Veterans account for large percentage of nation’s homeless Nov 8, 2009
In 2004, he found a bed at a New Hampshire shelter, and then came to Haverhill. While he works as a part-time cook at the center, on Veterans Day Hall will be thinking about how he wants a full-time job and his own place. (Boston Globe)
Is Dr. Drew's sexual healing bad for you? Nov 8, 2009
At first, watching Aames run a table saw over a big piece of plywood is unnerving, like seeing Vito of "The Sopranos" escape to New Hampshire to try to take a construction job, only to find that honest work is so foreign to him that he'd rather return to New Jersey and risk death than face the daily grind. But Aames looks satisfied at the end of his first day on the job. (Salon)
No minimum stay required to rest your eyes on these hotels’ fine art Nov 8, 2009
Other artists on view include Beth Donahue, a Cambridge-based abstract painter and printmaker; Peter Agrafiotis, a New Hampshire native and abstract painter; and Dorothy Arnold, whose abstract works are rooted in nature. Works by local artists including Miriam Fried, Robert Bart, and Helen Schulman decorate guest rooms. (Boston Globe)
Behind their crafts are the high arts Nov 8, 2009
To wit, polymer clay artist Kathleen L. Dustin from New Hampshire is back with her women s party purses, along with charm-like bracelets sporting seeds, buds, and tiny tufts of moss. Connecticut fiber artist Danielle Gori-Montanelli also has returned with a dazzling collection of flower felt necklaces and collars. (Boston Globe)
3 Northeastern weekend escapes Nov 7, 2009
Lay of the Land: Right over the New Hampshire border, about an hour from Boston, Kittery is best known for outlet shopping, but its tranquil residential enclaves are a world apart: woodsy Kittery Point has a top-notch lobster shack and a virtually undiscovered state park, Fort Foster. Next up the coast are the Yorks: Rockwellian York Village, blue-blooded York Harbor, and honky-tonk York Beach, where old-time motels, ice cream parlors, and arcades face the sand. (CNN)
No. 4 'Cats look for upset as they travel to No. 1 Richmond for CAA battle Nov 6, 2009
The Wildcats, meanwhile, have been playing some of their most dominant football of late (they have outscored their opponents 63-7 since losing their only game of the season to New Hampshire). The team is now coming off a bye week, giving them extra time to prepare for their road trip to Richmond. (The Villanovan, PA)
Make no mistake: He's running Nov 6, 2009
Then, last month, Obama set an unofficial statewide pre-primary record when 1,600 New Hampshire Democrats paid $25 each to hear him speak at a Rarely has a fledgling presidential candidate entered the fray propelled by such stirring auditions in the first caucus and primary states ... With his rock star visit to New Hampshire, the highflying senator continues to tantalize Democrats with intimations of a White House run -- and a buzz not felt in American politics since JFK. By Walter... (Salon)
Al Gore: "I am optimistic" Nov 4, 2009
During the discussion, Clinton told his vice president that he was disappointed that Gore had not used him in the last ten days of the 2000 campaign in strategically significant states--Arkansas, Tennessee, New Hampshire, and Missouri. But Clinton said he could understand that. (Salon)
NH tourism department rewards Facebook fans Nov 3, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The New Hampshire tourism department has started offering special deals to fans of its Facebook page ... Copyright 1997-2008 Concord Monitor and New Hampshire Patriot P.O. Box 1177 Concord NH 03302 603-224-5301. (Concord Monitor)
NHIAA overhaul draws mixed reviews Nov 2, 2009
The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association Executive Council announced that it will do away with the current and longstanding class system. That's right, the NHIAA is going to be classless, effective at the start of the 2010-11 school year, and will use a divisional format for all sports. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
10 ways to transport yourself for a while Nov 1, 2009
Take the falls Though New Hampshire and Maui may seem worlds apart, achieving that Hawaiian vibe is right in your own backyard (minus the tropical temperatures, that is) when you view a rushing waterfall. Our vote goes to Arethusa Falls - said to be named for the poem Arethusa by Percy Bysshe Shelley - in White Mountain National Forest. (Boston Globe)
NU’s Guzior changes on the fly Oct 30, 2009
The Huskies thought their defense would be solid with returnees Drew Muench and J.P. Maley in the mix, but neither is available because of injuries, so Cronin converted senior forward Randy Guzior to defense last weekend for games against New Hampshire and UMass-Lowell. Guzior, known for the majority of his college career as a smashmouth force up front, has channeled his aggression to his own zone. (Boston Globe)
