Two area high school golf teams with an eye on potential state titles had to settle for the runner up plaques on Tuesday. In Division II, Souhegan’s run of three straight state titles ends – by just one shot. The Sabers at Mount Washington Resort, finished 18 over par as a team, while Portsmouth captured the title at plus-17. In Division I, Bishop Guertin finished a distant second to Bedford at Canterbury Woods. The Bulldogs were a plus-21 while BG shot 38-over as a team. Here’s a look at both division championshps: DIVISION I Bedford’s Henry Dubois was the match […]

Republicans gathered Monday in Bedford for a first-of-its-kind event billed as an "unwoke celebration" of Christopher Columbus.

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CANTERBURY — After winning the program's first Division I championship in five years last fall, the Bedford High School golf team didn't want to just defend its championship this season.

The big games just continue for Nashua South and Bishop Guertin. Both will look to put this past Friday’s dramatic Panthers’ 28-24 comeback win over the Cards in the rear view mirror. They really have no choice. South (5-1 overall, 4-1 Division I) faces fellow 4-1 contender Manchester Memorial (also 5-1 overall) Friday at Stellos Stadium, while BG (4-1, 5-1 overall) jumps from the frying pan into the fire when it has to face 6-0 Bedford at Bulldog Stadium. “We’ve got to circle the wagons,” said Guertin coach Anthony Nalen, who may or may not be able to coach in […]

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It was a light day Saturday on the local high school schedule, but after North’s big win in girls soccer over Bedford there were a coupld of other games played. Here’s a look at the day: GIRLS SOCCER BISHOP GUERTIN 4, SALEM 0 The Cards got two goals by Kelsey Ackerman while Zoe Horton-Sousa and Phoebe Barbini had single goals. Emerson Brown had three assists while HadleyComeau had one assist. Sophia Hickey and Hadley Comeau played well defensively. GOFFSTOWN 5, NASHUA SOUTH 0 The Panthers (1-6-5) have now gone winless in their last seven games and scoreless in their last […]

The Game of the Week this weekend is obviously Nashua South vs. Bishop Guertin on Friday. But there are other games on the docket as well, so While BG-South gets its own billing, here’s a capsule look at the rest of the schedule: TONIGHT DIVISION I NASHUA NORTH (2-3) at BEDFORD (5-0) WHEN : 7 p.m. WHERE: Bedford’s Bulldog Stadium. LAST WEEK: Bishop Guertin 51, Nashua North 27; Bedford 42, Exeter 7. LAST YEAR: Bedford 35, North 3. FYI: The Titans will have their hands full, especially on the road, as they are finishing up a gauntlet of three straight […]

Bedford is looking to join Community Power Coalition of (CPCNH) in March, which would become the default energy supplier for residents — but only if the rates prove more favorable than private, ...

Keith Caswell, 67, of Bedford, New Hampshire transitioned to the next life on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Catholic Medical Center in...

Bedford is looking to join Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) in March, which would become the default energy supplier for residents — but only if the rates prove more favorable than private, for-profit companies.

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BEDFORD – Benjamin Mueller, 36, of White River Junction, Vt., was taken into custody on Oct. 4 for allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 293. According to State Police, just before 1 a.m., Trooper Madelynn Theve observed Mueller traveling south on the northbound side of the highway. Theve pulled Mueller over and placed him under arrest without incident. Mueller has been charged with felony reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and reckless driving. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Merrimack District Court on Nov. 4. Under state law, if convicted, Mueller could face up to eight years in […]

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NASHUA – Nashua High School South football coach Josh Porter had a novel idea for his football team before Friday night’s game vs. Goffstown at Stellos Stadium. “I told the guys before coming over here, how about we play with a lead this week?” Porter said. And that’s why the Panthers chose to receive the opening kick after winning the toss rather than defer to the second half. It worked, as the Panthers scored on their first possession en route to a 43-8 thrashing of Goffstown. Remember, Porter’s Panthers were held scoreless in the second half last week vs. Bedford, […]

It’s the calm, more or less, before the storm. Next weekend we have the Battle of the Bridge, there’s Salem at BG, and Souhegan-West. This week, a lot of games to try to set up those key matchu;ps. Here’s a look: TONIGHT DIVISION I GOFFSTOWN (0-2) at NASHUA SOUTH (0-1, 1-1) WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Stellos Stadium LAST WEEK: Bedford 34, Nashua South 14; Nashua North 28, Goffstown 13 LAST YEAR : Goffstown 14, Nashua South 6. FYI: Last year’s Grizzlies win in the last regular season game typified the Panthers’ struggles vs. the run. That shouldn’t repeat itself this […]

