Atkinson News

The state approved two sites for the Hampstead Area Water Co. wells after more than a year of testing, public hearings and analysis.

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The Knights of Columbus of Plaistow/Atkinson/ Newton/Kingston will be holding their third Middle School Dance of the school year for children in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades on Fri., December 18 The Knights have been running these dances for well over 20 years.

The original punishments - including standing on the gallows for an hour with a noose around the neck - have been softened to a $1,200 fine, yet some lawmakers think it's time for the 200-year-old crime of adultery to come off New Hampshire's books.

Maggie Osborn has had state inspectors at her Valcat Lane home three times since she started construction last year.

Hanukkah has always been a special time for Pat Whitman. She got married during the eight-day holiday 16 years ago and converted to Judaism last year, also during the Festival of Lights.

A day after heavy wind knocked out power to more than 80,000 people between Maine and New Hampshire, utility crews reported that the lights were back on at residences across the region.

Even though local tax rates have risen, it doesn't mean bills are increasing for all homeowners.

People may be cutting back, but tree growers are cutting down in anticipation of business as usual this holiday season.

A police captain who valiantly battled cancer for years died Wednesday. Patrick D. "Rick" Yatsevich, 46, of East Hampstead was mourned yesterday by fellow officers and others.

The following arrests were recorded from the University of New Hampshire Department of Police Adult Arrest/Summons Log for Nov.

Wendy and Constantino Pimentel of Seabrook got their first chicken a few years ago.

Firefighters are remaining at the scene of a house fire in Salem overnight into Thursday morning as a precaution to ensure hot spots do not flare up, officials said.

Veterans Day observances start today in Southern New Hampshire and continue through Wednesday.

Town officials acted hastily to buy a used ambulance because they worried the seller would soon post the vehicle for sale on the Internet.

Birch Heights will honor veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, starting at 10 a.m. with a seminar about a program for veterans and their widows.

Demand is up 30 to 40 percent at St. Jude's Food Pantry in Londonderry. It's up about 20 percent at St.

Fred Kinsella thought he would finally get his flu shot yesterday at the Atkinson Community Center.

Sarah Banville and Erin Fagan of Atkinson; Melissa Bogacki and Kathryn McGowan of Chester; Kimberly Cote of Danville; Ian Berry, Shannon Deppe, Danielle Jacques, Emily Marvell, Erin Murphy and Marie Valvis of Derry; Nicole Blackwell and Briana Parisi of Hampstead; Megan Call, Anthony DeCarolis, Shaun DeVoss, Stephanie Goduti, Emily Myers and Moira ...

DBU Construction Inc. has been awarded the bid to replace the Industrial Drive culvert.