NASHUA – It was a war. Yes, Friday night’s high school boys basketball battle between Bishop Guertin and Bedford at the packed Colligadome had everything the Cardinals and their coach Will Horne love – intensity, defense, grit, determination. All except one thing: A winning result on the scoreboard. That went to the Bulldogs by a 57-51 tally that had you wanting more. For BG, it was more points. “That’s exactly what it came down to,” Guertin coach Will Horne said. “We had a lot of the looks that we wanted, the ball didn’t bounce our way tonight. It’s early, there’s […]

Two-year-old Miller McGovern's eyes lit up as he entered the Salvation Army's Toy Shop in Manchester.

GOFFSTOWN – It was a night of history and heartbreak. The first ever game for the Nashua North-South co-op hockey team showed lots of promise as the Knights had a 4-3 lead over Bedford with just under four minutes to play. But the Bulldogs spoiled what would have been a great historical debut with two goals in the final 3:43 to down Nashua 5-4 at Saint Anselm’s Sullivan Arena. “It’s not heartbreaking,” Knights co-coach Chris Zarlenga said. “I think what we did tonight is what we said we were going to do, just work every shift the entire game.” The […]

Several locals were named to the Division I Football All-State Team. Heading the list on offense from Nashua South were lineman Kevin Hamel, and receiver Justin Fish; from Bishop Guertin were lineman Bishop Kearns and receive Rocco Roy. On defense, from South were linebacker Bruno Goncalves plus defensive backs Colvin Levesque and Josh Tripp; from BG was linebacker Jonah Feliciano. Here’s the list, there is only a First Team: OFFENSE Matt Benn, OL, Bedford; Connor Flaherty, OL, Bedford; Keith Hamel, OL, Nashua South; Bishop Kearns, OL, Bishop Guertin; Jake Paradis, OL, Manchester Memorial; James Caruso, TE, Pinkerton; Justin Fish, WR, […]

BEDFORD – Jose Munoz, 26, of New Boston, was taken into custody on Dec. 14 following a police pursuit that ended in Bedford. According to State Police, at 12:23 a.m., Trooper Brian Knell observed Munoz in a 2018 BMW 3 Series traveling 123 miles per hour on Interstate 293 north in Manchester. Knell attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, Munoz allegedly refused to pull over. Traveling west on Rt. 101, Munoz took the Kilton Road exit in Bedford and pulled into a parking lot. Just as troopers arrived at the parking lot, Munoz reportedly fled at a high rate […]

NASHUA – It was in the first half of Nashua North’s boys basketball game vs.Bedford when new Titans head coach Kyle Tave pumped his fist and let out a yell. North’s Andre Kargbo had just taken a hard charge, and it’s exactly what the new coach wanted to see, even in a game that was getting out of reach en route to an 80-50 Bulldog win. “We want to defend, we’ve got to dig our heels in, we’ve got to get after it,” Tave said. “It’s putting yourself on the line for the team. It’s trying to get other people […]

There’s more hockey history to be made this season. Girls players from Souhegan and Nashua North and South had their moment this past weekend, but now its the boys turn. Wednesday night, the first Nashua High School North-South co-op varsity boys hockey team will take the ice for the first time at Saint Anselm’s Sullivan Arena, facing Bedford. The North-South co-op, known as the Knights, leaves the area with just two Division I teams and now two Division II teams. Campbell will co-op with Pembroke, Pembroke being the lead school. While the Knights open in a couple of days, the […]

NASHUA – It’s not supposed to look this way. Usually high school basketball teams are a bit ragged in their season openers, looking much better once the season gets past the midpoint. But the Bishop Guertin High School boys basketball team jumped the gun and looked in mid-season form in rolling over a young Concord team, 97-42 Friday night at the Colligadome. And it certainly won’t be this easy the rest of the way. “We play Portsmouth and Bedford next week,” Cards coach Wil Horne said. “We know exactly how it’s going to be. “It’s a great start for us […]

NASHUA – Several locals are on the 2025 West Conference Football High School All-Star team, released on Thursday. While Bedford QB Bennett Matthews was named the conference Player of the Year, Nashua South QB Cody Jackon was the First Team Quarterback. Eight locals were on the First Team Offense, as besides Jackson there were Nashua South offensive linemen Kevin Hamel and Trevor Stevens and Bishop Guertin’s Bishop Kearns. South’s Sam Levine was one of the running backs, while South’s Justin Fish and BG’s Rocco Roy were receivers. Defensively, the area had 11 on the First Team squad: DL Aaron Chmielecki, […]

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has not sold off his multimillion-dollar stake in the airline he led since 1999 despite a promise to do so as part of his ethics agreement, according to a Democratic senator. In a letter to Bryan Bedford this week, Sen. Maria Cantwell said he vowed to sell all his shares in Republic Airways within 90 of his confirmation but 150 days have now passed. In Bedford’s financial disclosures, he estimated that his Republic stock was worth somewhere between $6 million and $30 million. Republic completed a merger last month with another major regional […]

House Democrats published multiple photos from Jeffrey Epstein's private email server Friday, including a photo of the convicted sex offender with Bedford inventor Dean Kamen.

