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Keene SwampBats Drop Doubleheader at Vineyard
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks swept the SwampBats 7-3 and 2-1 in a pair of seven inning games. In game one, Martha’s Vineyard batted first as the provisional road team for a rescheduled game. The Sharks hit three singles in a row to start the game and plate one run. A fielder’s choice doubled the lead as the SwampBats recorded their first out. Pitcher Ben Shenosky (Penn State) settled in after that, retiring seven of the next eight batters through the third. Bryce Molinaro (Penn State) led off the bottom of the third with a single through the left side. As JD Jones (Rutgers) got ready for a 3-2 pitch, Molinaro took off from first. Jones laced a base hit to right-center, and Molinaro chugged all the way around third to dive home safely on the single. Joe Jaconski (Penn State) scored Jones with a monster double to the wall in left-center, and then came home on a David Mendez (Vanderbilt) single up the middle which gave the SwampBats a 3-2 lead. The Sharks tied it with a solo home run in the top of the fourth, but Shenosky got the next three outs quickly, finishing his four-strikeout outing by picking off a runner at first base.
Judge declares mistrial in case of Vermont sheriff accused of kicking inmate
NORTH HERO, Vt. (AP) — A judge has declared a mistrial after the jury deadlocked in the case of a Vermont sheriff accused of kicking an inmate. Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore was charged with simple assault for kicking a shackled inmate in 2022 when he was a captain with the department. The jury on Wednesday spent four hours deliberating before telling the judge it could not reach a unanimous decision.
“Food Margins” at Springfield Library
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., Springfield Town Library welcomes author Cathy Stanton for her presentation on her book “Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer.”. An anthropologist walks into a grocery store…” No, that’s not the start of a joke, it’s the true...
Third Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Vandalizing Journalists’ and Family’s Homes
A 46-year-old New Hampshire man pleaded guilty this week in federal court in Boston for his role in two conspiracies to harass and intimidate two journalists employed by New Hampshire Public Radio. The harassment and intimidation of the victims included the vandalism—on five separate occasions—of the victims’ homes and the...
Body camera video shown on first day of trial for woman accused of abandoning baby in NH woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The trial of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in bitterly cold weather began Thursday with opening statements and the first witness testimony. Alexandra Eckersley faces five charges, including two counts of second-degree assault, which are related to the newborn's hypothermia and respiratory problems....
Savings Bank of Walpole promotes Crystal Lewis to vice president
WALPOLE, N.H. – Savings Bank of Walpole is pleased to announce the promotion of Crystal Lewis to vice president, business development officer. Lewis joined the bank in 2019, and quickly implemented initiatives designed to connect with local business customers and introduce new businesses to Savings Bank of Walpole. In the past five years, she has been instrumental in both growing new business relationships and strengthening existing ones, nearly doubling the bank’s volume of ACH originators, wire agreements, and remote deposit customers.
Mike Polizzotti Takes on New Role as Senior Economic Development Planner with Strafford Regional Planning Commission
It is with a deep sense of gratitude we share with our community development partners that Mike Polizzotti has moved on from UNH Extension and has taken on an exciting role as Senior Economic Development Planner with Strafford Regional Planning Commission. For the past two-plus years, Mike has served as...
Wanted man turns himself in after hiding from police in South Burlington
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - There was a big police response in South Burlington on Thursday afternoon after a wanted man fled into the woods of a neighborhood. South Burlington officers spotted John Austin, a man wanted in an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon case out of Burlington. But...
The number of illegal border crossings from US-Canada increases with migrants heading to NYC.
Previously a humble rest stop for travelers on their way to the Adirondacks or Lake Champlain, the gas station in the quaint city of Plattsburgh, New York, has become a crucial way station for migrants. Located near the northern border, it’s the second-to-last stop on their arduous trek away from home.
Tim Schaller joins Rivier University as Assistant Hockey Coach after Pro Retirement
Former NHL forward Tim Schaller, a Merrimack, N.H., native, will be an assistant coach for Rivier University's men's ice hockey team, as announced by head coach Shaun Millerick. Schaller brings a wealth of experience from his 10 seasons in the AHL and NHL, playing for teams like the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks, retiring in 2023. He joins the coaching staff ahead of the 2024-25 season, aiming to enhance the team's performance in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference.
UNH Makes Space Technology Available to Industry
When engineers at Creare wanted to test their space instruments destined for Saturn’s largest moon, they turned to the University of New Hampshire. Creare, an engineering and research firm based in Hanover, N.H., needed access to a local facility that could simulate the space environment; UNH’s thermal vacuum chamber met their stringent requirements.
Latvian Cyber Delegation visits Norwich University
Norwich University recently had the privilege of welcoming five representatives from the Latvian government to increase the exchange of knowledge on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and to discuss its utilization by different countries and agencies. This visit was a part of the delegation’s tour throughout the state of Vermont, representing an ongoing effort to enhance U.S.-Latvia collaboration on cybersecurity measures. The visit was sponsored by the Open World Leadership Council and hosted by the Vermont Council on World Affairs. The Latvian Cyber Delegation spent a productive week in Vermont engaging with key stakeholders in cybersecurity; a valuable opportunity to expand the mutual understanding of global OSINT and cybersecurity practices.
As Vermont loses its ash trees, towns race to stop the beetle that’s the culprit
The emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that kills ash trees, has been detected in 13 Vermont counties and is still spreading. But towns often don’t have the budget, or the guidance, to address it. Read the story on VTDigger here: As Vermont loses its ash trees, towns race to stop the beetle that’s the culprit.
Small Adirondack community rallies to change racist hill name
Name-change petition circulates for renaming hill in Franklin County after historic Black settlers. Earlier this month in the small Adirondack community of Bloomingdale, several dozen people packed the Hex and Hop Brewery’s wooden picnic tables to participate in a crusade. They listened to a presentation on the history of...
Franconia Rink project secures $475,000 in federal funding for year-round attraction
Seven years ago, on an unseasonably warm February day, Jennifer Opalinski and her family were ice skating at the Boston Common Frog Pond when she had had an epiphany on how to possibly address a winter-recreation issue in her hometown. Like many North County communities, Franconia has an outdoor ice...
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