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nhl.com: B's Chara, Savard, Thomas among All-Star reserves, as is former Monarch Dustin Brown

Jan 8, 2009 7:30 pm

BOSTON - However, Boston's Phil Kessel is not among those named to the team.

Boston.com: Smoltz, Baldelli agree to terms with Sox

Jan 8, 2009 6:57 pm

BOSTON - Sources say that for $5 million, the Sox could get the longtime Atlanta star/future Hall of Fame pitcher; R.I. native and former Tampa star has also reached a preliminary deal.

Lynch takes oath, calls on Washington to pass new stimulus

Jan 8, 2009 6:56 pm

Concord - The third-term governor said the state will have to examine every area of spending "and say 'no' more often than we would like." State House Bureau Chief Tom Fahey reports that Lyn...

Politico.com: In tough speech, Obama warns economic crisis "could become dramatically worse"

Jan 8, 2009 5:34 pm

Fairfax, Va. - Barack Obama portrayed the economic crisis in grave language today. His goal was clear -- to shock Americans into backing a second massive economic stimulus -- even though many doubt th...

Shaw's to shut down a North Country store

Jan 8, 2009 5:15 pm

Gorham - About 110 people work at the supermarket, which will close next month. All other New Hampshire stores will remain open.

Speaker Norelli says don't bet on gambling

Jan 8, 2009 4:17 pm

Concord - Despite the state's financial woes, the Portsmouth Democrat doubts that the House will allow expanded gambling. Norelli said she also realizes Granite Staters do not want a broad-based tax.

State's schools feel the heat this winter

Jan 8, 2009 10:16 am

The state's education chief does not anticipate storms, vacations or collective bargaining agreements getting in the way of required instructional time.

Thomas Sowell: Washington cannot be sure the stimulus will stimulate

Jan 8, 2009 5:04 am

Regardless of what President Bush or Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson may have had in mind when they promoted the $700 billion bailout package, it will not matter in the slightest after Jan. 20...

The Robb case: A question of sanity

Jan 8, 2009 5:00 am

CONCORD - A Concord man who successfully negotiated a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in the claw hammer murder of his mother 36 years ago would never have been ruled legally insane by today'...

NH heaves a sigh of relief as storm passes

Jan 8, 2009 5:00 am

If December's historic ice storm amounted to ice cubes -- long-lasting and thick -- yesterday's storm was crushed ice, plentiful and compact, yet fleeting.

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Alarms sounded over city budget

Jan 8, 2009 11:00 am

PORTSMOUTH and#8212; A zero percent increase will be extremely difficult to accomplish and, according to city officials, will mean a reduction in services and manpower.

Work force housing complex eyed for city

Jan 8, 2009 11:00 am

PORTSMOUTH and#8212; A local development company has proposed a 60-unit work force housing complex off Islington Street aimed at addressing the lack of housing available to people who work in the city...

Toyota sign protestors dealt setback in court

Jan 7, 2009 11:00 am

PORTSMOUTH and#8212; A Rockingham Superior Court judge sided with Toyota of Portsmouth in the latest legal action involving the 37-foot illuminated structure adorning the Greenleaf Avenue car dealersh...

Truck blaze forces I-95 to shut down

Jan 7, 2009 11:00 am

SEABROOK and#8212; Town firefighters and police averted what could have been a disaster when a truck carrying dozens of potentially explosive tanks caught fire in the northbound lane of Interstate 95.

Nathaniel James is first baby at Portsmouth Hospital in 2009

Jan 6, 2009 11:00 am

PORTSMOUTH and#8212; Thirty-five weeks into her third pregnancy, Emily Nalen didn't think she'd be celebrating New Year's Day in the maternity center at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Committee to discuss issues concerning city vending

Jan 5, 2009 11:00 am

PORTSMOUTH and#8212; Following a nearly two-year hiatus, the city vendors committee will reconvene Tuesday to discuss several issues concerning vending in the city.

N.H. lawmakers reconsider DNA testing for felon

Jan 5, 2009 11:00 am

CONCORD (AP) and#8212; Both sponsors of a bill that would require all New Hampshire felons to supply DNA samples for a national databank say they may back more narrow efforts.

Museum forges own revolution

Jan 4, 2009 11:00 am

EXETER and#8212; The American Independence Museum is setting its sights high over the next five years, with goals of a new building, more community involvement and increased education.

States want federal ice-storm aid

Jan 4, 2009 11:00 am

As the region continues to recover from December's devastating ice storm, officials in Maine and New Hampshire are asking for federal disaster assistance.

Betting on New Hampshire's future

Jan 4, 2009 11:00 am

PORTSMOUTH and#8212; At least two bills aimed at expanding gambling in the state will come before the House and Senate in the upcoming legislative session. And while past efforts have come up short on...

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YMCA helping families stay fit

Jan 8, 2009 3:34 am

Every January, as the calendar turns to the new year, many individuals vow to stop smoking, lose weight and get in shape. But, as we all know, the optimism of January often fades in the months that fo...

Foundation donates grant to Gateways child programs

Jan 8, 2009 3:33 am

NASHUA -- Gateways Community Services received a $9,200 award from the Alexander Eastman Foundation for the Therapeutic Recreation and Empowerment for Kids after-school wheelchair sports program and P...

Nashua cheer teams win big

Jan 8, 2009 3:33 am

NASHUA -- The Nashua Police Athletic League Force had a lot to cheer about Dec. 13 when two of its cheerleading teams won first place in their divisions at the American Youth Cheerleading National Com...

Nashua library lecturers reveal secrets to catching 'The Big One'

Jan 8, 2009 3:33 am

NASHUA -- If you have long had a yen to improve your fishing knowledge and skills, then Nashua Public Library is the place to be Thursday evenings this month. Each Thursday in January, fishing enthusi...

LOCAL REALTORS® DONATE $13,950

Jan 6, 2009 7:41 pm

BEDFORD, NH -- On Thursday, December 18, 2008, members of the Greater Manchester/Nashua Board of REALTORS® (GMNBR) Community Service Committee donated $13,950 to local organizations in support...

YMCA Offers Families Advice for Keeping Resolutions

Jan 5, 2009 5:14 pm

Every January, as the calendar turns to the New Year, many individuals vow to stop smoking, lose weight and get in shape. But, as we all know, the optimism of January often fades in the months that f...

Merrimack Special Education Parent Support Group Meeting

Jan 5, 2009 12:27 pm

The Merrimack Special Education Parent Support Group will be having its next monthly meeting on January 20, 2009 from 7-9pm in room 202 at the Merrimack High School. ... - Barbara Publicover

Register now for RISE winter term courses

Jan 4, 2009 3:26 pm

NASHUA -- Rivier Institute for Senior Education's winter term begins Monday, Jan. 12, and ends Jan. 30. An open house and preview of courses will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Rivier College Dion...

Resolve to mentor a child this new year

Jan 4, 2009 3:26 pm

NASHUA -- Each one of us remembers someone special -- a neighbor, teacher, relative or friend -- who broadened our horizons and had a positive impact on our lives. Maybe it was the person who taught y...

Middle school staff, students continues tradition of giving

Jan 4, 2009 3:24 pm

MERRIMACK -- Merrimack Middle School students have once again participated in the Giving Tree program, taking gift tags from a decorated tree and purchasing much-needed items for people in the communi...

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