There were lots of colorful character involved in the annual Hampstead Holiday Parade sponsored by the Hampstead Lions. The holiday squirrel pictured here was “popping wheelies” all the way down Main Street during the parade that ended with fire engines…
By Alex Malm For a number of recent Derry Town Council meetings, residents and supporters of the Derry Rail Trail have been urging the council help convince the state revert back to a plan that would construct a tunnel under…
By Paul Conyers The Sandown Budget Committee held a special meeting to discuss changes to employee wages and unusual numbers in the budget at a special joint meeting on Dec. 7.The wage matrix determining the salaries of Sandown officials led…
By Paul Conyers The Hampstead Zoning Board of Adjustment came together for a Dec. 7 meeting to discuss an approved variance case for 29 Ells Road.Mary Margret Burke was originally permitted to construct a new bedroom for her house at…
Friends of the Chester Public Library held their annual Santa Breakfast at the Town Hall’s Multipurpose Room on Saturday morning, Dec. 10, welcoming the community for the annual holiday tradition of pancakes with Santa. Families were able to visit with…
About sixty brave souls dove into the frigid water of Beaver Lake in Derry on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10, to help raise funds for the First Baptist Church Food Pantry. Residents participating in the event were young and old alike,…
By Alex Malm The Chester School Board reviewed the 2023-2024 proposed school district budget during their Dec. 7 meeting.As part of the proposed budget, the general fund would see an increase of $690,946 with a total proposed expenditure of $14,297,236.Chester…
The Hampstead Lions Club held their 58th Annual Christmas Parade down Main Street in Hampstead on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11 with residents lining the street from Holiday Lane to Central School. This year’s theme was “A Winter Wonder Land,” and…
By Chris Paul The Pinkerton Academy Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams started their season this week with high hopes at capturing a Division I title.For the boys, it’s been over 12-years since winning a title. Back in 2010, Pinkerton beat…
By Chris Paul The Pinkerton Academy Wrestling Team hosted the first Dual Meet of the season on Wednesday night, Dec. 7, and the young team fell to a tough Concord High School squad by a 48-30 tally.The match started with…