BEDFORD – More than 500 students from across New Hampshire gathered on Dec. 6 at Bedford High School for the FIRST LEGO League State Championship, a celebration of STEM, teamwork and innovation. Fifty of the state's top teams of students in grades 4–8 competed for titles and advancement opportunities at the culmination of the UNEARTHED season, part of the global FIRST AGE program. During the opening ceremony, Gov. Kelly Ayotte spoke about the impact that FIRST programs have had on students across New Hampshire. “FIRST LEGO League teaches students problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Learning these skills at an early age […]

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BOSTON (AP) — Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night. Morgan Geekie had goal and two assists. Viktor Arvidsson and Bedford’s Alex Steeves also scored, and Elias Lindholm assisted on Boston's first two goals. Pavel Buchnevich and Dylan Holloway scored for St. Louis. The Blues have dropped eight of their past 11 games. Jordan Binnington made 22 saves in the building where he backstopped St. Louis to a Game 7 win over Boston in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals. The Bruins took a 2-0 lead […]

NASHUA – And then there was one. There is one more game left in the 2025 New Hampshire high school football season, and that will take place today at Stellos Stadium. But no, no local teams will be playing. It will be No. 1 Bedford (11-0) vs. No. 3, defending champion Pinkerton (8-3) for the Division I state championship. The two teams did not meet in the regular season. Bedford pretty much cruised through the regular season to capture the West Conference, it’s toughest game perhaps a 35-28 win over Bishop Guertin. That was its only win by single digits. […]

Bedford High School’s Brody Helton will come into Nashua’s Stellos Stadium on Saturday vying for the Division I championship already with some hardware-to-be. Helton was named on Thursday as the winner of the New Hampshire Joe Yukica Player of the Year, beating out two local finalists, Nashua South quarterback Cody Jackson and Souhegan running back Ryland Raudelunas. Helton will receive the award, given to the most outstanding NHIAA football player as voted on by NHIAA head coaches and a panel of media members, at the annual Yukica Huddle next Wednesday in Manchester. Helton’s 11-0 Bulldogs take on 9-3 defending champion […]

BEDFORD – Just two days before Thanksgiving, a two-alarm fire tore through 1750 Taphouse causing extensive damage. According to the Bedford Fire Department, while en route, firefighters could see smoke billowing from the business at 170 Rt. 101 and called for a second alarm. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire in the back of the building, which was spreading up the side and into the attic. Firefighters cut holes in the roof for ventilation and to prevent further spread. Employees were preparing to open later that afternoon when the fire broke out. They were all able to evacuate safely. The […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Bedford’s Alex Steeves scored twice and Jeremy Swayman made 44 saves as the Boston Bruins downed the New York Islanders 3-1 on Wednesday night. Tanner Jeannot also scored for the Bruins, who won for just the third time in seven games but completed a three-game sweep over the Islanders this season. Swayman made 23 saves in the third to improve to 10-6-0. The Bruins — who missed the playoffs last season — have started 14-11-0 under first-year coach Marco Sturm. After New York's Mathew Barzal opened the scoring at 4:41 of the first with his seventh […]

There will be one more high school football game in Nashua on Saturday for the 2025 season, but it won’t involve any local teams. No, the local high school football season has come to a disappointing end following a lost weekend. Nashua South fell to Bedford 35-21 in the Division I semifinals in Bedford this past Friday night while Souhegan was on the wrong end of a 31-21 score in the Division II championship game in Derry. However, there will be one more game at at Stellos Stadium, the Division I title game Saturday at 1 p.m. featuring No. 1 […]

