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College hockey: 'Cats to face Cornell in Round 1

Mar 21, 2010 6:48 pm

DURHAM - The UNH Wildcats will face Cornell on Friday in Round 1 of the NCAA Div. I hockey tournament.

Lawsuit against officer settled out of court

Mar 21, 2010 4:01 am

NASHUA - Manchester police officer Ryan Nardone was sued by a man who claimed he was punched in an incident at a bar last year. Nardone was off-duty at the time.

Big men stand tall as Pinkerton, Milford win state crowns

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

Among the many heroes in yesterday's two championship thrillers -- involving the top two Class I and L seeds -- Milford's Mike O'Loughlin and Pinkerton of Derry's Zach Mathieu took top honors.

Scott Brooks' City Hall: It was a long, and often painful, ride for DePrima

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

For Churck DePrima, it was another bad night in a career that has seen a lot of them.

Tom Fahey's State House Dome: Battle looms over state's budget woes

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

The House and Senate start the head-banging this week, voting on opposite approaches to the state's budget problems.

Raymond High says anti-bullying program is showing results

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

RAYMOND - Raymond High School is part of a national movement to prevent bullying and other discipline problems by improving school climate. And the students are leading the way.

John Harrigan: Wistfully missing out on the usual winter fiasco

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

This is the first winter that we've failed to get into camp.

NH's choice: A welfare state or no?

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

New Hampshire is nearing a crossroads. The people are going to have to decide, and soon, what kind of state we want to have.

No steering: Gov. Lynch has no position

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

New Hampshire's Democratic congressional trio intends to rubber-stamp into existence the biggest socialization of America since the Great Society.

Nashua student keeps spelling title in family

Mar 21, 2010 4:00 am

MANCHESTER - Like her older brother before her, Anji Radakrishnan will be representing New Hampshire at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

News from The Telegraph of Nashua

Pierce, Rondo lead Celtics past Mavericks

Mar 21, 2010 2:59 pm

DALLAS (AP) - The Boston Celtics got the split they wanted with the Dallas Mavericks. Paul Pierce scored 29 points, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Celtics stretched their winning...

Public invited to open house to learn about Freemasonry

Mar 21, 2010 2:59 pm

Have you ever been downtown, maybe waiting for a walk signal or stopped at a red light, and found yourself gazing up at that giant, handsome stone building at Main and East Pearl streets in Nashua and...

Area businesses honored with BOB awards

Mar 21, 2010 2:00 pm

The results are in, and more than 90 New Hampshire businesses have been recognized as the best in their field. New Hampshire Business Reviews Best of Business awards dinner took place March 11 at the ...

Its time to level the playing field

Mar 21, 2010 2:00 pm

I dont often write about local issues because others are more attuned to the happenings in New Hampshire. This week will be an exception of sorts. Anyone not living in a cave is aware that New Hampshi...

Thrifty chic

Mar 21, 2010 1:59 pm

NASHUA Savers thrift store chain opened its first New Hampshire store in Nashua last week, kicking things off with a grand opening fashion show. Savers moved into the old Circuit City building at 22...

ProspectHill marketing itself, others

Mar 21, 2010 1:59 pm

NASHUA Eric Anderson is prepared for the reaction when he first describes the kind of company he recently launched.. Another one? they ask. Andersons company, ProspectHill, is in the business of lea...

Question of JUA support dogs Ayotte

Mar 21, 2010 1:45 pm

Republican U.S. Senate frontrunner Kelly Ayotte said she objected, though never voiced her dissent, to Gov. John Lynch about the failed bid to take $110 million from the Joint Underwriting Association...

Rally draws dozens to Greeley Park

Mar 21, 2010 1:00 pm

NASHUA Toting anti-health care reform signs, American flags and a Dont Tread on Me banner, roughly 70 people converged on Greeley Park on Saturday afternoon to voice their displeasure with what many ...

Model Train Show draws young and old

Mar 21, 2010 1:00 pm

MILFORD Norm Deyett built a village, several businesses including a busy sawmill, and an elaborate transportation system throughout. And, as goes the old saw, they came. And this time they smiled, to...

Plates show NH at play, help parks

Mar 21, 2010 12:59 pm

CONCORD A proposed license plate supporting state parks has survived a near-death experience and emerged with political momentum from the House of Representatives. Supporters claim the plate, with up...

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Provident Bank will handle fishermen's loan program

Mar 20, 2010 4:05 am

PORTSMOUTH ? The Pease Development Authority authorized a new agreement with The Provident Bank this week to handle the Commercial Fishermen's Revolving Loan Fund Program.

Portsmouth's 'Mr. Nice Guy' roasted

Mar 19, 2010 5:14 am

PORTSMOUTH ? As the third annual St. Patrick's Day Roast of Peter Loughlin progressed, the man known as "the nicest person you'd ever want to meet" quickly became a manipulator of the elderl...

Groups chart Portsmouth's path to sustainability

Mar 19, 2010 5:14 am

PORTSMOUTH ? A series of action plans presented Thursday will set the groundwork for what proponents of the city's sustainable efforts hope is a meaningful series of changes to help the city live up t...

PSNH boss: Remove renewable energy roadblocks

Mar 18, 2010 4:32 am

PORTSMOUTH ? More can be done to enhance use of renewable energy in the state to try to meet the goal of 25 percent by 2025, according to Public Service of New Hampshire President Gary Long, but the s...

Lynch assesses storm damage in Exeter

Mar 17, 2010 5:18 am

EXETER ? The damage from Sunday and Monday's rain and wind storm is second only to the Mother's Day flood of 2006, town officials and residents told Gov. John Lynch Tuesday.

Pease Golf Course adds PGA Tour simulators

Mar 17, 2010 5:12 am

PORTSMOUTH ? Ever dream of playing the 18th at Pebble Beach or the 17th island green at TPC Sawgrass? Now, it's right in your backyard.

Pease Golf Course poised to open $2.3M clubhouse

Mar 17, 2010 5:08 am

PORTSMOUTH ? The result of a $2.3 million investment, the Pease Golf Course is scheduled to re-open March 29 with a new clubhouse that will feature many of the modern comforts its predecessor lacked.

Councilor 'disturbed' by makeup of parking focus group

Mar 17, 2010 5:05 am

PORTSMOUTH ? The recommendation from a Planning Board subcommittee examining city parking fees will not be the final word on the controversial topic, City Manager John Bohenko assured city councilors ...

State officials monitor erosion near Winnicut River bridge

Mar 16, 2010 5:08 am

GREENLAND ? A crew of engineers and representatives of the state Department of Environmental Services spent the night monitoring the Route 33 bridge over the Winnicut River to ensure serious damage do...

States willing to raise the ante

Mar 16, 2010 12:20 am

DES MOINES, Iowa ? Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, states are adding games, considering new casinos and increasing lottery options ? anything to keep their cut of the profits rolling in.