N.H. Bills Lost Hikers for Cost of Rescue Oct 30, 2009
New Hampshire officials praised his resourcefulness ... Sometime later, New Hampshire sent him a bill: $25,734 ... New Hampshire is one of eight states with laws allowing billing for rescue costs, but only New Hampshire has made frequent attempts to do so even strengthening its law last year to allow the suspension of hiking, fishing and driver's licenses of those who don't pay, according to an Associated Press review. (CBS News -- US)
Bucknell Football Commences Three-Game Road Trip Saturday at Lafayette Oct 28, 2009
Arkansas Pine-Bluff 14 New Hampshire 14 Southern Illinois 14 5. Bucknell 13 Cal Poly 13 Old Dominion 13 South Dakota State 13. (Bucknellbison.com)
Same-sex marriage battle in Maine Oct 26, 2009
If the legislation is upheld, Maine would join Massachusetts, Vermont, Iowa, Connecticut and New Hampshire in allowing. Chris Potholm, a professor of government at Bowdoin College and a Maine resident, said the spotlight is now on Maine because of the defeated bill in California. (CNN)
Southwest To Offer Service From Bradley To Denver Oct 24, 2009
Southwest also serves Manchester-Bos 00004000 ton Regional Airport in New Hampshire and T.F. Green Airport in Providence. Frontier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year and was acquired by Republic Airways of Indianapolis. (FOX61, CT)
How FBI traced Tarek Mehanna in his quest to become a jihadi Oct 23, 2009
CW2 travels to New Hampshire to meet with Maldonado, a former gang member, who is believed to have access to automatic weapons. But Maldonado says all he can get is handguns. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Bucknell Women's Soccer Begins Important Week on Road Tonight at Army Oct 23, 2009
Holy Cross has also beaten Manhattan (2-1), Central Connecticut (2-0), Wagner (6-0), New Hampshire (2-1), Lafayette (1-0) and Yale (4-1), while playing to draws with Providence (0-0), Lehigh (0-0) and Brown (2-2 on Tuesday night). - Holy Cross is 4-1-3 at home this season, with the only loss coming to Fairfield (2-0). (Bucknellbison.com)
Now that Gourmet magazine is gone, where can foodies turn? Oct 22, 2009
Now that Gourmet magazine is gone, where can foodies turn (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tar Heels Announce 2010 Gymnastics Schedule Oct 22, 2009
The Tar Heels' postseason begins March 27th in New Hampshire at the EAGL Championships, where the team looks to improve on its third-place finish last season. "If you ask the people on the team, their goal is to win EAGL and that's our goal every year. This year there are seven teams that could all be in contention to win the EAGL championship," Galvin said. (Tarheelblue.com)
CASINOS: Sen. Jehlen a nearly silent moderator during gambling debate Oct 22, 2009
This issue would only increase, one audience member said, if New Hampshire were to vote to put casinos just over the border in the Merrimack Valley ... If we build casinos, and then they build a couple in New Hampshire just over the border, then all of our revenue projections are thrown out the window. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
FBI calls Sudbury suspect inept but serious terror plotter Oct 22, 2009
The cooperating witness met with Maldonado in New Hampshire and asked him to use his gang contacts to get automatic weapons, but Maldonado said he could only get handguns, the affidavit says. Because of the logistical problems of executing the operation with just handguns, the plan was abandoned, the affidavit says. (Boston Globe)
Holt enjoys Team USA experience, ready for season Oct 20, 2009
Then the team made their way to New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Following that they made their way to Japan for a series of games before wrapping up the tour in Canada by playing a series of games in British Columbia. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Holliston softball player headed to Cuba to play Oct 19, 2009
Although it began casually, the organization has grown to include 350 players from 102 cities and towns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, ranging in age from 50 to 78 and playing in three different leagues, based on skill. "Everybody takes the game pretty seriously," said Buxton. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Women's Basketball Announces America East Schedule Oct 17, 2009
For the first time in six seasons the Seawolves will open America East play on the road on January 2, facing Hartford, a qualifier for last season's WNIT. SBU then heads home on January 6 looking to avenge last year's one-point loss to New Hampshire ... Opening February on the road, the Seawolves travel to New Hampshire on February 3 before returning to Pritchard Gymnasium on February 6 to host Binghamton. (Goseawolves.org)
Berlin, NH has new ATV trail Oct 17, 2009
