BEDFORD – They were strong in their faith that this year things would be different. Monday night’s date with No. 4 Raymond gave the No.1, unbeaten Campbell High School girls soccer team the perfect opportunity to avenge last year’s Division III semifinal overtime loss to the Rams. Unfortunately for the Cougars, the soccer gods wouldn’t cooperate, as they suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat once again, this time in regulation. As a result it will be Raymond that will play No. 2 Stevens in Saturday’s finals at 3 p.m. on the Bulldogs’ turf. All it took in an up and down battle […]

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BEDFORD – Enjoy the magic and beauty of the timeless classic, The Nutcracker, this holiday season as Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater performs this holiday classic at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St. in Manchester, from Nov. 19-22. The 26th annual performance boasts a cast of over sixty talented dancers and performers, including talented guest artists including Caroline Baggs courtesy of Ballet Frontier and Yuval Cohen courtesy of Boston Ballet among others. “The holiday season is not complete without this annual tradition that we are proud to present again this year,” said Peter Ramsey, president of the Palace Theatre. Baggs, an […]

MERRIMACK – The pre-game, fantastic, as former longtime Merrimack High School football coach Joe Raycraft was honored with the stadium facility named after him. The first half of Friday night’s game vs. Bedford, pretty good. Merrimack was down 13-6 at the half but it was extremely competitive. The second half, though, not one to remember. Three straight ‘Hawks turnovers led to three Bulldog touchdowns in a span of 2:14 and helped produce a 41-13 Bedford win. “We talk to the kids before the the game, all week, once you get into these types of games, the team that makes the fewest […]

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BEDFORD — Strategist Bank, a proposed community bank to be headquartered in Bedford, has been granted conditional approval from the FDIC of its application for federal deposit insurance and has received conditional approval from the New Hampshire Banking Department of its application for a state bank charter. These approvals are a major milestone toward opening as a bank based in southern New Hampshire, the first bank chartered in the state since 2022. Strategist will be a digital-first bank built for business owners, by business owners. It will focus on creating a personalized but streamlined customer experience that leverages financial technology solutions […]

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BEDFORD – The number next to the name may have said the Bedford High School field hockey team was the fourth seed in the Division I playoffs and the Bulldogs may be the defending champions. But when they took the field for Saturday's quarterfinal against Merrimack, many of the players wearing the black and red uniforms were making their playoff debut. Fortunately for Bedford, Mary Lenti was not one of them. Lenti scored three goals in the second half to help the No. 4 Bulldogs pull away from the fifth-seeded Tomahawks for a 4-1 win and a return trip to the […]

BEDFORD – The Nashua North Titans had the chance to keep their playoff fate in their own hands. Now, they'll have to wait. The Titans battled valiantly against the defending champion Bedford Bulldogs, cutting a 21-point deficit to just seven points early in the third quarter. But Bedford's running game was just too powerful and the Bulldogs picked off North senior quarterback Brady O'Connor twice in the second half to secure a 49-21 victory. The Titans (3-5) have a non-league, out-of-state game next weekend against Dracut, Mass., while the remaining NHIAA Division I football games are played which will ultimately determine […]

Things didn’t look too great for the Nashua High School South girls volleyball team a few weeks ago. They had knocked off Bedford in a stunner, but then proceeded to go winless for a couple of weeks. But lo and behold, the Panthers downed Goffstown on Senior night to improve to 7-10 to clinch a spot in the Division I tourney. In other action, BG, North and Alvirne all won, while North girls soccer honored its seniors and won as well. Here’s the rundown from a Wonderful Wednesday for most locals: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL NASHUA SOUTH 3, GOFFTOWN 1 The seniors played […]

It’s crunch time for the Nashua High School North and South football teams. Right now Nashua North may hold the 13th and final playoff spot in Division I, while Nashua South is on the outside looking in. North (3-4) has one Division I game left, this Friday at Bedford, and Titans coach Chad Zibolis feels that result is non-negotiable. “We’ve got to beat Bedford,” Zibolis said. “We’ve got to go beat Bedford (on Friday). Then we’ve got Dracut (Mass.,non-league). We have to go out and it’s a must-win. A must-win. We’ll go practice just like we practice every week, keep working […]

BEDFORD – The Rotary Club of Merrimack will be hosting NuBingo on Nov. 14 at Murphy's Taproom, 393 State Rt. 101. The event is open to anyone 18 and older and will be held from 6-10 p.m. Guests are asked to arrive by 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $65 if purchased in advance and will be $79 at the door. Pre-registration is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nubingo-hosted-by-the-merrimack-rotary-club-tickets-2003375577281?aff=oddtdtcreator. Anyone with questions should contact Rotarian Kristan Brown at 978-995-3884 or at kristanbrownart@gmail.com.

