Category Archives: Around New England
Keene approves sized-down, child-focused pumpkin festival
By ‘wrong element’ do they mean Keen State College Students? KEENE — A scaled-down, child-focused pumpkin festival is set to take place in Central Square on Oct. 29 from noon to 7 p.m. The idea of bringing back the festival … Continue reading
Missing Kensington man found deceased in Mass.
KENSINGTON — A 23-year-old local man missing since July 24 was discovered deceased in Salisbury, Massachusetts, on Saturday, police announced. His death is not considered suspicious. Kensington Police Chief Scott Sanders said Jacob Marsden was found by members of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Jacob Marsden, Kensington, Massachusetts, Salisbury
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Dog kills another dog in Keene rail trail attack
KEENE — Police are investigating a dog attack that left another dog dead on a rail trail off Bradford Street Monday afternoon. Police responded to Bradford Road near the Keene Country Club Monday at 3:15 p.m. for a report that one … Continue reading
Veterans Affairs secretary ousts third administrator at troubled NH VA
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Hours after arriving at New Hampshire’s only hospital for veterans for his first visit, Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin on Friday announced that he was removing the head of nursing services, the third leader of the troubled … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston Globe, Manchester, VA
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George Carlin’s New Hampshire Camp Connection
Kelly’s dad grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She remembers her father, George, telling stories of growing up in “Irish Harlem”, a pretty rough neighborhood squeezed between Spanish Harlem, Black Harlem and Columbia University. George was a … Continue reading
8 former Phillips Academy teachers engaged in sexual misconduct with students
Maybe it’s the name? ANDOVER — Eight former faculty members at Phillips Academy engaged in sexual misconduct toward students, a law firm hired by the private school has reported. The findings of the Sanghavi Law Firm were released to the … Continue reading
Mass. Governor Raises Taxes on Legal Pot
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Friday he remained wary of the impact legalized recreational marijuana might have on the state, yet hopeful that revisions made in the voter-approved law would ease some of his biggest concerns. The Republican spoke after … Continue reading
Rip Current Threat Issued for Beaches in New Hampshire
The National Weather Service has issued a warning about dangerous rip currents on the North Shore of Massachusetts and in parts of New Hampshire. At Hampton Beach, beach goers have already seen strong rip currents this summer. Last week, dozens … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaches, NECN, Rip Tide
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Gemma Observatory in NH wins AIA Small Projects Award
The Gemma Observatory sits on a remote peak in the northeastern state, at the centre of a “dark” zone with a three-mile radius. Unobstructed by light pollution, the setting is ideal for astronomical observation. | More… | Dezeen.com
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