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Man pleads guilty to conspiracy to trafficking about 50 pounds of meth into NH, officials say
CONCORD, N.H. — A Lawrence, Massachusetts, man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to trafficking about 50 pounds of methamphetamine into New Hampshire, according to officials. U.S. Attorney Jane Young said 32-year-old Ronny O. Ramos was arrested in Methuen, Massachusetts, on Oct. 31, 2023, after authorities seized 10 pounds of methamphetamine that was heading to New Hampshire.
Federal judge blocks New Hampshire transgender sports ban bill in temporary injunction
A day after a state law preventing transgender girls from playing girls’ sports took effect, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the law from being used against a New Hampshire teenager. Judge Landya McCafferty of the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire ruled Monday that neither the state nor any school district could stop Parker Tirrell, 15, from participating in practices or games for the Plymouth Regional High School girls’ soccer team, until the court meets again...
10 years after James Foley's death, US hostage policy evolves
MANCHESTER, N.H. — It’s been a decade since New Hampshire journalist James Foley was killed by the Islamic State militants. He was the first American hostage executed. Since James' death, his mother, Diane Foley, has worked to prioritize the return of other Americans held captive. According to Diane,...
New Hampshire has fewer state legislative primaries as national committees target state
New Hampshire has 52 contested state legislative primaries on September 10, the fewest since Ballotpedia started tracking in 2010. The 52 contested primaries are 11.5% of all possible state legislative primaries. Ballotpedia defines a contested primary as one with more candidates than nominations available. There are 18 contested Democratic primaries...
Women’s Soccer Set to Host Saint Anselm in 2024 Home Opener
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont (0-0-1) will face Saint Anselm (0-0-0) in its 2024 home opener on Wednesday, August 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Wednesday's matchup is the Catamounts annual Military Appreciation game presented by Milton Cat. All active and retired military members can receive a complimentary ticket to this game upon arrival with a valid form of military ID. Josh Pallotta Fund will be onsite and tabling inside the entrance to Virtue Field.
Southers Construction owner accused of running ‘Ponzi Scheme’ charged criminally
EPPING — The owner of Southers Construction, Inc., has been arrested and charged with violating the Consumer Protection Act by allegedly deceiving customers who paid for work that was never finished. Ricky Southers, 36, of Epping, turned himself in Monday to Brentwood police on a warrant, according to court documents. He was charged with three Class A misdemeanors that alleged he took deposits from three customers after being prohibited by a court injunction from doing so. ...
Former Laconia Resident Charged in Child’s Death Appears in Court
A former Laconia resident charged in connection with her grandson’s death has appeared in court. Monday 61-year-old Sherry Connor faced a judge after an indictment was handed up against her last week. Prosecutors say had a role in the passing of five-year-old Dennis Vaughan on Christmas Eve 2019. An...
What's new in Rochester schools for 2024-25? Here's what parents, students need to know
ROCHESTER — Superintendent Annie Azarloza, in her first weeks on the job leading the city's public schools, has already been part of a groundbreaking ceremony for a new elementary school. Construction has begun for the new elementary school on Salmon Falls Road. It is expected to be ready for use July 1, 2025. Azarloza...
City of Boston to Honor New Edition on September 6th + 7th
BOSTON – Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a series of events celebrating Boston R&B group New Edition. The City of Boston will honor the legendary group—founded in Roxbury in 1978—and their profound impact on both the community and music industry on Sept. 6 and 7.
11 Women's Basketball Players Named to America East Academic Honor Roll
BOSTON – Eleven student-athletes on the 2024 University of New Hampshire women's basketball team were named to the America East Academic Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester with a breakdown of eight on the Commissioner's Honor Roll and three on the Honor Roll. That calculates to 78.6 percent...
Worcester pizza shop owners describe recent robberies, express concern for drivers
WORCESTER ― The owners of the three pizzerias whose delivery drivers were held up at gunpoint this month have stressed that workers use common sense, be aware of their surroundings, drive away if things don’t seem right and that their lives are worth more than a few pizzas and some cash. Al Mansoor,...
Police identify man killed in Dorchester double shooting
Boston police continue to investigate a deadly shooting in the city's Dorchester neighborhood last week, naming the victim on Tuesday. Leudis Mejia Sanchez, 49, was killed in a shooting inside a triple-decker home on Trent Street on Aug, 12, according to police. A second man was also shot. Neighbors say the second victim was Sanchez's son, and that Sanchez was trying to protect him.
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