KINGSTON — The Supreme Court of New Hampshire has upheld the town Zoning Board of Adjustment's decision to grant Konover Development Corporation the right to construct a supermarket within the Kingston historic district.

RAYMOND — A regional mosquito expert says a springtime drought followed by a series of summer storms dealt a blow to the mosquito population, even though their numbers remain higher than usual this year.

RAYMOND — Family members of Richard "Ricky" Germain are planning a motorcade to pay tribute to a young man they say was killed by an angry driver.

RAYMOND — Selectmen approved a minor contract amendment for Town Manager Chris Rose this week in an action that they said reflects the current poor housing market.

EAST HAMPSTEAD — A Swedish meatball supper will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at East Hampstead Union Church, located at 225 East Main St. (Route 121A) just south of Route 111. The menu includes meatballs, egg noodles,...

RAYMOND — The Raymond Coalition For Youth would like to invite everyone to join it tonight, Friday, Aug. 22, for the last installment in the Kids On The Common concert series held at Raymond Town Commons from 6 to 8 p.m. The band, Those...

Friday, Aug. 22
n Midnight — Cooking With Marie
n 2 a.m. — Perils for Pedestrians
n 2:30 a.m. — For Pet's Sake
n 3 a.m. — Live A Little
n 3:30 a.m. — Kaleidoscope

RAYMOND — One of the oldest buildings in the downtown area will soon have a much-needed renovation after organizers picked an area firm to start the repair of the Congregational Church.

KINGSTON — During a public hearing Tuesday, Planning Board members continued deliberations in their attempts to update requirements and procedures for the town sign ordinance.

KINGSTON — Tony Eaton, 24, of Hampstead, was arrested and charged with first-degree assault after allegedly attacking a 23-year-old Nottingham man with a baseball bat.

KINGSTON — The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has issued a cyanobacteria warning for recreational users of Country Pond in Kingston. Monday's warning will remain in effect until additional samples reveal cyanobacteria...

KINGSTON — Did you ever wonder what Girl Scouts do? Are you interested in finding out more? The leadership team of the Girl Scouts of Powwow Power (Newton, Kingston and East Kingston) would be happy to fill you in. We are currently working on...

KINGSTON — Selectmen reviewed preliminary plans and estimates for proposed construction on the Powwow River Bridge during a public hearing on Monday.

FREMONT — The Fremont School Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Ellis School. Meetings are open to the public and residents are welcome to check out the Web page for more information, www.sau83.org.

HAMPTON FALLS — In a few weeks, more than 500 horses and several thousand riders and spectators will canter into Hampton Falls for one of the country's largest equestrian events, the Fidelity Jumper Classic.

KINGSTON — The Sanborn Regional School Board prepared for the 2008-09 school year during a meeting held on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

RAYMOND —After a period of uncertainty over the fate of the after-school program at the Iber Holmes Gove Middle School, the executive director of the Raymond Coalition For Youth, Celeste Clark, announced this week that the program will run...

NEWTON — The Memorial School will open Wednesday, Aug. 27, for the 2008-09 school year.

FREMONT — The Ellis School in Fremont will open Tuesday, Sept. 2.

KINGSTON — It's back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 27 for all students in the Sanborn Regional School District. Faculty and staff throughout the SAU 17 are eager to welcome students back into their halls and classrooms.

They were teammates at Sanborn Regional High School, then became opponents in college who have been reunited at Plymouth State College.

Sanborn football preparing

Soccer has taken Raymond's Jake Yaris even further than he had ever anticipated.

Kristina Dionne is a former All-State selection who was one of the best female soccer players ever at Raymond High School.

Lee USA Speedway officials invited a local television meteorologist to be the grand marshal and honorary starter for the annual International Supermodified Association event last Friday, but even having the weatherman on their side didn't stop the...

Four area athletes took part in the prestigious eighth annual Timberman Sprint Triathlon at Ellacoya State Park on Lake Winnipesaukee, which drew 991 competitors.

Make no mistake about it: New Hampshire and Maine have hit the big time. National political organizations with very deep pockets are targeting both states, aiming to sway voters to their points of view through concerted campaigns of media buys and...