There was a smattering of blood. “You saw, there was blood everywhere,” Nashua High School South football coach Josh Porter said. He was talking about a cut suffered by Panthers quarterback Cody Jackson on his throwing hand on Friday’s Division I semifinal’s first series. Maybe that impacted him, maybe it didn’t in the 35-21 loss to No. 1 Bedford at Bulldog Stadium. But it certainly enhanced the Legend of Cody Jackson. He fought through it, nearly brought the Panthers back from a 21-0 deficit, as he threw for 107 yards and ran for 111 and a TD. But he also […]

BEDFORD – The Nashua High School South football team had the Bedford Bulldogs right where they wanted them in Friday night’s Division I semifinal at Bulldog Stadium. And that was with Bedford up 28-7 at halftime. “We were saying all game, we’ve been the Cardiac Cats all season, and we were hoping to pull off another one,” Nashua South football coach Josh Porter said. “Just kind of came up short in the end.” Short to the tune of 35-21, which puts the 11-0 Bulldogs in next Saturday’s Division I title game at Nashua’s Stellos Stadium vs. No. 2 Pinkerton Academy. […]

NASHUA – Josh Porter has taken likely multiple looks at the second half of the Nashua High School South football team’s 34-14 loss to Bedford back on Sept. 13 and can’t believe it’s the same team he’s coaching now. As a matter of fact, it’s not. No, these No. 4, 9-2 Panthers, while the names are the same, are playing much better football 11 weeks later than their September version as they head to Bulldog Stadium for a rematch with No. 1, 11-0 Bedford tonight at 7 in the Division I semifinals. “Just talking with the other coaches, we believe […]

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On Tuesday, a wild wreck at the Bedford toll plaza sent two people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Investigators said the car, which was...

BEDFORD – Cheryl North, 76, of Manchester, sustained serious, life-threatening injuries when her 2023 Chrysler Pacifica collided with a concrete barrier at the Bedford Toll Plaza. According to State Police, troopers responded to the scene at 9:17 a.m. on Nov. 18. North had one adult passenger, who was also seriously injured, as well as three dogs. The preliminary investigation indicated that North was traveling south on the F.E. Everett Turnpike when her vehicle veered out of its lane and into the concrete barrier. North and her passenger were taken to the hospital while two of the three dogs died in […]

And then there were two. That’s all that’s left in teams for the 2025 fall local high school sports and football season. Step right up Nashua High School South and Souhegan, as one will be playing for a championship and the other for the chance to play for a championship. First on Friday, the No. 4 Panthers (9-2) will take on No. 1 Bedford (11-0) in the Division I semifinals at 7 p.m. at Bedford’s Bulldog Stadium. The winner advances to the Nov. 29 Division I title game which, ironically, will be played at Stellos Stadium. Then Saturday at 1 […]

The Final Four in NHIAA Division I football are set. And there is one surprise. Salem knocked off the red-hot Manchester Memorial Crusaders in Friday night’s quarterfinals, while both Bedford and Pinkerton rolled to wins. Thus it will be No. 4 Nashua South at No. 1 Bedford and No. 7 Salem at No. 3 Pinkerton in next Friday’s semifinals. Here’s a look at the other three quarters: NO. 2 PINKERTON 34, NO. 6 WINDHAM 6 The Jags’ Brandon Jacobs had a TD reception to give the visitors a 6-0 lead but then it was all Pinkerton with touchdowns by Noah […]

NASHUA – Cody Jackson hopes Friday night’s Division I quarterfinal vs. Bishop Guertin wasn’t his last game at Stellos Stadium, since it’s the site of the state title game. But he sure left an impression that will be tough to match. Jackson carved up the Cardinal secondary almost at will as the No. 4 Panthers dominated their No. 5 city rivals to the tune of a 31-14 win that puts them in the semifinals vs. No. 1 Bedford next Friday for the first time in over a decade. “He’s incredible,” Porter said of his quarterback, who threw for 220 yards […]

MANCHESTER – Beau knows soccer, goaltending especially. But more important, Beau knows Bedford. Thus Bishop Guertin High School goaltender Beau Boughter, who is from Bedford and even has a younger brother on the No. 2 Bulldogs, was fired up and on top of his game. That was a good thing for the Cards, who needed their keeper’s eight saves to come away with a 2-0 Division I semifinal win Wednesday at Manchester Memorial’s Chabot McDonough Field. “It meant a lot, you know,” said Boughter, whose sliding stuff save of Bulldog Ali Mirza late in the first half with the score […]

