The annual day of fun on MacGregor Park took place on Saturday, Sept. 17, with plenty of activities to entertain families. Longtime Red Star Twirler and current Miss Portsmouth, Morgan Torre helped to kick off Derryfest. See more page 8.…
By Alex Malm The Derry School Board received an update regarding transportation issues they have been having during their most recent school board meeting.Derry Superintendent, Austin Garofalo, said he was disappointed about the situation they were in.“For complete and total…
Derryfest took place for the 33rd time on Saturday giving residents the opportunity to enjoy at day of family fun activities. Dozens of booths were set up throughout MacGregor Park allowing attendees to see what the town of Derry has…
By Alex Malm For the first time in over 50 years the town of Derry had to select a new police chief after current Police Chief, Edward Garone, announced earlier this summer that he would be retiring.During the Sept. 6…
By Alex Malm During both the Sept. 1 Derry Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Aug. 24 Derry Planning Board workshop meeting, members discussed the changes under House Bill 1661, which affects the way local boards operate.For the Zoning Board,…
By Alexandria Zimmerman Parishioners and community members have seen a dramatic transformation of the outside of the First Parish Church in East Derry over the past decade, but there’s still much to be done within the church.Recently celebrating the 300-Year…
Families were invited to a Marshmallow Roast at the Taylor Library last week and participants enjoyed s’mores by the campfire. This was the sixth time the event was held and was a combined effort the two public libraries in Derry.…
By Alex Malm During the Aug. 9 Derry School Board meeting, members were given an enrollment update for the school district.Superintendent, Austin Garofalo, explained they have several classes approaching the maximum class sizes the school district has in place.Garofalo added…
Children from the Derry Public Library and the Taylor Library were invited to a Marshmallow Roast last week behind the Taylor Library in East Derry. Families gathered around two campfires set up and Children’s Librarian, Ray Fontaine, entertained participants with…
Londonderry and Derry First Responder Softball teams met during Old Home Day week for the third time, and this year, the Derry squad was able to walk away with a comfortable 17-13 victory. The teams met at Matthew Thornton Elementary…
