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Merrimack Crimeline 12th Annual Golf Tournament
Local
Sunday June 27, 2010
On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, Merrimack Crimeline will host their 12th Annual Golf Tournament at Souhegan Woods in Amherst. Proceeds benefit the Community by providing the Caller-ID free phone tip line, payment of rewards made from arrests resulting from a tip, college scholarships in the fields of public service, neighborhood watch education, and many other programs.
Local
Wednesday June 23, 2010
The Community Food Pantry at St. James United Methodist Church in Merrimack is pleased to announce the grant of $859 from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for the purchase of a freezer.
Merrimack Crimeline participates in Police Open House
Local
Saturday June 5, 2010
The Merrimack Crimeline participated in the Merrimack Police Department open house. The Crimeline is out in the community rain or shine.
Solve a Crime and Recieve a Cash Reward and Remain Anonymous
Local
Saturday June 5, 2010
Solve a Crime and Receive a Cash Reward and Remain Anonymous “GET INVOLVED AND STAY ANONYMOUS” Too often persons with vital information about crimes fail to contact the police because they fear retaliation or because they don’t want to testify in Court. The result of the reluctance is that: Crimes take much longer to solve Many Crimes go unsolved The perpetrator feels empowered and may even commit more crimes because his identity is unknown Merrimack Crimeline offers an alternative How does the program work? Responsible for the daily operations of the Crimeline Program, the Merrimack Police Department receives and processes incoming information through a special Crimeline telephone 424-2424.
Local
Thursday June 3, 2010
AMHERST Toastmasters advance to districts Two local Amherst and Milford residents took their public speaking skills to larger stages. Jennifer Cretsinger, D.C.
Shaw’s fair touts fun for families
Local
Thursday May 6, 2010
MERRIMACK – Shaw’s in South Merrimack has partnered with High Hopes Foundation of New Hampshire to offer a fun-filled family oriented event May 8 in the store’s parking lot. Located at 7 Continental Blvd., the Shaw’s Fun Fair will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with free admission and cost-friendly activities for kids.
Politicos show support for Meals on Wheels
Local
Thursday April 8, 2010
MERRIMACK – St. Joseph Community Services, the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, hosted March For Meals Day on March 24. Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas and Peterborough Selectman Barbara Miller participated in the event to show their support for the communities’ seniors and home-bound disabled. “In this economy, it is important that we continue to bring attention to the much-needed services we provide,” said Meghan Brady, president of SJCS.
Local
Thursday April 1, 2010
Last weekend children and the Easter Bunny participated in Lyndeborough’s annual Easter Egg Hunt while in Merrimack they participated in the 18th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wasserman Park.
Local
Thursday April 1, 2010
Merrimack College announces scholarship fund The Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts has a new initiative to aid students hailing from New Hampshire and Massachusetts – nearly $250,000 in scholarship funds for incoming commuter students who wish to attend the college while residing with their families. Commuter students who wish to attend Thomas More College will be eligible for a $20,000 scholarship, or $5,000 a year.
Eagle hopeful wants diapers to aid agency
Local
Monday March 29, 2010
NASHUA – Families in need require more than just help with groceries. If a mother can’t afford diapers, the baby will sit in a soiled diaper, which can lead to rash and infection.
Military
Monday August 23, 2010
Airman Kelsey Nutt Air National Guard Airman Kelsey Nutt graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. Nutt earned distinction as an honor graduate.
Army National Guard Pvt. Jason A. Wilkins
Military
Friday October 9, 2009
Army National Guard Pvt. Jason A.
Youth-Education
Thursday July 8, 2010
Bedford Streeter in first ASD graduating class The Academy for Science and Design in Merrimack has announced that its first graduating class was honored at a commencement ceremony June 18 at ASD. ASD opened its doors in September 2007 to a student body of 32 students.
Merrimack Valley Ringers to Present Concert
Youth-Education
Friday May 21, 2010
Category: Community New Email: mnissen@stchrisschoolnh.org Location St. Christopher School Phone 603-882-7442 Medianame: Mediacaption: Mediacredit: Title/Headline: Merrimack Valley Ringers to Present Concert St.
Life After High School: Strategies for Transition Planning
Youth-Education
Wednesday April 21, 2010
Life After High School: Strategies for Transition Planning will be the topic of discussion at the May 11th meeting of the Merrimack Special Education Parent Support Group. This workshop provides participants with an overview of the transition requirements in the IEP, including strategies they can use for effective transition planning.
Food pantry donors won’t come up empty
Youth-Education
Monday March 15, 2010
MERRIMACK – A fundraiser that combines good art and good eats will be held in Merrimack to benefit local food pantries. The Merrimack High School art department and national art honor society has organized the fourth Empty Bowls event, in which participants buy a handmade bowl and fill it with locally made soup to help those in need. Since the fall, Merrimack art students and staff have thrown, glazed and fired 350 bowls, which will be on sale for $12 apiece.
Building the Skills that Build Social Capital,
Youth-Education
Saturday February 20, 2010
Teresa Bolick, Ph.D., is the featured speaker for the March 9th workshop, “Building the Skills that Build Social Capital,” sponsored by the Merrimack Special Education Parent Support Group. This workshop is intended to outline practical strategies that families and special education teams can use to teach the skills that build “social capital,” the human interactions that add value and productivity to groups and communities. The workshop will take place from 7-9 pm at Merrimack Middle School Library.
Officers elected at K of C meeting
Clubs
Monday May 10, 2010
NASHUA – At the 111th annual meeting of the New Hampshire State Council of the Knights of Columbus, held over the April 30-May 2 weekend at the Radisson, new officers were elected. These officers were elected from delegates representing more than 7,500 Catholic families in New Hampshire.
