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I had my old horse Penelope put down just over a month ago and I can honestly say the decision was one of the hardest of my life. She was close to 30 years old and her arthritis had really gotten pretty bad. With some time, and distance, I realize now...

STRATHAM and#8212; The Tents of Hope Committee at the Cooperative Middle School is in high gear in preparation for the upcoming Exeter Area Tents of Hope Celebration at CMS on Oct. 24 and the national rally in Washington, D.C., Nov. 7-9.

The Chili Cook Off is here, so that must mean summer is really, REALLY over. In case we need another bonk on the head, Strawbery Banke is holding its first Fall Festival Saturday as well. Saturday is quite busy. Chili, apples, Womenade, rock skipping.

FREMONT and#8212; "Janey Junkfood," a young girl training for a spot on the U.S. Olympic juggling team, deftly tossed a 2-liter soda bottle in the air as she caught another one coming down. "Is it really that bad for you?" she asked her coach.

WASHINGTON, DC - Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death. Last year, CPSC identified this issue...

WASHINGTON, DC - Found in various rooms of the home, large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances are staples in our homes. But these items can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death. Last year, CPSC identified this issue...

DOVER — They’re coming to get you, Dover! That’s right: zombies will invade the Garrison City on Saturday, Oct. 25, as the third annual Dover Zombie Walk shambles through downtown Dover!

Adria Cilley came up with the idea for New England AccountAbility while helping her mother when she was recently widowed. Her mother was having a difficult time getting a handle on her new financial duties.

KENNEBUNK and#8212; Two Middle School of the Kennebunks eighth-graders were recently named winners by the Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers for placing second and third in the state in the 2008 West Point Bridge Design Contest.

Not every town has a pumpkin festival. Come Saturday, Oct. 11, the town to be in will be the Hill Top City for the 6th Annual Somersworth Pumpkin Festival. The fun runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with pumpkin carving, painting, scarecrow making, a pumpkin...

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KENNEBUNKPORT and#8212; Gwen Vesenka is a local resident and lactate specialist with the La Lache League. She has personally designed a program for nursing moms to come and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and ask questions about the benefits of breastfeeding.

PORTSMOUTH and#8212; The Portsmouth High School automotive department received certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation last week, which will allow the program to receive federal and state funding.

WELLS and#8212; The Elks Lodge of Wells, a fraternal and community service organization, handed out free dictionaries to all third grade students at Wells Elementary School on Sept. 19. This marks the fourth year that the local Elks organization has done...

DURHAM and#8212; Students at the University of New Hampshire launched an intercollegiate challenge Tuesday, asking youth voters nationwide to hit the polls in record numbers for the presidential election.

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October will be a crucial month for the final design and cost of the Portsmouth Middle School project.

NEW CASTLE and#8212; The New Castle Fire Department will celebrate National Fire Prevention Week at its annual fall open house on Sunday with a series of activities for both kids and adults.

Local author Joe Hill will be at Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St., Exeter, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 to celebrate the release of two of his books, the paperback edition of "20th Century Ghosts," as well as his newest book "Locke and Key." "20th...

YORK and#8212; Principal Robert E. Stevens, of York High School, announced last week that Emily Marshall, Stuart Mason, Molly McCarthy, Jillian Means, and Samuel Rasche have been named Commended Students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. A...