Kucinich to Spend Thanksgiving in New Hampshire Nov 15, 2007
Portsmouth, NH 3:30 PM: Book signing at Riverrun Bookstore, 20 Congress Street Thursday, November 22nd Thanksgiving Day Manchester, NH Friday, November 23rd North Conway, Sandwich, Jackson NH Saturday, November 24th Berlin, Groveton, Littleton NH Littleton, NH Town Hall Meeting - Senior Center, 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton Sunday, November 25th Keene, Peterborough NH Monday, November 26th Nashua, NH 12 noon: The Rotary Club of Nashua Hanover NH 7 PM: US Constitution / Impeachment Teach-In... (PR Newswire)
Agriculture nominee at home on farm Nov 11, 2007
STRATHAM When she was 10 years old, Lorraine Stuart Merrill watched her family's Littleton, Mass. dairy farm leveled to make way for an interstate. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Golfer Doyle seeks resurgence in 2008 Nov 8, 2007
Joe Clark Jr. of Owl's Nest in New Hampshire and Brian Hebb of Littleton fell short. The odds remain long as Hanefeld, San Filippo, and Karbowski prepare to tee it up in the 72-hole finale, which begins Tuesday at Eagle Trace CC in Coral Springs, Fla. (Boston Globe)
Lisbon man shoots his self in the arm Nov 8, 2007
He was taken to Littleton Regional Hospital and then airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, where he was still recovering Wednesday afternoon. Officials said that New Hampshire has an excellent record of hunter safety. (Concord Monitor)
Littleton Quilters support suicide prevention efforts Nov 8, 2007
Peggy Lapin of Littleton gathered together a group of local quilters, who wanted to support suicide prevention efforts, to make a quilt to be donated to SANS for the purpose of raising funds to further the efforts of the foundation ... Raffle tickets will be available at the Littleton Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 1 ... Submitted by Barbara Whitcomb, 567 Newtown Rd. Littleton, 978-486-4928, barbarawhitcomb@msn. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Water levels fall; drought fears on rise Oct 30, 2007
Those communities are Acton, Ayer, Burlington, Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, North Reading, Pepperell, Shirley, Westford, and Wilmington. In Groton, mandatory restrictions have kept town wells brimming, according to Thomas Orcutt, superintendent at the Groton Water Department, supplier of about 60 percent of the town's water. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Police say woman rammed building in suicide attempt Oct 21, 2007
LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) -- Authorities have shut down a block of downtown buildings after a woman rammed a building twice with her car in a suicide attempt ... The Littleton woman was not hurt. (Concord Monitor)
Downtown Littleton Damaged Oct 21, 2007
Littleton, New Hampshire - October 20, 2007. An unusual accident has forced the closure of an entire city block in downtown Littleton, New Hampshire ... The Littleton woman was not hurt. (WCAX.com, VT)
Pet Friendly White Mountains NH Oct 16, 2007
Beal House Inn & Restaurant Fine Dining and Lodging, Littleton, NH. Comfortable Inn serves a three course gourmet breakfast with lodging. Enjoy Fine Dining with classic cuisine, fine wines and spirits. (Suite101.com)
Adult continuing care facility considered at Littleton-Acton border Oct 11, 2007
The CEO of the Deaconess Abundant Life Communities unveiled preliminary plans for an over-62 continuing care complex on the Acton Littleton line adjacent to Nagog Park. Rev. Herb Taylor gathered Littleton residents at the Deaconess-run Newbury Court facility in Concord to explain the development process ... We are exploring a senior living community in Littleton, said Taylor, pointing out that he is not in the real estate business, but in service to the adult population. (Littleton Independent, MA)
The Story of Koko Oct 2, 2007
So her mom started taking Taz to her parents house in Littleton so she would not be so lonely ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Littleton Independent, 150 Baker Avenue Ext. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Littleton residents say no to returning police to Opera House Sep 27, 2007
LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) -- Residents have told selectmen - by an overwhelming vote - that they don't want the police station in the historic Littleton Opera House. The issue has prompted loud debate in the town. (Concord Monitor)
Littleton Residents Want New Cop Shop Sep 26, 2007
Littleton, New Hampshire - September 26, 2007. Littleton voters do not want to renovate the old police station ... The non-binding referendum asked if the Opera House should be fixed, but voters seem to prefer a plan to build a new station next to the Littleton fire department. (WCAX.com, VT)
