Turkey Trot a Thanksgiving tradition DERRY — For 36 years, devoted runners in the area have spent part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping feed the hungry and making a difference.
The Greater Derry Track Club's annual Turkey Trot event is set for Nov. 26 beginning at approximately 9 a.m. at Gallien's Beach on Route 102. ...continued
Londonderry key player in economic recovery LONDONDERRY — The message was positive during last week's economic development business luncheon held at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
This is the second year that Andre Garron, community development director for the town, organized the lunch meeting to discuss Londonderry's position as a key player in the future of new growth in the state. Three town councilors - Mike Brown, Kathy Wagner and Paul DiMarco — as well as planning board member John Farrell attended the meeting....continued
chester news in brief The "Christmas in the Village" fair will be held Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chester Congregational Baptist Church. The event will be held in the church vestry. The fair offers handmade crafts, unique holiday decor, gifts, and a bake shop. There will also be live music, Tiffany's at Chester, and wassail....continued
Gym-Ken Gymnastics Level 8 takes first The Level 8 gymnasts from Gym-Ken Gymnastics had a successful first competition of the fall season at the Halloween Day Meet at Tri-Star Gymnastics in Dover. The girls took home the first place trophy for Level 8 at the meet. Although there had been some illness going around and several injuries, the girls rallied to pull off a victory in the team competition. ...continued
Giving thanks for those who help the hungry According to The Associated Press, "More than one in seven American households struggled to put enough food on the table in 2008, the highest number since the U.S Department of Agriculture began tracking food security levels in 1995."...continued
Investigation continues into couple's death DERRY — Autopsies were completed this week on an elderly couple who died Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide at their home.
Derry police responded to a 911 call at 10 Shilah Drive at 5:22 a.m. and found Claude Roberts, 76, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. His wife, Judith Roberts, 73, was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head....continued
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nov. 19
AARP Driver Safety Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Birch Heights, 7 Kendall Pond Road, Derry. Class includes information on defensive driving techniques and age related changes to vision,hearing,reaction time and much more.Other topics covered are anti lock brakes,air bags and safety belts.Several insurance companies that do business in N.H. offer discounts after taking this class.Class is open to any age driver but is geared to folks over 50. Fee is $14 and $12 for AARP members¬ .To register call 228-8483....continued
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