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'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Lenox Closing After 50 Years In Business 'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Lenox Closing After 50 Years In Business
'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Lenox Closing After 50 Years In Business A popular Western Massachusetts restaurant serving Chinese/Polynesian fusion is set to close after more than 50 years in business. Berkshire County eatery Luau Hale Restaurant – located in Lenox at 365 Pittsfield Road – will serve its last customer on Saturday, March 30. “It is with deep regret that I have to announce the closing of the Luau. It has been our honor and privilege to be a part of this community for decades,” the owners said on Facebook. “Watching generations of Berkshire locals sharing food, drink, laughs and life with us. From holidays and weddings to birthdays and funera…
Woman Killed In 4-Car Dracut Crash ID'd, Driver Charged With Causing Wreck That Injured 8 Woman Killed In 4-Car Dracut Crash ID'd, Driver Charged With Causing Wreck That Injured 8
Woman Killed In 4-Car Dracut Crash ID'd, Driver Charged With Causing Wreck That Injured 8 A woman from New Hampshire is facing several charges in connection with a four-car crash that led to the death of one and left eight others with serious injuries in Dracut, according to officials. Maria Martorell, 36, of Manchester, was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 110 toward Methuen when her car drifted over the yellow line, causing four cars to crash into each other shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. Maria Rivera Mercado, 82, a passenger in the Jeep driven by Martorell, died at the scene. Related: Multiple People Inj…
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants
TGI Fridays Closing These 'Underperforming' Northeast Restaurants TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release. The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide. The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities. "As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …
Four Accused Of Killing Teen, Burying Body In Shallow Montgomery County Grave: Police Four Accused Of Killing Teen, Burying Body In Shallow Montgomery County Grave: Police
Four Accused Of Killing Teen, Burying Body In Shallow Montgomery County Grave: Police Four people from across the country have been charged in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old who was found buried in a shallow grave in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Two women, a man, and a teenager have all been apprehended and charged with the murder of Rosa Sanchez Merino in May, the police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17.  Those charged:  Roberto Carlos Rivera-Delgado, 23; Iris Yudella Alonzo-Salgado, 23; Aracely Abarca-Melgar, 21; Edwin Alexander Rivas-Salvador, 16. The four are accused of killing Sanchez Merino on or around May 1 and burying her body in a …
Andover Dealer Who Caused OD Death, Bragged About Drugs' Strength Gets 5 Years: DA Andover Dealer Who Caused OD Death, Bragged About Drugs' Strength Gets 5 Years: DA
Andover Dealer Who Caused OD Death, Bragged About Drugs' Strength Gets 5 Years: DA A 28-year-old man who sold drugs to an Andover 20-year-old who died after taking them will spend the next five years in prison, authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  Joseph Comeau, 28, pleaded guilty to intimidation of a witness and manslaughter in the death of Max Durham in 2019, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. The prosecutor's office asked for a sentence of eight to 10 years in jail.  Police said Durham purchased drugs from Comeau on Dec. 6, 2019, in Manchester, New Hampshire. During the deal, Comeau bragged about how powerful the drugs were. Though he…
Failed Escape On ATV, 2 Boats: Man On Drugs Nabbed In Newbury For Breaking, Entering In Rowley Failed Escape On ATV, 2 Boats: Man On Drugs Nabbed In Newbury For Breaking, Entering In Rowley
Failed Escape On ATV, 2 Boats: Man On Drugs Nabbed In Newbury For Breaking, Entering In Rowley The involved pursuit of a suspect, during which he stalled an ATV, failed to start a boat, and jumped into a river, only ended after police used a Taser-like device, officials say.  Police arrested 30-year-old Tyler Whitford of Manchester, New Hampshire on Sunday, June 25, who was suspected of breaking and entering into a home, after an involved pursuit involving multiple water and land vehicles, according to a joint release from the Rowley and Newbury Police Departments.  Rowley police responded to a report of a possible breaking and entering around 12:30 p.m. at a home on Stacky…
'Amazing' Daughter ID'd As 18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside Everett Apartment 'Amazing' Daughter ID'd As 18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside Everett Apartment