Littleton Votes on Police Headquarters Sep 25, 2007
Littleton, Vermont - September 25, 2007. Voters in Littleton, New Hampshire will head to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of the police department. (WCAX.com, VT)
Fall Arts Preview Sep 9, 2007
1/28: 7 p.m. Semi-staged performance of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville." The Orchestra of Indian Hill Littleton Performing Arts Center, 56 King St., Littleton. 978-486-0540. (Boston Globe -- Living)
The Starlet of Sugar Hill Sep 3, 2007
Monday, September 03, 2007. This image of "Deputy Sheriff" Bette Davis hangs in the Sugar Hill Historical Museum. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Top football team in all 50 states Aug 23, 2007
Columbine (Littleton). Can the Rebels win without tight end Ryan Miller. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Police ID Crash Victim Aug 21, 2007
Littleton, New Hampshire - August 21, 2007 ... 22-year-old Erin Anderson, of Littleton, was pronounced dead at the scene ... Police say 28-year-old Amy Perkins of Twin Mountain was driving when she hit the moose in Littleton. (WCAX.com, VT)
One Dead Following Car vs. Moose Crash Aug 20, 2007
Littleton, New Hampshire - August 20, 2007 ... 28 year-old Amy Perkins, of Twin Mountain, was driving on Interstate 93 in Littleton, New Hampshire when she hit the moose. (WCAX.com, VT)
Backyard vacation Jul 15, 2007
Summer "hot spots" include Kimball Farm on Littleton Road, which offers miniature golf, a driving range, bumper boats, and an ice cream stand. Bike paths are within driving distance, the Butter Brook Golf Club, located in town, is public, and for shopping Lowell and Nashua are nearby. (Boston Globe)
Broadband access gets a boost Jul 15, 2007
LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) -- Efforts to bring broadband Internet access to the North Country got a boost Friday. The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $1 million to install a wireless broadband system in the three most northern counties: Coos, Grafton and Carroll. (Concord Monitor)
More N.H. Guard Members Deployed Jul 6, 2007
30 members of the New Hampshire National Guard based in Lebanon, Littleton and Claremont will leave on an 18-month mission. They'll go first to Fort Hood in Texas for training. (WCAX.com, VT)
FairPoint expects new N.H. jobs Jun 30, 2007
MANCHESTER FairPoint Communications Inc. announced Thursday its intention to create approximately 190 jobs in Manchester and 50 jobs in Littleton, as part of a plan to create a total of 250 new jobs throughout New Hampshire following the completion of its merger with Verizon's landline business in New Hampshire ... "Having 190 new, high-paying tech jobs in the city are exactly the type Manchester has tried to attract."FairPoint recognizes that our city has a lot to offer its company in helping... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fairpoint Announces Plan for 675 Jobs, New England Broadband Expansion Strategy Jun 29, 2007
-- New Hampshire: FairPoint intends to create approximately 250 new positions in New Hampshire, with approximately 190 jobs in Manchester, 50 jobs in Littleton and the remaining jobs being located throughout the state as appropriate ... The 50 new jobs in Littleton will be in the areas of outbound telemarketing, credit and collections activities and marketing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tancredo mocks Romney on N.H. visit Jun 25, 2007
LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) - Presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo is visiting New Hampshire and says rival Mitt Romney is better suited for a movie set than the White House. The Colorado congressman says he's not the best-looking or tallest in the race, but he's more consistent than the others, including Romney. (Concord Monitor)
Tancredo, Dodd, campaigning in N.H. today Jun 24, 2007
LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) -- A couple of lesser-known presidential candidates are campaigning in New Hampshire today ... Tom Tancredo, a Republican, campaigns today in the North Country, speaking at a town hall style meeting in Littleton and a house party in Westmoreland. (Concord Monitor)
ARMSTRONG: Top school in each state Jun 21, 2007
SI.com - More Sports - The top high schoolsin each of the 50 states andD.C. - Tuesday June 19, 2007 2:22PM. The top high schools in each of the 50 states and D.C.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
More of this story Jun 13, 2007
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In N.H. town, a cultural widening Jun 11, 2007
