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Board OKs lot for fire station

The Planning Board has approved a proposal to subdivide two parcels of land at 50 E. Hollis St. where Robbins Auto Parts is located. Officials hope one of the parcels will be used to build a new fire station to…

HIV/AIDS Task Force needs donations

The Southern NH HIV/AIDS Task Force, 111 Locke St., Suite 101, is looking for donations to start a quilting project for individuals and families living with or affected by HIV. The idea is to provide an on-site quilting studio where…

School Board deadline July 1

MONT VERNON - Candidates for the open seat on the Mont Vernon School Board have until July 1 to get applications in to the board. The candidate, to be appointed by the board, will replace Carol Fortin, who is resigning…

Music groups hold free concert

The Nashua Symphony Association and the Opera Circle for will join forces to present a free concert today at 3:45 p.m. at the Nashua Historical Society as the concluding event of the society’s two-year Abbot-Spalding House Bicentennial birthday celebration. The…

Five hurt in two-car crash

PELHAM - Several people were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning following a two-car accident. The accident happened about 11:20 a.m. on Marsh Road, north of Greeley Road. The department’s accident reconstruction team, with assistance from the Salem Police reconstruction…

Woman remains hospitalized

LONDONDERRY - A town woman severely injured in a Wednesday morning wreck on Route 102 remains in serious condition at a Boston hospital, police said. Shobhona Chatterjee, 58, was flown by helicopter to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries…

Library reading program to begin

NASHUA - Signups begin Saturday for Nashua Public Library’s children’s summer reading program. This year’s theme is “Check Out a Hero @ Your Library.” Kids can meet some baseball heroes from the Nashua Pride as well as Pride moose mascot…

Boys & Girls Club to host swim show

The New Hampshire Aquamarines, the synchronized swim team of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, will hold its annual water show, “In the Spirit of the Games,” on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the club, 47 Grand Ave.…

Fire Department to hold bike rodeo

HOLLIS - The Fire Department’s annual bike-safety rodeo is scheduled for July 10 from 9 a.m. to noon in the rear parking lot at Hollis/Brookline High School. The rodeo is for those 14 and younger and is free; children need…

Historical Society to host walk

MASON - On Saturday, June 19, members of the Historical Society will lead a walk to Wolf Rock, site of one of the town’s most popular stories. There are several versions of the story from 1757, and all will be…

Barn workshop on tap June 19

LYNDEBOROUGH - A workshop on barn documentation and tagging, using an 1852 timber-framed barn as an example, will be held June 19, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Roeper farm. The 20- by 80-foot barn at the center of this…

Stamp collecting expert to speak

MILFORD - Jeff Shapiro, a nationally rated judge of stamps and an instructor for the American Philatelic Society, will be the guest speaker at the June meeting of the Purgatory Stamp Club in the Milford public library. Shapiro’s talk is…

Local educators honored

REGION - A number of Nashua-area teachers and administrators were honored in the latest New Hampshire Excellence in Education Awards, including: - Superintendent of the year: Kenneth DeBenedictis of the Hollis/Brookline School District. - Secondary school principal of the year:…

It’s time for N.H. cities to revive the wi-fi buzz

The big buzz around free wi-fi has died out, as big buzzes tend to do, but that doesn’t mean the wireless Internet protocol with the catchy name is dying along with it. Manchester certainly doesn’t think so. “Our idea, although…

Learning about loyalty with Diane Durkin

Diane Durkin is possessed by a touch of revolutionary zeal. Founder and president of Loyalty Factor, a New Castle-based consulting and training company, Durkin believes communication is the key to transforming a moribund workplace into a dynamic launching pad for…

Retired execs share their expertise with non-profits

A grass-roots volunteer organization that provides management services to non-profits has become a formal non-profit agency itself with the goal of helping even more organizations in northern New England. The Executive Service Corps of New Hampshire, which offers its services…

Firm proposes ‘dramatic’ Medicaid restructuring

As part of its no-bid contract with the state, a large private firm has proposed that New Hampshire ask for a special waiver enabling it to slash spending through a “dramatic” restructuring of its Medicaid program. But at deadline the…

It’s time for N.H. cities to revive the wi-fi buzz

The big buzz around free wi-fi has died out, as big buzzes tend to do, but that doesn’t mean the wireless Internet protocol with the catchy name is dying along with it. Manchester certainly doesn’t think so. “Our idea, although…

Learning about loyalty with Diane Durkin

Diane Durkin is possessed by a touch of revolutionary zeal. Founder and president of Loyalty Factor, a New Castle-based consulting and training company, Durkin believes communication is the key to transforming a moribund workplace into a dynamic launching pad for…

Firm proposes ‘dramatic’ Medicaid restructuring

As part of its no-bid contract with the state, a large private firm has proposed that New Hampshire ask for a special waiver enabling it to slash spending through a “dramatic” restructuring of its Medicaid program. But at deadline the…

Historical Society to talk cellar holes

WILTON Old cellar holes will be the topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Historical Society on Thursday, June 17, 7 p.m., at the Wilton Public-Gregg Free Library. Various longtime residents have been asked to describe the cellar…

Fire damages business

PELHAM Firefighters contained an early-morning blaze Tuesday in a local thermal management design company. Firefighters rushed to 33 Bridge St. around 6:50 a.m., where they saw smoke bellowing from Wakefield Engineering’s rooftop. The blaze started in the company’s duct system…

Rotary Club to hold car raffle at Ribfest

MERRIMACK - The Rotary Club of Merrimack will launch a car raffle this weekend to benefit local charities and community service projects. The car will be on display and raffle tickets will be sold at this weekend’s Rock ’N Ribfest…

VA clinics to remain open Friday

MANCHESTER - Most federal agencies will be closed Friday to honor the memory of President Reagan, who died Saturday. But the government is making an exception: Veterans Administration outpatient clinics will be open to accommodate veterans requiring health care. The…

