Winnacunnet beat Bedford, 3-2, and Campbell beat Gilford, 3-2.

A 40-year-old Nashua man who allegedly caused a Bedford Police officer to be shot in the leg after grabbing at his gun in January is set to go to trial early next year.

The facility is on the company's Bedford, NH campus, where another existing building will be repurposed into a Development Center of Excellence. PCI Pharma Services, headquartered in Philadelphia, is providing updates on its new purpose-built facility for large-scale sterile fill/finish operations at its Bedford, NH campus, which company representatives will be on hand to discuss with attendees at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) International Convention, to be held June 16–19, 2025 in Boston (1). The 50,000-square-foot facility is expected to approach full-scale good manufacturing practice (GMP) production in summer 2025.

The Bedford High School boys tennis team defeated its recent rival to capture its 10th NHIAA Division I championship in the ...

County Road by Sebbins Pond Dr will be one lane, due to a tree branch against the wires, might come down. will advise when road fully open

MERRIMACK – A male driver was seriously recently injured in a high speed crash following a police pursuit on F.E. Everett Turnpike in the early morning of May 30. The driver's identity has not been released. At 1:29 a.m. State Police observed the driver of a 2018 Infiniti Q50 in Bedford traveling south on the Turnpike at speeds reported in excess of 140 miles per hour. The driver allegedly refused to stop, prompting a pursuit which continued into Merrimack. A short time later, the driver veered off the right side of the road and crashed. As a result, the driver […]

A boy was killed and a girl has serious injuries following an overnight crash in Bedford, NH.

A local middle school student was killed and a female passenger injured in an early-morning crash Wednesday in Bedford, New Hampshire.

A 13-year-old Manchester middle school student was killed in a rollover crash while driving a stolen car early Wednesday morning in Bedford,...

A boy was killed in a crash in a stolen food delivery vehicle early Wednesday morning in New Hampshire, according to Manchester police.

BEDFORD, N.H. (WHDH) - A 13-year-old boy from Manchester, New Hampshire was killed overnight after crashing a stolen car in Bedford,...

A 13-year-old boy died after crashing a stolen delivery car in Bedford, New Hampshire, police said. Manchester police said they first...

And then there were two. Just two local boys high school tennis teams remain in action, both in Division II. The Hollis Brookline and Souhegan squads will compete in the semifinals on Monday, while unfortunately Bishop Guertin’s Division I season ended. Here’s how it all happened: DIVISON I QUARTERFINALS NO. 2 BEDFORD 8, NO. 7 BISHOP GUERTIN 1 The Cards played the Bulldogs a bit tougher than in the past but still fell short, managing just a 9-7 win at No. 2 singles by Evan Deyak. Maxx Lizotte had the next highest games win total, falling 8-3 at No. 5. […]

Kilton Rd ramp from Route 101

AVOID Kilton Rd on ramp from South River Rd to Route 101; still closed. The off ramp is now open.

AVOID Kilton Rd- both on and off ramps are closed due to accident

Road Work on S. River Rd 5/27/25 & 5/28/25 7am-4pm and 5/29/25 7pm-6am. Expect Delays. See msg for details.

Memorial Day Parade on Sunday May 25th Road Closures

Memorial Day Parade on Sunday May 25th Road Closures

Road Work on S. River Rd 5/27/25 & 5/28/25 7am-4pm and 5/29/25 7pm-6am. Expect Delays. See msg for details.

NASHUA – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Rivier University for the 2025 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Bedford Giavanna Allsop, Jehanne Antonio, Sophia Kasem, Ellie Ludwig, Samantha Sullivan and Samara Vu Brookline Elsie Figueroa, Victoria Lopez and Adam Razzaboni Nashua Paige Anger, Esma Atli, Lauren Bernard, Isaiah Berry, Pamela Bortolassi, Ezar Bush-McGinnis, Jeronimo Calderon, Rachel Cannistraro, Bailey Carroll, Heidi Clark, Robert Cook, Madison DiFrancesca, Lindsay Dominguez, Molly Dustin, Luca Frioni, Madison Goulet, Ana Haight, Jonathan Hawkins, Christopher Heitmiller, Annemieke Kruger, Helleny […]

The Bedford School District has adopted a new policy banning students from creating or sharing deepfake images online.

BEDFORD – Volunteers from NBT Bank, New Hampshire Housing, and Devine Millimet Attorneys at Law, all part of the Granite United Way's Day of Caring, gave their time and effort to spruce up Camp Kettleford, one of the summer camp properties owned by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, on Friday, May 16. They painted benches and cabins, built a new wooden pavilion to shade campers, helped plant new shrubs, and generally prepared the property for this summer's young campers. “We are grateful to the Granite United Way for coordinating volunteers to help us prepare our facility for […]

Police said a car rolled over around 1:50 a.m., and the driver, a male juvenile, died at a hospital.