The big games tonight involve the two area unbeaten 5-0 teams, with Bishop Guertin at Salem in Division I and Souhegan at local rival Milford (4-1) in Division II. Nashua North and South are on the road, a rarity that puts soccer front and center at Stellos Stadium. Should be a fun night so here’s your high school football look: DIVISON I BISHOP GUERTIN (5-0) at SALEM (1-4) WHEN/WHERE: 7 p.m. at Salem’s Grant Field. LAST WEEK: Bishop Guertin 33, Bedford 7; Londonderry 31, Salem 6 LAST YEAR: BG 42, Salem 28 FHYI: The Blue Devils have had some injury woes […]

NASHUA – Rivier University will be hosting the Southern New Hampshire STEM Tournament on Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bringing together robotics teams from elementary and middle schools in Nashua, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield and Bedford for a day of competition, collaboration and learning. Organized by The Local Beacon, the tournament is a practice competition designed to recreate an official qualifying tournament before New Hampshire teams begin qualifier competition in November. The Local Beacon is a nonprofit that develops and facilitates STEAM initiatives that encourage collaboration and offer educational, enrichment, and financial benefits to the local community, including students, […]

NASHUA – The Bishop Guertin High School football team has set a pretty high bar this season. So perhaps that’s why Cards head coach Anthony Nalen wasn’t overjoyed with Saturday night’s 33-7 win over Bedford at Stellos Stadium, improving the Cards to 5-0 on the year atop the Division I West Conference. Don’t be mistaken, Nalen will take the win over the Bulldogs, who have owned the Cards – and others – over the years. But the BG offense at times wasn’t its usual precise self, as shown by just a 14-0 lead at the half with points – at least […]

Thursday’s used to always have a lull in the fall high school action. Not anymore.There were some big encounters yesterday, including the big battle of girls volleyball contenders between host Bedford and Bishop Guertin. North boys soccer goaltender Justin Ayotte did something that is really hard to do, while BG’s Zoe Horton-Sousa had a magic foot at Keene. For more, read on: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BEDFORD 3, BISHOP GUERTIN 2 In a battle among two of Division I’s top teams, the Cards fell short in the fifth set, 15-12, after forcing it with a tight 26-24 win in the fourth set. BG […]

There’s a full slate of high school games this weekend with not a single all-local matchup for the first time this season as we hit October. FRIDAY DIVISION I MALDEN (Mass.) CATHOLIC (3-0) at NASHUA SOUTH (1-3) WHEN/WHERE: 6:30 p.m. at Stellos Stadium. LAST WEEK: Nashua South 39, Nashua North 34; Malden Catholic 14, Westwood 0 LAST YEAR : South 36, Malden Catholic 25. FYI: The Panthers will try to keep good habits going, even though this is not a game that counts in the NHIAA standings. They’ll have to deal with junior QB Jonathan Bloise and other playmakers such as […]

It was a manic Monday on the high school circuit locally, with some big wins and a tie that was worth watching. The Nashua South girls volleyball team knocked Bedford from the the ranks of the unbeaten with a major rally. “That’s a huge win,” Panthers coach Tom Langer said. “It was exciting as heck. That’s a great way to go into the Battle of the Bridge game (Wednesday). We’re excited for that one.” Hollis Brookline girls volleyball stayed unbeaten with a career milestone taking place. Away from volleyball, Merrimack and BG played each other in three sports, going 1-1-1. Here’s […]

CONCORD – State Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R-Bedford) was recently named Legislator of the Year for the second time in as many years. The award, which was presented by the New England Water Works Association, recognized Ricciardi for her work to keep New Hampshire's water supply clean. Earlier this year, Ricciardi was the primary sponsor of SB 443, bipartisan legislation relative to wastewater engineering. It was signed into law by Gov. Kelly Ayotte on May 8. “Every Granite Stater deserves access to safe, clean drinking water and appropriate waste and storm water treatment to protect the health of our families and communities. […]

It wasn’t great weather on Thursday and the local high school results were mixed. Yay for Hollis Brookline and Souhegan girls soccer, Nashua South girls volleyball, and Bishop Guertin boys soccer. Nay for BG and South girls soccer, and South and Milford field hockey. Here’s a look: GIRLS SOCCER BEDFORD 2, NASHUA SOUTH 0 The Panthers couldn’t get their offense untracked in the pouring rain at Bedford’s Bulldog Stadium, falling to 1-2-3. South next faces arch rival Nashua North on Tuesday at Stellos Stadium. LASALLE (R.I.) 9, BISHOP GUERTIN 1 The Cards have not had good luck against the out-of-state teams […]

