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Call for films for festival

WILTON - All independent filmmakers are invited to submit a film to the 11th annual Wilton Film Festival, to be held Oct. 15 and 16. The Best In Show will be screened at Premiere Night, Friday, Oct. 15, at the…

Soup kitchen seeks school supplies

The Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter is seeking donations for its “Backpacks for Back to School” program. The program helps disadvantaged children start the school year off on the same footing as other children. Children in need in grades one-12…

Institute opens with free talk

NASHUA - Rivier College’s Center for Peace and Social Justice will hold its ninth annual Summer Institute next week, from July 5-9. This year’s program, “Peacemaking and Peacebuilding in a Time of Endless War,” will feature presentations by a number…

New teen council in need of members

JOINING IN MILFORD - Teens who complain there isn’t enough to do in Milford will get their chance to do something about it. As a follow-up to earlier gatherings about helping youth in the area, the Souhegan Valley Teen Council…

Injured repairman improving

REGION - A 61-year-old Sears department store repairman remained hospitalized Thursday, but his condition was improving following injuries he sustained Wednesday while working on a big-screen television at a Merrimack residence. Gerald Tetrault, of Gilford was in good condition at…

Old Home Days tote bags arrive

WILTON - “Wilton Old Home Days” tote bags have arrived at the Wilton Main Street Association office, and will be available at the Downtown Marketplace and Putnam’s Store. These American made Enviro-Tote bags feature a screen transfer of Gail Hoar’s…

GOP committee to host event

The Nashua Republican City Committee will be hosting a campaign event at the home of Carolann Crain on Tuesday at 6 p.m. U.S. Rep. , R- N.H., Charles Bass and Executive Councilor Dave Wheeler will be guest speakers. The address…

HIV testing offered Tuesday

Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, an initiative of the National Association of People with AIDS urging Americans who might be at risk to get tested. For local residents, however, the observance comes two days later. On Tuesday, the city’s…

Creating communities is Starter’s business

Like many business ventures, Starter Building & Development of Londonderry began almost by accident, when four small developers came together in 1989 to rescue a floundering housing project in Merrimack. The real estate downturn had begun in earnest, and the…

Paving the way for more women in construction

What if your young daughter told you she was interested in a career in construction? Sher Harvey, an owner and vice president of Infantine Insurance in Bedford, would tell you that construction is deeply rooted in math and science, pays…

State program helps firms boost energy efficiency

One of the most important issues facing companies throughout New Hampshire and the United States is energy efficiency, and since 1999 the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning has been working with companies to improve their energyefficiency efforts through…

N.H. hydro plants added to buyer’s giant portfolio

What is Brascan and why is it buying up all of these utility assets? You may remember that in addition to owning a 43 percent share in Nexfor, and thus the pulp and paper mills in northern New Hampshire, Brascan…

New EPA effort urges shopping malls to recycle

Can’t finish that Cinnabon? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a group that represents shopping centers hope the mall where you bought that grapefruit-sized cinnamon roll will recycle your leftovers. Chances are if you bought it at a mall in…

Turf battle grows between banks, credit unions

Should a credit union be allowed to be more like a bank? That is the question local and federal officials are asking, and the answers differ dramatically depending, not surprisingly, whether the respondent is a bank or the credit union.…

Things are looking up for N.H. economy

All systems go. But is the economy really ready for liftoff? For the last several years the state’s economy has been hovering on the launching pad, and no one was sure whether it was going to soar or crash. The…

Creating communities is Starter’s business

Like many business ventures, Starter Building & Development of Londonderry began almost by accident, when four small developers came together in 1989 to rescue a floundering housing project in Merrimack. The real estate downturn had begun in earnest, and the…

Paving the way for more women in construction

What if your young daughter told you she was interested in a career in construction? Sher Harvey, an owner and vice president of Infantine Insurance in Bedford, would tell you that construction is deeply rooted in math and science, pays…

Things are looking up for N.H. economy

All systems go. But is the economy really ready for liftoff? For the last several years the state’s economy has been hovering on the launching pad, and no one was sure whether it was going to soar or crash. The…

N.H. hydro plants added to buyer’s giant portfolio

What is Brascan and why is it buying up all of these utility assets? You may remember that in addition to owning a 43 percent share in Nexfor, and thus the pulp and paper mills in northern New Hampshire, Brascan…

Court clarifies ‘hardship’

In Maureen Bacon v. Town of Enfield - a case decided Jan. 30 — the special concurrence of Justice Duggan, with whom Justice Dalianas joined, articulated a proposed analysis of the “unnecessary hardship” standard in an effort to provide guidance…

State program helps firms boost energy efficiency

One of the most important issues facing companies throughout New Hampshire and the United States is energy efficiency, and since 1999 the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning has been working with companies to improve their energyefficiency efforts through…

Groups join ocean coalition

REGION Fourteen New Hampshire groups have joined a coalition of more than 300 groups from around the country to protect the oceans and life within them. The Granite State groups include environmental, faith-based, sustainable energy and animal rights organizations, in…

Farmers’ market starting today

AMHERST A.J. Cavallaro has seen his share of farmers’ markets. After all, his mother runs a flower farm in Wilton, and two have made the rounds. But when he saw Amherst’s historic town green recently, the 4-year-old proclaimed it “the…

Library closing for July 4 weekend

WILTON - Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library will be closed Saturday, July 3. The library will resume normal hours Tuesday, July 6. For more information, call 654-2581.

