New Hampshire Business Review - January 30 2009
New jobless claims hit record high in December
The number of new unemployment claims filed in the state during December was the highest on record. More than 13,000 people filed an initial claim for unemployment benefits in the last month of 2008, compared to about 7,000 in November,…
Uninsured on the road could swell
The economic slump is removing more than luxury items from household budgets. A recent survey predicts more people in New Hampshire will let their auto insurance lapse in the wake of the downturn. The Insurance Research Council study based the…
Super Bowl Sunday another night on beat
MERRIMACK - As people sat at home or in a bar watching the Super Bowl, Sgt. Joe Goodridge of the Merrimack Police Department was busy patrolling the streets. As a supervisor, Goodridge's job was primarily to oversee and back up…
School staff cuts a possibility in Nashua
NASHUA - Principals and department heads say tight budgets could mean that scores of positions, both teachers and support staff, may have to be cut from city schools next year. The concern has arisen because Mayor Donnalee Lozeau is asking…
Filmmakers follow Milford students in civics competition
MILFORD - Milford High School's state championship-winning We the People Constitutional Law Team has caught Hollywood's attention. Filmmakers are following students from around the country as they prepare for and compete in the national competition in Washington, D.C., in April.…
Physician revives forgotten practice of house calls
Dorothy McQuarrie felt right at home during her last checkup. That’s because physician Sanjay Patel examined the 95-year-old in her Litchfield house. Patel spent about 30 minutes checking McQuarrie’s vital signs, reviewing her medication and inquiring about her health in…
Coalition offering free tax services
To help local working individuals and families attain financial stability, the Greater Nashua Asset Building Coalition is offering free income tax preparation at four locations. Volunteers trained by the IRS and AARP will assist filers with preparing their 2008 federal…
Invitation to help end homelessness
NASHUA - Attend the Greater Nashua Continuum of Care's meeting Wednesday, where there will be a special presentation about the mission and activities of the GNCoC. This is an opportunity to learn more about what services are available to prevent…
Being Big Brother has big rewards
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Nashua February Match of the Month. NASHUA - Since 2007, Seyvon and Adam have a match. Adam finds the time he spends with Seyvon enjoyable, as it gives…
