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Youth Football Player Dies After Collapsing At Practice

"(He) was more than an extraordinary athlete — he was a friend, a source of inspiration, and a guiding light for his team," the organization said. "His impact was felt both on and off the field, and his memory will forever remain a part of us.">>>Read More.

Motorcyclist, 22, Dies After Struck Twice, Once In Hit-And-Run: Police

A man died after the motorcycle he was riding on was struck in the rear, and he was thrown, then hit by another vehicle that fled the scene, officials said. An ID has been released by authorities.>>>Read More.

Woman Charged In Hit & Run That Killed Graduate Student: PD

After an extensive investigation, an arrest warrant was secured charging her with evading responsibility resulting in death and the bond was set for $250,000, police said.>>>Read More.

Man Shot By Police: Reports

The state Office of the Inspector General is investigating the incident.>>>Read More.

Trending news stories:

Clyde's Cat, Stolen From Historic Cider Mill, Found Safe With Help Of Police

So when Clyde's family cat Geraldine was stolen from the property, the culprit was on camera. The owners of the Mill, whose Facebook has tens of thousands of followers, created a post to not only alert the person who took the cat, but to ask the public for its support.>>>Read More.

Owner Reunited With Missing Dog 18 Months Later: Animal Control

A Happy Tail: A man was reunited with his missing dog for the first time in 18 months on Thanksgiving, the animal control said.>>>Read More.

Brewery Closing, Owners Announce ‘Difficult Decision’

The brewery is closing with one “last hurrah,” the owners announced.>>>Read More.

Planning Board OKs Raising Cane's Proposal

The board has paved the way for the popular fried chicken restaurant to open a Boston Post Road location.>>>Read More.

New Hobby Lobby Store Set To Open In 2025

As construction continues on the town’s first Hobby Lobby location, the company has confirmed the new store is scheduled to open in February.>>>Read More.

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