Clubs
Thursday February 4, 2010
Neighbor’s Club News is where you can find special events and meeting dates/times held by area clubs. Amherst Lions Club to hold roast beef supper AMHERST – The Amherst Lions Club will host its fourth annual Roast Beef Supper at the Amherst Middle School, 14 Cross Road, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Clubs
Thursday January 28, 2010
MERRIMACK – The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a free throw contest on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m.
Clubs
Saturday January 23, 2010
MERRIMACK – Merrimack Crimeline will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
Merrimack Garden Club to host speaker
Clubs
Friday January 22, 2010
MERRIMACK – Wendy Snow Fogg from Misty Meadows Herbal Center will speak at the Merrimack Garden Club Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at St.
Celebrate your local library, staff
Libraries
Thursday April 8, 2010
MERRIMACK – National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide, will be from April 12-16. “Every day, public libraries in big cities and small towns help transform their communities,” said Janet Angus, director of the Merrimack Public Library. “At our library, people of all ages and backgrounds come together for programs or lectures, to get assistance from our trained professionals with job hunting, homework help and research, or to simply borrow books and DVDs for their entertainment.” The library will celebrate with a series of activities: n Each weekday from 6:30-8:30 a.m., the library will offer commuters and other early birds free coffee and doughnuts to go.
Libraries
Saturday March 6, 2010
AMHERST Amherst Town Library, 14 Main St. 673-2288, library@amherst.lib.nh.us, www.amherst.lib.nh.us. Storytimes The library holds storytime Tuesdays from 10-10:30 a.m.
Merrimack seniors have ball despite the rain
Columnist
Monday June 21, 2010
June 12 marked the end of an era for Merrimack High School’s seniors. Bright and smiling faces filled the school gym at 9 a.m. sharp for the start of the long-anticipated graduation ceremony.
Signature moments for Merrimack seniors
Columnist
Sunday June 13, 2010
For many Merrimack High School seniors, the last four years seemed to have gone by in the blink of an eye. No one seems to know where the time went. “I can’t believe it went that fast,” senior Caitlin Weiser said.
Merrimack students attend Northeast Peace Jam
Columnist
Sunday April 25, 2010
The after-school club Random Acts of Kindness at Merrimack High School is mainly concerned with advocating for peace, among environmental topics that include reducing waste in school and recycling. Throughout its years of operation, RAOK also has participated in the Northeast Peace Jam. The group recently sent five students to the two-day youth conference, which is directed at students who attend high school in New England. The Merrimack High representatives were senior Colleen Vaillancourt and juniors Jeff Bogel, Austin Martin, Ethan McGarry and Vien Nguyen. This year, it was held at the University of Hartford in Connecticut, which may become the permanent location. During the event, students spend time with a Nobel Peace Prize winner, who not only speaks about his or her work for peace, but also includes students in activities that give youths the opportunity to advocate for peace, as well. This year’s Peace Prize winner was Argentinean humanitarian Adolfo Perez Esquival.
Empty Bowls at Merrimack High benefits food pantries
Columnist
Sunday March 14, 2010
The National Art Honor Society at Merrimack High School is once again participating in Empty Bowls, a program that benefits Nashua and Manchester food pantries. The event, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. March 24, is open to the public.
Overcoming the dreaded senioritis bug at Merrimack High
Columnist
Sunday February 7, 2010
Finals at Merrimack High School were a clear indicator of the end of the semester and the beginning of the second half of the year. First-semester classes end and new ones begin. Schedules are switched to accommodate the changes, which made the Monday after exams almost like another first day of school.
Merrimack Police looking for $5,500 diamond ring’s owner
Local
Friday September 3, 2010
Merrimack police are looking for the owner of a valuable diamond ring that a good Samaritan turned into them after discovering it at the town’s recycling center. The Merrimack resident, who wants to remain anonymous, brought the ring to police Aug. 23, police said. The resident had taken a scented candle from the recycling center’s exchange area.
Officer connects with students as new school year begins
Local
Friday September 3, 2010
MERRIMACK – For one day at least, officer Tom Prentice is the king of calm at Merrimack Middle School. All around him, teachers rush through the halls, surviving the first day of school, and students explore their classrooms with equal parts curiosity and nervousness. But with classes under way, Prentice – a Merrimack Police officer and the middle school’s resource officer – has nothing to do but be seen. “The honeymoon will soon be over,” Prentice said Thursday as he walked the halls, greeting students along the way. “Another week or two and they’ll start to test (me),” he said.
Survey forms may set property values
Local
Wednesday September 1, 2010
MERRIMACK – A dearth of commercial property sales in the struggling economy has left Merrimack officials reassessing the way they assess property. For years, town assessment officers have looked primarily at property sales to determine the market value of commercial properties.
Sporting types make splashes along Merrimack
Local
Tuesday August 31, 2010
This year’s back to school blues figure to be a shade deeper than usual. Kids across the region will start up the 2010-11 school year this week with blue skies and blazing temperatures outside. Schools in Nashua and Hudson begin the school year today.
Local
Tuesday August 31, 2010
MERRIMACK – Fifth- and sixth-graders at the James Mastricola Upper Elementary School may lose an after-school program hosted there for the past six years by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua because of funding cuts. This year, as youngsters anticipate upcoming activities, deepening fears for the longevity of the program trouble the instructors, volunteers and youth who enjoy the club’s palette of learning opportunities. Government funds, monies that in the past lent big-time support to the program, this year fizzled to an alarming number – zero. Some 200 students at the school are a part of “The Club” in Merrimack.
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