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)
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)
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 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)
Richardson to N.H.: Don't be swayed by money Apr 7, 2007
Littleton, Whitefield, Berlin, Center Sandwich, NH. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
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)
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)
Is Rudy speaking for free a sign he'll run? Jan 26, 2007
The Littleton, N.H., Chamber of Commerce didn't have to pay a dime to get Giuliani to speak at its annual meeting tonight, because they asked after he had set up his exploratory committee to run. "You pay three grand to get a hockey player everyone likes but you can get Rudy Giuliani for nothing!" said the delighted organizer, Barbara Ashley. (Newsday)
Daily Debriefing Jan 26, 2007
The Dartmouth Online. Friday, January 26, 2007. (The Dartmouth Online, NH)
Big 12 commit lists Jan 23, 2007
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Is Obama experienced enough? Jan 17, 2007
Mell Brooks, Democratic chairman in Littleton, N.H., says he thinks Obama can achieve that goal despite his inexperience. "No doubt 20 years' experience is better than 10," he says. (USA Today)