NASHUA – It was right on Cue. The quick header, that is, by Nashua South midfielder Michele Esposito that sent fellow Panther Connor Cue in the clear with perhaps the only open shot his team had in Thursday night’s Division I showdown with fellow contender Bedford at Stellos Stadium. Cue did not miss, beating an otherwise stalwart Bulldog netminder Silas Heiser to his lower right in the far left corner in the 61st minute. It was the only goal of a 1-0 South win, and the Panthers were singing in the rain. It was his first career varsity goal. “I saw […]

Another day, another win by the Nashua High School South boys soccer team, as well as those from Hollis Brookline and Milford. Yes, it was a good Tuesday for local soccer teams as the season is starting to take shape. Here’s a look: BOYS SOCCER NASHUA SOUTH 5, SALEM 1 The Panthers (5-0) remain perfect with a dominant performance over the Blue Devils. Vinny Imbimbo (two goals), Damien Rodrigues (goal), Michele Esposito (goal), Brady Soares (goal), Kevin Araujo (two assists) and Alex Lopez led the way for the locals. South hosts Bedford on Thursday. MILFORD 1, PLYMOUTH 1 Eben Barb scored […]

The following local high school students were recently chosen as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. Bedford High School – Soren Abel, Kayla Calderone, Aditi Jamkhande, Sunay Komarla and Arjun Puninchittaya Hollis Brookline High School in Hollis – Aedan Barrus, Anne Longtin and Arvind Venkatesh Academy for Science and Design in Nashua – Timothy Douglas, Jinen Gandhi, Haider Iqbal, Morgan Morales, Elizabeth Piper, Shreya Rajesh and Aadhavan Veerendra Nashua High School South – Ameya Kharade, Hannah Thomas, Pooja Udayakumar and Chloe Zhang Windham High School – Eric Buehler

BEDFORD – An investigation is underway regarding a body that was found in the Merrimack River near Hawthorne Road. According to State Police, troopers and Marine Patrol officers responded to the scene at 3:22 p.m. on Sept. 12. The preliminary investigation suggested that the person may have been in the river for an extended period of time. Authorities do not believe the death to be suspicious. State Police were assisted by members of the Bedford Police and Fire departments. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is scheduled to conduct an autopsy on Sept. 13. Anyone with additional information is asked […]

Welcome to Week 2 of the local high school football season. We had the appetizer with BG-Exeter Thursday night, and now a full Friday slate with the biggie being Nashua South hosting Merrimack at Stellos. We’ll know more about each local after tonight, one would think. Here’s what we know now: TONIGHT DIVISION I MERRIMACK (1-0) at NASHUA SOUTH (0-1) WHEN/WHERE: 6:30 p.m. at Stellos Stadium. LAST WEEK: Merrimack 35, Goffstown 0; Bedford 48, Nashua South 14. LAST YEAR: Nashua South 51, Merrimack 16. FYI: It would be a shock if that above score repeats itself. The Tomahawks and QB Maverick […]

A light day on the local high school sports docket, but we still have a couple of events to tell you about, a good moment for Bishop Guertin soccer and some cross country results: BOYS SOCCER BISHOP GUERTIN 1, PINKERTON 1 James Guidry got the Cards’ goal on a penalty kick while James Algeo had six saves with defensive help from Lucas Iwin. The Cards (0-1-1) will host unbeaten (3-0) Bedford on Tuesday at Stellos Stadium. CROSS COUNTRY HANOVER SWEEPS SOUHEGAN RELAYS The Bears won both the boys and girls event with single digit scores. In the boys relays, the Bears […]

BEDFORD — It's tough to open against the defending champions, but head coach Josh Porter isn't making any excuses. The Nashua High School South Purple Panthers football season opener went about as poorly as it could. Bedford's defense forced six turnovers, including five interceptions, and had four sacks, and the Bulldogs' offense made big plays early and often as Bedford rolled to a 48-14 Week 1 victory on Friday night. South received the kickoff to open the game and on the second play from scrimmage quarterback C.J.Goss' pass went through the hands of receiver Griffin Carta, off the shoulder of defensive […]

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There’s always a local high school volleyball team or two that will make a push to get to a final. The area was spoiled with Hollis Brookline’s dynasty, Nashua South’s unbeaten title seven years ago, all before the Bedford Division I dynasty was born. Bishop Guertin two years ago almost knocked off the Bulldogs, who fell back to earth last year after five straight titles, and Nashua North made the semis a year ago. Milford made the finals in 2024 and the semis in 2025 in Division II, and Souhegan has been a contender as well. This year? It’s wide open […]