A boy was killed in a crash in a stolen food delivery vehicle early Wednesday morning in New Hampshire, according to ...

A 13-year-old boy was killed in a rollover crash on Wednesday in Bedford, N.H., after he allegedly stole a car from a food delivery driver, police said.

BEDFORD – Bedford Academy recently showcased its forward-thinking approach to STEM education at the 2025 Innovations in Learning Conference, hosted by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association (NHSAA). Roxanne Molina, Head of School, and Julia LaFontaine, 2nd Grade Teacher, led a session titled “Transforming Elementary Classrooms: Innovative STEM Learning with Ozobots.” The session focused on four key areas, including educational benefits, curriculum integration, project-based learning, and classroom-ready lessons. Participants learned how Ozobots support the development of essential skills, such as collaboration, sequencing, and computational thinking. By engaging with the robots, students gain confidence in problem-solving and creativity while exploring real-world […]

BEDFORD – Bedford Academy recently showcased its forward-thinking approach to STEM education at this year's Innovations in Learning Conference hosted by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association. Dr. Roxanne Molina, owner of Bedford Academy, and second grade teacher Julia LaFontaine led a session titled “Transforming Elementary Classrooms: Innovative STEM Learning with Ozobots.” The session focused on four key areas, including educational benefits, curriculum integration, project-based learning and classroom-ready lessons. Participants learned how Ozobots support the development of essential skills, such as collaboration, sequencing and computational thinking. By engaging with the robots, students gain confidence in problem-solving and creativity while exploring […]

The NHIAA team tennis tourney pairings, as expected, were finally released Tuesday morning and today we have an all local matchup. In the boys Division I prelims, No. 7 Bishop Guertin (8-5) will host No. 10 Nashua North (5-8) today at 4 p.m. The two teams did not face each other during the regular season. They’re the only two locals in the Division I tourney, and the winner will face No. 2 Bedford (13-1) in Bedford on Thursday in the quarterfinals. In Divison II boys, two locals will play in today’s first round and two will receive byes. No. 11 […]

KEENE – The following local students were named to the President's List and the Dean's List at Keene State College for the 2025 spring 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, Eleanor DelSignore, Casey Hall, Brady Rudolf, Simon Trombley and Genevieve Twiss Bedford Austyn Clang, Jack Forrest, Kiera Gardiner, Samuel Johnson, Emily Miller, Sara Scott, Fynn Stauber and Kaylie Tennant Brookline Kaitlyn Castriotta, Kaitlyn Ferdinand, Cassandra Ricks and Cameron Rockwell Hollis […]

SEATTLE, Wa. — The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced today the appointment of Bedford’s Meghan Turner as General Manager of PWHL Seattle. Turner joins the league's expansion team following two successful seasons as Assistant General Manager of the Boston Fleet, where she played a key role in building the roster and developing a strong organizational culture. “Meghan brings an extraordinary combination of hockey experience, strategic vision, and professionalism to PWHL Seattle,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. “During her time in Boston, Meghan distinguished herself as a big-picture thinker who quickly earned the respect of […]

An 86-year-old victim of a computer fraud scam is getting their money back thanks to the Bedford Police Department.

Robert Michael Gordon, born in Nashua, NH, and a longtime resident of Bedford, NH, passed away May 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with...

LOWELL, Mass – Rivier University set a new school record, awarding 1,092 degrees during its 90th Commencement ceremony on May 11 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass. Within the total figure, there were 55 Associate's degrees, 283 Bachelor's degrees, 719 Master's degrees, 15 Doctorates and 19 post-Master's certificates. During his keynote address, William Conway, Jr., co-founder of the Carlyle Group, said it has been his mission to help people “get and retain good jobs” ever since the 2008 financial crisis. He did this by addressing the nationwide nursing shortage. Last year, the Bedford Falls Foundation, established by Conway and […]

DURHAM – The Merrimack High School Tomahawks put their foot on the gas and did not let up to advance to its fifth Granite State Challenge final with a chance to secure an unprecedented third Granite State Challenge championship, beating the young Bedford High School Bulldogs 440-290 in the final semifinal game. Playing for Bedford were captain and freshman Matthew Ruggiero, sophomores Tabitha Arp and Alina Chausovsky, freshman Sumedh Godavarthy as well as team alternates sophomore Samantha Arp and freshman Tristan Albano. The team was coached by Kelly Chausovsky, a Destination Imagination coordinator and parent Sherry Arp. Merrimack was led […]

