Bedford placed four players in double-figures scoring and handed host Concord Christian Academy its first loss of the season, 47-44, in a Division I girls basketball showdown on Friday night.

The Executive Council confirmed Manchester radio executive Lucy Lange of Bedford as the next commissioner of the Department of Business and Economic Affairs and designated Assistant Environmental Commissioner Adam Crepeau of Gilford to become interim head of the Department of…

MILFORD – A full roster of new and ongoing art classes at Creative Ventures Art Gallery and teaching studio, located at 411 Nashua Street in Milford, beckons both novice practitioners and other enthusiasts to explore watercolor, pastel, mixed media and printmaking, along with drawing, oil painting or alcohol-ink-designed creations. “I believe anyone who is curious about trying a new skill or improving their chosen craft will find an array of classes taught by experienced, mostly local, artists of solid credentials,” said Betsy Craumer, a Bedford resident, pastel teacher and owner of the art hub she opened in 2015. Craumer noted […]

BIDDEFORD, Maine – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New England for the 2025 fall semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.3 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Brookline – Maddison Caetano and Taylor Christle Nashua – Jordan Calabro, Brady Dillon, Kaylie Doolan, Ethan Herndon, Ella Karavanic, Kaylee Marmol, Alyssa Morris, Emily Otte, Sruthi Ramesh, Mina Regnery, Alexander Thibeault and Ann Young Windham – Ashley Araneo, Casey Barnes, Samantha Batson, Clare Cassidy, Sean Conroy, Shauna Curran, Angelina Jacobellis, Jack Kendzulak, Jacob Pellerin and Alicia Russell Bedford – Ella […]

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NEWPORT, R.I. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Salve Regina University for the 2025 fall semester. Full-time students must have a 3.6 grade point average to be eligible for the Dean's List. Part-time students must have a GPA of 3.8. Amherst – Victoria Hull Bedford – Grace Bergeron Hollis – Lydia Daskalos and Jameson McDowell Londonderry – Jordan Furlong, Andreas Taliadouros and Bianca Bettencourt Milford – Parker Mabbett Merrimack – Cosimo Fricano Nashua – Isabella Walsh, Avery Marchand and Brianna Murray Windham – Taylor Pendleton

BRISTOL, R.I. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Roger Williams University for the 2025 fall semester. Students must have a 3.4 grade point average to be eligible for the Dean's List. Amherst – Mackenzie Cross-Swartzell Bedford – Annette Carter, Dominic DeBlasi, Matthew Lapinsky, Ana Froekjaer, William Kramer and Dylan Vigue Brookline – Eva Kelley Hollis – Brady Cheyne Hudson – Lindsay Gasdia and Camden Poitras Merrimack – Connor Bobbitt, Marleigh Shvanda, Kailey Daddona, Meaghan Cottrell, Grace Harper, Jillian Dorf, Ava Kozinski and Ailie Parsons Londonderry – Ellie Cook, Cassidy Methot and Ellie Holcombe Milford […]

Super Sunday 4 Miler Sunday, 2/8 has been postponed at this time.

BEVERLY, Mass. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Endicott College for the 2025 fall semester. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average to be eligible for the Dean's List. Amherst – Abigail Giannetti, Lexi Healey, Carter Leonard, Andrew Reagan, Amelia Wysor and James Zeolie Bedford – Brooke Burke, Tess Forte, Kathryn French, Julia Giroux and Hannah Lord Brookline – Jacob Laborde Hollis – Ethan Norris and Julia Robbins Hudson – Cailean Anderson, Anita Bianchi, Natalie Breen, Alana Daddario, Jessica Dion, Emma Fopiano, Brooke Goulet, Laryssa Landmesser and Griffin Welburn Londonderry – Emma Arnott, […]