BEDFORD – A playoff match between two of the most prolific attacks in the division became a defensive battle. It took more than 80 minutes, but Raymond senior forward Gianna Gott's shot found the back of the net off a deflection just 2:05 into overtime, lifting the No. 2 Rams to a 1-0 victory over the No. 3 Campbell Cougars in Tuesday night's Division III girls' soccer semifinal at Bedford High School. “An own goal, that's a hard way to go out,” Campbell head coach Allen Lajoie said. “We lost to them, but it was a great contest. It just […]

BEDFORD – Souhegan High School field hockey freshman Mariellah Dart had a lot on her mind in a split second on Saturday evening at Bedford’s Bulldog Stadium. She badly wanted to receive a penalty corner pass with just over six minutes left in regulation in the Division II title game vs. Bow, which was tied at 1. The Sabers were in the middle of a flurry of a half dozen corners, but coming up empty. Until Dart blasted a shot into the Bow goal to give Souhegan a 2-1 championship win. “The corners before, they weren’t really working, we weren’t […]

BEDFORD – Benjamin Smith, 25, of Manchester, was taken into custody on Oct. 26 for allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 293 and the F.E. Everett Turnpike. According to State Police, at 1:07 a.m., troopers were alerted that Smith, who was driving a 2012 Honda Civic, was traveling the wrong way on I-293 in Manchester. Smith was said to be in the northbound lanes near exit 5 travelling southbound. Trooper Madelynn Theve responded to the alert and found Smith travelling the wrong way on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Bedford. She was able to pull him over and took […]

Friday was a happy and sad day for local high school teams. Unless you’re the Merrimack High School field hockey team, which had a little bit of both. The ‘Hawks were thrilled to have made the Divison I field hockey quarters, but they lost to powerful Bedford. “We were happy to be there,” Merrimack coach Courtney LeFrancois said. “All the girls worked really hard and gave their heart and souls to the game. I’m very proud of them.” Other teams in soccer and volleyball captured their regular season finales and will be moving on to tourney play. And some won’t. […]

BEDFORD – Bedford's senior tandem of quarterback Bennett Matthews and running back Brody Helton has caused headaches for the opposition all season long. Ryan Francoeur and his Winnacunnet High School ...

BEDFORD — The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire has taken in 18 rabbits following the discovery of a backyard breeding operation in Milford, where the animals were living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The rabbits were being housed in makeshift outdoor enclosures that offered little protection from the elements and left them vulnerable to predators, harsh weather, and injury. The animals were reportedly being sold for $20 each as pets or for food. “Every animal deserves compassion, care and a safe environment,” said CEO Marianne Jones. “We're committed to giving these rabbits the second chance they deserve.” ARLNH staff […]

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BEDFORD – A week after suffering its first loss of the season to Nashua South, the Bishop Guertin High School football team's rebound attempt didn't get easier in the form of undefeated Bedford on Friday night. The Cardinals proved that they could hang with the Bulldogs by jumping out to a 14-7 lead in the second quarter, but Bedford's running game was too much to stop when it mattered most. Led by quarterback Bennett Matthews and fullback Brody Helton, Bedford countered its deficit by ripping off three straight touchdowns to take control en route towards a 35-28 Division I victory. […]

We’ve had big games the last few weekends, and this weekend is no exception. Can Bishop Guertin get the upset at Bedford? Can Nashua South keep the train rolling vs. Memorial? And can Souhegan pass its first major test of the season in the Division II Battle of Unbeatens at Plymouth? Read on: TONIGHT DIVISION I MANCHESTER MEMORIAL (4-1, 5-1 overall) at NASHUA SOUTH (4-1, 5-1 overall) WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Stellos Stadium in Nashua. LAST WEEK: Winnacunnet 30, Manchester Memorial 27. LAST YEAR: Did not play. FYI: The Panthers are jelling, with four straight wins after the Bedford loss, […]

NASHUA – Bishop Guertin High School athletic director Ryan Brown confirmed on Wednesday what was a somewhat foregone conclusion, that Cardinals football coach Anthony Nalen would have to sit out Friday night’s much anticipated contest at Bedford. “He won’t be coaching,” Brown said via text message. Why? Nalen, game officials announced at the end of last Friday’s tough loss vs. Nashua South, was ejected from the contest – after it was concluded. Nalen was angry with the officials and expressed his feelings to them while the players from South and BG were shaking hands and multiple flags flew in confusion. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – 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 […]

FELT BEYOND THE WALLS OF BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY IS SOMBER TODAY AS FINALS WEEK AT BEDFORD HIGH BEGINS. THE SCHOOL IS IN MOURNING AFTER THE TRAGIC AND SUDDEN DEATH OF ONE OF ITS OWN ...