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| Hudson home burns following police standoff Fri, 16 May 2008 15:57:00 EST HUDSON -- A "very distraught" man set fire to his home at 5 Iris Path after keeping police at bay for several hours with threats of suicide and explosives, Police Chief Richard Gendron said Friday. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Staff Writer |
| Church group moves swiftly in wake of Myanmar cyclone Fri, 16 May 2008 00:03:00 EST Paul Berube kept checking his BlackBerry. The cyclone that devastated Myanmar earlier this month had sliced through an orphanage that Berube's church supports. Slowly, updates came over his handheld device. ... - By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer |
| Prosecutors say torture suspect lied Fri, 16 May 2008 00:03:00 EST NASHUA -- A city woman accused of torturing her daughter was yanking the court's chain by claiming she was incapacitated by stroke, prosecutors claim. As a result, prosecutors have asked a judge to yank back by revoking her bail, court records show. Theresa Bergeron, 36, of 13 Salem St. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Staff Writer |
| Tot takes heroic turn when grandmother falls Fri, 16 May 2008 00:03:00 EST NASHUA -- A month or so ago, 4-year-old Evan Soares learned the importance of calling 911. He panicked over something his grandmother had said and called emergency dispatch. A police officer reminded Evan that he should dial 911 only in extreme circumstances. That lesson obviously stuck. ... - By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer |
| Get ready, get set, get your Greek on Fri, 16 May 2008 00:03:00 EST NASHUA -- If you haven't brushed up on your Greek recently, now might be a good time to do so. Sure, you could probably get along at the Greek Food Festival this weekend by pointing to any of the dozens of delectable dishes available, but to truly get into the spirit of St. ... - By PAUL LANDAU Staff Writer |
| Which Hollis town building needs first fix? Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EST HOLLIS -- The public works director says the department's garage is unsafe, but the selectmen's chairman says Town Hall is in worse shape and is a higher priority. ... - By DAYMOND STEER Staff Writer |
| Sex offender sentenced for fondling Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EST NASHUA -- A convicted sex offender, who admitted to fondling an 8-year-old girl while working as a monitor on a Faith Baptist Church bus, was sentenced Thursday to serve at least 13 years in prison. Eugene Hammond, 59, formerly of 10 Burke St., Nashua, had been jailed since his arrest in October. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Staff Writer |
| Man, 42, convicted of raping girl, 12 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EST NASHUA -- Jurors on Wednesday convicted a city man of raping a 12-year-old girl at his home last year. Jose Hernandez, 42, formerly of 72-1/2 Chestnut St. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Staff Writer |
| Mass. man charged with selling narcotic painkillers in Pelham Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST PELHAM -- Police arrested a 21-year-old Massachusetts man Thursday, bringing the tally to two for people arrested for alleged illegal sales of powerful narcotic painkillers in town. ... - By STEPHANIE HOOPER Staff Writer |
| Free seedlings offered Saturday Fri, 16 May 2008 07:20:00 EST The Merrimack Conservation Commission will give free seedlings to residents from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Town Hall. Five varieties are available, including winterberry, buttonbush, red elderberry and two types of dogwood. ... |
| Hudson police on alert for seatbelt use Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EST Hudson police will be conducting special patrols aimed at increasing seatbelt and child safety seat use May 21-31. ... |
| Pedestrian, car accident probed Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EST Police are investigating how a car hit a pedestrian in a quiet Hudson neighborhood Thursday. Carolyn Goodwin, 35, of Litchfield, complained of a knee injury after 19-year-old Hudson resident Adam Money allegedly hit her while backing out of 6 Short St. in a 1994 Ford Taurus around 12:20 p.m. ... |
| Once again, eagle pair fails to produce young in Vt. Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST MONTPELIER, Vt. -- For at least another year Vermont will continue to hold the dubious distinction of being the only state in the continental U.S. that isn't home to any breeding bald eagles. ... - By WILSON RING The Associated Press |
| Senate OKs tax on poker games Fri, 16 May 2008 00:03:00 EST CONCORD -- The state Senate endorsed a tax on operators of the wildly popular Texas Hold Em' poker tournaments to pay for state oversight over what's fast becoming a multimillion-dollar business in New Hampshire. ... - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Staff Writer |
