CONCORD – The state Supreme Court reversed domestic-violence related convictions against Marc Mallard on Jan. 4 because his defense attorney at trial in 2013 referred to him as “a big, menacing black guy.” The jury, which was all white, convicted Mallard, now 40, of second-degree ...
At first, I see one wild donkey, then a couple more, and finally a herd at the top of a cactus-covered hill. Early morning in Bonaire, and the sky is a brilliant pink which highlights the distant aquamarine of its surrounding sea, and the donkeys are jogging with me. Or rather trotting along in ...
CONCORD – Since 1955, the governor has proclaimed May 20 Lafayette Day in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette’s contributions to our Revolutionary War. Last week’s celebrations were a little different than usual. A plaque commemorating the general’s visit during his farewell tour in ...
NASHUA – The format is quite different than the years when St. Philip Church’s annual Greek Food Festival was a two-day event that drew thousands of folks from well beyond Greater Nashua, but the Greek-inspired culinary delights offered at this year’s “pop-up” version of the festival ...
MILFORD – Cirtronics received the EMS Industry Service Award at the IPC APEX EXPO 2022 in January. The IPC recognizes Cirtronics with “significant contributions to the industry in bringing together peers in [the] region and inspiring others to embrace advancements to remain competitive,” ...
Maret Helle Ekker died in Lowell General Hospital from complications following a massive stroke, on August 29, 2021 Maret was born on October 6 , daughter of Maximillian and Herta (Holm) Late in Tartu, Estonia. She attended Teacher’s Seminar in Tartu and later the International School of ...