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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Gravestone of American biographer from 1800s among those vandalized in Mass. town
Police are investigating after two gravestones from the 1800s were vandalized at a local cemetery, including that of English-born author James Parton. At approximately 12 p.m. Sunday, police received reports of two gravestones at Oak Hill Cemetery that appeared to be damaged and vandalized, Newburyport City Marshal Matthew Simons said in a statement on Monday. The reporting person told police that plaques and headstones were forcibly removed from the two gravestones dating back to the late 1800s. Investigators believe the theft and vandalism occurred sometime last week. One plaque commemorates Parton, who wrote several biographies of prominent American political figures, Simons said. The other gravesite is devoted to members of the Dodge family. 'The theft of bronze plaques from headstones at Oak Hill Cemetery is a deeply disturbing act that shows a complete disregard for the memory of those laid to rest and their families,' Simons said. 'I am hopeful that someone may come forward with information that will lead to accountability for those responsible.' There have been no other reports of vandalism or missing headstones at other cemeteries in Newburyport. Anyone with information is urged to contact Newburyport Police at 978-462-4411. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Boston Globe
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Yet another championship moment for Izzy Kittredge as Medfield girls' lacrosse repeats in Division 3
'She shows up for the big games,' said Medfield coach Mary Laughna. 'She loves to compete. She loves winning. She can take over those games.' It's the second straight title, third in four years, and fourth overall for Medfield, which swiftly retooled after losing all-time great Kelly Blake and the rest of a strong Class of 2024. Advertisement Kittredge had plenty of help, as juniors Mia Macropoulos and Stella Scobbo added three goals apiece and eight players scored to fuel the No. 1 Warriors (22-3) to a resounding triumph. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up UMass-bound senior catalyst Reese Bromby paced the No. 2 Clippers (17-6) with five goals, and classmates Avery Tahnk, Grace Chandler, and Emerson Leahy all contributed in a rematch of last year's final. 'We graduated so much and had 13 brand new girls to the team,' said Newburyport coach Cat Batchelder. 'They just grew from the start to the finish. I don't think we ever thought we'd be here at the beginning of the season. It's a huge accomplishment.' Medfield built a 6-3 edge through 1 and led 9-6 at halftime after timely goals from Kittredge to cap each quarter. Advertisement Scobbo, Kendall Herrick, and Sophia Zeppieri helped the Warriors push the margin to 13-7 through 3, then Kittredge provided the dagger and Elizabeth Blake the exclamation point in the fourth. 'I'm in shock,' said Herrick, a senior captain. 'I can't believe we did it back to back.' For Kittredge, who will attend Noble and Greenough School in the fall, it was an exhilarating yet bittersweet end to a truly magical run in her hometown. 'I'm so sad leaving, and I'm probably going to cry my eyes out later,' Kittredge said. 'I'm excited to go there, but I'm also going to miss them so much.' When it was over, the players bolted from midfield to the sidelines to embrace the Warrior faithful. Maeve Kelly, Michaela McDonald, and Blake stealthily snuck up behind Laughna and gave her a Gatorade shower (of water). Laughna has now steered Medfield to consecutive titles on the anniversary of her father passing. Rory, who helped her discover the sport, died June 13, 2022, at age 67. 'It's kind of ironic and crazy that we keep playing in the state championship on this day,' Laughna said. 'I like to think that he probably helps me out a little bit.' Medfield midfielder Izzy Kittredge (25) rifles in one of her six goals in the Division 2 final against Newburyport. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Medfield attack Sarah Faust (13) celebrates with her teammates after scoring. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo The Medfield players shared the trophy with friends and family after winning the Division 3 title. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Medfield won its third state title in four years, and fourth overall Friday night at Babson. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Trevor Hass can be reached at
CBS News
14-06-2025
- CBS News
2 women die days after being pulled from Merrimack River near Plum Island
Two women who were pulled from the Merrimack River near Plum Island in Newburyport, Massachusetts on Sunday night have died. The women have been identified as 25-year-old Dahiana Canas of East Boston and 25-year-old Vanessa Correa of Lynn. Police officers and firefighters responded to a report of a swimmer in the water off Plum Island Point at about 7 p.m. on June 8. According to Newburyport officials, a preliminary investigation suggests the incident was "a tragic accident." Fishermen help bring women to shore Two fishing boats were nearby and a fisherman from one boat brought one of the women, who was unresponsive, to shore. The second woman, who was also unresponsive, was pulled into the other boat and brought to shore with help from the Coast Guard. The women were taken to Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport and then transferred to hospitals in Boston and Burlington in critical condition. Correa died on Wednesday and Canas died on Thursday, according to city officials. "As a community, our hearts are heavy with the tragic news that the two young women rescued from the Merrimack River earlier this week have passed away. On behalf of the City of Newburyport, I extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones during this unimaginable time," said City Marshal Matthew Simons. "We are extremely grateful to the citizens and first responders who fought tirelessly to save them," Simons said. "We ask that the community keep all those involved in this traumatic incident in their thoughts and prayers." The deaths are being investigated by Newburyport police and the Essex County District Attorney's Office.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Two swimmers in critical condition after being rescued from Mass. river
Two swimmers are in critical condition after being rescued from the Merrimack River Sunday evening. Newburyport police and firefighters responded to a report of a swimmer in distress near Plum Island Point around 7 p.m., Newburyport police said in a press release. At the scene, they found two swimmers in distress. A nearby fisherman was able to bring one of the swimmers to shore, police said. The unresponsive swimmer was treated by paramedics at the scene. Another nearby fisherman was able to pull the other swimmer into their boat, police said. The U.S. Coast Guard came onto the boat and medically aided the swimmer before bringing them to shore. Both swimmers were taken to nearby hospitals in critical condition, police said. The Newburyport Police Department is still investigating the incident. No further information has been released. Western Mass. man pleads guilty to slamming 6-year-old into wall Ironman 70.3 Western Mass. no walk in the park Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on Mass. highway ABC News suspends correspondent over social media post critical of President Trump Mass. State Police cruiser rolls over and crashes on I-190 in Sterling Read the original article on MassLive.
CBS News
09-06-2025
- CBS News
2 swimmers critical after being pulled from the water off Plum Island Point with help from fishermen
Two swimmers are in critical condition after they were pulled from the water off of Plum Island Point in Massachusetts Sunday night. Newburyport Police and Fire said they responded to Plum Island Point and found two swimmers in distress shortly after 7 p.m. Two fishing boats were nearby and a fisherman from one boat brought one of the swimmers, who was unresponsive, to shore. The second swimmer was pulled into the other boat and brought to shore with help from the Coast Guard. The second swimmer was also unresponsive. Both swimmers were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Their current conditions are unknown at this time. "I'm kind of shocked but not really because it is the Merrimack and stuff happens here every year," said Newburyport resident Jacob Kirk. It's unclear why the two swimmers were in the water. Police said the incident remains under investigation.