Comments sought from Brookline residents

This letter is addressed to Brookline residents. The Conflict of Interest Committee is interested in your input regarding the conflict of interest initiative. We are reviewing information from a number of sources and want to be certain to include the…

Hearing slated on Archibald Land buy

MONT VERNON - The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing tonight on allocating $40,000 toward the purchase of property known as the Archibald Land. The hearing is a formality required by state law, as the $320,000 purchase has already…

Diesel spilled on Route 111

NASHUA - A delivery truck with a faulty fuel pump stunk up Route 111 from the F.E. Everett Turnpike well into Hollis Tuesday morning. Hollis firefighters found the truck, from CED Consolidated Electrical Distributors of Manchester, pulled over on Clinton…

Thursday meeting to focus on Nashua’s downtown area

A meeting focused on turning downtown streets into livable, walkable communities will take place Thursday night. Part of the evening will be spent identifying walking and bike routes that people use to reach neighborhood destinations. Residents will also talk about…

Teens charged in Saturday burglary

Two juveniles were charged early Saturday morning with burglary, after Hudson police Officer William Emmons interrupted a burglary in progress at C.W. Fuels at 2 Tracy Lane, according to police. Police said Emmons was setting up surveillance at the business…

Local speller moves on to final day in national bee

WASHINGTON - One of the two local spellers competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee has advanced to the final day of the event. Elicia Chamberlin of Wilton correctly spelled “rabulistic” and “reggae” in the third and fourth rounds of…

Medical practice hosts open house

HUDSON SJ Family Medical Center will host an open house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12. The event includes free blood sugar screenings, kids’ photo identification and fingerprinting, and a teddy-bear clinic. Entertainment will be provided by Cheerio the Clown.…

Book fair to benefit PLUS Co.

Barnes & Noble will host a book fair Thursday from 5-9 p.m. to benefit the PLUS Co. The PLUS Co. will receive a percentage of all sales accompanied by a PLUS coupon. Coupons will be available at Barnes & Noble…

Hoops tourney to aid Keystone

Hoops for Recovery, an annual 3-on-3, double-elimination basketball tournament for groups of four and ages 12 and older, will be played Saturday at Daniel Webster College. Tournament proceeds will benefit Keystone Hall’s 28-bed facility, which offers recovery programs in residential…

Program set on lead renovations

The city’s Division of Public Health and Community Services is sponsoring a lead-safe renovation awareness breakfast Thursday morning. The breakfast will be held at Alpine Grove in Hollis from 7-8:30 a.m. It is aimed at those who would be working…

Unattended car rams house

MERRIMACK - A 16-year-old driver parked his car on Church Street on Sunday night, but left the transmission in neutral and the parking brake off - setting off a chain of events that ended when the car smacked into a…

A sampling of downtown delights

NASHUA - There’s only one event that lets you stroll down Main Street on a warm spring evening while sampling food from 23 downtown restaurants and bakeries. The Great American Downtown organization is sponsoring that event - the 10th annual…

Hollis puts local color in parade

HOLLIS - It was a day of celebration, remembrance and somber reflection as residents watched the town’s Memorial Day parade, which ended in a ceremony on the grounds of Monument Square. Town officials in classic cars, Girl Scout and Boy…

School options weighed

WINDHAM - In case a Pelham-Windham high school never happens, the town’s School District is creating several committees to ponder a one-town facility, school officials say. The district is looking to create facilities, athletics, communications and steering committees in the…

Hudson girl airlifted to Boston hospital

HUDSON - A girl who was hurt at her St. Francis Drive home Sunday evening was flown to Children’s Hospital in Boston by a medical helicopter that drew dozens of spectators when it landed in a field behind Nottingham West…

Memorial to be dedicated

WILTON - The dedication of a memorial for Joan Andersen will be held at the Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Representatives of the GFWC-Wilton/Lyndeborough Women’s Club, the Friends of the Library and the…

Unexpected train enlivens holiday ceremony

LYNDEBOROUGH - Quick action by police and the Lafayette Artillery Company saved the day, and the 1844 brass cannon. After the usual Memorial Day ceremonies on the common, Artillery members have traditionally fired their cannon several times. The cannon was…

Art show, celebration slated

MILFORD - The Keyes Art Show and Blooming Sidewalks Celebration will be held on the Community House Lawn downtown from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The weekend event will showcase original works of art, on display and for sale,…

Concert to benefit town playground

MASON - Mason MOMS, in conjunction with the Town Recreation Committee, will present a family concert featuring Amy Conley from noon-1 p.m. Monday, June 21, at Town Hall. All proceeds will benefit the Town Playground Fund. Conley is known throughout…

Wilton, Nashua residents represent N.H., Mass. in bee

Sahiti Surapaneni will readily admit she can’t spell “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Elicia Chamberlin jokes that when her classmates put her on the spot, she flubs the easiest of words. But these 13-year-olds have shown no strain under the unsympathetic spotlight of competition.…

‘Super Bowl of spelling’ hasn’t changed much

Kids dream of throwing a Super Bowl-winning pass and making presidential decisions in the White House - pressure situations for many adults but not for youths with big imaginations. Conversely, many adults aspire - but often fail - to nail…

Soldier with roots in Hollis killed

A U.S. Army captain and former Hollis resident died Saturday in an explosion in Afghanistan. Daniel W. Eggers, 28, of Cape Coral, Fla., and member of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., was one…

Local residents shed tears, wave flags along parade route

NASHUA - Omer Cote walked dutifully down Amherst Street toward City Hall, his arms by his side, as people standing on the sidewalks applauded and cheered. The cheers were nice, Cote said. It shows him how many appreciate old veterans…

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