LANCASTER — The alleged driver of a stolen truck who led police on a chase from Jackson through Pinkham Notch before crashing into a tree in Gorham Wednesday will remain
CONWAY — A man and woman who had allegedly driven a stolen SUV to Walmart, where they were arrested for shoplifting Monday then stole a truck from a Conway gas
A Medieval Noblewoman’s Guide to Dressing Up
By Sophie Andrade
A look inside Eleanor de Montfort’s wardrobe, and why it was important for a 13th-century countess to dress extravagantly and beautifully.
People in the Middle Ages liked to layer up. Including underwear and outerwear, an everyday outfit regularly consisted of at least six different garments. There were three main pieces: a tunic, surcoat, and mantle. The tunic, basically a long plain shirt, was worn by both men and women. A woman’s tunic was longer than a man’s and had slightly narrower sleeves. The lower parts of the tunic sleeves were fastened with several buttons, a trend that began in the thirteenth century. The neck of the tunic was fastened with a brooch, the quality of which reflected the wealth and status of the wearer. A girdle, a type of thin belt, was tied around the waist to further secure the tunic. Since they had no pockets, ladies often hung their keys and coin purses from their girdles. Both br
GORHAM — Officer Matthew Cassford was sworn in by town clerk Carol Porter on Monday afternoon, Dec. 14, in the Medallion Opera House, becoming the seventh member on the police
The Met Police s most wanted from across London. An appeal has been launched to help hunt the 12 most wanted criminals in London over the Christmas period. Wanted for a range of crimes, from jewellery robbery, grevious bodily harm to violent offences with a knife and a brick, the Met Police ahs shared pictures and descriptions of all 12. Several of the suspects are from or have allegedly commited crimes in south London, and all are considered dangerous. The suspects are classed as ‘high harm’ as they are either wanted in connection with violent offences or they are known to have a violent background.