Wednesday was a South kinda day, as in Nashua South athletics. The Panthers won all six meetings with city rival Nashua North to grab at commanding 7-2 lead in the spring Battle of the Bridge. Varsity lacrosse, sub-varsity lacrosse and tennis, boys and girls for all, picked up wins. And how good of a day was it for the Panthers? Softball drilled Bedford, a rarity. Here’s a look at the day’s activity, including those South boys and girls tennis wins: BOYS TENNIS NASHUA SOUTH 6, NASHUA NORTH 3 Yuvan Balagurumorrthy (8-3), Jerry Primo (8-1) and Sean Hall (8-6) won in […]

NASHUA — The Bishop Guertin Cardinals came from the high of beating in-state rival Bedford on Friday, blowing away Salem on Monday to being nipped by Division II Winnacunnet on Tuesday at soggy Stellos Stadium. Ouch. The Cards, who face out of state Moses Brown here on Thursday, got four goals and three caused turnover from Abby Lynn, but still fell to 7-2 on the season, the 6-1 Warriors snapping BG’s four-game win streak. Elena Marziano had a goal, five caused turnovers, and three ground ball pickups. Bella Dawson and Madi Mendell had a goal each while Sarah Brunelle added […]

Steven Kavanagh, 66 1958 - 2025 Bedford, NH - Steven E. Kavanagh, 66, of Bedford, NH, formerly of Lynn, MA, passed away on May 5,...

NASHUA – You had better be on your toes to catch the Bishop Guertin High School girls lacrosse this season. That is, of course, if they run up and down the field the way they did in Friday’s 12-5 win over perhaps their biggest in-state rival, the Bedford Bulldogs at sun-splashed Stellos Stadium. “With our intensity, we just came out, and we set the pace of this game,” Guertin senior defender Jordan Gaebel said, “which is really what got us to the end, pushing all the way.” Gaebel certainly was part of that, as she led the Cards to a […]

BEDFORD – Another challenge met by the Bishop Guertin High School boys lacarosse team. Every year there’s a team that feels it can snap Bishop Guertin’s long in-state win streak, and every year the Cards prove them wrong. That was the case again on Thusday when BG used a second quarter spurt to take control in an eventual 17-11 win over last year’s Division I runnerup, Bedford High School, at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs’ hopes weren’t unwarranted. They took the Cards (5-1) to overtime a year ago and gave them a competitive game in a 15-12 Division I title game. […]

BEDFORD — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease exceeds 7 million for the first time, New Hampshire faces a growing public health crisis with Alzheimer's disease ranked as the seventh leading cause of death statewide. This is among the findings uncovered in the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Report. The report also found that nearly four in five Americans would want to know if they had Alzheimer's disease before it impacted their lives and a majority would want treatment, even if it comes with risks, as long as it could slow the disease's progression. The 2025 […]

BEDFORD – The state Department of Transportation has begun the first phase of the $16 million project on the F.E. Everett Turnpike to convert the Bedford Toll Plaza into an All Electronic Tolling facility. The new AET facility will allow for a continuous stream of vehicles at highway speeds, capturing the fee from an overhead gantry system. The first of the project is expected to be completed by June 15 while the entire project is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2027. Weather permitting, construction crews will be working between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and […]

DURHAM – The Bedford High School Bulldogs kept their winning streak alive and managed to run away with the game in the final round to beat the Profile Patriots, 300-180 in the final quarterfinal game of the Granite State Challenge. Playing for the Bulldogs were freshman captain Matthew Ruggiero, sophomores Tabitha Arp and Alina Chausovsky and freshman Sumedh Godavarthy. The team alternates were sophomore Samantha Arp and freshman Tristan Albano. Their coaches were Destination Imagination Coordinator Kelly Chausovsky and parent volunteer Sherry Arp. Playing for the Patriots were junior captain Maddie Perkins, junior Mica Ritter, senior Isaac Reeder and junior […]

BEDFORD – Joppa Hill Educational Farm recently announced that it has been awarded a Climate Resilience Grant from the New Hampshire Conservation District's Climate Resilience Program. This grant will help to improve the farm's pasture management and animal care by implementing rotational grazing practices, a key step toward the long-term health of the land and animals. “We're thrilled about this grant opportunity,” said Sarah Grosvenor, executive director of Joppa Hill. “While soil health may not sound like the most exciting topic, it's a crucial part of keeping the farms' land healthy. This project is an exciting step forward in promoting […]

