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Canton Man Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall On 'Treacherous' NH Hike Canton Man Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall On 'Treacherous' NH Hike
Canton Man Hospitalized After 15-Foot Fall On 'Treacherous' NH Hike Despite his preparations and experience, a hiker suffered serious injuries after falling on a popular hiking trail, officials say.  Andrew Capraro, of Canton, was hiking the Flume Slide Trail in Lincoln, New Hampshire on Monday, June 12 when he slid and fell 15 feet, suffering serious injuries, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Law Enforcement Division. Flume Slide Trail is rated as a "hard" and "challenging" trek by AllTrails, an online hiking resource.  "This is a treacherous hike not for the faint of hearted and like many things in life it is not rec…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Canton Man Who Swindled $1.1M From Lonely 'Mugus' Gets Over 4 Years In Prison: Feds Canton Man Who Swindled $1.1M From Lonely 'Mugus' Gets Over 4 Years In Prison: Feds
Canton Man Who Swindled $1.1M From Lonely 'Mugus' Gets Over 4 Years In Prison: Feds A 43-year-old man who admitted to preying on vulnerable and lonely people online to swindle $1.1 million from them was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison, authorities said. Mark Arome Okuo, of Canton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud and obstruction of justice earlier this year, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Along with his 55 months in prison, Okuo must repay his victims, the judge ruled.  Investigators said Okuo took part in romance scams, where he would meet his victims on dating and social media apps, gain their trust, …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
TikTok's 'Goodest Girl In STEM' From Massachusetts Fighting For Her Life TikTok's 'Goodest Girl In STEM' From Massachusetts Fighting For Her Life
TikTok's 'Goodest Girl In STEM' From Massachusetts Fighting For Her Life A guide dog who has been dubbed the "Goodest Girl in STEM" on TikTok is in need of help as she fights for her life. O'Hara was hospitalized after she was diagnosed with meningitis encephalitis with inflammatory brain lesions earlier in July. She has spent a significant amount of time at a hospitals in both New York City and Boston.  O'Hara's owner Isabella 'Bella" Scott, who is originally from Canton, has been traveling with her the entire time. Last we heard, Scott said her dog was showing some signs of improvement but was still struggling to get better. "An important factor to note is t…

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by David Cifarelli