Nashua, NH|News|
NH Supreme Court Hears Topless Beach Case
New Hampshire police arrested three women for going topless at Weirs Beach in Laconia. The women are associated with "Free the Nipple."
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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I'm a national news writer for Patch. I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship in The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University in 2007 and became a reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010. I've covered three New Hampshire presidential primaries and won awards for environmental reporting and Sunday staff excellence from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. I live in Maine's Midcoast with my girlfriend Julia and too many animals to list here.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Prostitution Reported At Cape Cod Wellness Studio: Police
Yarmouth police said Zen Wellness Studio is under investigation for "illegal sex acts."
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Cape Cod Cat Rescued 60 Feet Up Tree: Photos
Wareham firefighters plucked a cat to safety after it became stuck 60 feet up a tree.
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Bedford, NH|News|
Prison For NH Youth Coach Who Produced Child Porn
Matthew Riehl, of Goffstown, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting to blackmailing children into sending him nude photos.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Drugs, Robbery, Assault: Chelmsford Police Log
Latest Chelmsford police arrests: drug possession with intent to distribute; larceny; more.
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Nashua, NH|News|
NH DUI Checkpoints Would End Under New Bill
Drunk-driving checkpoints in New Hampshire would be outlawed under a new bill lawmakers are considering.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Cape Cod SWAT Standoff After Pellet Gun Shooting: Police
Eastham police said Stanley Cannon shot a man at a motel then engaged in a standoff with officers.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Barnstable Man Ran $700K+ Ponzi Scheme: Feds
Investigators said John Bryan Murphy, of Barnstable, ran a massive Ponzi scheme in California.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Armed Nashua Man Hit By Car In Texas Roadhouse Showdown: Police
Manchester police said Nicholas Richer met a rival at Texas Roadhouse to settle a social media dispute and pulled a gun but was hit by car.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Schools May Lengthen Days By 14 Minutes
Nashua school officials approved adding 14 minutes to the school day after multiple snowstorms forced closures.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Nashua Fire At Cafe Downtown
Nashua fire officials said a fire broke out at Cravings Cafe on East Pearl Street.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Cape Cod Route 6 Crash: 'Miraculous' No One Hurt
Cape Cod weather: a half-foot of snow just before high tide caused flooding and crashes across the region.
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Nashua, NH|News|
NH Moose Hunt Lottery Opens
New Hampshire's moose hunt lottery application period is open January until May; the drawing is in June. Fifty permits were issued in 2017.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford's Jack Eichel: Goal, 2 Assists In NHL All-Star Game
Chelmsford's Jack Eichel, the 21-year-old Buffalo Sabres forward, made his hometown proud in his first NHL All-Star game.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Hudson Walmart Theft: Police Seek 2 Suspects
Hudson police asked the public's help identifying two suspects in a Walmart theft this week.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Woman Trapped In Vehicle During Plymouth Flooding
Plymouth flooding: a half-foot of snow just before high tide flooded roads and caused crashes across the region.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Arrest In Nashua Jewelry Theft: Police
Nashua police said William Oakes, of Hudson, was arrested in connection with a November jewelry theft.
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Nashua, NH|News|
Hudson School Bus Crash After Student 'Disruption': Police
Hudson police said a school bus driver crashed into a dental office.
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Easton, MA|News|
Easton Deputy Fire Chief On Leave After 'Incident'
Easton Deputy Fire Chief Timothy Griffin was placed on leave after he was involved in an "incident" in Attleboro while off-duty.
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Easton, MA|News|
Raynham Police: Man Stabbed Woman In Stomach
Raynham police said they arrested John Davenport, of Quincy, after he stabbed a woman in Avon.
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