BOW – James Bautista, 21, of Bedford, was taken into custody on Jan. 22 in connection with alleged sexual assaults in Bow and Londonderry. According to the Bow Police Department, in December 2025, the victim's mother said her 14-year-old daughter was involved in a romantic relationship with Bautista, whom she initially believed was 16. The victim's mother suspected that Bautista had taken her daughter to Bow up to four times to engage in sexual activity. During interviews with police and the Merrimack County Child Advocacy Center, the girl said she met Bautista last September and began communicating with him on […]

Quite a night in local high school basketball Tuesday as the Nashua South boys stunned Bedford and Alvirne’s Garrett Hall hit a big milestone: BOYS BASKETBALL NASHUA SOUTH 68, BEDFORD 65 The Panthers (5-6) grab a big win over the Bulldogs in a total team effort. Francisco Rodriguez had a team high 16 points, Shane Lemire scored 14, and Daniel Karavanic added 10; while Josh Tripp and Rigo Challinger had nine apiece. South hosts Timberlane on Friday. ALVIRNE 60, NASHUA NORTH 55 Garrett Hall collected 21 points and his 1,000th career point as the Broncos (8-4) regroup after a two […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Springfield College for the 2025 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5. Bedford – Tyler Beekman Londonderry – Drew Claffie and Aloisa Von Pichl Merrimack – Luca Kabel Tyngsborough, Mass. – Sofia Friedl and Rylee Marko Wilton – Brooke Lane Windham – Chloe Weeks and Jack Runde

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The following local students were named to the President's List and the Dean's List at the University of Hartford for the 2025 fall semester. To be eligible for the President's List, students must have a grade point average of 3.75. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have a GPA of 3.0. President's List Hudson – Elaine Quarles Londonderry – Jason Cain and Joey Cain Merrimack – Ryan Ricks Nashua – Elizabeth White and Ryenne Georgiana Windham – Izzy Gerstein and Kyle Ru Dean's List Bedford – Aodhan O’Leary Hudson – Victoria Duffy Merrimack […]

Zachary Nielsen, 23, of Merrimack, Kyle Basoukas, 31, of Bedford, and Lisa Wright, 58, of Hudson, all sustained injuries when they lost control of their snowmobiles. According to the state Department of Fish and Game, Nielsen was riding in the North Country town of Stewartstown on the evening of Jan. 23. While making a left-hand turn, he accidentally hit the throttle and was thrown into a grove of trees injuring his lower leg. The individuals who were with Nielsen helped him to the Swift Diamond Riders warming hut where they called State Police. Nielsen was later taken to Upper Connecticut […]

FITCHBURG, Mass. – The following local students were named to the President's List and the Dean's List at Fitchburg State University for the 2025 fall semester. President's List Amherst – Adriana Kruger Nashua – Edward Thompson Tyngsborough, Mass. – Alexander Ciampa Dean's List Bedford – Asher Easter Brookline – Micah Marino Hudson – Gianna Allison Londonderry – James Cremens, Ahna Gainey and Adam Wholley Merrimack – Sean Diggins Milford – Darrion Kimball and Nathan Santos Nashua – Cassidy Demir, Ryan Joy, John Mantone and Isaiah McKinney Tyngsborough, Mass. – Owen Berthiaume, Kyle Connell and Lindsay Metho Windham – Andrew Woloszyn […]

NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at Norwich University for the 2025 fall semester. Amherst – Isabelle Brandt Bedford – Blake Cloutier, Jacob Harding and Travis Wallace Hudson – Logan Casey Lyndeborough – Kelsey Crouse Merrimack – Maverick Landry Nashua – Jack Desjardins Tyngsborough, Mass. – Stephen Hartigan and Owen Wheeler Windham – John Hiltz Students must have a grade point average of 3.4 to be eligible for the Dean's List.

Boynton St is closed at the intersection of Boynton St & Plummer Rd due to downed pole

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at High Point University for the 2025 fall semester. Bedford – Ava Vikstrom Brookline – Paige Knudsen and Grace Maloney Londonderry – Cody Gray Merrimack – Madison Smith Nashua – Ryan Haskell and Kobe Spinney Tyngsborough, Mass. – Jillian Balbat Windham – Benjamin Hickey and Madison MacDonald Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 to be eligible for the Dean's List.