Moocho Salomon , who settled in Bethlehem and co-owns with her husband the Northern Lights Music Store in nearby Littleton, said, "We call it 'Beth-Lechem,' " which in Hebrew means house of bread. Specialists in Jewish-American life say that Jews have transformed other onetime seasonal spots, such as Sharon, Mass. (Boston Globe)
Mickelson Marathon a success Jun 6, 2007
Place Name Town Age Time 1 Sykes , Timothy Lexington, VA 26 2:40:02 2 Wedel , Andrew Duncansville, PA 36 3:00:58 3 Roberts , Jr Seattle, WA 30 3:02:33 4 Taylor , Nathan Great Falls, MT 29 3:07:38 5 Keyes , John Pierre, SD 27 3:11:03 6 Burns , Nielsen Sioux Falls, SD 23 3:12:36 7 Brandner , Rick Mitchell, SD 38 3:19:41 8 Berg , Kevin Littleton, CO 50 3:21:19 9 Loos , Mike Rapid City, SD 42 3:21:20 10 Schwamb , Curtis Sheridan, WY 50 3:23:19 11 Myers , David Sioux Falls, SD 41 3:24:33 12 Kaemmer ,... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Mass. firm: N.H. just to 'pass through' on way to Vt. Jun 3, 2007
"We don't call him the Old Man anymore," said Dick Hamilton of Littleton, N.H., retired from a long career in tourism promotion. "We call him Cliff.". (Concord Monitor)
Obama's Inconvenient Truths Jun 2, 2007
Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Senator Barack Obama talks with the people of Littleton, New Hampshire in a town hall forum. Thomas Dworzak / Magnum for TIME Article Tools. (Time.com)
Dems' stars make splash in N.H. Jun 1, 2007
By Martha T. Moore, USA TODAY LITTLETON, N.H. Huge crowds are turning out to see top candidates in New Hampshire, to the dismay of Joe Keefe, former state Democratic Party chairman. For the sake of his chosen contender, Connecticut Sen. (USA Today)
Democrats press advantage in N.H. May 31, 2007
Obama drew a crowd of more than 5,000 for a rally at Dartmouth College on Monday, a day after 1,200 people attended a standing-room-only meeting in a high school gym in Littleton, according to local news accounts. "I could feel in '06 a tremendous momentum building," said US Representative Paul Hodes, Democrat of New Hampshire. (Boston Globe)
Obama: I support troops, not war May 31, 2007
LITTLETON Though he said Memorial Day shouldn't be politicized, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama used a visit to a war monument Monday to repeat his call for better services for veterans. Obama, campaigning in the first-in-the-nation primary state with his wife and daughters, laid a wreath at a war monument before attending a town hall-style meeting. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Obama says Memorial Day not for politics May 30, 2007
c LITTLETON, N.H. - Though he said Memorial Day shouldn't be politicized, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama (, , ) used a visit to a war monument Monday to repeat his call for better services for veterans. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama measuring campaign success not just in cash, but crowds too May 29, 2007
LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) -- Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is measuring his success not just in poll numbers, money raised or endorsements ... And another 250 people packed into a stuffy community center here in Littleton. (Concord Monitor)
Obama Stresses Health Care In New Hampshire May 29, 2007
(CBS) LITTLETON, N.H. Conservatives are calling Sen. Barack Obama's no" vote on Iraq War funding last week an irresponsible act against the interests of American troops.But as CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports from New Hampshire, Obama fired back while campaigning there Monday.The Democrat from Illinois talked about traditional values and the importance of health care. During this first visit to culturally conservative rural New Hampshire, the candidate decided to put his whole... (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Police: New Hampshire woman killed in crash May 27, 2007
(AP) - A 30-year-old Littleton, New Hampshire, woman is dead after the car she was driving went off Vermont Route 122 in the town of Sheffield. The Vermont State Police says that Jennifer Wilson died at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital following the accident, which was reported at about 10-45 pm yesterday. (WCAX.com, VT)
Clinton touts pre-school funding plan May 25, 2007
Barack Obama of Illinois and his family have scheduled a North Country tour on Sunday and Monday with visits to Berlin, Littleton and Hanover. Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack and his wife, Christie, are set for a two-day campaign trip to the state in support of Clinton. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ex-Marine in N.H. lived by his own code May 20, 2007
That time, Floyd told the officers he could have given them "a third eye," according to records filed in Littleton District Court. "I know you wear vests, so I would have put it right between the eyes," he said. (Boston Globe)