Local 131 takes pride in education, training programs

When a building is being constructed or renovated, the success of the project depends on many factors. Primary among them are experienced and knowledgeable tradespersons. That is exactly what the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 131 brings to…

RiverStone Resources, LLC

RiverStone Resources, LLC located in the historic Millyard of Manchester, is an insurance industry leader, comprised of several individual business units that provide services on a global scale. Specializing in insurance claims management, reinsurance and other related consulting services, RiverStone’s…

Center for Orthopaedic Care sets standard for excellence

With 20 highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons on staff, Concord Hospital provides the largest orthopaedic specialty service in the state. Its Center for Orthopaedic Care offers comprehensive care, from prevention and diagnostics to therapeutic treatments, surgery and rehabilitation. The center, New…

Rivier business programs emphasize the 'real world'

The Department of Business Administration at Rivier College in Nashua offers 'real-world' programs taught by business leaders with a focus on practical experience. Rivier offers three undergraduate business degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology Management and Management. For working professionals…

CODA Financials understands what companies need

CODA Financials Inc. provides strategic financial solutions through a range of software products and professional services built around its core global accounting system, CODA-Financials. Founded in 1988, the firm has corporate offices in Bedford and around the world that can…

Powers Generator knows the 'art' of its business

When a New Hampshire storm batters the state, you can ride it out with confidence if your home or business has a Powers Generator-installed and serviced generator. Powers Generator Service has been selling, installing and servicing generators in New Hampshire…

Triangle Credit Union focuses on helping people achieve their financial goals

Over 65 years of service, 125 years of experience and over 20 community organizations. These may sound like just numbers, but they represent what Triangle Credit Union stands for in the Nashua, Amherst, and Manchester communities it serves. Triangle Credit…

FYI: 'Smarter Decisions with Fleet'

"Smarter Decisions with Fleet" is a $30 million back-to-basics financial literacy program aimed at helping consumers make smarter financial decisions. "'Smarter Decisions' addresses the urgent need for improved financial understanding among consumers," said Anne Finucane, president for Bank of America…

Expertise makes Granite Group Benefits stand out

Granite Group Benefits LLC is a leading employee benefits consulting and administration company representing employers throughout New Hampshire and nine other states. Granite Group's knowledgeable and experienced staff offers exceptional service overseeing its clients' daily employee benefit needs. Founded in…

Dumpster Depot

It's only been three years, but in a very short amount of time, a brand new waste recycling company has come storming onto the scene and emerged as one of the leading privately owned and operated companies in the New…

Saab Nashua North pays attention to the details

Saab Nashua North has been serving southern New Hampshire for 10 years, providing customers with luxury vehicles and unparalleled service. You have a lot of choices for your luxury vehicle, but what sets Saab apart is its safety, performance and…

Technology, service at heart of Papergraphics' business

Papergraphics of Merrimack offers fast, quality printing services to the corporate marketplace through traditional offset printing, digital printing and graphic design. "We cater to projects from the tens to the tens-of-thousands on items such as direct mail, marketing collateral, light…

Gauchos Churrascaria: an enticing dining adventure

The next time you want steak, go south of the border. To Brazil. Gauchos Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse in Manchester is a whole new concept in steakhouse dining, with fixed-price continuous tableside service of 11 different kinds of steak, meat, fish…

Corrigan Company helps turn dreams into reality

"I want to help people do the things they want to do," says Jim Corrigan, founder of the Concord commercial and industrial real estate firm, The Corrigan Company. That commitment to helping business owners achieve their goals is what sets…

Wayfarer Inn 'ideal choice' for events

Nestled amid picturesque trees and waterfalls, the Wayfarer Inn provides a quintessential New Hampshire lodging experience that is only minutes away from downtown Manchester and the Manchester Airport. To enhance its level of service and commitment to the community, the…

NHCTC center focuses on training, workforce development

The New Hampshire Community Technical College's Center for Training and Business Development provides businesses and communities education and training opportunities throughout the state. Jennifer Landon, director of the Manchester CTBD, said the center specializes in training and workforce development. "If…