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Local organizations making sure no one goes without a hot, Thanksgiving meal
Local
Thursday November 19, 2009
Every year on Thanksgiving, it’s all about the food. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings adorn hundreds of thousands of tables across the country.
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Club to host Bids for Kids live, silent auction event
Local
Thursday November 19, 2009
NASHUA – The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua will celebrate the 23rd annual Bids for Kids Holiday Auction on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Sky Meadow County Club.
Donate gifts for holiday party
Local
Thursday November 19, 2009
NASHUA – On Thursday, Dec. 10, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Great Nashua will be holding its annual Holiday Party for the hundreds of children in their mentoring program.
Classic tale to come alive at Fortin Gage
Local
Monday November 16, 2009
NASHUA – Fortin Gage Fresh Flowers and Distinctive Gifts is bringing Gerald Charles Dickens to Nashua to perform his great-great grandfather’s timeless tale, “A Christmas Carol,” on Thursday, Dec. 3.
Hudson residents honored by NH State Grange
Local
Monday November 16, 2009
HUDSON – The Hudson Grange has announced that two Hudson residents were honored at the 136th N.H.
Students help with gifts for the needy
Local
Monday November 16, 2009
NASHUA – BJ’s Wholesale Club of Nashua hosted a Make A Difference Day project, making “Help Those in Need Good Deed Snack Bags” filled with snacks from General Mills on Oct. 22.
Time Passages
Sunday October 25, 2009
For a number of years, this mystery man was tucked into the back of a picture frame, and when former Nashua resident Lisa Rule recently opened the frame, out he came. Now, Lisa and we here on the Time Passages desk are wondering who he might be.
Time Passages Sacred Heart Academy Grade 4-B of 1957
Time Passages
Sunday October 18, 2009
The recent run on Sacred Heart Academy class photos continues this week with these young fellas, the members of the Grade 4-B class of 1957. It started several weeks ago, when Sacred Heart alumnus and former Nashua resident Russ Marcoux, who now hails from Bedford, sent us a Sacred Heart photo.
Time Passages
Monday October 12, 2009
This is one of those weeks that we on the Time Passages desk need to rely on our faithful readers. We know a little about this photo and can guess a little more, but for most of the names, as well as to see if we’re right in guessing what school this is, we turn to you, our readers.
Exchange Club grant to Marguerite’s Place
Charity News
Thursday November 12, 2009
This week, the Nashua Exchange Club awarded a $2000 grant to Marguerite’s Place to support programs for homeless women and children. As a result of this generous donation, Marguerite’s Place will be making several security and safety improvements at their transitional housing facilities in Nashua.
Bank donates $3,000 to Presentation of Mary Academy
Charity News
Thursday November 5, 2009
HUDSON – St. Mary’s Bank recently gave $3,000 to the Presentation of Mary Academy’s Technology Fund for the enhancement of its school computer lab.
The World Schools hosts 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day!
Charity News
Wednesday October 21, 2009
On Wednesday, October 14, 2009 The World Schools hosted their 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Staff and faculty at the school were asked to show their support for Breast Cancer awareness by donating $5 to the Susan G.
MOMS Clubs hosting Preschool Information Night
Clubs
Monday November 16, 2009
AMHERST – The two Amherst chapters of the International MOMS Club are holding their second annual Preschool Information Night on Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Brookline Women’s Club to meet
Clubs
Monday November 16, 2009
BROOKLINE – Join the Brookline Women’s Club at 7:30 p.m.
Clubs
Monday November 16, 2009
NASHUA – The Matthew Thornton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at noon Saturday at the First Church of Nashua, corner of Concord and Lowell streets. The program, “A Tour in Afghanistan,” will be presented by Air Force Maj.
Blood drive coming back to Brookline
Clubs
Monday November 16, 2009
BROOKLINE – The Brookline Women’s Club and Brookline Ambulance Service are hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, Nov. 23, from 1-6 p.
Reunions
Thursday October 8, 2009
West High School’s Class of 1989 is in the process of planning a 20th reunion for Nov. 27 at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford.
Reunions
Thursday October 8, 2009
Nashua High School Class of 1999 will celebrate its 10th class reunion Nov. 27 at Martha’s Exchange on Main Street in Nashua.
Reunions
Thursday October 8, 2009
Nashua High School class of 1989 will celebrate its 20th reunion with a dinner and dance Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5-11 p.
For wedding and engagement information please go to the Telegraph website, MapYourWedding.com, for more information.
Births
Wednesday November 4, 2009
Marlies Ehler and Brandon Phillips, of Milford, announce the birth of son Colin Scott Phillips at 1:36 a.m.
Births
Wednesday November 4, 2009
Shawn and Casey Keefe, of Merrimack, announce the birth of daughter Caroline Jeannette Keefe at 8:21 a.m.
Births
Wednesday November 4, 2009
John and Megan Hart, of Norwood, Mass., announce the birth of daughter Reagan Emily Hart on Sept.
