News 2008-07-06 Andanh.com

Toddler burned by illegal fireworks Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:23:00 EST
LEOMINSTER, Mass. -- A Merrimack toddler was seriously burned by fireworks in Leominster after an illegal display by his father went awry, police said. ... - By The Associated Press

Leveling at middle schools to be reviewed Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EST
NASHUA -- The school board's curriculum committee will review whether the practice of separating students by ability at the city's middle schools should continue. School board President Tom Vaughan referred the issue to the committee at Wednesday night's meeting. ... - By MICHAEL BRINDLEY Staff Writer

Two sides of the street, two divergent views Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EST
HUDSON -- A young Indian woman carrying a tambourine crossed a busy Hudson intersection Saturday afternoon to chat with members of a "white pride" group protesting illegal immigration. ... - By ASHLEY SMITH Staff Writer

Restored mill structure to link Riverwalk, condos Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:03:00 EST
NASHUA -- Don't think of it as a bridge to nowhere. Until the north end is opened, think of the bridge as a 144-foot-long, narrow, wildlife-viewing platform. ... - By PATRICK MEIGHAN Staff Writer

Fourth of July standoff ends with suicide Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:34:00 EST
NASHUA -- A several-hour standoff in a Broad Street-area neighborhood ended in suicide Friday, police said. Neighbors said the incident caused a stir, with rumors flying a crowds gathering outside to watch. ... - By ASHLEY SMITH Staff Writer

Merrimack girl struck by pickup Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
MERRIMACK -- A 12-year-old girl was hit by pickup truck at about 3:47 p.m. Friday while riding her bike on Camp Sargent Road. The Merrimack resident, whose name was withheld by police, was exiting Beech Street onto Camp Sargent Road when a Dodge Ram heading west collided with her bike, police said. ...

Nashua...from the Inside Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:03:00 EST
A cynic might suspect Southern New Hampshire Medical Center was trying to drum up business for its new emergency room when it relocated the parking lot across Route 111, one of the business thoroughfares in the city. Far be it from us. ...

Congressional purse strings loose for New Hamsphire Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EST
New Hampshire's four federal legislators didn't build a bridge to nowhere so instead, they say they connected tax dollars to projects that benefit the state's economy, environment, health and education systems, and law enforcement agencies. ... - By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer

Engraved printing press plates to be auctioned off online Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
CONCORD -- As Americans watch history being made in this year's presidential race, researchers in New Hampshire have been examining a one-of-a-kind treasure of printing plates that gave earlier generations a front-row seat to political history. ... - By DAVID TIRRELL-WYSOCKI The Associated Press

Cat overload at humane society Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
SWANZEY (AP) -- High gas prices, the faltering economy and mortgage foreclosures are combining to help cause a kitty crisis at the Monadnock Humane Society. ...

Man had cocaine in underwear Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
HAMPTON (AP) -- A 53-year-old Maine man faces a felony drug charge after police in New Hampshire say they found a pound of cocaine hidden in his underwear. ...

N.H. endangered list to lose birds, gain bunny Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:03:00 EST
If there is a general rule about New Hampshire wildlife these days, it might be this: It's better to be a bird of prey than a cute little bunny. ... - By DAVID BROOKS Staff Writer

What is an earmark? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Here are some answers to common questions about earmarks. ...

How the Telegraph researched this project Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
The Telegraph researched how many tax dollars Sens. Judd Gregg and John Sununu and Reps. Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter "earmarked" in 2008 spending bills for New Hampshire and where the money went. This study of earmarks was based on public information compiled by two watchdog groups. ...

The first step to obtaining an earmark? Asking for it Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
The Autonomous Undersea Systems Institute sounds like something out of a comic book. But this Lee-based program wouldn't have netted $1.2 million in federal funding if it were as fictional as Aquaman. The institute, known as AUSI, convinced Rep. Carol Shea-Porter and Sens. ... - By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer

N.H. delegation earmarks Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:57:00 EST
New Hampshire's congressional delegation made a total of 107 earmarks (173 total when including co-sponsorship) in the 2008 federal budget year. The total dollar amount of individual earmarks sponsored by the state's four legislators, not including overlapping requests, was $126,971,000. ...

