarketStreet welcomes Putt ‘N Play, a family friendly pop-up mini golf course outfitted with nine North Shore-themed holes that will be located in the heart of the outdoor shopping property on its spacious Green. As guests tee off on each hole, they’ll be able to navigate through scenic replicas...
University Expands Emergency Communication Conversion with Knightscope
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 12, 2024-- Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces that a private university in New Hampshire is expanding the conversion of its emergency communication devices with 28 of Knightscope’s K1 Retrofit Kits. This concludes the current expansion project that began in the summer of 2023 and targeted more than 40 legacy hardwired systems to be upgraded to Knightscope’s wireless devices. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812761474/en/ University Expands Emergency Communication Conversion with Knightscope (Graphic: Business Wire)
Steward Health Care selling doctors network to group owned by private equity firm
BOSTON - Bankrupt Steward Health Care is selling its doctors group, Stewardship Health, to Rural Healthcare Group, which is owned by a private equity firm.In the announcement, Steward did not reveal the amount of the sale, which it called a "definitive agreement." According to the Boston Globe, the price was $245 million.The sale is subject to bankruptcy court and regulatory approval before becoming official."Stewardship Health will continue to serve its loyal patient following in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under new ownership," the company said in a statement.Earlier this year, Steward said it was selling the physician network to Optum Care, a...
Former Boston Celtics draft pick Guerschon Yabusele named among players deserving an NBA contract
It is not just fans of the Boston Celtics clamoring for a return of the Dancing Bear (better known as Guerschon Yabusele in most non-Celtics circles) to the NBA after his transcendent play in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In fact, league analyst Mark Deeks put him at the top of his recent list of players he believes deserve a shot (or in Yabu’s case, a second) at the Association.
Boston Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Collisa Edwards from Roxbury
The Boston Police Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Collisa Edwards from Roxbury. Collisa was last seen on the afternoon of Friday, August 9, around 4:45 PM near 1785 Columbus Avenue. She is described as a young black female, around 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 155 pounds, with long black braided hair and brown eyes. According to the Boston Police Department release, her last known outfit included a black shirt, black leggings, and a black hoodie tied around her waist.
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