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Boston Globe
19 hours ago
- Boston Globe
Lindsay Clancy's testing by government experts to be streamed live for defense but not recorded, prosecutor says
'They're fine with recording the interviews of the defendant,' Sprague said. 'However, regarding the testing, there are copyright issues. So ... their request is that there be a live feed that counsel have access to, where we can observe the testing, but that it wouldn't be recorded due to copyright issues.' It wasn't immediately clear what the testing will entail. Advertisement 'I would have no objection to the defense experts viewing that live feed as well,' Sprague said. Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, appearing remotely via Zoom, requested the parties return for an August hearing to 'just to talk about this ... issue with the live feeds, recordings.' Judge William F. Sullivan set the next hearing date for Aug. 25. Sullivan it 'makes sense' to further discuss the matter then, adding that 'it's probably best that we have a specific order, and that'll then give us enough time to set it up.' Clancy, 34, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder for the Jan. 24, 2023, slayings of her daughter Advertisement The defense has said it Should she be found not guilty by reason of insanity, Clancy would be sent to a state psychiatric hospital where she'd come up for periodic reviews to determine whether she could be released. Under that scenario, she could remain hospitalized for the remainder of her life. Also Friday, the parties discussed the status of the government's I Advertisement Patrick Clancy (center) leaves a funeral for his three children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, who were killed, allegedly by his wife. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Sullivan on Friday asked about the status of the New Yorker material, and prosecutors said they're working to find an attorney licensed in New York who can file the appropriate paperwork to obtain the records from the publisher. Clancy's trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 9, records show. Travis Andersen can be reached at
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sprague Operating Resources Awarded Renewable Diesel Supply Contract for New York City Ferry System
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprague Operating Resources LLC ("Sprague"), a leading provider of energy and materials handling services across the Northeast, today announced it has been selected by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to supply renewable diesel (RD) for its marine fleet, including the iconic Staten Island Ferry. This significant contract marks a major step in New York City's plan, announced in October 2024, to transition its marine vessels to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emission fuels. "We are incredibly proud to partner with New York City and DCAS on this critical initiative," said David Glendon, Chairman at Sprague. "Supplying renewable diesel for the city's ferry fleet aligns perfectly with Sprague's long-standing commitment to providing sustainable and renewable energy solutions. This contract is a testament to our team's capabilities and our shared vision with the city of New York." RD is produced from renewable sources such as used cooking oil and waste fats that are refined to be chemically identical to traditional fossil-fuel diesel, so it can be used in existing diesel engines and infrastructure, like those on the Staten Island Ferry system. By changing their fuels to RD, the busiest municipal ferry system in the Nation will immediately lower lifecycle GHG emissions (up to 60 percent) as it carries over 24 million passengers each year. "We congratulate Sprague and are excited to partner with them on this exciting initiative for New York City," said Neal Sahni, General Manager of St. Bernard Renewables (a joint venture between PBF Energy and Enilive). "Delivering renewable fuels from our biorefinery on the Gulf Coast represents a key milestone for distributing our low carbon intensity fuels into the emerging Northeast renewable fuels market, which we are proud to supply." Sprague has a long history of introducing cleaner fuel solutions in NYC and across the Northeast and continues to expand its renewable diesel offerings to meet growing demand from transportation, marine, and heating customers throughout the region. Learn more about Sprague's sustainability initiatives at About Sprague Energy Founded in 1870, and headquartered in Portsmouth, NH, Sprague Operating Resources LLC has a rich, 155-year history of delivering innovative energy solutions and material handling services to meet the ever-evolving needs of its commercial, industrial, wholesale, and government customers across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Quebec. Sprague offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including fuel storage, fuel delivery, electricity, material handling, material storage, natural gas, and solar. As a leader in sustainability, Sprague was the first petroleum company in the U.S. to be recognized as a BQ-9000 Certified Biodiesel Terminal Marketer and continues to drive innovation with low-carbon fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel, wind component material handling through its terminals, and award-winning liquid tank roof-top solar energy systems. Learn more at: About St. Bernard Renewables St. Bernard Renewables, LLC (SBR) is a 50-50 joint venture between PBF Energy and Enilive, a company dedicated to mobility products and services. PBF Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Ohio. Enilive is a company dedicated to biorefining, biomethane production, and smart mobility solutions, including car sharing. Enilive distributes all energy carriers for mobility through its more than 5,000 Enilive Stations in Europe, where a wide range of products, including HVOlution biogenic fuel (100% Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), are also produced in two biorefineries in Italy. SBR currently operates a biorefinery with a processing capacity of over 300 million gallons per year of raw materials with full pretreatment capability. SBR's biorefinery is co-located with PBF's Chalmette Refinery in Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Media Contact: Nick Skally 603-430-7231 397047@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sprague Operating Resources LLC Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Worst I've ever seen;' Over 30 dogs, several ferrets found in area home with ‘feces inches deep'