Earmarks requested by Judd Gregg Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:37:00 EST
A comprehensive listing of special funding earmarks requested by Judd Gregg ...

Earmarks requested by Paul Hodes Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:29:00 EST
A comprehensive listing of special funding earmarks requested by Paul Hodes ...

Earmarks requested by John Sununu Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:27:00 EST
A comprehensive listing of special funding earmarks requested by John Sununu ...

Earmarks requested by Carol Shea-Porter Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:25:00 EST
A comprehensive listing of special funding earmarks requested by Carol Shea-Porter ...

Fireworks companies find ways to profit in offseason Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
The fireworks business is about making loud, large and colorful bangs. Although, it's also about making sure business doesn't fizzle out after the largest bang of the year. ... - By KYLE STUCKER Staff Writer

Firms cutting back without cutting employees Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
As Michigan-based Pro-Temp Inc. grapples with its slowest period in eight years, co-owner Cal Van Hemert has started snipping away at expenses at the heating, cooling and refrigeration service company. ... - By TIFFANY HSU Los Angeles Times

Gay-marriage opponents to boycott McDonald's Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
A group that opposes same-sex marriage has called for a boycott of McDonald's, saying the fast-food giant has refused "to stay neutral in the cultural war over homosexuality." ... - By FRANK AHRENS The Washington Post

Business Calendar Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
Upcoming business events - week of July 6, 2008 ...

N.Y. inches back: Rivera shuts down late threat, Sox fall to Mussina, 2-1, for first time since '06 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:51:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Mariano Rivera was on the ropes, and the Boston Red Sox were poised to earn a memorable comeback victory. That's when the New York Yankees closer found his classic form again. ... - By JAY COHEN The Associated Press

Spring All-Stars: Track and Field Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Spring track and field all-stars from local high schools ...

Venus tops sister Serena for fifth title at Centre Court Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
WIMBLEDON, England -- Thrilled as she was to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship, Venus Williams dialed down her celebration. No hopping in place and skipping to the net after match point, the way she's done so often on that Centre Court lawn. ... - By HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press

Tampa Bay acting like they belong in first place Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:03:00 EST
Check out the American League East standings. The Tampa Bay Rays are in first place. And they are acting like they belong. ...

Local Sports Wrapup Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:41:00 EST
The Souhegan Indians Senior Babe Ruth squad hosted Walpole Saturday and came away with a 9-5 victory, improving the Indians' record to 7-5. Alex Hession picked up the win, pitching five innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out eight. ...

Minor Leage Baseball Wrapup Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:39:00 EST
Ryan Klosterman went 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base, but it wasn't enough to prevent the New Hampshire Fisher Cats from dropping a 3-2 heartbreaker to the Trenton Thunder on Saturday night before 5,642 fans at Merchantsauto.com Stadium. ...

High School Digest Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:18:00 EST
US Lacrosse announced late last week that more than 450 girls high school lacrosse players have been named as All-Americans for the 2008 season. The players received either first team or honorable mention status. ...

Pennell's single helps Pride prevail Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:18:00 EST
AUGUSTA, N.J. - Vinny Pennell's RBI-single with two outs in the top of the tenth proved to be the difference as the Nashua Pride defeated the Sussex Skyhawks 3-2 on Saturday evening at Skylands Park. ...

Yankee Stadium: Remembering a baseball cathedral Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
NEW YORK -- When Yankee Stadium opened for business on April 18, 1923, an army of writers strained for adjectives to describe the majestic, triple-decked structure that loomed over the landscape like the Coliseum in Rome, somehow relocated to the Bronx. ... - By HAL BOCK The Associated Press

Federer, Nadal know each other too well Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
WIMBLEDON, England -- After moving within a victory of his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title, Roger Federer found time to catch only a few games of Rafael Nadal's semifinal. ... - By HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press

Tour de France Glance Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
PLUMELEC, France (AP) -- A brief look at Saturday's first stage of the Tour de France: Stage: For the first time since 1967 the Tour started without a prologue as riders faced some windy conditions over a 122.7-mile trek through Brittany from Brest to Plumelec. ...

Valverde wins opening stage at Tour de France Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
PLUMELEC, France -- Alejandro Valverde is determined to contend for the Tour de France title. And the Tour de France is determined to run a clean race. ... - By JAMEY KEATEN The Associated Press

Strout's eyes on reality after '07 title Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Nashua's Tim Strout admits he's not the typical college athlete at a Division I school, and certainly not at the University of Connecticut. When it comes to setting priorities, academics come first, even if it means missing an important event. ... - By GARY FITZ Telegraph Staff

Nashua Senior Softball Wrapup Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
The PSE bats proved to be too much for the M&N gang as 21 hits dropped in. Perfect at the plate in four trips were power hitters Mike Gregowske and Mitch Milewski, which included a pair of doubles for Milewski. Adding to the offense with 3-for-4 days were Bill Mulley and player/manager Paul Archer. ...

Local golf and horseshoes wrapup Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Brookline's Bob Ashton finished in a tie for third low net in Valley Seniors Golf Association action at Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, Vt. on July 2. A highlight of the tournament featured 74-year-old Donald Rice of Sunapee beating his age by five strokes as he shot a blistering 69. ...

Bulletin Board Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Up comming events, camps/clinics, and coaching events ...

Senators shut out Brewers Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Timely hitting and pitching kept the Merrimack Brewers bats at bay, as the Concord Senators recorded their 10th straight win, 11-0, in Granite State Baseball League action. Andy Aubut surrendered five unearned runs over five innings of work for the Brewers. ...

Statehouse, offices to get sprucing up . . . finally Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:03:00 EST
With new leadership in the state Legislature comes the obligatory building facelift of the Statehouse and Legislative Office Building. By any measure, this one was long overdue. The two-year public works budget contains about $530,000 that came at the behest of Nashua Democratic Rep. ...

Being right makes gloom bearable Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
It's the end of what I hope has been an enjoyable holiday weekend, and I can't bring myself to expound on the gloom and doom that are the financial markets and economy. I said the first half would be ugly, and it was. Oil is going to $150 and beyond. ...

Hiring Daubach a step forward Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EST
Will "Dauber" be a difference? That, it seems, is what the Nashua Pride braintrust is banking on as the team continues to sleepwalk its way through the first half of the Can-Am League season. ...

Roll out the red carpet for anti-spending group Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:34:00 EST
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than to launch a campaign for more independence from excessive government spending and the subsequent taxes? The organizers of this movement purposely chose the day that most New Hampshirites must pay their property taxes, July 1, to give their point... ...

Children's books: Old and new Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EST
My Bent Tree" by Kathy Brodsky, illustrated by Cameron Bennett; Helpingwords: cloth, 44 pages, $19.95. "The Little Fisherman" by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar; Islandport Press: cloth, 32 pages, $16.95. ...

Heating forecast? Painful Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Summer officially started two weeks ago, and already consumers, oil companies and state officials are bracing for the heating season.

Reuniting to tell their stories Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Shirley Cargel arrived at the Holiday Inn one morning last week on a mission. She would tell her own story of childhood in an institution and describe as best she could the lives of those who struggle to speak for themselves.

'You can never forget' Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Three-year-old Kevin Byishimo was born on a day of war.

Younger generation grapples with identity Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Everyone knows the G.I. generation of World War II and the baby boomers who followed. And everyone knows the late-20th-century demographic labeled with the non-label generation X.

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