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LITCHFIELD – The search for a school superintendent ends where it began. Elaine Cutler will not retire at the end of the school year, and will stay on as superintendent until at least summer of 2011. Cutler reversed her decision …

Police look for leads on shooting suspect

NASHUA - Police will be reviewing footage from security cameras as they investigate an apparent road rage shooting Saturday night, an investigator said.Police also are urging anyone with information on the incident to call the department at 594-3500, or the …

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Close Me! Fire guts historic city building

NASHUA - A pre-dawn fire Sunday appeared to have destroyed an historic Pine Street building that housed a private social club, a convenience store and seven apartments. The fire appeared to have gutted the second and third levels of a …

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Fire guts historic city building

February 8, 2010

Close Me! Fire guts historic city building

NASHUA - A pre-dawn fire Sunday appeared to have destroyed an historic Pine Street building that housed a private social club, a convenience store and seven apartments. The fire appeared to have gutted the second and third levels of a …

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Senior Class - Week 44. Burning Desire

February 8, 2010

Close Me! Senior Class - Week 44. Burning Desire

George Pessotti was 31 years old, lying on his back and shouting to his wife, Anne, “Are the kids safe? Are they out of the house?” Every window on the first floor had blown out. …

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Walk like a rex

February 3, 2010

Close Me! Walk like a rex

If you had to dream up a phrase to excite the average 8-year-old – and maybe also the 8-year-old’s dad or mom – you’d be hard-pressed to do better than “robot dinosaurs.” SEE Science Center knows this fact quite well, …

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At North forum, 6 tough subjects

February 3, 2010

Close Me! At North forum, 6 tough subjects

NASHUA – Small-business lending was the Tuesday talking point for his visit to Nashua, but President Barack Obama aggressively challenged Republicans to stop carping and start solving problems. At a town hall-style forum, Obama fielded six questions on health care, …

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Senior Class - Week 43. Dignified Passing

February 1, 2010

Close Me! Senior Class - Week 43. Dignified Passing

Even though he only sparred, he’s very much like an old professional boxer. Rough around the edges, can get the job done and never wants to retire. However, for Jim Donovan, his days of fighting in the ring are over. …

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Teammates, friends remember Huntington’s victim

January 26, 2010

Close Me! Teammates, friends remember Huntington’s victim

MERRIMACK – Jason Hilton’s teammates and coaches on the 1987 state champion Merrimack High School football team were fond of saying that every play started with him, the starting center. That was indeed the case. Hilton was an invaluable member …

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Senior Class - Week 42. Daddy Dearest

January 25, 2010

Close Me! Senior Class - Week 42. Daddy Dearest

Hock wasn’t eating. In four months, he lost 23 pounds. He lost the ability to go to the doctor. …

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Mother, son help rescue owl that flew into car

January 23, 2010

Close Me! Mother, son help rescue owl that flew into car

HOLLIS – Daniel Baerthlein, 18, a senior at Hollis/Brookline High School, was driving home around 9:30 p.m. last Saturday when something flew out of the night and into his windshield. …

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Senior Class - Week 41. Musical Genes

January 18, 2010

Close Me! Senior Class - Week 41. Musical Genes

Music has always been a forte for Victor Tallarico, 93, of Nashua. His father Giovanni, an Italian immigrant, was an accomplished cellist. That influence served him well as he would later train to be a professional pianist. …

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Senior Class - Week 40. Doorstep Dining

January 11, 2010

Close Me! Senior Class - Week 40. Doorstep Dining

THE TASK LASTS ABOUT TWO HOURS EACH WEEK, AND there is no paycheck. Instead, their reward is paid immediately as smiles are brought to many faces for their efforts – Linda Duff and Helen Butler are volunteers for the Meals …

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