“On behalf of the entire KPOA, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Turcotte. Dealing with a tragic event such as this causes emotional trauma to all involved. Just as we feel the family needs their privacy in this time of great personal loss, so does the officer.

Anytime there is an unexpected loss of life within a community it is difficult to deal with, however by working together we can get through it.

As they say, ‘time heals all wounds’ and this is why, as a community, we need to allow time for those involved to come to terms with what happened and properly grieve.”

John Stewart

Hah! My wonderful husband always makes fun of me because the inside of my Jeep looks like a survivalist encampment. He jests that I am wayyyy over-prepared. But last night that preparedness came in handy as a young girl coming down from Alstead suffered a flat tire and I was able to help her out with a can of “Fix-A-Flat”. I can tell you firsthand it’s a big deal at midnight on a dark, lonely Rt 12A and you’ve got a flat. Been there, done that.

That makes carrying around 50 pounds of unsightly belongings well worth the ridicule.

So there, Matty!

BTW-I took $8.99 out of your checking account to buy the Jeep a replacement can of “FAF”. j k

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A DOMESTIC INCIDENT APPARENTLY LED TO A POLICE ACTION SHOOTING IN KEENE LAST NIGHT. AUTHORITIES WERE CALLED TO 48 SPRUCE STREET JUST ABOUT 10PM BY A “9-1-1 CALL”. THE PERSON ON THE PHONE SAID HIS MOTHER WAS BEING THREATENED BY AN EX-BOYFRIEND.

WHEN POLICE ARRIVED, THE MAN WAS THREATENING THE WOMAN WITH A KNIFE. THAT’S WHEN KEENE POLICE SHOT THE UNIDENTIFIED MAN. HE WAS LATER PRONOUNCED DEAD AT CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER. NO NAMES UNTIL NEXT OF KIN IS NOTIFIED. THE WOMAN WAS NOT INJURED. THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE HEADING-UP THE CASE.

ONE PERSON IS REPORTED DEAD OUT OF THE INCIDENT ON SPRUCE STREET. NO NAMES RELEASED YET.

STATE AND LOCAL POLICE ALONG WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE ARE AT THE SCENE OF A SHOOTING THAT APPARENTLY HAPPENED ABOUT 10 O’CLOCK LAST NIGHT AT 48 SPRUCE STREET IN KEENE. CALLS WERE PLACED EARLY THIS MORNING TO STATE AND LOCAL POLICE FOR INFORMATION BUT WE UNDERSTAND THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN TURNED OVER TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE. ONE PERSON WAS REPORTEDLY TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. HIS CONDITION IS NOT KNOWN. THE MAJOR CRIME UNIT HAS BEEN ON THE SCENE AND LOCALS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAY PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS HAVE ALSO BEEN SEEN IN THE AREA IN RECENT WEEKS. MORE DETAILS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.

I spent Monday in Worcester with sister, Meggie (Elizabeth). Dad grew up in Worcester so we shared lots of passed-down stories. Meggie also went to 3 colleges in Worcester so her working knowledge of the city is much better than mine.

It was nice to see the “Denholm” building right where I left it 40 years ago. Gramma Sloan used to take me there for lunch once in a while and it holds good memories. Overall though, I’m sure glad I don’t live there.

It’s a weekend for staying inside and cleaning for me. I’ll food shop on the way home, but after that, I’m going to pull a disappearing act.

Yesterday’s meals consisted of coffee ice cream and a brownie. That’s the only “brown” food I had around the house. Today, I’m doing “red”.

I ate all black and blue foods yesterday. A quart of blueberries and two cans of black olives later, I bet you can guess where I’ve been spending most of my time…..

My sister Elizabeth, didn’t have gas money this past weekend so I called down to a garage in Athol and gave him my credit card number so Meggie could get gas.

He tried to run the numbers, but he couldn’t get an approval since one of the numbers was jotted down incorrectly. Even so, he gassed up Meggie’s car before calling me to repeat the numbers.

That’s what I call GREAT hometown customer service! So, if you’re ever in need, call Dennis Uptown Citgo at 1728 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331. Telephone: (978)249-9119. They’re very good people!