HOLLIS – It’s a different year in Division I high school girls volleyball. The Bishop Guertin Cardinals proved that with their season-opening sweep of Bedford, snapping the Bulldogs’ incredible 101 match winning streak. They’ve only lost once since, to Londonderry, and Monday night improved to 5-1 with a 3-1 win at Hollis Brookline. How different is it? The loss sends HB to an uncharacteristic 1-4, despite taking the first set 25-19. That’s because the Cards stormed back for 25-10, 25-17, and 25-12 wins. That’s nothing new, as BG was down to city rival Nashua North 2-0 on Friday and rallied […]

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NASHUA – The feeling for the Nashua High School South football team Friday night at halftime vs. Bedford was a little different than last year’s one-sided loss to the Bulldogs. But not so much in the second half. Bedford was up 21-14 at the break and pitched a second half shutout en route to a 34-14 win at Stellos Stadium. “Our energy was a little lacking in the second half, which was a little shocking to me,” South coach Josh Porter said. “It’s high school kids, sometimes you’ve got to go through stuff, right. … I was hoping to clean […]

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. recently announced that the following students have been named as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. Amherst Carl Berlack Bedford Nehemiah Chao, Katherine O’Donnell and Addison Williams Hollis Arwen Feng, Benjamin Hajduk and Molly Morrissey Londonderry Jayden Wu Nashua Matthias Olsen, Theodore Bond, Mohid Khan, Ishanvi Sharma, Nithin Venkatramanan, Elizabeth Chung and Teresa Mathew Windham Noah Haskell, Thomas Rufo and Photini Wu Wilton Gabriel Scott

It was a good night for most local high school volleyball teams on Wednesday, and so-so for field hockey. Wilton-Lyndeborough won in boys soccer and Nashua North golfers finished third in one of the closest four-team matches you’ll see. Here’s a look: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL NASHUA SOUTH 3, SPAULDING 0 The Panthers moved to 2-1 with a 25-12, 25-20, 25-22 sweep as Hannah Perez led the way with seven kills, three blocks and three digs. Riley Britton (six kills, six digs) and Lexi McGuire (11 assists, five digs, three aces) also helped out. South hosts Bedford on Monday. NASHUA NORTH 3, […]

MERRIMACK – The first game of the season is always tough. Playing Division I powerhouse Bedford makes it even tougher. Merrimack kept Friday night's season opener close early on and junior quarterback Maverick Torres threw for over 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his first varsity game under center, but the Bulldogs controlled the line of scrimmage and senior running back Brody Helton (206 yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries) and senior quarterback Bennett Matthews (163 rush yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, 5-for-11 with 70 passing yards and a touchdown) eventually wore the Tomahawks down […]

BEDFORD – Combine stick skills with pure athleticism and you’ve got a pretty darn good team. That’s the buzzsaw the Bishop Guertin High School field hockey team ran into on Wednesday, suffering an uncharacteristic 7-1 thrashing at the hands of the Bedford Bulldogs. “We knew they were going to be good, they have some really awesome seniors,” Guertin coach Dakota Bilodeau said, her team now1-1 on the young season. “They’re good, it’s early, and we’re learning, still feeling it out and making adjustments. I think our second half (outscored 3-1) was a lot better than the first half.” Just a […]

NASHUA – Bishop Guertin High School girls volleyball coach Matt Erb knew exactly what to say to his team prior to Wednesday night’s season opener vs. five-time defending Division I champion Bedford. The JV match ran over, and the varsity wasn’t going to start until 7 p.m. “I told them we better win in three sets, otherwise we won’t be done until 9:30,” he said. “High school kids aren’t built to go through a seven, eight hour day of school and stay until 9:30.” It worked. The Cards made history last night, ending the Bulldogs’ incredible 101-match win streak spanning […]

BEDFORD – Mark your calendar for an electrifying day at The Expo, set to transform the New Hampshire Sportsplex into a whirlwind of excitement on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families are invited to immerse themselves in a spectacular array of activities that promise discovery, play and sheer fun. See a circus show, sing along with a princess, explore robotics, play music, make art, play gaga ball and more. Children can dive into a variety of exhilarating experiences, be a ninja, explore the stars at a planetarium show, try slingshots and meet Milly the miniature police horse. […]

Retired School Teacher Martha Ann Leahy of Nashua, NH, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born in Lowell, MA, on February 23, 1936, the second daughter of the late Joseph and the late Nora (Gorman) Smith. Martha was a graduate of Lowell High School where she played clarinet in the band for three years. She received a B.S. in Education from Lowell State College. While a student, she was employed by the Lowell Recreation Dept during the summer. Her favorite job was storyteller. Her teaching career began at the Nathaniel Page School in Bedford, MA, where she […]