| Film festival features 20 short works from student directors Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EST If you're feeling less than inspired by the latest cinema offerings, if you'd rather die than watch Patrick Dempsey do that I-think-I'm-about-to-sneeze face for the big screen, if your wife has forbidden you to see "Speed Racer" for the fourth time in a row, the New Hampshire Film and Television... ... - By SARAH M. EARLE Concord Monitor |
| Senate OKs effort to counter global warming Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 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. ... - By NORMA LOVE The Associated Press |
| Jurors hear tapes at LaBarre trial Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST BRENTWOOD (AP) -- Jurors deciding whether Sheila LaBarre was insane when she killed two of her boyfriends listened to more audio tapes Thursday in which she berated and interrogates her victims. ... |
| Boat speed limit gets Senate's OK Fri, 16 May 2008 00:18:00 EST CONCORD -- A proposed boat speed limit on the state's largest lake is on its way to the desk of Gov. John Lynch, who has said he would sign it. ... - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Staff Writer |
| Small cigars likely to face cigarette tax Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST CONCORD -- The House of Representatives and state Senate have each approved legislation that would make "small cigars'' subject to the state tax on cigarettes. ... |
| Senate votes to keep tax benefit Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST CONCORD -- The state Senate voted to maintain a $32 million unemployment tax discount for employers Thursday. ... |
| Senate agrees to raise lobbyist fee Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST CONCORD -- The state Senate approved Thursday a quadrupling of the annual registration fee that lobbyists and their employers pay. ... |
| Islamic finance firms provide mortgage alternative Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST WASHINGTON -- The mortgage industry may be in meltdown, but at least one class of lender appears to be flourishing: Islamic finance companies that offer Muslim homebuyers alternative arrangements such as lease-to-own deals so they can avoid making the sort of interest payments that many believe... ... - By N.C. AIZENMAN The Washington Post |
| Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST WASHINGTON -- Congress sent the White House a huge election-year farm bill Thursday that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices. ... - By MARY CLARE JALONICK The Associated Press |
| China avoids currency citation Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration has declined to cite China for manipulating its currency to gain unfair trade advantages against the United States. ... - By MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Associated Press |
| Stimulus checks can't please everybody Thu, 15 May 2008 23:34:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- When Maulit Shelat heard about the Bush administration's plan to pump up the economy by sending out stimulus checks, he sat down with his wife and drew up a list of priorities: First up, remodeling the bathroom. ... - By JULIANA BARBASSA The Associated Press |
| IRS sends some checks to the wrong accounts Thu, 15 May 2008 23:34:00 EST MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Through the wonders of modern technology, some of those federal economic stimulus checks are being deposited directly into recipients' bank accounts. But some are not -- and are instead winding up in the bank accounts of complete strangers. ... - By CAROL POLSKY Newsday |
| Baby boutique gets 'green' rating Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST MILFORD -- Stork Organic Baby Boutique on the Milford Oval was recently approved by Co-op America as a socially and environmentally responsible business. To become Co-op approved, businesses must complete a screening process. ... |
| Bernanke criticizes banks' intuition Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST WASHINGTON (AP) -- Commercial banks and other financial institutions need to beef up their ability to detect and protect themselves against risks like the credit and mortgage debacles, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday. ... |
| Icahn to board: Sell to Microsoft or else Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Spurred on by outraged shareholders, activist investor Carl Icahn notified Yahoo Inc. ... |
| Industrial output falls in April Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST WASHINGTON (AP) -- Industrial output plunged in April as factories making everything from autos to heavy machinery felt the adverse effects of the weak economy. ... |
| CBS Corp. to buy news, info site Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST NEW YORK (AP) -- Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying CNet Networks Inc., an online news and information provider, for $1.8 billion in cash in its latest bid to expand its reach on the Internet, the companies announced Thursday. ... |