'Amazing' Daughter ID'd As 18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside Everett Apartment An 18-year-old woman who was found dead outside of an Everett apartment this week has been identified by her family as Kya Donovan of Manchester, New Hampshire.  "My beautiful, intelligent, resilient Kya Donovan Kashh Bábyy was an amazing daughter, loving sister and wonderful friend," Kya's father David Donovan said in a Facebook post. "This is a lot to process and would appreciate patience during this time while we try to keep the pieces together."  Kya's body was found outside of a home on Springvale Avenue around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office…
FOUND: Townsend Man Still Missing After Weeks, Phone Last Pinged In NH FOUND: Townsend Man Still Missing After Weeks, Phone Last Pinged In NH
Found: Townsend Man Still Missing After Weeks, Phone Last Pinged In NH Police located a man who was missing for several weeks after soliciting help from the public, officials say.  Joseph Paul Knisell, who had not been heard from since Tuesday, May 2, was found safe in Manchester, New Hampshire on the afternoon of Thursday, May 18, the Townsend Police Department said.  "I am grateful that this missing persons case has been brought to a successful conclusion, and I want to thank all the members of the public for their attention to this matter, said Townsend Police Chief James Sartell. A family member reported Knisell missing on Saturday, May 13. An i…
Intoxicated Haverhill Woman Arrested After Losing Control Of Vehicle In Pursuit: Police Intoxicated Haverhill Woman Arrested After Losing Control Of Vehicle In Pursuit: Police
Intoxicated Haverhill Woman Arrested After Losing Control Of Vehicle In Pursuit: Police A Haverhill woman with multiple active arrest warrants led New Hampshire State Police in a car chase, continuing to try to escape even after crashing into a guardrail, officials say.  Genesis Quezada was pulled over for speeding and multiple lane control violations while heading north on Interstate 93 in Windham, according to New Hampshire State Police. But when approached by the police officer she put her 2018 Honda Accord back into drive and initiated what a car chase.  Quezada, who was believed to be driving while impaired, continued to lead police in a chase despite multiple …
Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA
Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA Police in Boston arrested two women and two men in connection with the attempted robbery and beating of a Red Line rider last week, authorities said. They broke his nose and cut his face during the assault.  Ny-Jaya Monae Sampson, 19, of Boston, Seth Burns, 20, of Manchester, NH, and Sidney Amaral, 23, of Cambridge, were charged with four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault to rob, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  A judge gave Sampson a $1,000 bail, and Burns was ordered held on a $2,000 bond, the prosecutor said. Garl…
Dumb Smartphone Scheme Could Send Acton Man To Prison For Decades: Feds Dumb Smartphone Scheme Could Send Acton Man To Prison For Decades: Feds
Dumb Smartphone Scheme Could Send Acton Man To Prison For Decades: Feds An Acton man this week admitted using several stolen identities to steal nearly half a million dollars in COVID-19 relief money and laundered the cash by buying and reselling iPhones, federal authorities said.  Edwin Acevedo, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Both charges carry a potential 20-year prison sentence, the prosecutor noted.  Federal investigators said Acevedo and a partner, Hector Garcia, 49, of Manchester, NH, concocted a scheme that netted them $452,000 in&…
ID Released For 23-Year-Old Woman Killed In New Year's Chelmsford Crash: Report ID Released For 23-Year-Old Woman Killed In New Year's Chelmsford Crash: Report
ID Released For 23-Year-Old Woman Killed In New Year's Chelmsford Crash: Report A 23-year-old woman from Lowell who died in a multi-car crash on New Year's Day in Chelmsford has been identified as Choon Chae. of Lowell, the Lowell Sun Reports.  State Troopers along with Chelmsford Police and Fire responded to the two-car crash on I-495 South in Chelmsford around 1:18 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, Massachusetts State Police report. Initial investigation suggests that a 2018 Subaru Impreza, driven by Chae, was struck by a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado being driven by a 29-year-old man from Manchester, NH. #MATraffic #Update Route 495 SB—-All lanes are closed to a serious crash…
23-Year-Old Lowell Woman Dies In New Year's Day Crash In Chelmsford: Police 23-Year-Old Lowell Woman Dies In New Year's Day Crash In Chelmsford: Police
