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Cleaning Up Our Home

April 22 is Earth Day, the annual event when we’re reminded to think about where we live. Not our town or even our country, but Planet Earth. Outdoor celebrations and political speeches all have their place, but the message we…

Carl Accardo

Carl Anthony Accardo, 85, of Winchester, Mass., died of natural causes March 22, 2014 at his home. He was born April 20, 1928, in Torrington, Conn., the first son of Gaetano and Maria Accardo. After graduating from Torrington High School…

Knocked Off Her Socks

Second graders Tayla Williams and Lillian Foti had a blast at the annual South Range Elementary School’s Sock Hop on Wednesday, March 18. All grades were well represented at the dance, which gave students a chance to cut loose.  Photo…

Astros Win Round Four of Dodgeball Tourney with LHS

One of the newer additions to the storied athletic rivalry between the student/athletes from Pinkerton Academy and Londonderry High School is the annual “Dodgeball Mack Plaque-Style” event that generates lots of excitement within the communities at the two local schools.…

Town Council to Reconsider Vote on Union Contract

The Derry Town Council will take a second look at its vote to approve the Professional, Administrative and Technical Employees’ (PATE) collective bargaining agreement. At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Council voted 3-2 to approve the contract, with Councilor Phyllis…

Make It More Than a Slogan

Londonderry Supervisor of the Checklist Geraldine “Gerry” Van Grevenhof wants people to come out and vote March 11. “The elections affect everybody within the town,” Van Grevenhof said. “The money that’s being spent is their tax money and they should…