For anniversary information please go to the Telegraph website, MapYourWedding.com, for more information.
Pets of the Week
Monday November 16, 2009
Nelson When I first came to the shelter in June, I weighed 20 pounds. Now I am a svelte 16 pounds thanks to the special diet the shelter staff has me on.
Pets of the Week
Sunday November 8, 2009
Cookie I am a 1-year-old, black-and-white, male rabbit, who was found running around outside and then brought to the shelter. I was glad to get out of the cold weather!
Pets of the Week
Monday November 2, 2009
Champ I am a really affectionate guy! After I get to know someone, I like to be picked up and carried around or just sit and snuggle with you.
Pets of the Week
Sunday October 25, 2009
Isabelle I am a sweet 2-year-old spayed female cat who arrived to the shelter as a stray. Since my arrival here I have been known to give out hugs to people after I become friends with them.
Pets of the Week
Wednesday October 21, 2009
To adopt these pets The Humane Society for Greater Nashua is at 24 Ferry Road, Nashua. Visit www.
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Walker thanks fundraiser supporters
Thank you letters
Monday November 16, 2009
To the editor: On Sunday, Oct. 18, I participated in the statewide American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
First ever Farmers Market was a success
Thank you letters
Monday November 16, 2009
To the editor: On behalf of the Agricultural Commission of Merrimack, I want to thank all the people of Merrimack and surrounding towns that made this year’s Farmers Market a success. It takes a lot of effort on the part of a number of individuals to make an event like this work.
Thanks to Apple Fest supporters
Thank you letters
Monday November 16, 2009
To the editor: As chairman of the Sullivan Farm Apple Fest, I would like to thank the community for the outpouring of support at our event Sunday, Oct. 11.
Tragedy at Fort Hood hits home for aide to secretary of the Army
Military
Monday November 16, 2009
On Thursday, Nov. 5, I had just returned home from a ground-breaking ceremony for a new home being renovated for homeless veterans when I turned on the TV and, to my horror, watched the news reports about the shootings at Fort Hood.
Nashua hosting Military Family Covenant signing on Veterans Day
Military
Sunday November 1, 2009
NASHUA – After the Veterans Day parade Wednesday, another military and veterans event will take place in the military community. The signing of the Military Community Covenant will take place in front of City Hall at noon or after the ending of the parade.
Memorial project has been labor of love
Military
Wednesday October 21, 2009
The brick program at Veterans Memorial Walk, also known as Duchenes Oval at Railroad Square, has been a labor of love for all of us on the planning committee. The project began 10 years ago with just 10 committee members, spearheaded by Richard Chasse, former deputy chief of Nashua Fire Rescue and two-time Purple Heart recipient.
Visit to Fort Drum brings back memories of Nashua unit
Military
Friday October 9, 2009
The morning of Sept. 22 came early for me, as the alarm went off at 4:30 a.
Destination ImagiNation growing at WLC
Columnist
Thursday November 19, 2009
Up until last year, many people had no idea that Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative had a Destination ImagiNation team, or even knew what it was. That all changed when the group of kids got the opportunity to go to the global finals in Tennessee last spring.
Souhegan’s unique Community Council addresses school’s issues
Columnist
Thursday November 19, 2009
The Community Council, a unique piece of the Souhegan High School structure, has long been an embodiment of the democratic ideals on which the school was founded. The Community Council is a legislative body made up of teachers, students, administrators and members of the community.
Change in the works at Nashua High North
Columnist
Monday November 16, 2009
The spare change you find in your pocket doesn’t seem like a lot at the time, but did you ever wonder how much of a difference it could make combined with the other spare change collected by your neighbors? This was the 18th year that the Nashua Pastoral Care Center conducted its Penny Pickers drive, resulting in an impressive turnout from the Nashua High School North student body.
DECA collects more than 3,300 cans during drive at South
Columnist
Monday November 16, 2009
Nashua High School South’s chapter of the Distributive Education Clubs of America recently held a canned food drive as part of DECA’s community service campaign called Nourish New Hampshire’s Hungry. “Our goal was to collect 1,500 cans in five days, and we doubled that number.
Guernsey cows small but mighty breed
Another Perspective
Sunday November 8, 2009
The local dairy business is currently experiencing hard times, with farmers barely able to make ends meet. There are very few left, and those that are still operating are sticking with it, they all say, for love of the job and the land.
End of the world hysteria captivated residents in 1840s
Another Perspective
Sunday October 25, 2009
There has been a lot of talk lately about how the world as we know it will end in 2012. The prediction is based on an interpretation of an ancient Mayan calendar, which appears to end in that year.
Religion
Monday November 16, 2009
NASHUA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Today there is a public turkey dinner from 4:30-6 p.m.
Religion
Sunday November 8, 2009
NASHUA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH On Saturday Nov. 14 there is a public turkey dinner from 4:30-6 p.
Religion
Sunday November 1, 2009
NASHUA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The Rev. Jamie Moynihan is the interim pastor.
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