23-Year-Old Lowell Woman Dies In New Year's Day Crash In Chelmsford: Police A 23-year-old woman from Lowell has died in a multi-car crash on New Year's Day in Chelmsford, authorities said. State Troopers along with Chelmsford Police and Fire responded to the two-car crash on I-495 South in Chelmsford around 1:18 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, Massachusetts State Police report. Initial investigation suggests that a 2018 Subaru Impreza, driven by the 23-year-old woman, was struck by a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado being driven by a 29-year-old man from Manchester, NH. Further investigation found that the Chevrolet had lost control while traveling north and hit the guardrail, p…
Ex-Red Sox Player's Daughter Arrested For Concealing Location Of Newborn Ex-Red Sox Player's Daughter Arrested For Concealing Location Of Newborn
Ex-Red Sox Player's Daughter Arrested For Concealing Location Of Newborn A brand-new mother misled police about the location of her newborn child, leaving the baby alone in the woods for nearly an hour, according to officials.  Police were alerted that a woman had given birth in the woods near an ice rink in Manchester, NH on Monday, Dec. 26 around 12:40 a.m., according to Manchester Police Department. Officials located the mother, 26-year-old Alexandra Eckersley, who withheld the baby's location for nearly an hour.  Officers found the baby after Eckersley eventually directed officials to her child's location. The newborn was treated by EMTs and hospit…
Barely Legal Lowell Man Arrested For Wrong Way Driving, Drugs In NH: Police Barely Legal Lowell Man Arrested For Wrong Way Driving, Drugs In NH: Police
Barely Legal Lowell Man Arrested For Wrong Way Driving, Drugs In NH: Police A Lowell man who drove against traffic on the interstate got busted for more than just reckless driving, after cops discovered the man was intoxicated and was transporting drugs in his car, authorities said. Nikhl Israni, 22, was driving southbound on I-293 North around 1 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 when cops were called to the scene, New Hampshire State Police announced.  Israni managed to make it from the I-293 Granite street exit in Manchester and onto the Everett Turnpike in Bedford until police were able to apprehend him around mile marker 19 – all while driving the wrong direction. …
Former Teacher Who Robbed Tewksbury, Danvers Banks, Several Others, Gets Almost 5 Years: Feds Former Teacher Who Robbed Tewksbury, Danvers Banks, Several Others, Gets Almost 5 Years: Feds
Former Teacher Who Robbed Tewksbury, Danvers Banks, Several Others, Gets Almost 5 Years: Feds A judge sentenced a Manchester, NH, man who pleaded guilty to robbing banks in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to nearly five years in prison, authorities said.  Eric Mohan, 48, was accused of six bank robberies — including one Tewksbury bank twice — during a three-month spree that began in February, the US Attorney for New Hampshire said. He confessed to the crimes in September.  Mohan started the spree on February 11 when he robbed the Triangle Credit Union in Manchester, where he handed the teller a note and escaped with $2,000 in cash, the prosecutor said. He followed that up …
Wrong-Way Driver From Methuen Apprehended With Stop Sticks In New Hampshire Wrong-Way Driver From Methuen Apprehended With Stop Sticks In New Hampshire
Wrong-Way Driver From Methuen Apprehended With Stop Sticks In New Hampshire An intoxicated driver attempted to drive from Massachusetts to New Hampshire, but did so while driving against traffic, authorities said.  Multiple people reported a silver sedan driving northbound in the southbound lane on I-93 shortly after midnight on Thursday Dec. 8, New Hampshire State Police reported. WRONG-WAY DRIVER APPREHENDEDOn December 8, 2022 at approximately 12:15 AM, #NHSP received multiple reports of silver sedan traveling the wrong way on Interstate 93 from the state line. pic.twitter.com/3nZqmTO2g6 — New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) December 8, 2022 A troop…
Missing Raynham Girl Possibly Went To Meet Man Posing As Teenage Boy Online Missing Raynham Girl Possibly Went To Meet Man Posing As Teenage Boy Online
Missing Raynham Girl Possibly Went To Meet Man Posing As Teenage Boy Online The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has joined in the search for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from Raynham last week who could be in danger.  Colleen Weaver was last seen in the area of Orchard and King Streets around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Raynham Police Chief James Donovan reports.  Heather McNally, who is a family friend, said Colleen possibly went to be go meet a man posing as a teenage boy who she met online in a GoFundMe organized on Colleen's behalf.  "Colleen is a beautiful soul. She is a spitfire who stands up for the little guy in any given situation," McNally …
Tewksbury Employee Caught Trading Drugs With NH Man Near His Job Tewksbury Employee Caught Trading Drugs With NH Man Near His Job
