BEDFORD — Four years after losing their daughter Ayla to brain cancer, Erin Slivka and her husband Timothy, co-founders of The Ayla Foundation, will host the first annual Hope on the Green golf tournament on Aug. 3 at Manchester Country Club. Slivka remembered her daughter as having a personality that was everything from smart and witty to bold and sassy. “She could command the attention of any room,” said Slivka. “She loved people.” By the time she was 3 years old, Ayla had already decided that she wanted to be a space scientist. “That decision never wavered,” said Slivka. “She […]

Construction Cancelled This Week for Liberty Hill Rd

Ongoing Construction on the South end of Liberty Hill Rd Beginning 07/22/2026 - **This message is to be updated at a later point today**

Growth in the value of residential property outpaced that of commercial property in Bedford through the COVID era, and residential property makes up the vast majority of overall property value in town.

The F.E. Everett Turnpike in Bedford is open after extensive work overnight Monday to install new tolls. Crews were working from 7 p.m. to remove...

Road Closure Sandy Pond Parkway

NASHUA – Let’s make a deal. That’s what former Nashua Silver Knight Aiden O’Connell and his Keene Swamp Bats manager Shaun McKenna did prior to the Granite State Showdown exhibition earlier this week with the Nashua Silver Knights at Historic Holman Stadium. Bedford’s O’Connell, just back from a vacation, struck a deal where if he pitched, he could also hit. It turned out to be a win-win, because not only did O’Connell toss five innings of one-run ball, he also drove in the game-winner with a base hit in the fifth for a 2-1 Swamp Bats win in the seven-inning […]

A proposed subdivision project in Bedford drew concerns from neighbors and one lawmaker during a town planning board meeting on Monday night.

BEDFORD – Pamela Harrington, a retired teacher from McKelvie Intermediate School, has released her first book, Man on the Moon. The idea for the children's book stems from the loving relationship that Harrington had with her grandfather. The book was released on June 25 and is available on Amazon for $9.99. “It seems to be resonating with people,” she said. “I've had it in my head for years. It's a wonderful children's book about a girl and her grandfather.” Harrington said she spent 18 months working on the 30-page book, which is geared for children ages 6-9. “It's written in […]

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Hofstra University for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Bedford – Audrey Jackson Hollis – Alanna Grove Hudson – Kristen Parziale Londonderry – Adam Palmer Nashua – Jayson Fields, Autumn Palmer and Karli LaBonte Windham – Julian Lord and Indigo Wolf

Owners of unregistered dogs in Bedford are likely to be slapped with a fine unless they listed their pets by last week's deadline.

BEDFORD – Tyler Abrams, 26, of Derry, was injured in a crash at the Bedford Toll Plaza on the morning of July 9. According to State Police, troopers responded to the scene on the F.E. Everett Turnpike at 9:15 a.m. The preliminary investigation suggested that Abrams, who was driving a 2009 Honda Accord, was traveling south when his vehicle veered into the northbound lanes and struck a guardrail. The impact sent the vehicle half-way back across the Turnpike and struck the center median. The Bedford Fire Department and the state Department of Transportation also responded to the scene. Abrams was […]

Pipe replacement on West Dr Friday 7/10

Wallace Rd is now open.

DUDLEY, Mass. – The following local students were named to the President's List and the Dean's List at Nichols College for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.85 to be eligible for the President's List and a 3.5 GPA to be eligible for the Dean's List. President's List Bedford – Derek Greer and Dakoda Correia Hudson – Faith Sydoriak and Reece Baker Merrimack – Schylar Locasto Dean's List Nashua – Nicholas Currier Londonderry – Cameron Ayotte

SARASOTA, Fla. – Peter LeBlanc, 59, of Bedford, was taken into custody on July 1 at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport after he was allegedly observed holding a small dog off the ground by its leash. According to the Sarasota Airport Authority Police Department, at 9:47 p.m., responding officers found the dog dangling by a choke chain several feet off the ground and “clearly in distress.” In addition, officers reportedly had to restrain LeBlanc to get the leash out of his hand. He allegedly told police that the dog had bitten him a number of times and would do so again if […]

Ongoing Construction on the South end of Liberty Hill Rd Beginning Today - See Message for Details

