NASHUA -Firefighters confined a fire that started in a home’s chimney early Sunday morning. A charcoal grill connected to the chimney at 55½ New Dunstable Road was the cause, and firefighters had to rip apart the walls of the surrounding…
MERRIMACK - Merrimack police say a medical problem appears to have contributed to a two-car wreck that sent three town residents injured to the hospital around midday Sunday. Stephanie Roy, 35, and her mother, Lorraine Roy, 68, both of 4…
NASHUA - Carolyn Choate is program manager for WYCN-TV 13 in Nashua. But on Friday, she goes national when her portrait and those of 49 other breast cancer survivors from across the country are displayed on a shiny new BMW…
IF YOU GO The chug-chug-chug, toot-toot, woo-woo song of the faithful Old Smokey rail system, which once filled the air and completed the warm, family-fun atmosphere at the former Pleasure Island in Wakefield, Mass., will be played again on July…
NEW IPSWICH - The first victims of a slumping economy are cultural activities, particularly those that are dependent on donations, gifts and endowments. Among those victims is Historic New England, owner of the Barrett House, and the result is fewer…
(AP) - A car seized in Manchester in a drug crime will be used to patrol the prison in Laconia. The federal court recently released the 1998 Lincoln to the state Corrections Department. The vehicle was seized when parole officers…
Tilton - (AP) - The cleanup of a planned riverfront park will take longer and cost more than expected. The Environmental Protection Agency began the cleanup five weeks ago and found more extensive contamination from lead and barium ash. The…
(AP) - A Manchester man is recovering after police say his neighbor attacked him with an ax. Michael Ceichon was treated at Elliot Hospital for a cut on his hand. His neighbor Robert Pelletier, 33, was in court Friday charged…
Manchester - (AP) - A popular teen from Weare was still hospitalized this weekend with severe head injuries after being beaten with a baseball bat. Authorities initially reported the incident as road rage, but Ralph Rhea of Weare says his…
HUDSON - Members of the Historical Society and rotary club braved rain and sun last weekend to start painting the Hills House. About 15-20 people helped scrape, prime and paint the home’s first floor June 26-27, society member David Alukonis…
The Amherst Town Library now offers free wireless Internet access for library patrons. The way the new system works is that people with wireless laptop computers will be able to access the Internet from most tables or chairs in the…
Despite Andy Roeper’s best efforts to coordinate and schedule all of the various workshops on dismantling and reassembling a barn well in advance, one of the key players has managed to double book the initial dates and he is moving…
WASHINGTON - It could be a long weekend for thousands of former soldiers. The Army says it will begin notifying more than 5,600 of those soldiers next week that they are being involuntarily recalled to active duty and could be…
BOSTON (AP) - A civilian employee of the U.S. Navy fell about 70 feet and died while preparing the historic USS Constitution for its July 4 Boston Harbor turnaround. The man fell from the ship’s main mast to its top…
WILTON - In addition to preserving rural character and quality of life and providing habitat for wildlife and recreation areas for people, conserving open space costs a town less than developing it into house lots. The cost of providing town…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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 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…
The federal government will give with one hand and take with another when it comes to New Hampshire’s rural health care system in 2026.
As of April 2024, roughly 30% of New Hampshire workers were over 55, and more than 210,000 residents are expected to reach traditional retirement age in the coming decade.
When New Hampshire called for more housing, the Lakes Region answered, and development in several central cities and towns took off fast. Then, the gas ran out.
Loss of manufacturing jobs contributed to our housing crisis
As we begin 2026, we face another set of choices about how to forge a future that enables us to navigate the continuing instability and volatility in our civic and economic lives.
On the morning of Jan. 3, American air forces executed an extraordinary raid in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their fortified home, brought them out of the country and ultimately to New York to face charges of drug trafficking.
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A senior housing complex in Keene that was millions in debt has sold, and the new owner says there will be no impact on residents.
