http://www.derrynews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 02 May 2008 03:01:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_122150643.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_122150643.html CHESTER and mdash; Thirteen-year-old Jessica Newnan tugged and pulled until a clump of soggy leaves came out of the pond, firmly attached to her rake. The Chester girl was cleaning up the pond and hoping to give the surrounding garden area a spring sprucing up, not only to make the space look nice in time for spring, but to honor the memory of her younger brother. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_120152919.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_120152919.html CHESTER and mdash; As part of a healthy lifestyle while attending school, students at Chester Academy are learning a lot about eating right and staying fit. In meeting the goals of Chester Academy's Wellness Policy, the seventh-grade teaching team recently worked with guidance and health staff to create an integrated health unit, replacing the regular class schedule for four days. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115152055.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115152055.html CHESTER and mdash; Eighth-graders at Chester Academy took on an environmental task and created projects to highlight issues affecting the Earth. The students worked in teams and invited other grade levels to come to the school's cafetorium to see displays on global warming, over-population, acid rain, habitat loss, and alternative energy sources. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115152041.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115152041.html At his home in Chester, Robert Hall talked of his time spent in World War II. While some young men served their country in the Army or the Navy, for Hall there was a never a doubt which branch of the military he would enlist in. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115152030.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115152030.html CHESTER and mdash; Supporters of a citizens petition in town hope to find a way for more voters to have a say in how the school district conducts business each year. A public hearing was held on Wednesday night to discuss a petitioned warrant article that, if approved, would change the voting procedure for Chester's school district from the traditional annual meeting format to the Senate Bill 2, or SB2 method of voting, where ballot voting takes place on all issues facing the district, including budget and warrant articles. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115144722.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_115144722.html Air Force Airman Omaris Severino-Dominguez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_113155038.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_113155038.html CHESTER and mdash; When residents cast ballots next month, they will be asked to consider a petitioned warrant article that could change the way the school district votes. The article could change Chester's school district voting format to the Senate Bill 2 method, where ballot voting would take place on all issues in the district instead of hosting the traditional annual school meeting in March. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_113155025.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_113155025.html What do you get when you take a larger-than-life personality and mix it with a celebrity filled fish fest? It's called "The Mad Fisherman." Charlie Moore, who has also been dubbed "The Codfather," is the driving force behind two popular cable shows, "Beat Charlie More" and "Charlie Moore Outdoors." The shows, airing on ESPN2 and NESN, star Moore along with a host of other fishing aficionados. This local, cigar chomping, fishing legend has recently penned a book about his life up to now, his projects and his famous fishing buddies, appropriately titled, "The Mad Fisherman." Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_108143418.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_108143418.html CHESTER and mdash; The Chester Youth Baseball/Softball League will be hosting its annual Field Day at the Chester Academy Fields April 19 from noon to 6 p.m. and April 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The season-opening event is run yearly to clean and prepare the fields for league play. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_100114327.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_100114327.html CHESTER and mdash; Familiar faces and some newcomers are on the list for those wishing to be elected to town positions next month. Incumbent selectmen Stephen Landau and Mike Weider will try to win another term on the board. Longtime tax collector/town clerk Barbara Gagnon also seeks another three-year term. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_100114244.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_100114244.html CHESTER and mdash; Town Meeting will consider a $3.4 million operating budget more than a dozen warrant articles for fiscal year 2009 when it votes on May 14. Warrant articles include road improvements, construction projects and a vehicle and staffing for the police department. The list was not final as of press time; residents had until the end of the day Wednesday, April 8, to submit articles for the warrant. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:41:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_100114054.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_100114054.html If the Chester Police Department is going to get anything close to what it was asking for in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, it will need the help of annual Town Meeting. The budget that Chief Bill Burke submitted included the expense of leasing two new cruisers and a new Ford Explorer, outfitting them with new security camera systems and trading in the department's aging vehicles to supplement the payments. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:43:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_093104347.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_093104347.html Brian Folsom of Chester, and many other syrup producers in New Hampshire, opened their doors March 29-30 for Maple Weekend. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_093104040.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_093104040.html Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:33:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_086103341.html http://www.derrynews.com/chester/local_story_086103341.html CHESTER and mdash; More than 100 donors have provided items for the second annual Chester Academy PTA auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 29. The fundraiser includes both live and silent auctions, as well as dinner and a dance.