Four people are facing over 100 charges in relation to the welfare of dozens of animals found in what officials say were 'squalid conditions.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The four people lived in a home at 300 Campbell Lane in Bethel, according to a release by Clermont County. Those facing charges are Terri Sprague, the owner of the home, and Sprague's son, Christopher Davis. Husband and wife, Anthony and Vicki Miller, are the other two defendants. TRENDING STORIES: Steeple collapses after fire rips through historic Catholic church US Marshals take 1 in custody after nearly 12-hour standoff' Area police chief placed on paid leave pending misconduct investigation Investigators found 34 dogs confined to a room. The dogs included a mix of breeds and ages, but mostly Chinese Crested. Dog wardens got a search warrant for the house after one of the dogs was picked up by a passerby who asked the wardens to investigate why the dog was in such poor condition. 'The conditions we saw are hard to describe, but they were the worst I've ever seen,' Deputy Dog Warden Sarah Steele said. 'The smell of feces and urine were overpowering. The floor was covered inches deep in feces and the dogs were matted in feces and urine. None of the animals had fresh food or water. Their bowls were even filled with feces.' The Clermont County Animal Shelter took the animals after they were recovered by the wardens. The defendants lost possession of the animals when they failed to post bond to cover the cost of their care at the shelter. The court set the bond at $29,250 per month. All but one dog has since been adopted or placed in foster care. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Four charged after 38 dogs, 7 ferrets found inside Bethel home filled with feces, urine
Four people have been charged in Clermont County after dozens of dogs and several ferrets were found living in "squalid" conditions in a house earlier in May. The Clermont County Dog Warden announced that four Bethel residents – Terri Sprague, Christopher Davis, Vicki Miller and Anthony Miller – are facing animal cruelty charges after 38 dogs and seven ferrets were seized and impounded from Sprague's Campbell Lane home on May 5. The warden launched an investigation on May 2 after Deputy Dog Warden Sarah Steele came into possession of a dog whose fur was stained with urine and heavily matted, according to a criminal complaint. The dog had been picked up as a stray by a local resident, who then posted about it on social media in an attempt to locate its owner. Davis, who is Sprague's son, responded to the post, identifying himself as the owner. Steele contacted Davis over the phone and coordinated a time for her to take the dog to his mother's house, where he also lived. Steele went to the house and met with Sprague, who court documents say had "feces on her clothing and reeked ofurine." She also told Steele that she had 11 other dogs inside the house. More: 'Beyond disturbing': 11 more people indicted in 'animal crush videos' case Chief Dog Warden Tim Pappas wrote in the complaint that officials were able to obtain a search warrant, which they served on May 5, based on Steele's observations and interaction with Sprague. While executing the search warrant, 34 dogs − mostly Chinese Crested but including a mix of breeds and ages − were found confined to a single room. Seven ferrets were found in a cage. Steele described the conditions as "the worst I've ever seen." More: Thousands of Ohioans are attacked by dogs each year. How to avoid bites, protect yourself 'The smell of feces and urine was overpowering," Steele said in the release. "The floor was covered inches deep in feces and the dogs were matted in feces and urine. None of the animals had fresh food or water. Their bowls were even filled with feces.' Additionally, according to the complaint, the ammonia level due to the urine was eye-watering and made it difficult to breathe. Garbage, rotting food with bugs and clothing stacked close to the ceiling were also seen in most areas of the house. Sprague, Vicki Miller and Anthony Miller were all present while the search warrant was being served. Four additional dogs were found in another room that was occupied by both Millers, who are married, according to the release. The Clermont County Animal Shelter took possession of the animals after they were recovered by the wardens. The defendants lost possession of the animals when they failed to post bond to cover the cost of their care at the shelter. The court set that bond at $29,250 per month. All but one dog has since been adopted or placed in foster care, the release said. Sprague and Vicki Miller were arraigned on May 28, the release said. Sprague is facing 41 counts of cruelty to a companion animal, a first-degree misdemeanor, with her trial date set for June 26. Vicki Miller is facing four counts of cruelty to a companion animal and 34 counts of complicity, and her trial date is set for June 12 Davis and Anthony Miller are slated to be arraigned in Clermont County Municipal Court on June 4, with Davis facing one count of cruelty to a companion animal and 34 counts of complicity. Miller faces four counts of cruelty to a companion animal and 34 counts of complicity. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 4 charged after 38 dogs, 7 ferrets found inside Clermont County home

Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Moriah volunteers create Community Garden
PORT HENRY — The town of Moriah has its first vegetable-filled Community Garden on the edge of Witherbee Park. 'It's exciting for the community,' garden volunteer Cathy Sprague said. 'So many people have contributed to make this happen.' People can take what they need from the garden, especially senior citizens, and they're planting vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, Sprague said. Community gardens are popular in other towns like Keene and North Elba, but so far Moriah has been left out of the fray. Not anymore, Sprague said. She said James Curren of Jimmy's Lawn Care brought in topsoil for the garden, Michelle Budwick of Sprout's Greenhouse donated plants, and volunteers Patty Gallagher, Carol Chiarella and co-organizer Jackie Viestenz have been tending it. 'Jackie and the others have been down there planting and watering,' Sprague said. 'Now we're waiting while everything starts growing.' Sprague said co-organizers Nicole Van Buren and Jackie Viestenz developed the concept of a Moriah Community Garden. 'Nicole brainstormed this,' Sprague said. 'We all loved the idea and everyone got to work.' Van Buren said the garden is fully planted. 'There will be two different kinds of tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, zucchini and summer squash, lettuce and Swiss chard,' she said. 'This is open to all community members and we are looking for anyone who would like to volunteer for weeding and watering.' The garden is sponsored by the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, and chamber President The Rev. Ric Lewis said the project could help a lot of people who don't have access to fresh produce. 'It came to be in one of our chamber meetings,' he said. 'We decided to put it into play. Jimmy (Curren) did all the digging and he brought in all the soil.' The soil was donated by a Dan White of Westport and Spaulding's Farm, he said. The garden is located in front of the Town Hall, in Witherbee Park, off Park Place behind the Amtrak Train Station. Volunteers who are interested should call the chamber at 518 250-1050.