New Hampshire
Seabrook Teen Indicted On Kidnapping, Strangulation Charges: Superior Court Roundup
BRENTWOOD, NH — A Rockingham County grand jury indicted the following people recently.
Lennin Daniel Abreau, 42, of Tech Circle in Methuen, Massachusetts, on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. He was accused of stealing merchandise from Old Navy in Salem after being convicted twice before on theft charges.
Matthew Adamo, 46, of Saint Botolph Street in Haverhill, MA, on a felony non-support charge. He was accused of failing to pay more than $10,000 in child support between Nov. 1, 2018, and July 14, 2023, in Salem.
Tina-Marie Baginski, 46, of Overlook Drive in Berwick, Maine, on a felony driving-operating under the influence of drugs-liquor-fourth offense. She was accused of driving while intoxicated on Mountain View Road in Deerfield on Dec. 10, 2023. Baginski was previously convicted of OUI in September 2021 in York Superior Court, July 2022 in York Superior Court, and October 2022 in Penobscot Superior Court.
Justice Alexander Mathias Holmes, 27, of Woodbine Street in Quincy, MA, on theft by deception, attempted theft by deception, and two forgery charges, all felonies. He was accused of creating the impression he was cashing a legitimate check by DeStefano & Associates Inc. on a Partners Bank account in Rye on Aug. 2, 2023, and attempting to cash a $4,197.21 DeStefano & Associates Inc. check on a Partners Bank account in Kingston on Aug. 2, 2023.
Zachary James Hughes, 39, of Old Post Road in Arundel, Maine, on a felony operating while certified as a habitual offender charge. He was accused of driving on Epping Road in Exeter on Jan. 16 after being certified as a habitual offender by the NH DMV.
Brandie Lee Jones, 34, of North Street in Claremont on a felony driving while certified as a habitual offender charge. She was accused of driving on Nashua Road in Londonderry on Sept. 22, 2023, after being certified as a habitual offender by the NH DMV.
Colton Allen Julian, 33, of Ashworth Avenue in Hampton on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. He was accused of removing a coin collection valued at more than $1,500 from Seacoast Coin & Jewelry in Hampton on April 18, 2023.
Jason Tyler Kenyon, 42, of Manchester Street in Manchester on a felony armed career criminals charge. He was accused of possessing a Smith & Wesson .357 magnum revolver on Nov. 17, 2023, in North Hampton after previously being convicted on possession in Hillsborough County Superior Court North in August 2022, possession Hillsborough County Superior Court South in June 2022, first-degree assault in Hillsborough County Superior Court North in October 2014, assault by a prisoner in Hillsborough County Superior Court North in July 2005, and robbery in Hillsborough County Superior Court North in June 2003.
Brylan Dean Knowles, 18, of South Main Street in Seabrook on second-degree assault-strangulation-domestic violence, kidnapping-domestic violence, reckless conduct-deadly weapon-domestic violence, criminal restraint, reckless conduct-deadly weapon charges, all felonies, as well as three domestic violence, disobeying an officer, and resisting arrest or detention. He was accused of strangling, assaulting, and kidnapping an intimate partner and then fleeing from police at a high rate of speed in Seabrook on April 11, 2023.
Yamile Labrada, 42, of Tenney Street in Methuen, MA, on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. She was accused of stealing merchandise from Walmart in Salem on May 25, 2023, after being convicted twice before on theft charges.
Don Howard Little, 40, of Rumford Street in Concord on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. He was accused of merchandise from Walmart in Newington on Aug. 23, 2023, after being convicted twice before on theft charges.
Zechariah Lee Lucas, 29, of Woodbury Avenue in Portsmouth on seven assaults by prisoners charges, all felonies. He threw a cup of urine at a corrections officer on Sept. 29, 2023, in Brentwood; punched a corrections officer in the jaw on Sept. 30, 2023, in Brentwood; kicked one corrections officer and threw a cup of urine and fecal matter at two on Oct. 24, 2023, in Brentwood, punched and spit in the face of a corrections officer on Dec. 14, 2023, in Brentwood, according to the indictment.
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New Hampshire
Missing Berlin Motorcyclist Found Dead After Route 2 Crash: New Hampshire State Police Roundup
06/19/2026 02:16, EAST KINGSTON, BOLDUC, NATHAN RICHARD (22); ASHFORD, CONNECTICUT, 635:1,I (BURGLARY-NIGHT / HOME / WEAPON), 635:1,V (BURGLARY TOOLS-POSSESSION), 637:7 (RECV STOLEN PROP; $1501+), 637:7 (RECV STOLEN PROP; $1501+), 634:2,II (CRIMINAL MISCHIEF).
06/15/2026 19:49, RAYMOND, KETCHEN, DANA CANNEY (63); BROOKLINE, 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 264:25 (CONDUCT AFTER ACCIDENT), 265-A:2,I(B) (DUI; ADULT>.08; MINOR>.02), 172-B:3 (PROTECTIVE CUSTODY-ALCOHOL), 265-A:44 (TRANSPORTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR MARIJUANA).
