http://www.derrynews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 07 May 2008 10:16:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101605.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101605.html DERRY and mdash; 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:15:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101542.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101542.html 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:15:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101506.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101506.html DERRY and mdash; 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101419.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101419.html DERRY and mdash; 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:14:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101445.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101445.html 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101305.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101305.html Wed, 07 May 2008 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101328.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101328.html 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101357.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101357.html 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101226.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101226.html DERRY and mdash; 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:11:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101103.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101103.html DERRY and mdash; 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:11:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101156.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128101156.html DERRY and mdash; 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 09:57:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128095729.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_128095729.html HAMPSTEAD and mdash; 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 05:37:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_127124352.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_127124352.html DERRY and mdash; 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. Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_122155746.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_122155746.html CONCORD and mdash; 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. Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_122161829.html http://www.derrynews.com/derry/local_story_122161829.html