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Faith and hope Leigh Buckley never doubted God would heal her of cancer and carry her family through the traumatic process

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:13:00 EDT

DERRY — Leigh Buckley sits curled up in an armchair in her living room. It's Monday, May 12, and she is celebrating what she calls her new "birthday" — the date she received her bone marrow transplant one year ago. She and her two daughters, Julia, 3, and Clara, 22 months, have baked chocolate chip cookies with M&M's that read, "Leigh's Birthday" and "New Life."

Tragedy strikes Derry family again Route 28 crash claims the life of father of 4

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:16:00 EDT

DERRY — More than 1,000 family members and friends of Esau "Ace" Stanley Jr. went to the family's Derry home to mourn the loss of the man who died in a car accident only a couple miles from the family's home last week.

Your Libraries: A new Frost book in a novel format

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT

While a biography is the story of a person's life from someone else's point of view, biographical fiction purports to take us into the mind of the subject and to view life from his or her point of view.

Crowning achievement

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:15:00 EDT

DERRY — With confetti flying and plenty of hugs, Natalie Shaw was crowned Miss New Hampshire on Saturday night, May 3.
Shaw, of Manchester, was crowned by last year's title holder, Rachel Barker. She came out on top from a field of 22 contestants in the 62nd competition, held at Pinkerton Academy's Stockbridge Theatre.

Caregivers will help elderly keep cool this summer

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:14:00 EDT

DERRY — A local organization will be able to reach out and help more people stay cool and healthy this summer.
Community Caregivers of Greater Derry received a donation from Project CoolAir to purchase air conditioners for elderly in the area.

Postal workers food drive set for May 10

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:14:00 EDT

Area postal workers want to help stamp out hunger again this year.
The National Association of Letter Carriers hosts its annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive on Saturday, May 10 in the Greater Derry area. Letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America are expected to participate in the drive.

Girls just wanna have fun

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:13:00 EDT

Julie Huss: She's not just fiddlin' around

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:13:00 EDT

If I am beginning to sound a bit like a broken record, I apologize, but here goes: I am often amazed at the number of talented people I am lucky enough to cross paths with in this line of work.
Almost every day, I meet someone new having a wonderful story to tell, or a talent to share with our readers. And it's this variety of people I meet that makes this job so enjoyable.

Rec department offers Waterville trip

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:13:00 EDT

The Derry Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring an overnight bus trip to Waterville Valley, Aug. 21-22. With a stop at Tilton Diner, a narrated cruise on Golden Pond, a wine and cheese reception at the Valley Inn, dinner at the Diamond's Edge Restaurant, the musical "Forever Plaid" at the Papermill Theatre, a buffet breakfast, a trip to the Fairbanks Museum, and shopping in Littleton, there is sure to be something for everyone.

DMC staff to walk in Breast Cancer 3-Day

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:12:00 EDT

DERRY — Thirteen staff members from Derry Medical Center will be participating in the Boston Breast Cancer 3-Day walk as part of a national effort to raise money for breast cancer research.
Julie McGinnis, a physician assistant at the medical center, has participated in the walk in the past.

Hopfgarten won't seek re-election in the fall New job has caused longtime rep to miss 87 percent of votes this session

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:11:00 EDT

DERRY — Republican state Rep. Paul Hopfgarten of Derry said he does not plan to run for re-election this fall after having missed the last two months of service in Concord.
With little more than a month before this year's session ends, Hopfgarten has voted in 13 percent of the legislative votes so far this year.

Bridging past, present and future Pinkerton Alumni Affairs Department keeps track of 16,000 grads

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:11:00 EDT

DERRY — When Richard Drowne was asked what Pinkerton Academy meant to him, the words he penned in 1964 for the book "Pinkerton Academy" by Carl Forsaith could have echoed sentiments from many who graduated from the Derry school and hoped to stay in touch through its history, traditions and friendships.

Laser techniques open up new spa offerings

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:57:00 EDT

HAMPSTEAD — Belle Aimee, a Medical Spa and Salon, offers a variety of services using 'elos' technology, which is a type of laser.
Owner Connie Cammilleri said among the services the new spa and salon offers are skin tightening, hair removal, leg and facial vein treatments, skin rejuvenation and circumferential reduction and cellulite treatments.

Derry derby reels in fishing fun

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:37:00 EDT

DERRY — Emily Wright approached the table with her slimy catch in hand. The 13-year-old hoped this fish would really measure up to be a winner.
Emily joined many local youth anglers on Saturday morning, May 3, at the annual Derry Lions Club fishing derby at Hood Pond.

Senate likely to nix death penalty expansion

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

CONCORD — A proposal to expand the state's death penalty law to make killing Family Court judges and court security officers a capital offense will likely be nixed by its sponsors because of a last-minute change to the bill.

Inner strength

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Students of the Month

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

PA grads in top three for lottery fame

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

DERRY — Two long-time friends joined together by music in middle and high school are now continuing their talents and are in the running to be "stars."
For Pinkerton graduates Mat Turner and Aaron Denny, Class of '93 and '94, respectively, it's a chance to continue their love of music and earn fame through the Internet as fans are invited to go online (http://nhlotterystar.com) and cast votes.

Pinkerton club honored at state event

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

DERRY — Young leaders at Pinkerton Academy were honored for their club's growth and their community service.
Twenty members of the Pinkerton Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently returned from the annual spring conference held in Bartlett, NH.

Horse show benefits Caregivers

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

CHESTER — Area horse enthusiasts will gather Sunday, May 4, for a chance to compete in many types of riding events while helping out a local volunteer organization.
The seventh annual Spring Fling Horse Show is set for Sunday at the Senator Bell Horse Farm, Route 102 in Chester. The equine event benefits Community Caregivers of Greater Derry, an organization that provides volunteers to visit area elderly and disabled people and assist them with shopping, transportation to medical appointments, light chores, and home repair and maintenance.

Hazardous waste day May 31

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

DERRY — Residents looking for a way to safely get rid of that old motor oil, gasoline, pesticides and other household waste will have an opportunity on Saturday, May 31.
Derry will be holding a househould hazardous waste disposal day from 9 a.m. to noon at the West Running Brook School.

Drug deal interrupted, two arrested

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

DERRY — Police broke up a drug deal on Linlew Drive on April 29 that sent two men to jail.
Police received a call at 5:42 p.m. on Tuesday about a possible drug deal in the works in the parking lot outside the Derry Country Club Estates, according to Capt. Vernon Thomas.

Pinkerton graduate spends semester studying in Moscow

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

DERRY — One Pinkerton Academy grad is brushing up her foreign language skills by getting close to the country, its people and its culture.
Kaitlin Farris, who is spending a semester studying in Moscow, is scheduled to return home next month with many memories, educational moments, and plenty of good stories to share with families and friends.

Papal pilgrimage brings sense of renewal

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Editor's note: The following account of the Mass said by Pope Benedict in New York City earlier this month originally appeared on the blog site (http://afriarslife.blogspot.com) of the Rev. Thomas Washburn, formerly an associate pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Derry.

Neither rain nor sleet

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:35:00 EDT