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Local
Monday August 30, 2010
As chair of the committee to put together a fundraiser on behalf of the Milford Lions, I would like to take the opportunity to clarify any misconceptions readers may have concerning the dog contest that the Milford Lions will be holding on September 5th. This contest is NOT by any means a contest for dog owners to think that it is to ridicule or seek out ugly dogs. It is not the intention of this contest to do so and anyone thinking so, should be so informed NOW that it is NOT.
Business to give away free child care
Local
Monday August 16, 2010
MILFORD – In celebration of its 25th year, Little Arrows Child Care Services is giving away one free year of child care. Established in 1985 by James and Lorraine Thibodeau as a privately owned child care center, Little Arrows Day Care incorporated in 1990 and became known as Little Arrows Child Care Services. In August, 1992, it became a nonprofit organization, opening the door for Little Arrows to become a child care and family service organization. “Little Arrows is not just a child care center, but a center that truly cares and takes the time to get to know the families that it serves,” said Janet Bragdon, the organization’s executive director. “The Little Arrows experience is one that lasts a lifetime,” added Gary Daniels, Little Arrows’ board chairman.
Milford Parent Volunteers Needed
Local
Wednesday August 4, 2010
The Milford Middle School Enrichment Program was initiated by parents in 1994. The Program offers afterschool courses and a delayed opening program.
Board members change at Souhegan Valley Transportation Collaborative
Local
Thursday July 8, 2010
At a recent meeting of the Souhegan Valley Transportation Collabortative (SVTC), board members regretfully accepted the resignation of Ruth Heden as the SVTC’s at-large member. Although Ms.
Calm words help avert disaster at grange supper
Local
Monday June 28, 2010
A friend gave me a fragile, yellowed newspaper clipping she had come across because it details a neat story. Unfortunately, there is no date and no indication of what newspaper it came from.
Fair offers free family fun for all
Local
Thursday June 17, 2010
MILFORD – As if parents didn’t have enough to worry about, summer is about to arrive with a multitude of dangers lurking in these lazy crazy days. Bikes, pools, skateboards, playgrounds, barbecue grills are responsible for many emergency room visits this time of year. And then there’s sunburn, poison ivy, Lyme disease and fireworks – it’s almost enough to make parents want to keep their kids inside. But a little common sense instruction, especially from the right adults, will go a long way toward helping kids stay safe. Those right adults could be the local police officers and firefighters who will be at a free community fair Saturday at the Stop & Shop Plaza in Milford. Sponsored by St.
2nd Annual Broadway Showcase Raises Funds for Local Nonprofits
Local
Wednesday May 26, 2010
Singers and dancers from southern NH will perform in a Broadway-style review on Saturday, June 5th at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts in Milford, N.H. to help raise money for two local nonprofit organizations, the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley and SHARE.
Summer Arts Camp Taught by Professionals
Local
Wednesday May 5, 2010
Summer Arts Camp -returning this year! Courses will be taught by local professional artists with a knack for working with teens. This is for students going into grades 5-9 from all local schools.
Smart Commute Week kick-off May 15 at Milford park
Local
Monday May 3, 2010
Smart Commute Week is about more than making your trip to work easier. It helps to reduce air pollution, promotes energy independence, improves public health, saves time and money, and leads to a better quality of life.
SHARE announces May evening hours
Local
Thursday April 22, 2010
MILFORD – SHARE Outreach announced its office will be open two evenings in May for food pantry appointments and other clients services. SHARE, 1 Columbus Ave., will be open from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 11 and 25.
Military
Thursday December 3, 2009
MILFORD – Air Force Airman Dominiq M. Russell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Military
Thursday December 3, 2009
MILFORD – Air Force Airman Gregory J. Desmarais graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Milford High School classes of 1964-66
Reunions
Saturday January 23, 2010
MILFORD – The Milford High School classes of 1964, 1965, and 1966 are having a joint reunion the weekend of July 24, 2010. They have lost track of some of their classmates and are working hard to find them.
Milford Middle School Enrichment Program is now registering
Youth-Education
Wednesday June 16, 2010
Mini-Courses will begin on the first day of school and meet every day afterschool from school dismissal to 5:45 PM. Geared towards students who need consistent afterschool care, the Program includes student choice of activity, homework time and snack.
Youth-Education
Thursday June 10, 2010
Amherst Johnson earns Gold Award Brianna Johnson, of Amherst, a member of Girl Scout Troop 1607, recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. For her award, Brianna held a “Battle of the Sciences” event at the Amherst Middle School on March 19.