DURHAM – The Bedford High School Bulldogs recently advanced to the quarterfinals of the Granite State Challenge, defeating the Hopkinton High School Hawks, 360-290. Playing for Bedford were team captain and freshman Matthew Ruggiero along with sophomores Tabitha Arp, Alina Chausovsky and freshman Sumedh Godavarthy. Team alternates were sophomore Samantha Arp and freshman Tristan Albano. Destination Imagination Coordinator Kelly Chausovsky and parent volunteer Sherry Arp coached the team. Bedford was the youngest team competing this year. Playing for Hopkinton were team captain and senior Flo Dapice, sophomore Lucy Beardmore, junior Tad Stokes and senior Michael Pantano. The team alternate was […]

MANCHESTER – Kyle Loconte, 37, of Bedford, was taken into custody on March 17 for allegedly driving the wrong way while under the influence on Interstate 293. According to State Police, troopers responded at 9:42 p.m. to several calls about “a vehicle traveling the wrong way and hitting multiple guardrails on I-293 near exit 2.” When troopers located Loconte, he reportedly moved over to the correct side of the highway as he approached exit 1. A short time later, Loconte stopped his vehicle, a 2017 Subaru Forester, on South Porter Street in Manchester and was placed under arrest. He has […]

Champions again. The Bedford High School girls basketball team got one half of the what the Bulldogs hope are a dual Division I title as it topped Londonderry, 50-44, in the championship game Saturday at the University of New Hampshire’s Lundholm Gym. It’s the No. 1 Bulldogs’ (22-0) second straight title and third in the last five seasons, but it was no walk in the park. They led 12-10 after one quarter, but then created some distance for a 25-18 halftime lead. No. 2 Londonderry (22-2) stayed close on Brooke Eacrett’s buzzer beater at the end of the third quarter […]

BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member who caused an international uproar when he leaked highly classified documents about the war in Ukraine, used his court-martial Thursday to describe himself as a “proud patriot” who was only “exposing and correcting the lies perpetuated by the Biden administration.” After pleading guilty to military charges of obstructing justice, the 23-year-old acknowledged he knew his actions were illegal but felt he needed to share the truth about how the Biden administration was misleading the American public about the war in Ukraine. “If I saved even one American, Russian […]

BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — A court-martial convened on Monday for Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, who was sentenced in federal court last year to 15 years in prison for leaking highly classified military documents after the most consequential national security breach in years. Teixeira pleaded guilty last year to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act. He faces additional military charges of disobeying orders and obstructing justice in the court-martial. His lawyer, Lt. Col. Bradley Poronsky, argued that the obstructing justice charge should either be dismissed or go unpunished, saying […]

CONCORD – Elizabeth Morse, 56, formerly of New Hampshire, was sentenced on March 7 to 27 months in prison for federal wire fraud. According to court documents, Morse was employed by Bedford Women's Care Associates for several years and was the office manager in 2020. In that capacity, one of her primary responsibilities was to process payroll using ADP Payroll Services. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Morse, who has since moved to Albuquerque, N.M., “manipulated the payroll processes at BWCA” to increase her rate of pay. She continued to receive these “ill-gotten gains” for three years until BWCA closed […]

LONDONDERRY – Calvin Ly-Bishop, 23, formerly of Bedford, was allegedly killed in a gunfight with Londonderry Police officers on Feb. 26. According to the Londonderry Police Department, officers responded to Planet Fitness at 4 Orchard View Dr. for a report of a single gunshot. Although Ly-Bishop managed to flee the scene before officers arrived, he was found in his vehicle about a half-mile away near the intersection of Winding Pond Road and Lincoln Drive. As police approached the vehicle, Ly-Bishop reportedly got out of the car and began shooting at the officers. According to police, three officers returned fire. Ly-Bishop […]

MERRIMACK – Tyler Gagnon, 33, of Nashua, was taken into custody on Feb. 26 following a high-speed pursuit on the Everett Turnpike. According to State Police, Gagnon was observed in Manchester at 9:28 a.m., driving 80 miles per hour in a 30 m.p.h. zone. Gagnon, who was driving a 2005 Subaru Forester, allegedly ignored commands from Trooper William Moran to pull over, thereby initiating a chase. Maintaining speeds of approximately 80 m.p.h., Gagnon traveled westbound on Ray Wieczorek Drive toward the Turnpike. Once on the Turnpike, Gagnon began driving south and ran over a spike strip near the Bedford Toll […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Springfield College for the 2024 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5. Amherst Joseph Bernasconi and Alexa Wyborney Bedford Tyler Beekman Nashua Meghan Conway and Christopher Keefe Tyngsborough, Mass. Sofia Friedl and Rylee Marko Wilton Brooke Lane Windham Chloe Weeks