BEDFORD — Heather Keegan, 55, of Bedford and a 17-year-old boy were taken into custody on Aug. 19 in connection with the death of Tyson Bolduc. According to the Bedford Police Department, at 8:15 p.m. on June 8, officers responded to Wallace Road and Stagecoach Lane. After arriving at the scene, officers learned that Bolduc, a 17-year-old junior at Bedford High School, had jumped from a moving vehicle. Bolduc, who was the passenger, was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The preliminary investigation determined that there was an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. The […]

Storms? What storms? Mother Nature didn’t derail some local teams as it was a good day for girls soccer Friday, with three area teams winning, starting with Bishop Guertin in a matchup of potential top four teams. Also, Nashua South boys soccer got a tie vs. a contender and the BG field hockey team started strong. And that’s just part of Friday’s story. One note, the Lebanon-Hollis Brookline girls soccer game was postponed to Sept. 25. GIRLS SOCCER BISHOP GUERTIN 1, EXETER 0 Emerson Brown connected on a corner kick in the first half to give the Cardinals the opening […]

The first fairly busy day of the high school fall sports season was one of highs and lows. Some highs: the Nashua North girls soccer team started off with a shutout win, the Souhegan field hockey team dominated, and the Bishop Guertin, Alvirne and Wilton-Lyndeborugh boys won their soccer openers. The lows: A well-played but tough 1-0 loss for the South girls vs. Bedford, and tough ones on the road for the Alvirne girls and North boys. Let’s take a look: GIRLS SOCCER NASHUA NORTH 2, HANOVER 0 Alli Frye had two goals, the first on a well-placed assist from […]

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DENVER – Two-time University of New Hampshire men's hockey captain Alex Gagne of Bedford has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League through the 2026-27 season. “Alex embodies a standard that will make him a great pro and the Avalanche have a prospect that will represent the organization both on and off the ice in a first-class manner,” said UNH head coach Mike Souza. “We are proud of Alex and grateful to have had the opportunity to coach him here at UNH.” Gagne, who was selected in the sixth round (192nd overall) in […]

A woman is facing charges in connection with the death of a New Hampshire teen. Heather Keegan, 55, of Bedford, was charged for hosting a...

LEWISTON, Maine – Daniel Cronin, Ananya Rao, Mitchel Soederberg and Kaden Razvi, all of Bedford, were named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the 2025 spring semester. Students must have a 3.92 grade point average to qualify for the Dean’s List.

ORONO, Maine – The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maine for the 2025 spring semester. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to qualify for the Dean’s List. Nashua Chandler Johnson and Nathan Soule Amherst Ethan Harrison and Emma Herrero Bedford Paige Adams, Michael Pratte, Caroline Rankins and Benjamin Sullivan Hudson Noah O’Donnell Merrimack Rebecca Raskiewicz Tyngsborough, Mass. Katelyn DiPersio and Emily Ebersman

UTICA, N.Y. – Madison Oliveira of Bedford was named to the Dean's List at Utica University for the 2025 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.4 to be admitted to the Dean's List.

BEDFORD – The state Department of Education recently approved Bedford Academy to expand its academic offerings to include sixth grade, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The private school previously served students from pre-school through fifth grade since 2021. The expansion follows the submission of a program of study and updated student policies, which were reviewed and approved in accordance with state Department of Education standards and received formal approval from the state Board of Education. The decision to add sixth grade was driven by sustained interest from current families seeking continued options beyond fifth grade with the same quality […]

NASHUA – Mondays are never fun, but Nashua’s James E. Coffey Post #3 nine had a day/night at Holman Stadium it would like to forget. After losing to Bedford 4-3 on a bang-bang play at the plate in the heat, the Coffey Kids spotted Salem a 6-2 first inning lead and fell short 9-7 last night, ending their run – and season – in the Senior American Legion tournament. Thus it will be Salem, and not Nashua, to take on 19-1 Bedford in the finals today at 4 p.m., needing to win two for the title. Bedford needs to win […]

NASHUA – The road to the New Hampshire American Senior Legion state title just got a little dicey Monday afternoon for Nashua’s James E. Coffey Post #3. The Coffey Kids were edged 4-3 by Bedford Post #54 at Holman Stadium. The game ended in the top of the seventh when Austin Suchecki, who had walked and stole second, attempted to score on a hard-hit, two-out single to center by Nick Wyner. But Bedford center fielder Charlie Crawford threw a strike to catcher D.J. Thibeault to barely get Suchecki at the plate for the third and final out. Nashua now had […]

BEDFORD – The Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and Families will be holding the 13th annual Kids' Try-Athlon on Aug. 3. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and will be held at the Bedford Town Pool, 20 County Rd. and at Bedford High School, 47B Nashua Rd. The event is open to children ages 4-15. Prior registration is required and is $40 from now until Aug. 1. The late registration fee is $45.

