News from The New Hampshire Union Leader

Governor orders flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day

May 24, 2013 8:24 pm

CONCORD -- Gov. Maggie Hassan has ordered flags in the state be lowered to half-staff on Monday and Thursday in observance of Memorial Day.

Woman accidentally backs car into husband in Rye, pins him to wall

May 24, 2013 8:20 pm

RYE - A local man was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Thursday as a precaution after his wife accidentally pinned him between their vehicle and a low stone wall.

McCafferty nominated to federal bench to succeed McAuliffe

May 24, 2013 5:14 pm

CONCORD - Federal magistrate Landya McCafferty has been nominated to the position of judge at U.S. District Court in Concord.

Mother cow lures wayward steer back to Epping farm

May 24, 2013 4:05 pm

EPPING - The steer ran off Sunday afternoon when it was being delivered to 9-year-old Ryan Hoelzel, who saved up his money to buy the animal in hopes of entering him in 4-H shows at local fairs this y...

Wanted Shaun Springer

May 24, 2013 1:35 pm

Shaun Springer, 27, is wanted on two outstanding felony warrants, including second degree assault by choking in Portsmouth and assault with intent to murder involving discharge of a firearm in Lynn,...

Man sought for attempting to lure girl into white van near Nashua school

May 24, 2013 1:15 pm

NASHUA - Police say an Elm Street Middle School student was walking home from school on Thursday when an unknown male attempted to lure her into a van.

Francona's Tribe too much for Sox

May 24, 2013 9:30 am

The man who led Boston to its first title in 86 years in 2004 and then added another in 2007 watched his first-place Cleveland Indians pound out 16 hits in a 12-3 win to open a four-game series.

NHIAA Roundup Santos hits milestone in BG girls8217 lacrosse win

May 24, 2013 9:22 am

Callie Santos scored eight times and went over the 200-goal mark for her career to lead the Bishop Guertin of Nashua girls8217 lacrosse team to a 22-14 victory over St. Thomas on Thursday in Dover.

NHIAA Scoreboard, May 23, 2013

May 24, 2013 9:07 am

Summaries for NHIAA contests on May 23, 2013.

NCAA finals a first for most FPU Ravens

May 24, 2013 7:26 am

Franklin Pierce University opens its latest run in the Division II NCAA Championship National Finals on Saturday against Shippensburg Pa. State University in Cary, N.C.

News from The Telegraph of Nashua

Nashua police search for driver who approached middle school girl Thursday

May 24, 2013 8:49 pm

Nashua police are asking for the publics help to track down the driver of a van who allegedly tried to coax a middle school girl into his vehicle Thursday afternoon. A girl told police she was walking...

Area towns are hosting a number of Memorial Day observances

May 24, 2013 8:10 pm

Heres a list of Memorial Day observances in the area: Nashua The Nashua Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. All officers, enlisted men and women of the U.S. armed forces are...

Area towns are hosting a number of Memorial Day observances

May 24, 2013 8:00 pm

Heres a list of Memorial Day observances in the area: Nashua The Nashua Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27. All officers, enlisted men and women of the U.S. armed forces are...

Dempster still struggles; Sox lose to Indians 12-3

May 24, 2013 10:37 am

BOSTON (AP) - Ryan Dempster needed just three innings to walk four batters. The lack of control is becoming a bad habit. For his second straight start, wildness hurt him when the Boston Red Sox lost t...

Francona set for first Fenway return in visitors dugout

May 24, 2013 10:32 am

Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. Hes going back to Boston. For the first time as an opposing manager, Francona will walk into famed Fenway Pa...

Event focuses on education, economy

May 24, 2013 4:03 am

NASHUA Fred Kocher can see the TV advertisements now: two large letter Es zooming in from opposite sides of the screen, coming together in the middle to represent the two factors he believes are key ...

Nashua and Hudson trash disposal schedules to shift for Memorial Day holiday

May 24, 2013 4:03 am

NASHUA The upcoming Memorial Day holiday will shift trash disposal schedules in both the Gate City and Hudson. Nashuas Division of Public Works Solid Waste Department will be closed Monday, May 27, ...

Gun violence protestors take to the streets, deliver petitions to lawmakers local offices

May 24, 2013 4:02 am

NASHUA Protestors took to the streets in Nashua on Thursday, visiting the offices of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Kelly Ayotte to demand action to reduce gun violence. Volunteers and supporters of Or...

Super nutrition lessons offered to Milford High School students by former New England Patriot

May 24, 2013 4:02 am

MILFORD Jermaine Wiggins know something about working towards a goal and feeling proud of an accomplishment. Leave the Play Stations and Call of Duty for the old guys like me, and get out and be pro...

McDonalds cant shake criticism about nutrition

May 24, 2013 4:02 am

NEW YORK McDonalds once again faced criticism that its a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday including some sharp remarks from a 9-year-old girl...