BRISTOL, R.I. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Roger Williams University for the 2026 spring 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, Adam Lacroix, Isabella Krasinski and Dylan Vigue Hollis – Brady Cheyne Hudson – Lindsay Gasdia, Amelia Merrow, Jacob Willett and Camden Poitras Merrimack – Connor Bobbitt, Marleigh Shvanda, Kailey Daddona, Meaghan Cottrell, Grace Harper, Jillian Dorf, Ava Kozinski, Josey Stevens and Ailie Parsons Londonderry – Ellie Cook, Cassidy Methot and Ellie […]

MANCHESTER – Youseff Mahgoub, 23, of Bedford, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 293 during the early-morning hours of June 24. According to State Police, Mahgoub, who was driving a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500, crashed just before 1:30 a.m. As a result of the impact, he was thrown over a guardrail and landed on the bank of the Merrimack River. The incident reportedly happened near the Exit 5 off-ramp. Bystanders said they saw the motorcycle on its side and could hear Mahgoub yelling for help. Mahgoub was ultimately rescued by a Manchester Fire Department boat team and […]

MANCHESTER — Everyone knows that former Nashua High School North linebacker Jack Krulowski has always been the ultimate gamer. Thus it was no surprise that he showed up for Team West’s CHaD football practice the other day, even though he’s still not cleared to play following surgery after he tore his ACL and meniscus in Week 6 of last year’s football season at Bedford. Ouch. “I’ll be here with my friends,” said Krulowski, who is one of the team captains. He didn’t think he’d be named to the team because of his injury but Merrimack and Team West head coach […]

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The following local students were named to the Trustees' List, the President's List and the Dean's List at Champlain College for the 2026 spring semester. Students must maintain a 4.0 grade point average for two consecutive semesters to be eligible for the Trustees' List. Students must have a 4.0 GPA for the semester to be eligible for the President's List. Students must have a 3.5 GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean's List. Trustees' List Windham – Joel Nyonga President's List Bedford – Callum Bauer Dean's List Brookline – Joshua Scalia Hollis – Ella […]

Michael S. Hamilton, 80, longtime resident of Bedford, NH died on June 15, 2026, at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH, after a period of declining health. He was born on August 9, 1945, in Hanover, NH, a son of the late Ernest and Lavalette (Sage) Hamilton. Michael was a graduate of Lawrence Academy, UMASS Amherst and Fitchburg State College. He worked for over 35 years as an English teacher for the Milford School District. Most students would remember him for his speech class. He enjoyed his summers on Cape Cod. Michael’s love of the Cape came from working 40 […]

BIDDEFORD, Maine – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New England for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.3 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Bedford – Ella Murthi and Maya Park Brookline – Maddison Caetano and Colby MacDormand Hollis – Riley McQuilkin and Alyssa Uhlman Hudson – Sophia Cicero, Elizabeth Huggins and Madison Nicolosi Londonderry – Kira Collins Merrimack – Jillian Dinneen, Kyle Dunn, Amelia Gregory, Riley Parzych, Giselle Santiago, Annemarie Talbot and Maiya Toth Milford – Cailyn Rowan Nashua – Jordan Calabro, Kaylie […]

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at High Point University for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Amherst – Meghan Leahy Bedford – Kyleigh Morris and Ava Vikstrom Londonderry – Hanna Carroll and Cody Gray Merrimack – Jordan Jacoby, Madison Smith and Matthew Todd Nashua – Kobe Spinney and Jhanelle Thomas Tyngsborough, Mass. – Jillian Balbat Windham – Benjamin Hickey, Madison MacDonald and Adrianna Gentile

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Springfield College for the 2026 spring semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5. Bedford – Tyler Beekman and Elizabeth Slozak Londonderry – Aloisa Von Pichl Merrimack – Luca Kabel Tyngsborough, Mass. – Sofia Friedl and Rylee Marko Wilton – Brooke Lane Windham – Chloe Weeks and Jack Runde