Graduation planners gird for rain, traffic May 18, 2007
In addition, New Hampshire Public Television is broadcasting the ceremony live on Channel 11 (Durham), Channel 15 (Hanover), Channel 18 (Pittsburg), Channel 49 (Littleton), and Channel 52 (Keene). "Commencement is the most important day of the year in the life of a university," said J. Bonnie Newman, UNH interim president. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. town tries to comprehend 2 killings May 14, 2007
Kenney , who had fought with McKay in the past, was in his Toyota Celica, returning from his job at Agway, a nursery in neighboring Littleton, with Caleb Macaulay , a 21-year-old co-worker. According to authorities, Kenny refused the traffic stop, telling McKay to "get another officer." McKay then followed him and cut him off with his cruiser on Route 116, approached the car, and sprayed OC spray, an irritant similar to pepper spray, at Kenney and Macaulay, authorities said. (Boston Globe)
Feud turned deadly in N.H. May 13, 2007
Neighbors said Kenney was driving home from his job at a market in nearby Littleton with a friend, identified by authorities as Caleb Macaulay, 21. Kenney told McKay to "get another officer," and then he sped off, according to Ayotte. (Boston Globe)
Mass. man pleads sentenced in 2 N.H. bank robberies May 5, 2007
32, pleaded guilty to two October robberies: the Northern Lights Federal Credit Union in Littleton and the robbery of the Connecticut River Bank in Lancaster. Ferland was sentenced to 57 months, followed by three years of supervised release. (Concord Monitor)
Radwan earns accredited insurance adviser distinction Apr 22, 2007
with offices in Andover, Chelmsford, Dracut, Haverhill, Littleton, Methuen, Tewksbury and Westford, Mass. as well as Portsmouth and Plaistow. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ultimate revenge of the bullied Apr 16, 2007
Nineteen Minutes took her to the sheriff's office that responded to the Columbine shootings at Littleton, Colorado. She watched video footage not shown to the public and learnt of mistakes made: "The grief counsellors had all been told to lie to the families; can you imagine?" Picoult explains how victims' parents initially took comfort from being told their child had died first and instantly - but later it became obvious not every child could have been shot first. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
LISTMANIA: Best local colloquialisms. Apr 8, 2007
DD/New Zealand wrote on April 07, 2007 10:38 AM:"I work in downtown Denver, and live in extreme SW Denver next to Littleton, about a mile NE of the famed Columbine High School. Arvada is located about 15 miles NW of my home. I've noticed that New Zealanders are much more "British" you might say in comparison with Australian's. The Aussie-speak is jam-packed full of slang terms. As General George S. Patton once said (referring to the U.S. nd), "we're two nations separated by a common language. "... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Northeast not immune from foreclosures Apr 7, 2007
New Hampshire counseling offices are located in Concord, Dover, Exeter, Keene, Laconia, Lebanon, Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, Peterborough, and Tilton. Vermont counseling offices are located in Barre, Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, and Rutland. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Richardson to N.H.: Don't be swayed by money Apr 7, 2007
Littleton, Whitefield, Berlin, Center Sandwich, NH. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Littleton manufacturer closing after 60 years Apr 1, 2007
LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) -- A North Country manufacturer is closing after more than 60 years. The Norton Pike plant in Littleton was built in 1946; 43 people work at the factory, which makes sharpening stones and other products ... Company manager Tom Molleur said the decision to close the Littleton plant isn't a reflection on workers. (Concord Monitor)
McCain tested by war, economy, weather on latest NH visit Mar 27, 2007
Republican presidential hopeful U.S. Sen John McCain of Arizona signs a print depicting an A-4 Skyhawk that McCain flew during the Vietnam War for Shane Stolte of Bethlehem, N.H. after McCain spoke at a town hall style meeting Saturday, March 24, 2007 in Littleton, N.H. (AP Photo/Lee Marriner) ... LITTLETON, N.H. Republican presidential hopeful John McCain trekked to New Hampshire on Saturday, testing his appeal with rural voters and promising help for economically depressed areas while... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Blogging the Straight Talk Express Mar 26, 2007