There’s always other events, but very often during the winter Thursdays belong to the high school skiers. And yesterday belonged to a skier like Nashua North’s Rosalie Neveu. And there’s a little track in there, too, with the Wildcat Relays. Here’s the rundown: BOYS & GIRLS SKIING NORTH’S NEVEU, BG’S HUGHES DO WELL Nashua North’s Rosalie Neveu was third overall for the second straight week in a multi-team Alpine meet at Pat’s Peak hosted by Pinkerton and won by Bedford. Bishop Guertin’s Arianna Hughes was fifth as the Cardinals were the top local team with a fourth place finish (339 […]

Plummer Rd bridge work scheduled to start Monday 1/12/26

Plummer Rd bridge work scheduled to start Monday 1/12/26

Snowflake Shuffle, Today, 1/11/26. Expect Delays, seek alt routes.

MANCHESTER – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the 2025 fall semester. Amherst – Jose Cintron-Ortiz, Alexander Johnson, Zavier Lawrence, Andrew Mullin, Logan Cloutier-Kennedy and Matthew Shapiro Bedford – Ashley Berk, Meryem Bilgic, Hamit Gurgener, Benjamin Innocent, Cassidy Bolton, Seth Brunelle, Abdul Aziz Mohammed, Dylan Bellerose, Dara Brown, Nicholas Silvia and Kathryn Sindon Brookline – Tiffany Leveille and James Pierdominici Hollis – Laurel Ciofrone, Daniel Enright and Brilia Fo Hudson – Benjamin Marotta, Brianna Martel, Justin Myshrall and Rafaella Silveira Londonderry – Michael Marino and Timothy Taylor Lyndeborough – […]

MANCHESTER – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Southern New Hampshire University for the 2025 fall semester. Amherst – Adrienne Ayala and Kevin Moore Bedford – Emma Roberts, Maya Neuman, Reagan Pimentel, Cody Kidder, Rachel Williams, Anthony Benton, Emily Neily, Nieve Humphrey, Benjamin Bernard, Colin Daley, Ryan Burke, Alex Darrah, Jack Petrosino, Zachary George, Van Nguyen, Tatiana Khaleeva, Wade Thompson, Charles Tourtellotte and Charlze Christopher Capulso Brookline – Stephanie Hamel, Joseph Gomez and Kendalyn Dudley Hollis – Annabella Balsama, Adam Horrocks and Najiyah Khandaker Hudson – Samantha Hamel, Amy Lee, Andrew Roache, Brianna Johnson, Madison […]

CONCORD – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at NHTI-Concord's Community College for the 2025 fall semester. Bedford – Suzana Bejtovic, Austin Crim and Audrey Page Brookline – Chance Lavoie Hudson – Shaylee Apitz, Chris Grillo, Riley Peterson, Amelia St. Laurent and Ashley Trembley Londonderry – Mariana Grinberg, Lilly Haggett, Jasmyn Johnson, Jenna Mank and Timothy Pingree Merrimack – Kate Cullinane, Nichapa Kumfong, Chris Labore, Margaret Murphy and Marie Rhoades Milford – Shea Butler, Sailor Grummon, Ethan Legere, Molly Miles and Emma Wells Nashua – Kathryn Cohen, Jazmin Gallaga Vargas, Stephanie Gutierrez Avalos, Lilia Lerma, Kaylah […]

MANCHESTER – The following local students were named to the President's List and Vice President's List at Manchester Community College for the 2025 fall semester. President's List Amherst – Kevin Howell Bedford – Finn Schor, Christian Caudill and Ryan Jung Hudson – Nathan Langone, Jace Martin and Cody Fleming Londonderry – Kyle McDowell, Dylan Cocci, Emily Kirkell, Richard Maynard and Rylee Baez-Law Merrimack – Kevin Cyr and Muhammad Ismail Nashua – Jennifer Nguyen Windham – Ryan Burbo, Alexander Buckman, Andrew Chauvette and Dean Lambert Vice President's List Amherst – Finley Sockey Bedford – Jack Sharpe, Sylvie York, Grace Galante, Tyler […]

