Devastating fire in Nashua
On Assignment by Don himsel
There was a five-alarm fire in Nashua over the weekend. A couple of businesses and a handful of apartments burned but luckily no one was injured. Nashua Fire Rescue worked hard to salvage what they could for residents who waited outside in the cold Monday.. (Read More)
Different Facebook habits in our cities
Granite Geek by David brooks
This guy has analyzed a ton of Facebook data and put together some wicked cool interactive pages reflecting them, titled Facebook Pages of Countries, States and Cities. Among his analysis: He breaks up the US into 7 regions, based on their Facebook habits like friends and fan pages;.. (Read More)
More bad news than good in this week's fliers
Savvy Shopper by Sherman smith
We've found some good news and bad news among this week's supermarket and drugstores fliers. The good news first? It looks as if the on again, off again “zone pricing” used by some chains like Shaw's and Hannaford, especially in Milford, is off again. The bad news? The.. (Read More)
SUPER PICK
First and Ten from Foxboro by Tom king
Well, it's that time again, while guessing whether Bill Belichick is really going to be the New England Patriots defensive coordinator or unofficially hand it to someone as yet another secret: Super Bowl prediction time.
Oh it is so tempting to pick the New Orleans Saints. With Drew Brees at the.. (Read More)
Amigo's now offers catering services; and flowers on Valentine's Day
Live Free or Dine by Michelle collins
After my last experience at Amigo's in Merrimack, I'm not sure I ever want to go back. However, I do believe in second chances, and will probably give these guys another go sometime in the near future. Even though I never received an apology. But.. (Read More)
Bad Obama news made worse
NH Prime Cuts by Kevin landrigan
CONCORD [-] No one should be surprised President Barack's job
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Nashua schools superintendent dangles skates and skiis over a cliff
Raising Athletes by Bob hammerstrom
Have you seen the beer commercial where the boyfriend is asked whether he would choose the girl or the beer, if he could only save one? That's what the Nashua Board of Education seems to be doing with the skiing and hockey programs at the two Nashua high schools. .. (Read More)
Ride free and don't sue if you fall down
Off Track by Andrew wolfe
Contrary to popular misconception, New Hampshire law makes it pretty hard – though not impossible – to sue landowners who allow recreation on their private property. Last month, the New Hampshire House gave cycling a push by passing HB 191, which adds cycling to the long list of.. (Read More)
Hernandez in Millrose Games
Inside NH Preps by Gary fitz
Francis Hernandez, the outstanding senior distance runner at Bishop Guertin High School, will compete in the Millrose Games High School Mile on Friday night (9:22 p.m.).
Hernandez, who has committed to Providence College, qualified by running a 4:14 mile recently at the Yale Invitational. He led Bishop Guertin to a second straight Class.. (Read More)
Drive-up donations being collected for quake relief
Learning Curve by Michael brindley
Volunteers from the New Hampshire Gateway Chapter of the American Red Cross will be at the Pheasant Lane Mall today collecting donations for Haiti earthquake relief.
The volunteers, available until 6 p.m., are located in the parking lot outside Joe's Restaurant. Drivers can drive up and donate cash. .. (Read More)
Meyer leaving Florida for health reasons
Little Man on Campus by JoeM
According to a story on espn.com, Florida head coach Urban Meyer will step down after his team plays in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.
In a statement released by Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, Meyer is leaving to put more focus on his healthy and family.
"I have given.. (Read More)
Magic Hat conjures up some autumn goodness
After Hours by Emily reily
It’s November, and while it may seem like Christmas and the holidays are right around the corner, we still have plenty of autumn time left before it turns really cold. The cavalcade of “Octoberfest” beers designed to celebrate the season have been rolling along. Just about every.. (Read More)
The perfect combination for lashes and eyes
Fashion Cents by Vanessa
About a year ago, I wrote a post about finding the perfect mascara.
If your in need of a lash makeover, there is no lack of promises: longer lashes, thicker lashes, no smudging, etc.
Covergirl has taken an approach to brighten up your eye color. During that November 2008 post,.. (Read More)
Bad umpiring, worse hitting doomed Red Sox
Caught Off The Wall by Alan greenwood
Thursday night's first base umpire in Anaheim, C.B. Bucknor, can expect a vintage New England greeting when he is introduced before Game 3 at Fenway Park on Sunday. Having turned in a wretched performance in Game 1- replays on high-def TV gave him two clearly blown calls -.. (Read More)
No Bruins opener for DIRECTV viewers
Hubbub by George scione
If you’re sitting at home tonight trying hard to get the Bruins’ season opener to appear on your television and it’s nothing but a black screen or snow, you may be one of the unlucky few that get their satellite feed courtesy of DIRECTV.
You might as well just switch to.. (Read More)