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REBECCA WAGE: Must reduce pork-barrel spending Oct 17, 2009
Paul Hodes of New Hampshire introduced legislation that would break the link between campaign contributions and earmarks. The Clean Law for Earmark Accountability Reform Act, HR 2038, prohibits a member of Congress from accepting a contribution from a person or company that had previously received an earmark from that member. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Gymnastics Releases 2009-2010 Schedule Oct 15, 2009
Missouri finished ahead of both Maryland and New Hampshire, both teams they will see once again this year ... They will compete against New Hampshire as the wrestling team duals against Oklahoma. (Mutigers.com)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Oct 15, 2009
For Segway, based in New Hampshire, the difficulties it has encountered selling across the Atlantic are yet another in a string of mishaps for the maker of the ballyhooed invention that was going to change the way people move around. The Segway was unveiled in December 2001 to much fanfare by Dean Kamen, an inventor who holds 100 patents on ideas including a wheelchair that climbs stairs and the first portable kidney dialysis machine. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Irish Icers Set To Play Host To Providence College In A Thursday-Friday Series Oct 15, 2009
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Novelist Sherrie Flick recalls something of her bakery days at Ceres in Portsmouth, N.H. Oct 14, 2009
The author worked at Ceres (SEE-rees, after the goddess of agriculture in Roman mythology - and the street of its first location in town) from 1987 to 1990, around the time she earned her bachelor s degree in English literature from the University of New Hampshire. Flick now lives in Pittsburgh, where she writes and is artistic director of the Gist Street Reading Series. (Boston Globe)
Ghosts, goblins and more fall fun Oct 13, 2009
Meet ghosts who were lost at sea at the in Cincinnati, Ohio, or explore a haunted mountaintop at Ghoullog on in New Hampshire. "Hunt" ghosts with in downtown Tucson or hear a ghoul read a spooky story at in Times Square (where kids get in free after 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in October). (CNN)
Patriot League Football Release - 10.12.09 Oct 13, 2009
The Raiders are one of only five remaining undefeated teams in the nation, along with No. 1 Richmond, No. 3 Montana, No. 4 New Hampshire and Butler. Colgate's six-game season-opening win streak is its longest since winning its first 15 games in 2003, and the Raiders are at 6-0 for just the eighth time in school history. (Patriotleague.com)
The joy is in the journey, not the destination Oct 13, 2009
Then they continued on, through New Hampshire, Vermont, upstate New York, Lake George, Lake Placid and then down through the western part of Pennsylvania, through West Virginia, down through Tennessee and then back to Bogalusa for the Thanksgiving holidays. That seven-month trip was just the beginning. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Villanova Ranked No. 6 in Latest National Polls Oct 13, 2009
Last week, Villanova traveled on the road for the first time in conference play and was defeated at New Hampshire by a score of 28-24. The loss dropped the Wildcats from No. 2 to No. 6 in the polls, while New Hampshire moved up one spot in each poll to No. 4 ... The game at New Hampshire marked the second straight week that Villanova was involved in a game pitting the No. 2 team against a No. 5 squad. (Villanova.com)
The road to real Oct 11, 2009
For 66 miles along Routes 111, 125, and 11, it was New Hampshire at its best: tree-lined local highways passing through small towns flecked with mom-and-pop establishments ... says Fritz Wetherbee of WMUR-TV s New Hampshire Chronicle ... Before his current nine-year run as a storyteller and historian for WMUR, he worked for 14 years on New Hampshire Public Television s New Hampshire Crossroads, and on both, he s known for his bow tie, granite voice, and, most of all, an appreciation for our home... (Boston Globe)
Women's Soccer Edges SNHU, 1-0 Oct 11, 2009
Garden City, N.Y. - Junior broke a scoreless tie at 89:34 to lift the Adelphi University women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Southern New Hampshire University tonight at Competition Field. The Panthers improve to 8-4 and 6-4 in the Northeast-10, while the Penmen drop to 3-9-3 and 1-7-3 in the conference. (Aupanthers.com)
Stop and smell the thermals Oct 11, 2009
The one blacktop road through Lassen winds among the scenery like a steeper and more dramatic cousin to the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire ... 5-mile trail climbs relentlessly, but, for an acclimated hiker, is no more difficult than climbing in the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. (Boston Globe)
Cape Cod fishermen delight in tuna bite Oct 10, 2009