On-line Auction to Support Teens ends June 3 and 5
Youth-Education
Wednesday June 2, 2010
4th Annual Milford Middle School (MMS) Enrichment Spring Bidding For Good Auction will end on June 5. A special auction for two tickets to the Taste of Milford (value $40) on June 4 will end on June 3.
Youth-Education
Wednesday May 5, 2010
The May Milford Middle School Enrichment Courses began on Monday May 3 but students may register at any time. Brochures are available in the main office and the school web page.
On-line Auction to Support Teens starts on Sunday May 16
Youth-Education
Wednesday May 5, 2010
4th Annual Milford Middle School Enrichment Spring Bidding For Good Auction will run from Sunday May 16 to Fri June 4. Auctioned items include: golf, hotel stays, baseball tickets and gift certificates to local shops.
Milford Rotary Club swears in officers
Clubs
Monday July 12, 2010
MILFORD – With the swearing-in of the new board of directors at its Wednesday meeting, June 30, the Milford Rotary Club commenced its 60th year of service to the greater Milford community. Taking over the reigns from outgoing president Stephanie Kruy, branch manager of the two Milford Ocean Bank locations, was Douglas Rupert, of Wilton. Retired from banking consulting, Rupert maintains an active interest in several local concerns and manages his apple orchard, Appletop.
Rotary Club created for day workers
Clubs
Thursday February 18, 2010
MILFORD – The second organizational meeting for a new Rotary Club, designed for people able to meet after work, was held at Elisha’s Restaurant in Milford on Feb. 9.
Clubs
Sunday November 1, 2009
MILFORD – Rosemary goes great with chicken, but did you know that it may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease? Or that sage can help with hot flashes? Come to the next meeting of the Milford Garden Club and learn surprising ways that common culinary herbs and companion plants can help keep your family healthy. Speaker Maria Noel Groves is a clinical herbalist based in Allenstown.
Clubs
Sunday October 25, 2009
MILFORD – Rosemary goes great with chicken, but did you know that it may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease? Or that sage can help with hot flashes? Come to the next meeting of the Milford Garden Club and learn surprising ways that common culinary herbs and companion plants can help keep your family healthy. Speaker Maria Noel Groves is a clinical herbalist based in Allenstown.
Clubs
Friday October 9, 2009
Elizabeth Clark of Amherst got the audience laughing with the Best Humorous Speech of the night, while Jewelie Lewis of Brookline demonstrated evaluation skills, critiquing another contestant’s speech for the evaluation portion of the contest. Both Clark and Lewis honed their skills at their home club Milford Toastmasters meetings, held every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts in Milford. They won at club level before heading to Nashua to compete against other area club winners and will now advance to the division contest Saturday in White River Junction, Vt.
What it means to be a hero to a girl growing up
Columnist
Sunday April 4, 2010
Editor’s Note: This was submitted by Morgan Mason as her college essay. The soft-spoken, redheaded man visited the apartment just as he had many times before. He lay on the itchy, cat-fur-infested shag rug – surprisingly, with no allergic reaction to the animal he had feared his entire life. Even then, lying on the small child’s bedroom floor, laughing and playing the whole afternoon, he showed potential as a parent. The man had been welcomed into the girl’s heart.
Milford seniors recognized for ‘superlative’ efforts
Columnist
Sunday March 28, 2010
Every year, a book full of memorable still frames is available for students alike to flip through. This hard-covered phenomenon is known as the yearbook. One of the most common sections is the senior superlatives.
Milford High helps Va. school through fundraisers
Columnist
Sunday February 14, 2010
Earlier this year, the sophomore class held a penny drive fundraiser at Milford High School. With an overwhelming amount of help from students and faculty, the event was a huge success. Milford High raised more than $1,300 by the end of the event.
‘See How They Run’ at Milford High: Spectacular
Columnist
Thursday October 15, 2009
The latest hustle and bustle throughout Milford High School seemed to start just a few short weeks ago when the cast of this year’s play was posted outside the theater classroom. Since that day, much time and preparation has gone into this year’s performance. Every year, Milford High School’s Drama Department is blessed with fresh talent, knowledgeable educators and a high number of spectators on show nights.
ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE ON MISSING ROADS
Columnist
Monday August 17, 2009
There is that old joke, usually attributed to some Yankee farmer, who ends up telling the tourist who is asking for directions, “you can’t get there from here.” The joke usually includes some local landmarks that the tourist couldn’t possibly know, leaving the farmer exasperated. But there are a few places around the area where that designation could be considered true, even if not literally. Lyndeborough’s first major subdivision is called Tarn Road. To get there, you have to go into Mont Vernon. The lower Purgatory Falls is also in Lyndeborough, but to drive there, you have to go into Milford. A large subdivision is planned off of Lyndeborough’s Cram Hill Road, but all of the houses will be in Wilton. The Falcon Ridge Development in the Milford has some access off Whting Hill Road in Wilton. Being dependent on another town for services can, on occasion, cause problems, but most are worked out amicably. Many towns have dirt roads with few or no houses where it is simply easier or more convenient to drive around into the next town.
Local
Wednesday September 1, 2010
MONT VERNON –- Police are closing in this week on at least one and possibly more suspects in connection with the recent spree of mailbox vandalism in the northeast part of town, Chief Kyle Aspinwall said. Roughly 25 mailboxes along Kendall Hill Road, Tater Street and Gavin Road sustained varying degrees of damage in the spree, which Aspinwall said began about 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug.
Milford Fletcher site use being considered
Local
Wednesday August 25, 2010
MILFORD – Five years ago, selectmen considered a plan to build an unusual Vietnam War memorial on the Fletcher Superfund site after cleanup is complete. The idea for the multimillion- dollar interactive park, with a mock minefield and statues of Viet Cong snipers, was ultimately rejected. But that left the question of what to do with the Elm Street property after the federal Environmental Protection Agency has completed its work. On Monday night , selectmen looked at a plan to turn the area into a 24-space paved parking lot, with a walking path connecting Keyes Park with Jacques School and a trail along the Souhegan River.
Woman’s fourth criminal case dropped
Local
Friday August 20, 2010
MILFORD – Judge Paul Moore on Wednesday afternoon agreed to drop charges in district court against a woman accused of threatening her brother with a knife Tuesday – her fourth arrest since Memorial Day – on condition that she complies with the Nashua mental health court. The mental-health court is a collaboration between the Nashua-area community mental health system and the local criminal justice system. Under those conditions, Adrienne Valdez, 28, must be under the care of a psychiatrist and a case worker, taking medication and undergoing therapy to treat a diagnosed mental illness. Valdez was arrested Memorial Day and accused of attacking three Amherst Ambulance Service EMTs who responded to her call for help. She allegedly punched, bit and jumped on EMTs Lynn Briggs, Sandra Power and Carylyn McEntee, causing injuries that have prevented them from working since the incident. On Tuesday, Julian Valdez was not injured during an argument when his sister allegedly pulled a kitchen knife on him and threatened him with it. But Adrienne Valdez was transported to the Milford Medical Center and treated for a cut to the arm. Afterward, she was arrested, charged with one felony count of criminal threatening, and taken to Milford District Court for a bail hearing. Valdez is currently facing charges in Mont Vernon, Nashua and Wilton. Valdez’s probable cause hearing was scheduled for 1 p.m.
Graffiti spray-painted on church in Milford
Local
Thursday August 19, 2010
MILFORD – With their white steeples reaching toward the heavens, Congregational churches are a symbol of tradition and piety in towns all over New England. But at the First Congregational Church on Tuesday, something was wrong with that picture. Someone painted the word “rebel” on the front of the church in red, with letters 6 inches high.
2 sidewalks new near Brookline schools
Local
Tuesday August 17, 2010
BROOKLINE – Parents and children can thank the federal grant program called “Safe Routes to School” for two new sidewalks completed last week outside the Richard Maghakian Memorial School and Captain Samuel Douglass Academy. “It gets the kids off the street and onto the sidewalk,” said Selectman Clarence Farwell. The $105,000 grant awarded to the town two years ago provided funding for an engineering study and construction. Meridian Land Services Inc., of Amherst, designed the project. The contract for the work was awarded to Jerry Farwell, the town road agent, and lowest bidder. Farwell, who is the son of Selectman Farwell and former School Board member Marcia Farwell, has built a number of projects in town over the years. Farwell was the low bidder on another recent project, but he was not offered the contract after the Federal Highway Administration rejected his bid, citing a conflict of interest. The contract was later awarded to CSSI Construction of Merrimack for roughly $10,000 more than Farwell’s offer. Of the two school sidewalks finished last week, the longest – 1,300 feet – was placed outside the Richard Maghakian Memorial School on Milford Street, on the same side of the road as the town ballfield. It extends north to Austin Road. The smaller project, a 200-foot sidewalk, was built along Townsend Hill Road, outside Captain Samuel Douglass Academy. Both sidewalks were built behind telephone polls to distance walkers from passing traffic. Last summer, the design company expected to begin its work before the start of the school year.
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