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For the Good of the Community

Leadership Londonderry, which has trained residents in the inner workings of their government and given them the background as well as the skills to volunteer for their community, is taking a break. New Hampshire’s many forms of government all share…

Athlete of the Week – April 24, 2014 Starlin Ortiz

Starlin Ortiz Junior, Boys’ Track and Field This stalwart set new personal records in both the high jump (6’6”) and the long jump (21’ 4.5”) in winning both events at the Nashua North Invitational.  As a result, he was named the Male Outstanding Field Event Athlete of the meet.

Eighth Grade Teacher on Indefinite Leave

Eighth grade Heatwave English and Language Arts teacher Kevin Cavanaugh has left the classroom indefinitely, according to an e-mail sent home to parents by Londonderry Middle School Principal Richard Zacchilli. Asked about the indefinite nature of Cavanaugh’s absence, Zacchilli referred…

A Sign of Change?

Deliberative Attendance: Sandown Town 116 voters out of 3,643 registered. Sandown at Timberlane School 278 out of 3,643. Hampstead School 70 voters out of 6,033. Hampstead Town 44 voters out of 6,033. Derry School 245 voters out of 20,115. Londonderry…

LHS Students Honor Veterans, Who Honor Others in Return

Mary Shank, advisor for the National Honor Society chapter at Londonderry High School, has been working with Society members to raise money for Harbor Homes, which provides housing for homeless veterans. The students held a Dodge Ball tournament and raised…

Helping Hands

Some people see a problem and complain. Others see a problem, figure out what has to be done, and get busy doing it. Most of us don’t like to ask for help. But it’s a refreshing and validating experience when…

Leading by Example

Sometimes events are such that they just beg for comment, and that’s what happened this past week, both at the Derry Town Council and at the Hooksett School Board – the latter a matter of concern because it involves both…

Police Draw Weapons in Arrest of Husband and Wife

On Thursday, Oct. 17, at about 9:30 p.m., Londonderry police Officer Matthew Morin recognized Eric Sederquest, 32, of 274 Candia Road, Chester and Jessica Lynn Sederquest, 34, of 114 Griffin Road, Deerfield. The pair were wanted by Stratham police on…