Tewksbury Employee Caught Trading Drugs With NH Man Near His Job Two men are facing multiple charges after police caught them exchanging drugs outside one of their places of work, authorities said.  Police were conducting surveillance when they saw an apparent drug deal between Jason Ricciarelli, age 42, of Lowell, and Craig Pickering, age 59, of Manchester, NH, Tewksbury Police said.  This happened in the area of 1795 Andover Street around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. Officers stopped the vehicle involved in the transaction and identified Pickering as the driver and Ricciarelli as the employee. A search of the car uncovered about fou…
NH Man Gets Life In Prison For 'Gruesome' Murder Of NJ Woman In Bridgewater NH Man Gets Life In Prison For 'Gruesome' Murder Of NJ Woman In Bridgewater
NH Man Gets Life In Prison For 'Gruesome' Murder Of NJ Woman In Bridgewater A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the gruesome death of a New Jersey native in Massachusetts, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said.  Julian Squires, 48, from Manchester, was found guilty on charges of murder and kidnapping for his role in the Nov. 3, 2015 killing of Ashley Bortner, 29, of Paulsboro, Cruz said in a release. "The murder of Miss Bortner was particularly gruesome and cruel," DA Cruz said. "I am pleased that the jury saw the facts of this case and found Julian Squires guilty for his role in this heinous crime."  New Hamps…
REVENGE MURDER: Convict In NJ Woman's Burning Death Gets Life In Prison REVENGE MURDER: Convict In NJ Woman's Burning Death Gets Life In Prison
Revenge Murder: Convict In NJ Woman's Burning Death Gets Life In Prison A New Hampshire man convicted of murder in the gruesome Massachusetts death of a New Jersey native has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, WCVB reports. Julian Squires, 48, from Manchester, was found guilty on charges of murder and kidnapping for his role in the Nov. 3, 2015 killing of Ashley Bortner, 29, of Paulsboro, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office previously said. Bortner was found gagged by clothing with her hands and feet tied behind her back, with burns over more than 70 percent of her body on railroad tracks. She had apparently been staying with …
Teen, 2 Adults Dead In Atlantic City Expressway Crash Teen, 2 Adults Dead In Atlantic City Expressway Crash
Teen, 2 Adults Dead In Atlantic City Expressway Crash A teen and two adults were killed when a car slammed into a tollbooth on the Atlantic City Expressway Sunday night, New Jersey State Police said. Reachthon Khiev, of Manchester, NH, was behind the wheel of a Honda heading east when he struck the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza near milepost 17.6 in Hamilton around 9:05 p.m., Sgt. Philip Curry said. The car went up in flames killing Khiev and two of his passengers, Reachsieh Khiev, 27, of Manchester, NH (front seat passenger), and Keotepie Khiev, 14, of Atlantic City (back seat passenger). A fourth backseat passenger, age 12, …
Teen, 2 Adults Dead In Atlantic City Expressway Crash Teen, 2 Adults Dead In Atlantic City Expressway Crash
Teen, 2 Adults Dead In Atlantic City Expressway Crash A teen and two adults were killed when a car slammed into a tollbooth on the Atlantic City Expressway Sunday night, New Jersey State Police said. Reachthon Khiev, of Manchester, NH, was behind the wheel of a Honda heading east when he struck the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza near milepost 17.6 in Hamilton around 9:05 p.m., Sgt. Philip Curry said. The car went up in flames killing Khiev and two of his passengers, Reachsieh Khiev, 27, of Manchester, NH (front seat passenger), and Keotepie Khiev, 14, of Atlantic City (back seat passenger). A fourth backseat passenger, age 12, …
21 Charged In Connection To Multistate Fentanyl, Cocaine Conspiracy 21 Charged In Connection To Multistate Fentanyl, Cocaine Conspiracy
21 Charged In Connection To Multistate Fentanyl, Cocaine Conspiracy Twenty-one people are facing charges in connection with a conspiracy to traffic cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs in the several states, including New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Authorities began investigating a drug trafficking organization based in the area of Lawrence, Massachusetts in May of 2020, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts. Since December of 2020, communications between members of the organization and their associates showed that the individuals distributed fentanyl and cocaine in the Lawrence area, the Attorney's Offi…
Ex-Con Charged In Double Homicide Served Time For Terrorizing Elderly Jersey Shore Couple Ex-Con Charged In Double Homicide Served Time For Terrorizing Elderly Jersey Shore Couple