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Lt. Cmdr. Philip Breuder, a native of Bedford, New Hampshire, recently participated in Yankee Operational Law Training (YOLT) while serving with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. YOLT is the Navy JAG Corps Reserve Component's premier operational and international law training focused on relevant operational law and strategic warfighting issues facing the United States and its allies. Participants will directly enhance the warfighting readiness of the legal community, build interoperability and increase the lethality of the Joint Force. Breuder graduated from Trinity High School in 2002. Additionally, Breuder earned a bachelor's degree in international relations […]

BEDFORD – The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Paw Prints Beer Can Label Contest, in collaboration with Great North Aleworks. From now until Aug. 4, pet owners are invited to enter their beloved companion animals for a chance to have their face featured on a limited-edition beer can. “This year is the third year of our collaboration with Great North Aleworks and we are very excited to expand the contest to include all pets, not just dogs,” said CEO Marianne Jones. “We already have cats, dogs, rabbits and even a […]

BEDFORD – The Girl Scouts of the USA recently selected 19-year-old Morgan Summerton of Sunapee as the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship for her project, Education for First Responders About Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drivers. Last year, Summerton's project earned her the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, based in Bedford. It also put her in the running for a national scholarship. “It's an honor to receive it,” she said. “There's a lot of good projects. We're all just starting to change the world one project at a time. Girl […]

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BEVERLY, Mass. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Endicott College for the 2025 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Nashua Josianny Ruano and Brooke Yabroudy Bedford Brooke Burke, Victoria Chartier, Katherine Davis and Meghan Hatem Amherst Siena Corrigan and Amelia Wysor Milford Meredith Langelier, James Rolanti and Ella Williams Brookline Charles Hale and Jacob Laborde Londonderry Riley Boles, Katherine Doherty, Victor Elguezabal, Emma Arnott, Matthew Misiaszek, Izabela Pucillo and Kelsey Sanborn Wilton Margo Hinspeter Hudson Cailean Anderson, Anita Bianchi, Samantha Bleau, Alana […]

BIDDEFORD, Maine – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New England for the 2025 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.3 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Nashua McKenzie Berry, Lucas Cunningham, Brady Dillon, Kaylie Doolan, Ella Karavanic, Kaylee Marmol, Alyssa Morris, Emily Otte, Sruthi Ramesh, Mina Regnery and Alexander Thibeault Windham Ashley Araneo, Clare Cassidy, Shauna Curran, Paige DeVries, Angelina Jacobellis, Jack Kendzulak and Jacob Pellerin Bedford Samuel Arangio, Haley Hines, Ella Murthi, Nicole Pepin, Nicholas Tambouris and Evan Williams Hollis Riley McQuilkin, Alyssa Uhlman and […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Springfield College for the 2025 spring semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5. Bedford Tyler Beekman Nashua Meghan Conway and Christopher Keefe Tyngsborough, Mass. Sofia Friedl and Rylee Marko Windham Chloe Weeks

EXETER – The Bedford High School boys lacrosse team withstood the initial surge out of the locker room Bishop Guertin came out with to begin Wednesday night's Division I semifinal to take a lead. Four-time defending champion Bishop Guertin made sure that wasn't going to happen again. After No. 2 Bedford erased a 3-0 deficit to take a 4-3 lead, the third-seeded Cardinals turned things around en route to a 12-8 victory at Exeter High School's William Ball Stadium. Senior Michael Porto led the way for Bishop Guerin with five goals. “We let off the gas a little bit,” Porto […]

BEDFORD — For the third time this year, the life of another Bedford teenager came to an abrupt and tragic end as the result of a motor vehicle crash. According to the Bedford Police Department, the driver, a junior at Bedford High School, jumped from his Audi A4 on the evening of June 8. His identity has not been released. The single-car crash occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. near the intersection of Wallace Road and Stage Coach Lane. The teen was taken to Elliot Hospital in Manchester where he was later pronounced dead. Counseling services are available for Bedford High […]

NASHUA – It’s hard to pinpoint the reason, exactly, but the Merrimack High School girls lacrosse team found out the hard way Sunday that the Merrimack Valley squad it beat by 10 goals during the regular season was not the same team it had to deal with in the Division II semifinals at Stellos Stadium. And that’s why the Tomahawks fell short, 13-10, to the No. 3 Pride who in an upset punched its ticket to the Tuesday finals vs. No. 1 Winnacunnet in Bedford. “It kind of surprised us, I’m not going to lie,” Merrimack coach Katie Todd said, […]