In response to some who believe the tuna heydays will return, scientist Molly Lutcavage, from the University of New Hampshire s Large Pelagic Research Laboratory, has this to say: Hopes and dreams. She has studied the sleek fish for more than a decade and there is a gulf between the numbers in the early 1990s and those today. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Four vie for Muscatine city administrator job Oct 10, 2009
Four candidates from as far as New Hampshire will be touring the city Oct. 15-18 and almost all have some ties to Muscatine ... He s been in New Hampshire for the past four years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Patriot League Football Weekend Opens Thursday on ESPNU Oct 9, 2009
Brown Head Coach Phil Estes, New Hampshire, 1980 Career Record 67-45 (12th Season) Overall/Brown. No. 19/20 Holy Cross will try to build on its best start since 1991 when it visits Brown on Saturday. (Patriotleague.com)
Pawlenty to Headline Iowa GOP Event... Oct 8, 2009
The Fix - Pawlenty to Iowa. The Fix THE FRIDAY LINES. (The Drudge Report)
Book roundup: Memoirs and motherhood Oct 8, 2009
Now she describes the family's decision to sell its house outside Boston and move to New Hampshire. Kenison spends her days reflecting on how life's true joys get lost in the rat race. (USA Today -- Life)
Hockey Receiving Votes In USCHO Poll Oct 7, 2009
Closing up Hockey East in the top 20 are Vermont at 14, New Hampshire at 16 and Northeastern at 20. Following UMass in the receiving vote category is Maine with one vote. (Umassathletics.com)
Traip to close? Kittery may send students to Marshwood Oct 7, 2009
There is a tremendous opportunity here that needs to be looked at objectively," Robert said. "The only thing that I would hope is that the Council and the School Committee would act on this in a quick, aggressive manner to get the best objective analysis on this. "According to Robert, state education officials also told parents that deep educational cuts are inevitable over the next couple of years, information Robert called "sobering. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Biden lending support to NH's Hodes Oct 6, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden is lending his support to New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes, who's running for the U.S. Senate ... Copyright 1997-2008 Concord Monitor and New Hampshire Patriot P.O. Box 1177 Concord NH 03302 603-224-5301. (Concord Monitor)
Jewish filmmakers make documentary on selling’ Jesus (2) Oct 6, 2009
John McCain, who has called America a Christian nation, won the New Hampshire Republican primary. Thus, the recent PBS airing of a documentary about evangelical Christians, Marketing the Message: Selling Jesus Out. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
New points of view on old wings Oct 4, 2009
Plan New Hampshire travel guide. If You Go. (Boston Globe)
Museum makes final preparations for fly-in Oct 3, 2009
Norman Huneycutt, BFTS board president and ceo, said other elected officials and dignitaries along with cadets, who trained at the flying school, from England, Trinidad and New Hampshire also will attend. At 7:30 a.m. Saturday, the Fly-In begins, featuring a pancake breakfast followed by several hours of aircraft and aviation exhibits, reenactments and vintage planes. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Taking the game far afield Oct 3, 2009
The league has about 350 players, from age 50 to around 80, drawn from more than 100 communities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, said Gray, who is a pitcher. The Cuba trip was open to any player in the league, at a price of about $3,000, he said. (Boston Globe)
York native, astronaut Chris Cassidy shares thoughts on space travel with local crowds Oct 2, 2009
"According to NASA's Web site, "The crew completed the construction of the KIBO Japanese Experiment Module, installed scientific experiments on its Exposed Facility and delivered critical spare parts and replacement batteries to the orbital complex, in addition to transferring 24,638 pounds of hardware and 1,225 pounds of water to the station" during its mission. The mission took place from July 15 to July 31.Jan Cassidy introduced her son at the meeting, marveling at the fact that she was... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Different lives bring family closer Oct 1, 2009
Stephanie, a victim/witness coordinator with the Rockingham County Attorney s office in New Hampshire had her first child when she was 35, delivering a healthy baby girl, Shea, now 4 ... After bringing Keira home from the hospital, the pair contacted Easter Seals of New Hampshire for assistance ... In June, Paul and Stephanie took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in New Hampshire to kick off the summer games. (Burlington Union, MA)
Adelphi Women Cage the NYIT Bears, 4-0 Oct 1, 2009
