NASHUA, NH — A Hillsborough County grand jury indicted the following people recently.
Reginald R. Guay, 59, of Ridge Street in Nashua on five controlled drug act; acts prohibited charges, all felonies, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and cocaine, from Aug. 16, Aug. 30, Sept. 5, and Sept. 11, 2023, in Nashua.
Jose Gurley, 25, of Myrtle Street in Nashua on six first-degree assault and four second-degree assault charges, all felonies. He was accused of striking a child and pulling their hair on Jan. 19 in Nashua, causing a fractured nose, a bruised and fractured cheek, a fractured finger, a bruised neck, a torn lip, and a lacerated kidney, forehead, and ear. Read more about this case here: Gate City Felon, Accused Of Assaulting Child, Captured In Maine: Nashua Police
Brian Heselton, 37, Bunker Hill Road in Auburn on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. He was accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from Home Depot in Nashua on Dec. 11, 2023.
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Jovan Hibbert, 36, of Russell Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, on pistols & revolvers; convicted felons-a 9 mm firearm and controlled drug act; acts prohibited-crack cocaine charges, both felonies, on Aug. 2, 2023, in Nashua.
Erik Hirsh, 34, of Paxton Terrace in Nashua on a felony controlled drug act; acts prohibited-fentanyl charge on Feb. 1 in Nashua.
Paul Johnson, 36, of Chestnut Street in Nashua on a felony habitual offender charge. He was accused of driving on Chestnut Street in Nashua on Aug. 24, 2023, after being deemed a habitual offender by the NH DMV and being convicted previously of aggravated driving while intoxicated, habitual offender, driving without giving proof, and disobeying a police officer, according to the indictment.
Michael Langlois, 44, of South Street in Milford on pistols & revolvers; convicted felons-a crossbow and controlled drug act; acts prohibited-methamphetamine charges, both felonies, on Feb. 3 in Milford. He is a felon due to a drug conviction in Hillsborough County Superior Court North in February 2019.
Emily Leduc, 30, of no fixed address in Nashua on felonious sexual assault and manufacturing of child sexual abuse images charges. She was accused of statutory rape of a boy and recording a video of her performing fellatio on him between March 1 and April 22, 2023, in Nashua. Read more about this case here: ‘Adult Film Star,’ Felon Arrested On Nashua Child Rape Charges
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Abygail R. Medugno, 32, of Farrwood Drive in Hoosett on a felony controlled drug act; acts prohibited-fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl mix charge on Sept. 27, 2023, in Merrimack.
Joseph Melanson, 67, of Gibbs Avenue in New Ipswich on a felony second-degree assault charge. He was accused of strangling an intimate partner on March 8 in New Ipswich.
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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.
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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!
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
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.
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
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…
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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
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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
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This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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“Dear PoPville,
I was biking home from a doctor appointment a little before noon on Friday, and stopped at a red light on New Hampshire & L st nw. There was a woman across the street who was looking fine in her dark blue (I think they were) scrubs. I might be crazy, but it felt like we kept checking each other out. By the third time,
if we were in a romcom, one of us would have waved. Sorry I didn’t, but if you are reading this and date men, reach out to the Prince if you are interested in that man on the bike. Have a great weekend!”
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A New Hampshire motorcyclist who had been missing since the Fourth of July was found dead in Shelburne late Thursday night.
State police say they received a request from the Berlin Police Department just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday for help locating 41-year-old Wesley Grondin — the Berlin man was last seen riding his motorcycle on Saturday, July 4, and had been reported missing.
Troopers received a call a couple of hours later, around 10:10 p.m. Thursday, from a concerned resident who had been out looking for Grondin along Route 2 in Shelburne. The person told police they had found Grondin dead, along with his Harley Davidson.
According to state police, a preliminary investigation determined that Grondin was riding his Harley on Route 2 westbound in Shelburne when, for reasons that remain under investigation, he crossed over into the opposing lane, struck a post, and came to a final rest in the wood line.
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The crash is believed to have occurred just before midnight on July 4. At this time, police say there’s no indication that another vehicle or person was involved.
All aspects of the crash remain under investigation, however. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Trooper Hunter Newsham at Hunter.P.Newsham@dos.nh.gov.
