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NH nonprofit sending more support to children in war-torn Ukraine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

(WHDH) — A New Hampshire-based nonprofit is providing food, supplies, and other relief to orphanages and safe houses in war-torn Ukraine.Common Man for Ukraine is in Kyiv making their seventh humanitarian aid trip to support children impacted by the conflict with Russia.“We all have to make use of the one life we have to live, ” said Common Man for Ukraine co-founder Susan Mathison. “Yes it’s risky to be here in Kyiv… you know there’s active bombings and air sirens and air alerts but we know these children need us and we’re committed as long as they need us.”

Tyngsboro police issue warning about pair committing jewelry thefts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

Tyngsboro police are sounding the alarm about a pair of jewelry thieves who have been robbing victims in the area.The man and woman are known to travel in a team and call victims, often the elderly, over to their car to speak with them “in a friendly and engaging manner” before offering and placing fake jewelry on the victims and then trying to steal the victim’s real jewelry before driving away, Tyngsboro police warn.The crime occurred Monday and similar incidents have been reported in nearby communities.“Do not approach them or their vehicle and do not engage in conversation with them, even if they seem friendly. If you are walking alone in these communities, especially if you are elderly, try to keep your jewelry hidden,” police wrote.Anyone with information or who sees something suspicious is asked to call Tyngsboro police.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Bruins drop OT decision in Montreal, 3-2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

The Bruins-Canadiens rivalry had been dormant for several years, but it should flet like it was back in full force on Saturday night at the Bell Centre.The B’s gave up a power-play goal on a questionable call and had a goal taken off the board. After an eventful third period, Montreal’s Kaiden Guhle scored in overtime to snap their 10-game losing streak to the Bruins with a 3-2 victory. Jeremy Swayman suffered his first loss of the season, albeit not one in regulation.The B’s took a 1-0 lead into the third, but that turned into a one-goal deficit just 51 seconds into the third.Montreal started the period with 33 seconds of power-play time and they cashed in 24 seconds into it with Nick Suzuki beating Jeremy Swayman through a screen to tie the game.Then on the next shift, Brendan Gallagher followed up his own deflection to beat Swayman in tight to give the Habs a 2-1 lead.It appeared the B’s had tied it at 2:05 when Oskar Steen deflected home an Ian Mitchell s...

Div. 1 swimming: Newcomer Needham captures championship

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

CAMBRIDGE — Andover, Chelmsford and Acton-Boxboro have dominated the girls swimming scene since 2004, with Andover capturing 13 state titles and Acton-Boxboro as the two-time defending champions in Division 1.Well, none of those squads had Needham to deal with until now.Needham knocked off Acton-Boxboro with a final score of 335 to capture the school’s first state title in the Division 1 Fall State Championships. The Revolution finished second with a 277.5 but trailed throughout.The Rockets did things the hard way without a gold medal in any event until the final two relays to cap off an unbelievable first season in Division 1 and for head coach Kate Curtain.“We had an unbelievable season. Going into this year, I knew we had some really good seniors and a really strong group returning,” said Curtain, who was an assistant the past two seasons but has coached most of the girls on the club level for the past decade. “We had a couple of hiccups here and there, but our record was good, w...

Celtics’ stars dominate in blowout victory over Raptors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

Kristaps Porzingis only took four shots in Friday’s win over the Nets, but Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla still thought the big man made a valuable offensive impact.Mazzulla said the best thing that went unnoticed in that win was Porzingis’ screening, which opened up driving lanes and open looks for his teammates. Porzingis may not have been directly involved as he finished with just nine points, but his presence was certainly felt.The Celtics viewed Porzingis as a critical difference maker this offseason to put them over the top, and as he continues to build chemistry with their core by the day, it’s easy to see why. His mere presence on both ends has made these Celtics more dynamic, On Saturday, the theme continued. Porzingis was much more involved, scoring 21 points on 14 shots, and he once again helped unlock his co-stars. Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum added 27 and the Celtics rode one of their best defensive efforts of the season to a 117-94 over the Raptors at TD ...

