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'He never missed anything': The late, great Mike Loftus was all about family and hockey
Over the course of four decades, Mike Loftus told countless stories, all of them compelling, to readers of The Patriot Ledger and the Enterprise. Since his death on July 21 at age 65, following a battle with lung cancer that cut short a well-earned retirement, people have been telling endless stories about him. ...
Mayor Wu opens up about pregnancy and family life
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday that she and her husband are expecting their third child — a baby girl — in January. This may be a new experience for the city, but not for Wu. Both of her sons — ages 9 and 7 — were born while she served as a city councilor. Wu said the pregnancy doesn't impact her plans to run for reelection.
Aerial dance meets outdoor adventure at tree dancing workshop
BRATTLEBORO-p>Award winning trapeze dancers Serenity Smith Forchion, an internationally known circus aerialist, and Mark Przekurat, an arborist intent on educating the world about the future of our forests, are offering their workshop in two levels on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday...
More state troopers with connections to Karen Read case under investigation
Massachusetts State Police announced Tuesday that they were investigating three troopers, two of whom testified at the Karen Read murder trial. Det. Lt. Brian Tully, Lt. John Fanning and Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik "are each the subject of an active internal affairs investigation," the department told NBC10 Boston Tuesday. Tully and Bukhenik were both called to the stand last month during the lengthy trial.
Brattleboro 10-U All-Stars a win away from a state title
-The Brattleboro Little League 10-U All-Stars are just one win away from a state championship after sweeping through the opening weekend of tournament play at South Main Street Field. Things were set up perfectly for Brattleboro, the District 2 champs. As the host of the state tournament, they have no...
Former Mass. congressional candidate sentenced to 21 months in prison for campaign law violations
Abhijit “Beej” Das was convicted last year of violating the Federal Election Campaign Act and making false statements. A former Massachusetts congressional candidate will serve prison time for violating campaign finance laws and other charges, prosecutors announced. Abhijit “Beej” Das was sentenced last week to 21 months in...
Part of Burlington under boil water notice due to break on private fire service line
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Residents in part of Burlington are under a Boil Water Notice as of Wednesday afternoon, according to a note from the City of Burlington Department of Public Works. Officials issued a preliminary boil water notice for portions of the south end after a "significant break on...
Phish’s Trey Anastasio Opens Addiction Recovery Center, Divided Sky: ‘This Can End’
Phish’s Trey Anastasio has 17 years of sobriety under his belt and in late 2023 he paid it forward by opening a residential recovery program, Divided Sky, in his native Vermont with the caseworker who helped him after a 2006 arrest for heroin possession and DWI.Cardi B Defends Kamala Harris From Sexist Attacks Regarding Husband Doug Emhoff According to People, the 46-bed facility in Ludlow, VT is a “nonclinical, abstinence-based center that follows the 12-step program” and costs $7,500 for a 30 day stay; financial aid is available for those in need. “I’ve seen people in dire situations come back from...
Suspect in Burlington mugging arrested; police trying to ID others
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A South Burlington man faces aggravated assault charges connected to a violent mugging in Burlington last week, and police are still looking for two other possible suspects. Burlington police say Hassan Jafar, 21, was among several individuals who assaulted two people on Main Street early Friday...
Swimming & Diving: Stark, Shaner nominated for GNAC Man and Woman of the Year
MEN'S RELEASE (THE GNAC) | WOMEN'S RELEASE (THE GNAC) WINTHROP, Mass. - Norwich University student-athletesBenjamin Stark (Montverde, Fla.) and Hannah Shaner (Gilbertsville, Pa.), both members of the men's and women's swimming & diving programs, have been nominated for the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Man and Woman of the Year awards, respectively, as announced by the league office this evening.
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