NASHUA – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Rivier University for the 2025 fall semester. Amherst – Everett Boyer, Adyn Davis, Erin Duggan, Christine Paiement and Reagan Pepin Bedford – Luis Cruz, Sophia Kasem, Olivia Mielcarz, Lara Nunes and Samantha Sullivan Brookline – Elsie Figueroa, Victoria Lopez and Celia Wallis Hollis – Luke Adams, Phoebe Constantineau and Connor Levesque Hudson – Ty Baker, Evie Campbell, Brent Dunning, Elsa Ferullo, Dylan Guimond, Luke Huard, Kinsley Jurewicz, Shannon McClure, Caleb Morrison, Amanda Nolan, Jacob O’Connor, Olivia Pinnell, Samantha Rauseo, John Roark and Madisyn Secchiaroli Londonderry – Emily […]

Lynda Jean Stewart, of Nashua, NH, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Bedford, NH. She was born in Long Island, NY, on March 19, 1953, daughter of the late Harold J. Stewart and Jeanette (Michaels) Stewart. Lynda was a graduate of Farmingdale High School in New York and went on to attend Rivier College in Nashua, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She later received her master's degree from New England College in Henniker. Lynda dedicated much of her professional life to social work, serving as a case manager and advocating for those in need. Most recently, she […]

Sally A Bosquet passed away on January 4, 2026 in Bedford, NH at Bedford Hills Center. Born in Nashua on October 4, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd R Hart & Arie E (Webster) Hart. She lived in Nashua most of her life and recently lived in Milford, NH, prior to moving to Bedford Hills. Sally was married to Gerald D. Bosquet on August 27, 1966 with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. They would have celebrated 60 years in August. She was predeceased by five sisters, Barbara Keirstead, Priscilla Kopka, Sandra Potter, Blanche Hondras and […]

KEENE – The following local students were named to the President's List and the Dean's List at Keene State College for the 2025 fall semester. To be eligible for the President's List, students must have a grade point average of 3.75. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have a GPA of 3.5. Presidents List Amherst Padraic Cook, Roger Preston, Joshua Spillane, Ava Twiss, Genevieve Twiss and Charles Wason Bedford Austyn Clang, Aundrea Dominguez, Kiera Gardiner, Sarah Jobin, Samantha Johnson, Emily Miller, Alexander Price, Peyton Sarsfield, Kaleigh Slozak and Kaylie Tennant Brookline Kaitlyn Castriotta, Trent Deak, Mariam Gad […]

Nashua’s newest hockey teams had some good news and bad news on Monday night. The good news: the Souhegan-North-South Storm (girls) picked up their second straight win. The bad news: the North-South Knights (boys) fell on a goal as late as could be to drop to 0-3. Here’s a look at that and a couple of other Monday results: GIRLS HOCKEY SOUHEGAN-NASHUA 5, BEDFORD 4 The Storm blew out to a 4-1 lead after one period, led 5-2 after two and held on to improve to 2-2, led by two goals by Anna Foley. Amelia Warecki, Sophia Wine and Lily […]

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 […]

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 ...

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 ...

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Barbara A (Hart) Kierstead, 96, passed away on December 26,2025 at Bedford Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Nashua on October 1, 1929, she was the oldest daughter of the late Lloyd R and Arie E (Webster) Hart. She was a Nashua resident for 88 years before moving to Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in 2017. Barbara married Harold W Kierstead of Nashua on March 3, 1951 with whom she shared 46 years of marriage before he passed away in 1997. She was predeceased by four sisters, Priscilla Kopka, Sandra Potter, Blanche Hondras and Joan LaPierre; a brother, Richard Hart; […]