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Marine Corps veteran Chase Thomas from Beaver Falls helps put flags on veterans graves. Veterans from Beaver Falls American Legion Post 261 and other volunteers made their annual trek to Grandview Cemetery in Big Beaver to place American flags on the graves of veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Thomas served two tours in Iraq from 2004-2008. (AP Photo/Beaver County Times, Lucy Schaly)

N.H. News Roundup: It’s Memorial Day weekend, next steps for N.H. casino?

Friday, May 24, 2013

Welcome to Memorial Day weekend, “the official start of summer” – seriously. The weather might not be cooperating, but tourism is expected to boom this weekend with nearly half a million folks estimated to venture into the Granite State. $88 million is expected to spent by the out-of-towners. If you’re from out of town – or staying in town and … 0

Morgan Andrews of Milford High School, holds the trophy during a press conference after being named the 2012-13 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Milford, N.H. (AP Photo/Gatorade, Susan Goldman) NO SALES

N.H. News Roundup: Morgan Andrews is tops – again, Ken Burns loves N.H.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

New Hampshire boasts the best girls high school soccer player – again. Morgan Andrews won the Gatorade Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year and was surprised at Milford High School yesterday. Andrews just thought the team was dancing Lou Bega’s “Mambo No. 5” to pep up the school, but … 0

The three new proposed UNH logos.

N.H. News Roundup: UNH's logo battle, House to vote on casino bill

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

If you haven’t heard, the University of New Hampshire is looking to redesign its logo that will represent the entire system. The effort to replace the image of Thompson Hall is a marketing move meant to “compete better nationally and internationally for students,” according to university spokewoman Erika Mantz. Students, however, spoke up … 6

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A torn flag wraps around its pole after a year of braving the elements. Civil Air Patrol cadets and volunteers replace the flags at Blossom Hill cemetery, May 18, 2013. (ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff) PHOTOS: Replacing the American flags at Blossom Hill Cemetery
More than 2,500 students from 64 high schools attended the New Hampshire Scholars program graduation at the State House Plaza in downtown Concord; Wednesday, May 22, 2013. TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff PHOTOS: New Hampshire Scholars Graduation
From left: Sybil Dupuis, House Speaker Terie Norelli, Gov. Maggie Hassan and David Berry cut a New Hampshire-shaped cake at the "New Hampshire Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary" celebration in the State House in Concord; Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Dupuis is the great-granddaughter of Stephen Bullock, author and sponsor of House Bill 430, which created New Hampshire's first official presidential primary. "This is one of the biggest honors of my life," Dupuis, who resides in Wells, Maine, said about being asked to speak at the celebration. (TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff) PHOTO: New Hampshire primary at 100
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Democratic presidential hopeful Gov. Bill Clinton, D-Ark., gives candle-pin bowling a try during a campaign stop at Leda Lanes Bowling Alley in Nashua, New Hampshire, Jan. 5, 1992. Clinton is considered a front-runner by rivals as campaigning for the New Hampshire’s February 18 primary intensifies. (AP Photo/Jon Pierre Lasseigne)

N.H. News Roundup: Candle pin legend files for Chapter 11, Fisher Cats open

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Bowling. What comes to mind when you see that word? If it’s three small balls and 10 thin pins, chances are you’re from New England. Candle pin bowling is unique to the region. So unique that I didn’t … 0

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., second from left, shakes hands with officer Adam Dyer at Manchester-Boston Airport in Manchester, N.H., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

N.H. News Roundup: MHT needs to soar, Hollis Brookline High closed

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

It’s been a few weeks since it was announced that Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) would be adding more flights. I personally couldn’t be more thrilled. First, because two of the new flights are to Charlotte, where I spent … 1

After deciding to ask her to prom earlier in the day, Mike St. Pierre, 17, found himself standing near the roundabout at School and Centre streets in Concord waiting for Hannah Prost, left, and the rest of the Bishop Brady girls lacrosse team to come by on their run. With help orchestrating the event from friends, St. Pierre held a bouquet of flowers and a sign that read "Hannah...Prom?" at a spot on the team's route. Prost said yes. (ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff)

N.H. News Roundup: Prom and asking the tough question, a dental shortage?