NASHUA – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Rivier University for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 to be eligible for the Dean's List. Amherst – Everett Boyer, Erin Duggan, Ava Furmanick, Christine Paiement, Reagan Pepin and Benjamin Theriault Bedford – Nathan Bonacorsi, Luis Cruz, Colton Gooden, Wendy Granados, Olivia Mielcarz, Daniel Morars, Lara Nunes and Samantha Sullivan Brookline – Elsie Figueroa, Philip Salisbury, Sarah Shutt and Celia Wallis Hudson – Sarah Aslanian, Ty Baker, Samantha Boisvert, Evie Campbell, Brent Dunning, Dylan Guimond, Samantha Hosking, Luke Huard, Kinsley […]

NASHUA – It’s time for those season ending – and school sports year ending – final exams. The bad news for the Nashua area, all its local teams have been excused and won’t get passing grades. The NHIAA today will crown champions in four baseball and softball divisions plus three division in boys lacrosse. Girls lacrosse had its finals earlier this week. There are two finals being played in Nashua. At Stellos Stadium at 5 p.m. it’s the Division I boys lacrosse with No. 1 Bedford (17-3) vs. No. 2 Pinkerton (17-3). It’s the first Division I boys final without […]

MANCHESTER – The Pinkerton Academy-Bishop Guertin High School boys lacrosse rivalry is definitely back, bigger than ever. Historically bigger. The Astros on Wednesday ended an incredible Cardinals streak of success, as for the first time since 2004 BG won’t be in the finals after losing 11-9 in the Division I semis at Manchester Memorial’s Chabot-McDonough Field. The loss ends 14-6 Guertin’s title game appearance streak at 20 straight years, not including 2020 when the pandemic forced cancellation of the spring season. The No. 3 Astros (18-3) will now play No. 1 Bedford (18-3) in the Divison I finals Saturday at […]

She was disappointed when her Souhegan High School girls tennis team lost to Portsmouth in the Division II finals last week, but Callie Perrin vowed to make up for it in the individual singles and doubles tourneys. Well, the Sabers senior did part of that on Tuesday, beating Bedford freshman Alaina Barascout 6-3, 7-6 (7-4 tiebreaker) in the NHIAA Girls Singles Finals at the Southern New Hampshire University courts. Before that, Perrin eliminated Hanover’s Sarah Maestripieri, while Barascout ousted Derryfield’s Annie Lin in the semifinal. Perrin, a three-time Telegraph Player of the Year, did what she had to do to […]

Roger Hale Osgood, Jr.,86, died June 8, 2026 at his residence at Bowman Place in Bedford after a period of declining health. Roger was born on March 21, 1940 in Nashua to Roger Hale Osgood, Sr. and Anne O'Neill Osgood. He was a 1957 graduate of Nashua High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., and Master of Business Administration from Rivier University. Roger long dreamed of becoming a physician. However, following the sudden passing of his father, who was the president of Osgood's Hardware, Roger instead joined his mother Anne […]

Welcome to Super Saturday, high school spring style. It’s the busiest day of the spring tournament season, featuring a ton of quarterfinals and one semifinal involving local schools. And oh, there’s also the track and field Meet of Champions. It starts at 10 a.m.with No.7 Merrimack (10-7) is in Derry vs. No. 2 Pinkerton Academy 15-3). Then in boys lacrosse things shift to Stellos Stadium at 1 p.m. when No. 3 Bishop Guertin (13-5) takes on No. 6 Londonderry (10-7). Most are thinking it would be a BG, Pinkerton, Bedford and either Dover or Exeter Final Four, but No. 9 […]

Leona G. Roy, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Ridgewood Center in Bedford, NH after a period of declining health. She was born on January 13, 1934 to the late Helen (Joan) and Charles Gallant. Leona was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Roy, in 2023, after many happy years together. She was also predeceased by her son, Douglas Abbott, her brother, Charles Gallant, Jr., and her sister, Lillian Champagne. Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Leona was an amateur painter, a Red Cross volunteer, telephone operator, dessert lover, enthusiastic shopper, dog lover (notably Patsy, Reena, […]

The following local students have been awarded National Merit Scholarships valued between $500 and $2,000 per annum. Photini Wu of Windham will be attending the University of Southern California to study medicine. Addison Williams of Bedford will be attending Stony Brook University to study chemistry. Molly Morrissey of Brookline will be attending Colby College to study math. Thomas Rufo of Windham will be attending the University of Texas Dallas to study computer science.

