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High Schools: Hutchins helps Winnisquam baseball team end two-game skid

Saturday, May 18, 2013

After tough losses to Bow and Monadnock, the Winnisquam baseball team knew it needed to come away from Belmont yesterday with a win. The Bears got it – thanks to good defense, timely hitting and an odd pitching line from Caleb Hutchins. Winnisquam defeated Belmont, 7-3, improving to 10-4 and keeping strong its pursuit of a bye in the first round of the Division III tournament. “We had a tough … 0

MV, Bow rise to the occasion at Capital City track meet

Saturday, May 18, 2013

For all of the teams at yesterday’s Concord Capital City Classic, it was the final tune-up for the track and field teams before the state meet. But for some teams it meant something more: a chance to show they could compete against some of the best competition Division I had to offer. Merrimack … 0

A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements

Saturday, May 18, 2013

JV result The Kearsarge JV baseball team was swept in a doubleheader with Stevens, 15-0 and 10-4. In the second game, Zach Matthos (2-for-3, run), Stephen St. Jean (2-for-3, run) and Kyle Henderson (1-for-1, run) contributed to the Cougars offense. ∎ The Hopkinton JV softball team beat Hillsboro-Deering, 12-8. McKayla Reale earned the complete-game win (13 strikeouts) and went 4-for-4 with a triple to … 0

A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements

Friday, May 17, 2013

JV results The Concord Christian Academy JV softball team lost to Sunapee, 13-10. Leading the offense for the Lady Kingsmen was Lily Rivera (3-for-3, solo home run), while Emily Langlais, Kylie Fulk, Annie Meyers and Siobhan Lacey all contributed with hits. Rivera struck out 10 and allowed four … 0

High Schools: Kearsarge boys’ lacrosse team comes alive in second half

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Kearsarge boys’ lacrosse team chanted “one, two, three ... score” before taking the field for the second half, and the Cougars followed through with that objective as they outscored Merrimack Valley 6-1 in the third and fourth … 0

Letter: Important bill protects loons

Thursday, May 16, 2013

As a wildlife rehabilitator, I have cared for critically sick loons. The loons with lead poisoning from the ingestion of lead sinkers all died. They could barely hold their head up, had foul-smelling, green watery diarrhea and could not stay afloat in water. In each case, an x-ray … 0

A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements

Thursday, May 16, 2013

JV results Freshmen Kristian Blackford and Max Johnson both scored goals in a game for the Bow JV boys’ lacrosse team (9-2) against Spaulding. ∎ The Concord High JV softball team routed Bishop Guertin in five innings, 15-1. Lexi Palmisano went the distance from the circle, giving up three … 0

Ray Duckler: Amy and her Advocates raise money for Concord cancer center like no other team

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Seven years ago, cancer, in this case Hodgkin’s lymphoma, messed with the wrong person. It messed with Amy McKean of Henniker, who kept smiling, kept moving, kept working, kept living, before setting her sights on raising money to … 1

Announcements

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

HENNIKER Library closed Tucker Free Library will be closed May 21-24 for carpet installation and flooring treatments. No library materials will be due during that week and patrons are asked not to return items until the library reopens on May 28. Refrigerator recycling Members of New Hampshire Electric … 0

High Schools: Come crunch time, Kearsarge boys’ lax team excels

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Cougars had their chances to pull away early, but they couldn’t convert. When the fourth quarter rolled around, however, the Kearsarge boys’ lacrosse team showed the maturity it’s been building all season. The defense threw a shutout … 0

A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

JV results The Concord girls’ JV lacrosse team lost to Londonderry, 11-7. Kaela Nickoderm and Jordyn Macri led with two goals apiece. Sierra Morris, Tori Pelletier and Stephanie Resnick each added one. Ari McLeod and Kate Dasay led the defense. ∎ Concord’s boys’ JV lacrosse team beat Bishop Guertin, … 0

Deeply appreciated

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of sympathy I received upon the passing of my husband, Robert Gosse, on April 28. Each and every one was acknowledged and deeply appreciated. Thank you. JOYCE GOSSE Henniker … 0

High Schools: Pittsfield baseball team passes test

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Pittsfield baseball team went into yesterday’s showdown with Newmarket with a 7-3 record, position among the top five teams in Division IV, and status as a surefire contender come playoff season. But Coach Rob Stockman saw the … 0