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

It’s April. It finally looks like the snow might be gone for the season. Spring is starting to feel like spring. So of course, it must be prom season. Prom is fun, and everything about it should be … 0

In this Thursday, March 29, 2013 photo, Johanna Lake checks the evaporator at David Moore's Crooked Chimney sugarhouse Lee, N.H. Moore, New Hampshire’s only known commercial birch syrup producer, got his start in 2008, when he was a student at the University of New Hampshire. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

N.H. News Roundup: Birch syrup, starting a garden and long ski season

Monday, April 1, 2013

Today’s column is going to be dedicated to fake news! April Fool – no it isn’t. But there’s plenty going on in the state, including several stories involving the food industry. New Hampshire doesn’t really have a staple … 0

A chocolate bunny nest is seen in this photo taken Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 in Concord, N.H. A blend of crunchy cereals and noodles with a blend of chocolate, marshmallow and peanut butter is used to create edible "nests" to store chocolate eggs and jelly beans. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

N.H. News Roundup: Easter weekend looks bright, UNH takes on Denver

Friday, March 29, 2013

Easter weekend is upon us, and I know for me at least, it always brings up good memories. Every year before Mass on Easter Sunday, my three brothers and I would always scour the yard for eggs strategically … 0

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jeff Locke throws during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

N.H. News Roundup: Baseball season coming soon, parts of Manchester evacuated

Thursday, March 28, 2013

This might be like yelling “Fire!” in a movie theatre, and I don’t want to get anybody too excited – but it’s almost baseball season! Nobody run outside quite yet. We’re still a few days away from Opening … 0

(Photo credit: Facebook - Throwback Brewery)

N.H. News Roundup: Throwback Brewery leads the little guys, no more dodgeball?

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

A few weeks ago I wrote about my overall perception of beer in New Hampshire. It turns out that it starts on the smallest level. Bon Appetit recently named North Hampton nanobrewery Throwback Brewery one of the Top … 0

Olympic marathon runner Guor Marial spoke to English Language Learning students at Concord High School, where he first ran track. He donated his Olympic bib number to the high school. Tuesday, September 11, 2012. (Samantha Goresh/Monitor Staff)

N.H. News Roundup: Marial still in spotlight, Manchester police sergeant arrested

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

We’re nearly a year removed from the 2012 Olympics, but runner Guor Marial is still a story. The man who grew up in Concord was big news during the summer because he qualified for the Olympics but found … 0

N.H. News Roundup: UNH hockey back in tournament, Reyes gets special induction

Monday, March 25, 2013

And we’re back! After a long weekend filled with March Madness, it might have been easy to miss another bracket making its debut. The NCAA released its field for the 2013 NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship (also known as the Frozen Four) last night. The University of New Hampshire … 0

Annie Kuster hugs a supporter on her way to file paperwork with the Secretary of State to appear on the ballot in her run for U.S. Congress; Thursday, June 7, 2012. Kuster faced Republican incumbent Charlie Bass. (Alexander Cohn/ Monitor staff)

N.H. News Roundup: Spring officially kicks off, Kuster confident in other freshmen

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

It’s officially “Spring in New Hampshire.” That poem has been one of my favorites since I did a research project on the Harlem Renaissance when I was in eighth grade. It was written by Claude McKay, a Jamaican … 0

(Photo by Alexander Cohn / Monitor staff)

N.H. News Roundup: A spring snowstorm post, part II; Timmins gets rave reviews

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

It’s the last official day of the season – and winter making it count. Snow has been falling since early morning. Some places in the Granite State are expecting up to 14 inches, and some have already gotten … 0

6-hour snow accumulation ending at 8 a.m. tomorrow. More snow is expected through the day as well. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

N.H. News Roundup: Bring in spring with one last (?) snowstorm

Monday, March 18, 2013

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another edition of the roundup! Let’s go back to a classic topic here. We’re expecting another storm to roll into the Granite State. Central New Hampshire is expected to get up … 0

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