CONCORD – The following local students were named to the Dean's List at NHTI-Concord's Community College for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a 3.3 grade point average to be eligible for the Dean's List. Bedford – Austin Crim, Audrey Page and Rachel Zanellis Hudson – Amelia St. Laurent Londonderry – Elena Armes, Sierra Cinelli, Christine Derhak, Jasmyn Johnson, Timothy Pingree, Nathan Poulin and Sue Williams Merrimack – Lidia Burkhart, Christopher Labore, Margaret Murphy, Marie Rhoades and Kayla Scott Milford – Shea Butler, Sailor Grummon and Molly Miles Nashua – Rachel Hiscock, Nicholas Klayton, Brandy Parnell, Neea Perez, Kaylah […]

MANCHESTER – The following local students were named to the President’s List and Vice President's List at Manchester Community College for the 2026 spring semester. Students must have a 3.7 grade point average to be eligible for the President's List. Students must have a 3.3 GPA to be eligible for the Vice President's List. President's List Londonderry – Terry Han, Kyle McDowell, Dylan Cocci, Richard Maynard and Rylee Baez-Law Nashua – Jennifer Nguyen, Brian Riehl, Aidan Rocheville, Alison Sobozenski, Ethan Finamore and Mackenzie Normandie Windham – Kameron Priestley, Andrew Chauvette and Dean Lambert Bedford – Jack Sharpe, Christian Caudill, Christopher […]

MANCHESTER – It looked like it was in the Cards. The Bishop Guertin High School girls tennis team was primed for a Division I semifinal upset of No.2 Derryfield, especially when the Cardinals were able to split singles with the Cougars. But, alas, it wasn’t to be. Derryfield is 14-1 for a reason, the hosts captured two of the three doubles matches to advance to Wednesday’s finals vs. Bedford. Guertin hadn’t lost in nearly two months, riding a 13-match win streak, and when No.4 singles senior Lydia Miller pulled out an 8-6 tiebreaker win (9-8) over Derryfield’s Pola Jankowska, Guertin […]

Could the area have a Division I or II boys or girls track team champion this weekend? If so, it will be a well-earned surprise. Pinkerton and Bedford have ruled a lot of Division I over the spring, while Division II may be wide open.Both meets will be held concurrently on Saturday – weather permitting – at Londonderry High School. The meets’ combined start time has been moved back to 11 a.m. after heavy rain is expected in the early morning. Originallly Nashua South was to host but the local proposal called to have a couple of events on Friday […]

BEDFORD – Former Republican State Sen. Andy Sanborn agreed to plead guilty, on May 26, to theft of government funds in connection with the $844,000 that he unlawfully received from the U.S. Small Business Administration in COVID-19 relief funding. According to the Attorney General's Office, Sanborn, who owned Concord Casino at the time, received the money in 2020 by misrepresenting the casino's gross receipts by approximately $1 million. Since casinos and charitable gaming organizations did not qualify for COVID-19 relief, Sanborn chose not include the business name on the funding application. Rather, he wrote “miscellaneous services” in its place. After […]

KEENE – The following local students were named to the President's List and the Dean's List at Keene State College for the 2026 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, Ryan Fillion and Genevieve Twiss Bedford Marshall Feldman, Kiera Gardiner, Sarah Jobin, Alexander Price, Peyton Sarsfield, Kaleigh Slozak, Kaylie Tennant, Ky Woloski and Stephanie Gauthier Brookline Mariam Gad and Cassandra Ricks Hudson Liam Connerty, Caiden Cox and Reagan Parker Londonderry […]

PORTSMOUTH — Bedford resident Peyton Kopp, a licensed nursing assistant at Elliot Hospital, was one of four recipients of this year's FedPoint Nursing Scholarship worth $5,000. “Funding for college can be costly and I am grateful for some respite with the financial burden often felt by those who pursue higher education. This job has given me so much to be thankful for. I have grown not only professionally, but personally, with the help and guidance of my wonderful mentors and colleagues,” said Kopp. “I learn something new every day. I am growing skills to navigate situations that require critical thinking […]

Four local high school students recently received National Merit Scholarships worth $2,500. They include Nehemiah Chao of Bedford, Mohid Zafar Khan of Hollis, Nithin Venkatramanan of Nashua and Noah Haskell Windham.