Ex-Con Charged In Double Homicide Served Time For Terrorizing Elderly Jersey Shore Couple A New Jersey ex-con accused of strangling and chopping two men to death at a New Hampshire hotel last week had only just been released from state prison in May after serving nine years for terrorizing an elderly couple following a sex assault. Theodore Luckey, 42, of Asbury Park had tied a former boyfriend to a motel room bed on their way to Atlantic City, then drove off with plans to end his life in 2009, court papers show. His car reportedly broke down and he randomly chose the elderly Jersey Shore victims' home. After allowing them to have dinner -- and paying for a frozen meal for hims…
'We Thought He Was A Friend': NJ Man Arrested In Grisly Double Homicide At New Hampshire Hotel 'We Thought He Was A Friend': NJ Man Arrested In Grisly Double Homicide At New Hampshire Hotel
'We Thought He Was A Friend': NJ Man Arrested In Grisly Double Homicide At New Hampshire Hotel A New Jersey man has been arrested for strangling and chopping two men to death at a New Hampshire hotel last week, authorities announced. Theodore Luckey, 42, of Asbury Park, is accused of killing David Hanford, 60, of Seaside Heights, and Nathan Cashman, 28, of Manchester, NH on Aug. 21, New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella said. The two men were found dead -- one in the lobby and another in a hotel room -- by police responding to multiple 911 calls around 7 p.m. at Country Inn and Suites in Bedford, Formella said alongside state and local police. Autopsies conducted by Deput…
New Hampshire Man In Custody After Hours-Long Standoff At Connecticut Hotel New Hampshire Man In Custody After Hours-Long Standoff At Connecticut Hotel
New Hampshire Man In Custody After Hours-Long Standoff At Connecticut Hotel After a standoff that lasted more than three hours, a New England man who was barricaded in a hotel room with a woman was arrested by police. Jordan Pappalardo, age 26, of Manchester, New Hampshire, was arrested on Monday, April 26, in Connecticut by Manchester Police after he told officers he had a gun and refused to come out of the Courtyard By Marriott, said Lt. Ryan Shea of the Manchester Police Department. The incident began around 10:30 p.m. when officers attempted to contact Pappalardo who had an extraditable warrant out of New Hampshire, said Shea. Upon contact, Pappalardo tol…
IDs Released For Three People Killed In Fatal, Wrong-Way I-84 Crash IDs Released For Three People Killed In Fatal, Wrong-Way I-84 Crash
IDs Released For Three People Killed In Fatal, Wrong-Way I-84 Crash The identities have been released for the three people killed when an SUV traveling the wrong way on a busy stretch of Interstate 84 crashed into another vehicle, according to authorities. The crash happened Saturday, April 17 at around 6 p.m. in Central Massachusetts when one of the vehicles involved, a 2009 Nissan Murano, was traveling west in the eastbound lanes in Worcester County, near Exit 6B in Sturbridge, Massachusetts State Police said. The Nissan struck a 2011 Volvo XC60 traveling east on the eastbound side, according to state police. Lifesaving efforts were immediately atte…
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House The Angler Fish Market & Chowder Co.'s menu has plenty of items that could hook someone in. $1 freshly shucked oysters on Wednesdays, 50 cent shrimp cocktails, a weekly gluten-free menu, succulent scallops, creamy chowder all caught my attention. The menu at The Angler, located in Worcester County, in Westminster, is, for the most part, traditional New England chowder house: crab cakes, Buffalo shrimp, PEI mussels, oysters, chowder, Fried whole belly clams, Pretzel encrusted halibut, Dill cucumber salmon, Fish and chips, and Pan-seared scallops. It’s the daily specials where Gira…
Firefighters Battling Connecticut Landfill Blaze Firefighters Battling Connecticut Landfill Blaze
Firefighters Battling Connecticut Landfill Blaze Firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out at the Manchester landfill Thursday, Aug. 20, sometime before 7:30 a.m. The fire has spread to brush and debris, Manchester firefighters said. The Westside of Manchester will likely see a lot of smoke, the firefighters said. There are currently no health concerns, but putting out the fire will likely take a while, firefighters said. It is not yet clear what started the fire. This story is being updated. 
EMS, Police Respond As Motorcyclist Hits Tree Near Ocean County Airport EMS, Police Respond As Motorcyclist Hits Tree Near Ocean County Airport
EMS, Police Respond As Motorcyclist Hits Tree Near Ocean County Airport Firefighters, police and EMS crews were called to Airport Road in Manchester late Tuesday afternoon on a report that a motorcyclist struck a tree. The crash involved a man in his late 30s near 101 Airport Road about 6:30 p.m., according to initial, unconfirmed reports. That's close to Ocean County Airport.  This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES