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Take a few approaches to ridding your yard of weeds Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST
As an organic gardener, I need to know as much as I can about weeds. I don't have an "arsenal" of toxic chemicals to help me, so I have to know what is worth worrying about and have strategies to deal with the weeds. In general, weeds are pretty easy to control. Here are a few things I do. ...

Gardening becomes mother-daughter bonding activity Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 EST
I decided that Lucy and I should share a mother-daughter experience of weeding. I thought that we should work on the garden beds in front of the house. ...

Harries leaves Astros feeling harried Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST
Like many high school students, Bishop Guertin senior Eric Harries is probably forced to do more reading than he'd like to do in a given week. But his assigned reading reached its extreme this week in a lesson plan devised by lacrosse coach Chris Cameron. ...

Life on Loudon Fri, 16 May 2008 07:03:00 EST
Eva Cusano and Joanne Andrew still remember the old days, when bobcats and foxes roamed Loudon Road and stars were visible in the night sky. Those were the days before the bulldozers shook the foundations of their families' homes. Before a developer threatened to build yet another shopping center, this time nearly in their backyards.

Senate okays limited lake speed rules Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Speed boaters on Lake Winnipesaukee will likely have to slow down next summer. The Senate yesterday passed trial speed limits for the state's biggest lake in a 14-10 vote.

School funding, without amending Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
With a constitutional amendment on education funding out of the picture, what's next?

Watch that hundred - man charged in scam Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
A man walks into a store with $105 and leaves with $199 and four $1 lottery tickets. If it sounds like the opening line of a joke, it's not. It's a flimflam scam.

Court overturns gay marriage ban; couples rejoice Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The California Supreme Court ruled yesterday that same-sex couples should be permitted to marry, rejecting state marriage laws as discriminatory.

School funds amendment voted down Thu, 15 May 2008 07:01:00 EST
For the second year in a row, House lawmakers have overwhelmingly rejected a constitutional amendment on school funding. Yesterday's vote brought an end to the campaign for an amendment and dealt a political blow to Gov. John Lynch, who has made passage of such a proposal a priority of his tenure.

Lawyer: Student setup illegal Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
A lawyer for a Concord High student arrested in an alleged drug bust said yesterday that the student was illegally set up by both the police and the principal of Bishop Brady High School, who posed as a potential customer via text messages.

Jail guard charged with inmate assault Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
A Merrimack County jail guard has been charged with second-degree assault, accused of injuring an inmate while trying to return him to his cell, jail officials said. The guard, Aaron J. Little, 28, of Franklin is the fourth jail employee to face criminal charges in the last year.

AG's report describes fatal evening Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 EST
Jacob Smith stabbed himself to death in March 2007, ending a short spree of violence that left his ex-girlfriend dead and his then-11-year-old son critically wounded, according to a report on the incident released yesterday by the state attorney general's office. The report revealed for the first time how Smith died.

Voters pick the lesser of two budgets Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
For the second year in a row, Bow voters shot down the town's proposed operational budget, opting instead for an amendment that lowered costs by about $400,000.

Women arrested in two robberies Fri, 16 May 2008 07:05:00 EST
Two women were arrested Tuesday and charged with robbing a convenience store in Tilton.

Bow grapples with $400,000 gap Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
After Bow voters rejected an $8.3 million operating budget proposal Wednesday, officials must now figure out how to make up for a nearly $400,000 gap.

Warner settles with dump manager Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Warner has settled a lawsuit with transfer station manager Paul Fouliard, who accused town officials of discrimination and violating his free speech rights in a lawsuit filed in October.

Keep an eye out for moose crossings Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
New Hampshire drivers beware: Moose are on the move.

Walk to benefit cystic fibrosis Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Since he was born, Drew Elliot and his family have participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides walk to raise awareness of the disease. This year, the 17-year-old Concord native will do more than walk: He's going to rock out.

5 questions about volunteering to monitor water quality in lakes and ponds Fri, 16 May 2008 07:04:00 EST
Biologists with the Department of Environmental Services are looking for volunteers to help monitor the water quality and overall health of lakes and ponds. During a free workshop tomorrow, they'll explain how to take water samples and identify aquatic invasive species such as didymo - also known as "rock snot" - milfoil and cyanobacteria.

Golf for dummies Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Ah, spring. The sound of your neighbor's snow blower is replaced by an equally strident lawnmower. Snowfall is substituted by windblown pollen. And barren trees are once again fruitful and ready to gobble up those wayward tee shots.

To do list Fri, 16 May 2008 06:40:00 EST
Get ready to "Spring Into Warner." Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Main Street businesses and other groups are hosting a variety of events inside and outside to celebrate the season.

LaBarre scolds victims in recordings Fri, 16 May 2008 07:07:00 EST
Jurors deciding whether Sheila LaBarre was insane when she killed two of her boyfriends listened to more audio tapes yesterday in which she berated and interrogated her victims.

Organic energy Fri, 16 May 2008 07:11:00 EST
I've always been slightly unnerved by those neon-colored energy drinks glowing in convenience store fridges like some exotic species. But when I heard about a new organic energy drink made with whole coffee fruit, I decided to throw caution to the wind and give it a try.

One cannon mystery solved; other missing Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The mystery of one cannon has been solved at Dartmouth College, but another still is missing in action.

N.H. delegate follows Edwards to Obama Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
A New Hampshire Democratic Party delegate who had supported John Edwards says he will support Barack Obama, now that Edwards has endorsed his former political rival for the party's presidential nomination.

License revocations Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The director of motor vehicles released the following list of driving while intoxicated revocations. The actual date of revocation may have preceded this announcement.

Oily ad campaign spins it industry's way Fri, 16 May 2008 06:34:00 EST
Here are a few of the things oil companies aren't bragging about in the massive "It's not our fault" advertising blitz they're running that includes full-page ads in the nation's major newspapers:

Reserve now or lose Thu, 15 May 2008 06:47:00 EST
It shouldn't have come as any surprise, what with gasoline pushing $4 per gallon and a weakened dollar making travel abroad prohibitively expensive, but we were still shocked. We had, after all, been going to the same campground for two decades and never failed to get a spot. Last week, we took the second-to-last of the hundreds of sites available.

Part-time workers deserve benefits too Thu, 15 May 2008 06:49:00 EST
In a little noticed development, the New Hampshire Legislature recently acted to help a group that rarely gets attention: part-time workers. Lawmakers overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 502, sponsored by Sen. Maggie Hassan, which extends unemployment benefits to part-time workers.

Syrup makers report excellent season Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The numbers are coming in strong for New Hampshire's maple syrup season.

Three transported to area hospitals after Route 11 crash Fri, 16 May 2008 13:42:00 EST

Super Mom: Cow defies odds of 1 in 700,000 by giving birth to 3 calves of same sex Fri, 16 May 2008 13:42:00 EST

N.H. Senate approves 10 year highway plan Fri, 16 May 2008 13:39:00 EST

I am not human Defense plays recordings to show LaBarre s mental state Fri, 16 May 2008 13:35:00 EST

Former inmate claims she saw jail chaplain assault woman Fri, 16 May 2008 13:19:00 EST

Estabrook will not seek another term Fri, 16 May 2008 11:00:00 EST

Mother pushing infant in stroller struck by car: Driver charged with DWI Fri, 16 May 2008 10:47:00 EST

Educator responds to salaries criticism Fri, 16 May 2008 10:40:00 EST

Middleton man pleads guilty to multiple rape counts Fri, 16 May 2008 10:39:00 EST

Man with shotgun robs Somersworth store Fri, 16 May 2008 10:38:00 EST

Secrets to a long life Fri, 16 May 2008 09:37:00 EST

Saving lives in school Fri, 16 May 2008 05:46:00 EST

Identity theft to be discussed at South Berwick Community Center Fri, 16 May 2008 05:39:00 EST

Great Bay Yacht Club announces laser open regatta Fri, 16 May 2008 05:37:00 EST

PDA authorizes funds for terminal renovations Fri, 16 May 2008 05:35:00 EST

Chocolate and choice: Abortion rights activists hold 23rd annual fundraiser Fri, 16 May 2008 05:35:00 EST

Missing boat captain s family thanks community for its support and respect Fri, 16 May 2008 05:32:00 EST

Search for lobsterman suspended due to dangerous seas Fri, 16 May 2008 05:31:00 EST

Portsmouth mayor recognizes police sacrifice with proclamation Fri, 16 May 2008 05:30:00 EST

Restored portraits of former mayors now on display Fri, 16 May 2008 05:29:00 EST

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