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Select Board takes no action on building reuse com.
WILMINGTON — The Select Board discussed a new plan for the reuse of town buildings at their July 15 meeting, beginning with a memo from Town Manager Eric Slagle to the board. Slagle created this memo to answer questions regarding the reuse of town buildings that would soon become...
NOW HIRING: Wilmington IT Department Hiring Systems Analyst
WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is hiring a Systems Analyst for its Information Technology Department. The job listing can be found HERE and below:. Base Wages: MS – 11, $1,644.68 / week to $2,081.25 / week. Hours: 35 Hours per week, required to be available to...
Group gathers in Stoughton, calling for justice for Sandra Birchmore
A group of people gathered in downtown Stoughton, Massachusetts, on Saturday, demanding justice for Sandra Birchmore. Birchmore was three months pregnant when she was found dead in her Canton apartment in 2021. Her death was ruled a suicide at the time. Last month, however, the Boston Globe reported that Birchmore's family had hired a prominent pathologist who concluded her death was a homicide, not a suicide, prompting a number of new developments in the case.
Phish Avoids Rocking The Boat At Straight-Ahead 2024 Summer Tour Opener In Massachusetts [Photos/Videos]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Phish summer tour. The band kicked off its 26-date seasonal trek on Friday with its first of three shows at Mansfield, MA’s Xfinity Center, delivering a straightforward concert of classic—if a little predictable—cuts along with a couple songs from the band’s latest album, Evolve.
Man dead after pickup truck rolled backward on top of him in Middleton, state police say
MIDDLETON, N.H. — A Madison man is dead after police said a pickup truck rolled on top of him in Middleton on Friday. New Hampshire State Police said troopers responded to 101 Access Road around 2 p.m. for a report of a man who was stuck under a dump truck.
New Hampshire Car and Motorcycle Show Benefits Local Veterans
Nam Knights of America is an American military veteran and law enforcement motorcycle club, and they have a chapter right here in Seacoast New Hampshire. The group meets up all over our great state for camaraderie and community service. They help veterans who are on fixed incomes pay their bills, they lead hunting and fishing trips for disabled veterans, and any profits made from the events are 100% given back to the community.
Police warn consumers of nationwide scam involving gift cards
Police in New Hampshire are warning consumers about a scam using gift cards that's targeting people across the country. Investigators said the crime is so quick and unexpected that it's catching thousands of victims. "It's very sophisticated for that level of efficiency to be taking place," said Concord Det. Steven...
Barrington 8U baseball team wins NH Cal Ripken title, competing in New Englands
BARRINGTON -- The Barrington age 8-under Cal Ripken All-Stars baseball team earned a spot in the New England Regionals by defeating Exeter, 6-1, to win the 2024 New Hampshire state championship last weekend. "I think for us, the parents know the magnitude of this (achievement)," Phelan said. "The kids are...
Karen Read’s Massachusetts Murder Case Is Becoming a Netflix Documentary
Well, that didn't take long. The trial of Karen Read captured the nation's attention. Seemingly overnight, the Mansfield woman accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV became an obsession for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of true-crime fans. With the jury deadlocked on some charges,...
'Inglewood Made: A Paul Pierce Story' Boston Celtics mini-documentary
Boston Celtics legendary wing Paul Pierce grew up in the shadow of the L.A. Forum, and like most kids in his neighborhood, wanted to grow up to achieve glory in that West Coast mecca of basketball. He did, just not for the team he thought he would play for. Instead of a career suiting up for Boston’s biggest rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, he ended up wearing the green and white of the Celtics for 15 seasons, nearly his entire career.
Seabrook heroes: Officers honored for life-saving actions
SEABROOK — Three Seabrook police officers were honored recently with their department’s Life Saving Awards for their responses to life and death situations. Seabrook Police Chief Brett Walker said officers Timothy Scott, Richard Hines and Tyler Houldsworth went “above and beyond the call of duty” by immediately administering life-saving medical care to victims before the arrival of Seabrook’s Fire Department personnel. Their quick thinking and willingness to provide care without delay, according to Walker, may have prevented the victims from suffering more dire consequences from their injuries, including loss of life.
Exeter Country Club delays new clubhouse, restaurant amid rising costs
EXETER — Exeter Country Club's plan to construct a new clubhouse and restaurant is on hold – at least for now. Blind Tiger, LLC, which manages the club at 58 Jady Hill, recently requested a one-year extension from the town's Planning Board to construct a new two-story clubhouse with a restaurant on the second floor.
West Wheelock purchases seek to address housing shortage
On June 21, Dartmouth finalized the purchase of four West Wheelock Street properties as part of an effort to increase housing options, according to the Student Affairs webpage. The $23.5 million acquisition of 14, 16, 41 and 43 West Wheelock — which join five College properties on the north side of the street — makes Dartmouth the largest landowner on West Wheelock Street.
Hanover town manager Alex Torpey stepping down
On July 31, Hanover town manager Alex Torpey will step down from his position after two years in office, according to a Town announcement. The Selectboard unanimously voted to name planning, zoning and codes director Robert Houseman the interim town manager, the announcement wrote. The Selectboard will start the search...
Men’s Soccer Signs Harry Way
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of graduate student goalkeeper Harry Way (London, England). Way played four seasons at the University of Oxford. "Harry is joining us to pursue his MBA and will immediately add quality to our goalkeeping core,"...
Massachusetts Shines in Trailer for Netflix Series ‘The Perfect Couple’
Your first look at a juicy series filmed in Massachusetts has arrived. The trailer for The Perfect Couple is packed with drama -- and some beautiful Bay State scenery. The movie, based on a New York Times bestselling Elin Hildebrand novel, is set on Nantucket. It was filmed on the island along with other locations including Mattapoisett.
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