06/15/2026 21:05, GILFORD, SEXTON, JALEN R. (26); ALTON, 263:64,VI (DRIVE AFTER REV/SUS-SUBSQT), 263:64,IV (DRIVE AFTER REVOCATION/SUSPENSION; RECKLESS DRIVING), 263:1,II (LICENSE REQD; OP W/EXPIRED LICENSE W/IN 12 MONTHS OF EXPIRATION), 265:60 (SPEEDING 25 MPH OVER LIMIT OF 55 OR LESS).
06/16/2026 02:40, PORTSMOUTH, LANE, MICHAEL CORY (29); HUBBARDSTON, MA, 631:3 (RECKLESS CONDUCT), 265-A:2,I(A) (DUI-IMPAIRMENT), 265:79,I (RECKLESS OPERATION).
06/16/2026 17:16, GILFORD, COSTARELLI, ROBERT L. (55); EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA, 631:2-B,I(A) (DV; SIMPLE ASSAULT; BODILY INJURY OR PHYSICAL CONTACT), 634:2,III (CRIMINAL MISCHIEF).
New Hampshire
Concord City Manager Receives ‘Satisfactory’ Review, 2.5% Raise, But Sabbatical Request Gets Trimmed
Schultz said she “highly respects” Aspell, too, but there was a “dissonance between reality” when eyeing what the public and city employees were earning.
Ward 6 City Council Aislinn Kalob, too, would not be voting for the increase, saying it had been “heavily on my mind since we’ve had our nonpublic sessions,” which lasted about six hours of work. She appreciated Kretovic clearly outlining the job of city manager. But people were frustrated with the city manager, and she saw that in the comments in online forums.
“I do feel, after really digging into this, and learning about his job,” she said, “and thinking toward the future when, eventually, at some point, somebody new will be sitting in that seat, we are the ones who direct policy and he is the one that implements it… there is anger out there that should be directed more toward us.”
Kalob said, too, a room full of firefighters, upset about their contract, also made voting for the wage increase something she could not consider.
Michele Horne of Ward 2 echoed similar concerns to Schultz, saying there was significant “wage disparity” between the public and staff and the city manager. She also agreed with Kalob’s point that previous councils created this contract.
Sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE flowers. I truly feel like they have magical uplifting abilities. Hence, why I’ve always kept fresh sunflowers in my house, brightening up my kitchen table or even my TV stand.
Obviously, it was a dream of mine to have my maternity photos taken in a sunflower field. They reflect sunshine and exude happiness.
Not to mention, one of my favorite quotes is about sunflowers! “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller
A beautiful reminder to keep an optimistic outlook on life and not dwell on the negative.
So, you can imagine the joy I felt when I learned that New Hampshire had its very own Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm in Lee!
About the Sunflower Festival:
During the summer, the farm transforms into a sea of golden blooms, giving visitors the chance to wander through thousands of sunflowers, snap photos, enjoy local food vendors, artisan crafts, listen to live music, and experience one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful summer traditions.
Other unique activities on the itinerary? Sip-n-snip! Guests can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail of their choice and cut their own fresh bouquet of flowers.
Or maybe you’re a yoga fan? You can join a 60-minute sweat session from Lee, New Hampshire yoga instructors right in the heart of the flower field.
And because the farm grows oilseed sunflowers for culinary oil (which they harvest in the fall months), the flowers only stay at their peak for a brief window, making the festival a limited-time experience, according to the festival organizers…
What makes this event even more special is the reason behind it. The festival started as a way to share the beauty of the sunflower fields, but it has grown into something much bigger. Organizers say the event has raised more than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire over the years and now shares a portion of its proceeds with several local nonprofit organizations serving the Seacoast community.
Anyone who knows me knows that paying it forward is something that’s incredibly important to me. It’s right up there with my love of sunflowers because both fill my cup in the best way. So, when I found out this festival celebrates my favorite flower and gives back to the community, I knew I had to share it.
Sunflower Festival Details:
This festival only runs from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. You can get the full list of activities and more on the Coppal Farm website.
Daily Field Hours
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
(last admission at 6PM because fields close at 6:30)
Weekend Tickets (prepurchased online – day before)
$12 per person ages 13 & older
$10 per person ages 5-12
$10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
Weekend Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm):
$16 per person ages 13 & older
$14 per person ages 5-12
$14 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
includes: access to sunflower fields, craft fair, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, farm animals, & live music
Weekday Tickets (prepurchased online – day before)
$8 per person ages 13 & older
$6 per person ages 5-12
$6 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
Weekday Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm)
$12 per person ages 13 & older
$10 per person ages 5-12
$10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
What tickets include:
Access to sunflower fields, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, and farm animals
READ MORE: A Classic Fairy Tale Comes To Life At Portsmouth’s Prescott Park This Summer
This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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