Adelphi returns to conference action this Saturday, October 3, as they travel to Manchester, New Hampshire to take on Saint Anselem College at 1:00 p.m.. . (Aupanthers.com)
Chiangmai Thai restaurant closing in Portsmouth Oct 1, 2009
"She said they are not selling the business, but the equipment is for sale. They are telling their friends and spreading the word about their decision to close, and about their plans, which are still in the works. One thing those plans include is travel."We want to take the opportunity now," Petchara said. "The economy really didn't change anything for us, but our son is in college at (the University of New Hampshire) and life is easier. Ron has been here every day; we're here every day and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Free Roman Polanski? Absolutely not Sep 30, 2009
Login to InteractBlog InfoWhere the good people in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and southern Maine post recaps, reviews and reactions to TV shows, movies, celebrity news, music, award shows and other fun stuff. And people from anywhere else in the world are welcome to show up and add their thoughts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pavels Named Northeast-10 Player of The Week Sep 30, 2009
Adelphi returns to action on Friday, October 2 when they travel to Manchester, New Hampshire for a 7:30 pm meeting with Saint Anselm. . (Aupanthers.com)
Volleyball Heads Into The Heights For Wednesday Meeting With St. Francis (N.Y.) Sep 30, 2009
The Friars are coming off a 3-0 loss to New Hampshire in the championship match of the 2009 Friar Classic on September 26 in Providence, R.I. PC finished the tournament with a 2-1 record, good for second place. On the first day of the tournament, the Friars took on St. Francis and came away with a 3-0 victory. (Friars.com)
Air Pollutants From Abroad A Growing Concern Sep 30, 2009
(May 29, 2009) Scientists from around the world will convene at the University of New Hampshire June 2-5, 2009, to discuss key findings from the most ambitious effort ever undertaken to measure "short-lived". (Oct. (Science Daily)
American Airlines Offers Patriots Fans in New England a Chance to Follow Their Team to London Sep 26, 2009
Entrants must be a legal resident of one of the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. A complete description of sweepstakes rules is available at AA.com/Patriots. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A-10 Slate Begins For W. Soccer Fri. Sep 26, 2009
The 0-0 tie vs. New Hampshire on Sept. 13 was the third scoreless draw in the past two seasons for the Minutewomen. In total, the program has logged 12 scoreless ties all-time: 2009, 2008 (2), 1995, 1993 (2), 1989, 1988, 1983 (3), 1980. (Umassathletics.com)
Jeff Schultz's weekend predictions Sep 25, 2009
Rhode Island, New Hampshire and possibly New Brunswick, since nobody else was really claiming them, anyway. New England was the birthplace of American literature and free public education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Profane' jogger banned from Portsmouth Sep 25, 2009
""He told an officer that it doesn't matter what a judge says and to just arrest him," DiLando said. "Yesterday, he said he doesn't care about the conditions of his bail and to arrest him. ""All I've done is jog," O'Brien said. "That's all I do. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fall Weekend Getaway to NH's White ... Sep 25, 2009
Kid-pleasing attractions, scenery and activities for the whole family make New Hampshire's White Mountains a good choice for a fall weekend or vacation. Late September -- those idyllic few weeks between Labor Day and foliage season -- is the perfect time to visit New Hampshire s White Mountains ... Or, get a spectacular view of New Hampshire s king of mountains by riding the gondola to the top of Wildcat Mountain, in winter a highly rated alpine ski venue. (Suite101.com)
Bode Miller rejoins US Ski Team Sep 25, 2009
Wearing an untucked gray dress shirt, jeans, stubble on his face, and a baseball cap low on his head, the New Hampshire-based skier was in Southern California visiting his young daughter, who lives in the San Diego area ... Copyright 1997-2008 Concord Monitor and New Hampshire Patriot P.O. Box 1177 Concord NH 03302 603-224-5301. (Concord Monitor)
Volleyball Hosts Sixth Annual Friar Classic This Weekend Sep 25, 2009
The Friars Will Host St. Francis (N.Y.), Coppin State and New Hampshire ... The Friars will host the round-robin tournament, welcoming St. Francis (N.Y.), Coppin State and New Hampshire to the Renaissance City ... On Friday, September 25, Providence will take on St. Francis (N.Y.) at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, September 26, the Friars will face Coppin State at 11:00 a.m. and New Hampshire at 5:00 p.m. Live, streaming video will be available for all of PC s matches through the subscription service on... (Friars.com)