BEDFORD – Gold Award Girl Scout Vanessa Abbott recently earned the Service to Girl Scouting Bar. She spent 20 hours during three days reorganizing the historic artifacts stored in a closet for Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. The closet was overflowing with books, scrapbooks and other items the council collected and accepted from the public. Abbott, 17, of Ayer, Mass., participates in a Nashua Girl Scout troop and previously earned the Gold Award, the highest possible honor for a Girl Scout in high school, for assembling a history of a one-room schoolhouse in her town. This award […]

Who says they can’t play in the rain? A few high school games were held despite the lousy weather Wednesday afternoon, and the Bishop Guertin High School girls lacrosse team is glad they were. The Cards on the carpet at Bulldog Stadium came out on top in a big way, while rival Souhegan also won. Several diamond games plus tennis matches were postponed; check on your fav school’s website to see the reschedulings. Here’s a look at your soggy Wednesday: BISHOP GUERTIN 13, BEDFORD 8 A huge road win for the Cards, now 8-3 after Kaylee Cruikshank had six goals […]

NASHUA – There’s always a little something special going on when the Bishop Guertin High School boys lacrosse team takes on Bedford. But Tuesday evening, it might have been a little extra special, which might explain why the Cardinals were able to blow away the Bulldogs 15-2 at Stellos Stadium. “It goes back and forth about listening to outside noise,” BG coach Brian Cameron said, “but there Instagram posts about Bedford being No. 1 and us being No. 2, and in (a poll) Pinkerton was gettng first place votes, so we wanted this to be a statement game.” Oh that […]

BEDFORD – State leaders, business owners and community partners gathered on April 22 to celebrate Made in NH, a new statewide initiative designed to unify, promote and amplify the businesses powering the state's economy. “From apparel, to art, to advanced manufacturing, there are countless fantastic products made right here in the Granite State,” said Gov. Kelly Ayotte. “I'm excited to launch this ‘Made in NH' campaign and bring our business community together to highlight the talent, craftsmanship, and innovation happening across New Hampshire.” The event, hosted by the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs and Wire Belt Company of […]

With sadness, we announce the passing of Sarah “Sandee” (Chicres) Katis, 78, of Bedford, New Hampshire, formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, following a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Sandee was born on August 1, 1947, in Lowell, Massachusetts, and was the beloved daughter of the late John and Georgia Chicres. She became a devoted wife to George Katis, who predeceased her in 2024 following 53 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her cherished sister, Jo-Ann Wollen. Sandee leaves behind her treasured children: Charles Katis and his wife Angela; […]

NASHUA – You might say the Hollis Brookline High School boys lacrosse team caught local foe Nashua South at the wrong time. The Panthers (2-3) had to face part of the iron of Division I, Pinkerton and Bedford, back-to-back on the road before returning to Stellos Stadium yesterday. They seemed ready to take their frustrations out on whoever took the field out of the locker room. That just happened to be the Division II rebuilding Cavs. Oops. “It just took a little bit for us to get on the same page and get to what we wanted to do,” South […]

NASHUA – Rivier University recently received an additional $1.5 million from the Bedford Falls Foundation to expand scholarship support for nursing students earning their Bachelor's degrees through the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship. This new gift builds on the initial $2 million commitment to Rivier and will provide enhanced scholarship support for deserving undergraduate nursing students over the next three years. The Bedford Falls Foundation, established by philanthropist and Nashua native William Conway, Jr. and his late wife, Joanne Barkett Conway, supports more than 50 nursing schools across the country. “With profound gratitude for the continued partnership of the […]

The goal for an incredibly successful local high school boys lacrosse program remains the same: Win championships. The last time the Cardinals of Bishop Guertin weren’t in the Division I lacrosse finals was waaaaaaay back in 2004, when Concord edged Souhegan. That’s an incredible stretch, and the Cards have dominated the sport in the post-COVID era, with five straight titles. Will there be more of the same? Exeter, Bedford, and Pinkerton have all tried to mount challenges over the years, so we’ll see. In Division II and III, it’ll be interesting locally to see if anyone can make a run […]

BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — “Bob’s Burgers” voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from...

Motor vehicle accident Rt 101/Plummer Rd overpass