| Jumbo loans still difficult to get Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST Higher loan limits, set by the federal government as part of an economic stimulus package early this year, were supposed to make jumbo loans more affordable in expensive housing markets. ... |
| Sununu, Gregg on losing side of vote Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST CONCORD (AP) -- New Hampshire Sen. John Sununu says he voted against a bill that would increase money for food stamps and emergency food aid for the needy because it would subsidize wealthy farmers. ... |
| Broncos walk off with a 'W' Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST HUDSON -- Jess Brun played a pivotal role both in the pitcher's circle and on the bases for Alvirne in its 2-1 Class L win over Bishop Guertin Thursday in Hudson. ... - By CHRIS PANTAZIS Correspondent |
| Pickrel truly a catch for Pride Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST NASHUA -- How do you rebuild an outfield? Maybe by acquiring players like Jeremy Pickrel. To be sure, the Nashua Pride will have a new look roaming the green grass in front of the outfield walls at Holman Stadium. ... - By TOM KING Staff Writer |
| No one told Sox it would be easy Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST The Boston Red Sox have basically completed one-quarter of the season. ... - By STEVEN KRASNER The Providence Journal |
| High School Sports Wrapup Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST Ryan McCarthy came around to score from second base on Vinny Vumbaco's ninth-inning single to lift Bishop Guertin over Alvirne 4-3. McCarthy got on base with a single of his own and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Craig Ninteau (two hits). ... |
| Spygate drones on Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST WASHINGTON -- Hold on, NFL. Spygate isn't over. Not if an "incensed" senator from Pennsylvania has anything to do with it. Sen. ... - By JOSEPH WHITE The Associated Press |
| C's guard comes around Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST BOSTON -- The Cleveland Cavaliers were willing to give up a big 3 by Rajon Rondo to avoid being beaten by the Big Three. And it cost them. ... - By JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press |
| Odds stacked against Big Brown Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST BALTIMORE -- Before anointing Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown the next coming of Secretariat, consider this: The colt enters Saturday's Preakness off a two-week turnaround, the shortest of his career; he's got problem front feet; and there are 12 horses with connections eager to show Big Brown can... ... - By BETH HARRIS The Associated Press |
| Summaries Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST Summary of yesterday's high school sports matchups. ... |
| Golden touch Fri, 16 May 2008 07:08:00 EST FRANKLIN - When Gilford High's Joan Forge needs something positive to happen for her girls' volleyball team, she gives the ball to junior Lindsey Carr. Her husband, Rick Forge, does the same thing when his girls' basketball team needs a spark. |
| Derryfield meets its match Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST It took a team from out of state to knock the Derryfield boys' tennis team from the ranks of the unbeaten. |
| Two teams in need of a lift Fri, 16 May 2008 07:09:00 EST INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - It's do or summertime for the Cleveland Cavaliers. |
| Flyers stay alive, force Game 5 back in Pittsburgh Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST The Pittsburgh Penguins' road to the Stanley Cup finals along the Pennsylvania Turnpike took an unexpected detour. |
| Vickers's team wins Challenge Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Brian Vickers's team kicked off NASCAR's All-Star week activities by winning the Sprint Pit Crew Challenge last night, beating Denny Hamlin's team in a battle of Toyotas in the final round. |
| Sports roundup Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST JV results |
| Rays reverse the roles Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Scott Kazmir sparkled in his first start since agreeing to a $28.5 million contract extension, and the surprising Tampa Bay Rays dropped the New York Yankees into last place with a 5-2 victory yesterday. |
| Bike trails beckon Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Is there a bicycle gathering dust in your garage, shed or attic? Doesn't matter whether it's an old 10-speed road bike, a dime-store special, an ancient single-speed clunker, or something much newer and fancier - it's time to dust it off, pump the tires, lube the chain and go for a ride. |
| Not seeing the light Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Wallace Matthews of Newsday wrote about New York Mets pitcher Oliver Perez, whose pitching performances range from overwhelming to awful from start to start: "For all the talk about how dominant his stuff can be, in many ways, Perez remains the pitcher he has always been. Lights out one day, no lights on at home the next." |
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