MERRIMACK - A review of the patriotic enterprise that was the expression of pride heralded by thousands on July 4, 2026, the day of the Merrimack USA 250 Independence Day Festivities, a series of related events celebrating America's 250 years of freedom, is documented here by Matt Casparius, ...

CONCORD – From July 3-5, State Police took 70 individuals into custody for dangerous driving and boating behaviors. Within the total number of arrests, 17 individuals were suspected of operating under the influence. During the two-day period, troopers conducted nearly 1,600 traffic stops, ...

DUDLEY, Mass. - The following local students were named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List at Nichols College for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.85 to be eligible for the President’s List and a 3.5 GPA to be eligible for the Dean’s ...

GARDNER, Mass. - The following local students were named to the President's List and the Distinction List at Mt. Wachusett Community College for the 2026 spring semester. Full-time and part-time students must have a 4.0 grade point average to be eligible for the President’s List. Part-time ...

BRISTOL, R.I. - The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at Roger Williams University for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a 3.4 grade point average to be eligible for the Dean’s List. Amherst - Mackenzie Cross-Swartzell Bedford - Annette Carter, Dominic ...

BROOKLINE - For years, Melendy Pond residents have been trapped under the town’s iron fist. The Residence Provision in the current lease agreement states that those living on the pond will “not claim to be residents and will forfeit all the rights and benefits incidental to residency.” ...