On the way up to Littleton, McCain stops off at a tavern and a barber shop to do some retail politicking ... " On the way up to Littleton, McCain stops off at a tavern and a barber shop to do some retail politicking. Once again, he is given rock star treatment. Then, its back on the bus and back to our questions. ITS HARD TO IMAGINE any other candidate granting this much access. And while it certainly endears him to the press, it also puts him in dangerous position. There is a good reason... (Townhall.com)
McCain faces questions on the economy, his support for the Iraq war on a campaign tour of New Hampshire Mar 25, 2007
Senator John McCain of Arizona, a Republican presidential candidate, spoke at VFW Post 816 yesterday in Littleton during his latest campaign tour of New Hampshire. (LEE MARRINER/ASSOCIATED PRESS). (Boston Globe)
McCain tested by war, economy in N.H. Mar 25, 2007
Posted: Saturday March 24th, 2007, 10:45 AM Last Updated: Saturday March 24th, 2007, 3:22 PM LITTLETON, N.H. (AP) Republican presidential hopeful John McCain trekked to New Hampshire on Saturday, testing his appeal with rural voters and promising help for economically depressed areas while grappling with questions about the Iraq war ... He later told a crowd in Littleton he would support the line-item veto ... In Littleton, he faced questions about gun control, abortion rights and immigration -... (Bakersfield Californian -- Politics)
Wave of Irish immigration to Boston begins to slow Mar 18, 2007
Up near Littleton, N.H., Breslin turned onto a country road and slowed to take a turn at a red light. A police officer pulled him over, saying he hadn't come to a complete stop before taking the turn. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Littleton Recounts Ballots Mar 15, 2007
Littleton, New Hampshire - March 14, 2007. The town of Littleton plans to recount all the Town Meeting Day Ballots after an article to support a new police station failed by just 14 votes. (WCAX.com, VT)
Disabled access still lags at some N.H. town meetings Mar 12, 2007
Littleton now posts the annual town report online. Residents who are blind can use a text-reading device on their computers to listen to the report before the deliberative session. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Taking steps towards a hate-free millenium Mar 2, 2007
"Journey to a Hate Free Millennium" addresses three specific hate crimes: the shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado; the dragging death of James Byrd, Jr; and the beating and subsequent death of Matthew Shepard. Through first hand accounts from family members of the victims, "Journey" explores hate crimes, what fuels them, and specifically examines the emotional and physical wreckage left behind. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Driver killed in collision with UPS truck Feb 20, 2007
The truck driver, Arthur Folsom, 52, of Littleton, suffered an injury to his right leg but declined to be taken to a hospital. Dube was traveling south on Route 16 when he lost control of his car as he negotiated the sweeping curve at about 1 p.m., police said. (Concord Monitor)
Valentine's Day storm hits N.H. Feb 15, 2007
By Wednesday night, some totals were: Alexandria and North Conway, 14 inches, Littleton, 13, Newport and Berlin 12, and Washington 11. In ski country, the Balsams had 16, Attitash and Cannon Mountain 14, Gunstock and Pat's Peak 13, and Ragged Mountain 11. (Concord Monitor)
Can Rudy win the nomination? Feb 1, 2007
"People remember how he provided leadership at a time the city needed it and the country needed it," says coin-company executive Jeff Marsh, 41, as he waits to greet Giuliani at the annual dinner of the Littleton (N.H.) Chamber of Commerce ... "I have great admiration for how he handled everything in New York," says Jan Mercieri, an independent married to Littleton's fire chief ... "I'll tell you who's going to win the nomination," declares Bill Williams, 72, of Franconia, head of the New... (USA Today)
Giuliani hires former N.H. GOP chair to lead state campaign Jan 30, 2007
Giuliani headlined the state GOP meeting in Manchester on Saturday and spoke at the Littleton Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday night, earning warm welcomes at both. . (Concord Monitor)
Giuliani uses Sept. 11 theme Jan 27, 2007
"That doesn't matter," said Jan Mercieri of Littleton, who wanted the former mayor to sign a coffee-table book about Sept. 11 ... "I think they'll see a mayor who loves his city and his country," said Ellen Malessa, a nurse at the Littleton hospital who claims she went to the same Brooklyn school as the former mayor ... Before his remarks at the Littleton Chamber of Commerce dinner, he stopped for a photo opportunity with local Girl Scouts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Daily Debriefing Jan 26, 2007
The Dartmouth Online. Friday, January 26, 2007. (The Dartmouth Online, NH)