BEDFORD – The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire will be hosting a 24-hour Shelter Slumber Pawty at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, 545 Rt. 101 in Bedford on April 5. The Animal Rescue League's most dedicated supporters will spend 24 hours at the facility eating, sleeping and “pawyting” with our amazing shelter residents while raising money to support our programs. “The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire is thrilled to participate in our first Shelter Slumber Pawty,” said Marianne Jones, CEO of the Animal Rescue League. “As a nonprofit that is reliant upon donations to continue our […]

Mildred (Upton) Brightman, 82, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, in Bedford, NH, with her family by her side. She was a dedicated volunteer, often spending her time at St. James Methodist Church in Merrimack NH or the Merrimack Senior Center, where her love for arts and crafts beautifully complemented her spirit for helping others. Mildred’s favorite way to spend her time was with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Scott Brightman, daughter, Kimberly Dillon, and her boyfriend, Dennis Siney; grandchildren, Joshua Brightman and Timothy Dillon; great-grandchildren, Jason, Temperance, Avalein, Jasper, Emmett, and Sersha. Family […]

BEDFORD — Just days after retiring as chief of the Bedford Fire Department, Scott Hunter will embark on the journey of a lifetime as he sets out to hike the Appalachian Trail. “The time is right as I am retiring from a rewarding career in the fire service and my health and my family's health is well that I can go to do this,” said Hunter, adding that hiking the A.T. is something he has wanted to do since he was a teenager. “I don't know what my next career step will be, but I hope to work through that […]

Janet B. Percoski, of Meredith, NH, passed away suddenly but peacefully in Bedford, NH, on February 18, 2025, at the age of 79, after a short period of declining health. Born in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Raymond F. and Doris (Lindmark) Beardslee, Jan grew up in Somers, CT, where she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Richard (Dick) Percoski. Their love story spanned an incredible 64 years—58 of them as husband and wife. Jan and Dick married in June 1966 and took their first tour as newlyweds, moving from Connecticut to California to Georgia before […]

On Saturday, about 250 people came out to Bedford to celebrate the town's 275th anniversary.

No one is hurt after a multi-vehicle crash in Bedford on Monday, police said.

Lebanon finished with a 11-4 win over Bedford.

Bedford wins Queen City Basketball Tournament.

Bedford clutches back-to-back championships.

A young bobcat was trotting through a yard in Bedford.

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a fire in Bedford on Thursday afternoon.

Bedford won, 4-3.

See highlights as the Bedford girls soccer team takes on Winnacunnet.

Bedford police have confirmed a teenage boy drowned Sunday night at Sebbins Pond in Bedford.

A letter sent to Bedford School District families by Bedford Superintendent Michael Fournier states "the charges filed against Mr. Flanders are not related to a Bedford student or any illegal activity in Bedford."

Kevin Skarupa recently spoke to the folks at Riverwalk at Bedford.

This turkey was strutting its stuff in Bedford!

Kevin Skarupa recently spoke to students at the Primrose School in Bedford.

Kevin Skarupa recently visited the folks at Carlyle Place in Bedford.

Bedford has a new Coach this season

Kevin Skarupa recently spoke to the folks at Bentley Commons at Bedford.

The Bedford School District dismissed all students at the Ross A. Lurgio Middle School and Bedford High School on Monday.

Kevin Skarupa recently spoke to folks at Maple Ridge Estates in Bedford.

Kevin Skarupa recently spoke to the students at the Memorial School in Bedford.

The seventh-annual Bedford Bicycle Rodeo was held Sunday at Bedford High School.

The seventh-annual Bedford Bicycle Rodeo was held Sunday at Bedford High School.

The community in Bedford came together Sunday for the town's annual Memorial Day parade.

Kevin Skarupa recently visited Bedford Montessori School.

Kevin Skarupa recently visited with the fourth-graders at Memorial School in Bedford.

Kevin Skarupa recently visited Bedford High School.

A 2.2-magnitude earthquake centered near Bedford was recorded Saturday afternoon, according to the USGS.

A 58,000 square-foot medical center is planned for Bedford in January 2018.

State fire officials have identified a man killed Sunday in a fire in Bedford.

The Bedford Police Department hosted its fourth annual bicycle rodeo in the parking lot of Bedford High School to celebrate Bicycle Safety Month.

An ambulance and a car collided in Bedford on Wednesday afternoon.

A burglary in Bedford was disrupted Thursday when a neighbor noticed something suspicious, police said.

Investigators said Wednesday that the death of a Bedford woman this week is not being considered a homicide.