A scramble. A run. A pass while falling down. It’s go time for Geneva’s Nate Stempowski. ‘Play backyard football.’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

Geneva’s Nate Stempowski looked up at the scoreboard and must have thought, “Why not?”The senior quarterback decided it was time to go out like his favorite player in Madden NFL 24. The Vikings had not scored, were trailing by a bunch, and the mercy rule was in place.“It was a running clock, so I guess I’ll just run around, throw the ball, play backyard football and do my thing,” Stempowski said. “We wanted to go out with a touchdown.“Let’s just leave it all on the field and have fun. It’s our last drive.”Stempowski went out in style Saturday afternoon, engineering a final touchdown drive for the Vikings in a 41-7 loss to host Cary-Grove in a Class 6A state quarterfinal game in Cary.Dealing with a running clock, Stempowski hit Michael Rumoro for a 1-yard TD pass in the third quarter. Stempowski finished with 80 yards on 16 carries. Rumoro added 51 yards.It was 41-0 when Stempowski led that 15-play, 75-yard scoring dri...

Authorities in Gaza say Rafah border crossing into Egypt to reopen as of Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

Authorities in the Gaza Strip say the Rafah land crossing between the war-torn territory and Egypt will reopen on Sunday after being closed  for the two previous days. The announcement was shared on a Facebook page on which the General Authority for Crossings and Borders posts a daily list of foreigners cleared to make the journey. That list had not been updated as of Saturday night, but Global Affairs Canada previously confirmed that 266 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their families had been cleared to cross the border as of Friday. The border has been closed since then, however, leaving all stranded in Gaza amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation and escalating fighting between Israeli troops and militants from Hamas, which controls the enclave. Global Affairs did not provide any updates on Saturday and did not respond to multiple requests for information. A total of 107 people with connections to Canada managed to leave Gaza via the Rafah crossing on Tuesday and T...

Multiple people hospitalized in 2-alarm North York apartment fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

Several people have been taken to hospital with critical injuries following a 2-alarm apartment fire in North York.Firefighters were called to a building in the area of Wilson Avenue and Murray Road, west of Keele Street just before 9 p.m. Saturday.Police say the building has been evacuated and that two children were transported to hospital with unknown injuries.Paramedics tell CityNews three people were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. They did not provide the ages, genders or extent of the injuries of those transported.

Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure 4th straight Grey Cup berth

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

Brady Oliveira rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown while Nick Hallett blocked a punt and scored to help propel the Blue Bombers to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance after a 24-13 victory over the B.C. Lions in Saturday’s CFL West Division final.Winnipeg will face Montreal in the 110th Grey Cup on Nov. 19 in Hamilton after the Alouettes upset the Toronto Argonauts 38-17 in the East final.The Bombers will try to win a third championship in four appearances after losing last year’s title game 24-23 to the Argonauts. Winnipeg won the Cup in 2021 and 2019. The league didn’t play in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros completed 14 of 21 pass attempts for 158 yards with no interceptions in front of a fifth straight sellout of 32,343 fans at IG Field. He was sacked twice.Vernon Adams Jr. was sacked nine times and was 13-of-25 passing for 221 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Winnipeg’s game-time decision for i...

Megan Rapinoe hobbles off the pitch after injury early in the final match of her career

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:18:46 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Megan Rapinoe of the OL Reign suffered a non-contact injury to her right leg early in the NWSL championship match Saturday night and needed assistance as she hobbled off the field in the last match of her storied career.Rapinoe broke toward Maitane Lopez of Gotham FC, who was dribbling outside the penalty area, and suddenly went down. After staying on the ground for a few minutes, Rapinoe needed help from two trainers for the long walk along one end line and then down the sideline back to the Reign’s bench at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium.Ali Krieger of Gotham FC, who like Rapinoe is retiring at the end of the match, ran over and hugged her former teammate from the U.S. Women’s National Team.There was no immediate word about the severity of Rapinoe’s injury. The match had been billed as a showdown between Rapinoe and Krieger, neither of whom has ever won a NWSL title.The field at Snapdragon appeared in better shape that it was on Sunda...