The Souhegan High School girls field hockey team isn’t fooling around. No, the defending Division II champions, who have nearly all of their title team in tact, are taking things a step further this year in facing four Division I opponents. And not softies either. No, the Sabers, starting with Monday’s game at Pinkerton, have four Division I opponents on the schedule, including an all local matchup with Bishop Guertin, plus Keene and Bedford. “These should challenge us and we will be ready for that challenge,” Sabers head coach Kelli Braley said. “We’re excited for that challenge.” Two of those teams, […]

MILFORD – The Bedford Barricudas beat out Hampshire Hills for the Divison I title at the recently held Granite State Swimming Association championship meet at Keyes Park with 1,194 points to 868. In Division II, Jasper Valley (554) won the title, followed by Goss Park (480.50), Granite YMCA Tiger Sharks (374) and Milford Keyes (317.50). Baboosic Lake won the Division 3 title with 225 points, followed by the New Ipswich Breakers (178), Blue Dolphin (83), Lakes Region Wavemakers (81), Longellow Riptides (90) and Nashua Country Club (78). Swimmers who won all three of their events, earning 21 points each, were Maddie […]

BEDFORD – Five years after opening, Bedford Academy was recently recognized by the state Senate as being the only elementary school in the world to be included in the 2026 Inspire the Future: FIRST Recognition Program. Only 14 other schools from around the globe have been tapped to be part of the program. “To be the only elementary school among 15 chosen worldwide and then to be recognized by our own state Senate, affirms what we set out to build in 2021,” said Dr. Roxanne Molina, owner of Bedford Academy. “Our students are doing sophisticated engineering work at an age when […]

Amherst’s Brayden Hickman and fellow Souhegan alum Jaiden Bosquet, plus Bishop Guertin recent grad Caden Siraco are going to the World Series – the American Legion World Series, that is. Hickman’s Bedford Post 54, which beat Nashua’s Coffey Post in the state finals, went on to capture the Northeast Regional in Worcester this past weekend and will now head to Shelby, N.C.for Thursday’s Series opener in pool play vs. Midland, Mich.at 10 a.m. Bedford fought its way out of the losers bracket and beat Essex Junction of Vermont not once but twice in Sunday’s finals at Worcester’s Fitton Field, on the […]

BEDFORD – Paul Conners, 72, of Nashua, was taken into custody on Aug. 2 for allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 293 and the F.E. Everett Turnpike. According to State Police, at 3:42 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a Nissan Altima that was traveling southbound on the northbound side of I-293, near exit 5, in Manchester. At the time, Sgt. Brendan Tallon was searching for the vehicle on the Turnpike. Two minutes later, he realized the vehicle was coming directly at him. With only seconds to react, Tallon activated his emergency lights and used his patrol car to […]

MILFORD — The Keene YMCA Dolphins (Division I), the Jasper Valley Swim Team (Divison 2) and the Bedford Barracudas all took top honors in the 61st Annual Milford Rotary Swim Meet held recently at Keyes Park. Here are the entire team scores: DIVISION I Keene YMCA Dolphins (773); 2. YMCA of Concord (688); Baboosic Lake (416), New Ipswich Breakers (288), Blue Dolphin (274), Lakes Region Wavemakers (166); Longfellow NH Riptide (118). DIVISION 2 Jasper Valley (1,049); Goss Park (941); Milford Keyes Seadragons (893), Granite YMCA Tiger Sharks (827). DIVISION 3 Bedford Barracudas (2,249); Hampshire Hills (1,946); YMCA of Greater Nashua Storm […]

BEDFORD – For the next three months, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will be working to demolish the Bedford Toll Plaza on the F.E. Everett Turnpike and convert it to all-electronic tolling. According to the NH DOT, the first phase of the project will include removing the plaza's canopy as well as the outer toll booths and tunnels. The four center lanes will remain open. Portable concrete barriers will be used to separate traffic from the construction zones. The second phase, the installation of AET technology, will allow motorists to maintain highway speeds while an overhead gantry will be used […]

Cynthia (Cyr) Garrett, 80, of Nashua, passed away at Bedford Hills Center on July 31, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Keene on April 9, 1946, the daughter of the late William and Olga (Bernard) Cyr. She had worked in the telecommunications industry for most of her career, most recently with NH VOIP. She was a great golfer and won tournaments and trophies. She loved God and was a long-time parishioner of St. Louis de Gonzague Church in Nashua. She enjoyed dancing, traveling and cats. Cynthia was very philanthropic and donated to many local animal shelters. […]

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February 28, 1949 – October 2, 2026 Robert “Bob” O'Connell, a longtime resident of Brookline, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 28, 1949, Bob was raised in Bedford, Massachusetts, where he grew up and began building the strong foundation of family, friendship, hard work, and dedication that would remain hallmarks of his life. Bob enjoyed a long and successful career in the paper pulp industry, working as a field service engineer. His career took him across the United States and around the world, allowing him to travel extensively and experience […]