New England College held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rosamond Page Putnam Center on Oct. 21.

Kayla Douglas of Natural Canine Salon and Spa placed third in the terrier class and second in the salon freestyle at the New England Grooming Show. She also won best first-time competitor.

Shaheen & Gordon was listed as a best law firm in U.S. News & World Report. The Concord branch ranked in criminal defense – white collar, DUI/DWI defense, health care law, litigation – first amendment, and criminal defense – general practice.

Lincoln Financial Foundation gave a $7,000 grant to the Circle Program for STEM projects.

MetroCast’s Robbie Mills Memorial Golf Tournament raised more than $30,000 for eight community organizations.

Concord Hospital received an A ranking in patient safety from Leapfrog Hospital Safety. It was one of five in the state to receive an A rank and one of three who received that grade for the last three reporting periods.

New London Hospital’s radiology department has been redesignated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

Globe of Pittsfield gave four sets of gear each to the Tanglewood, Texas, Volunteer Fire Department and the Tuscumbia, Mo., Fire Protection District.

Northeast Credit Union presented a donation of $5,000 to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire at their annual Kid’s Halloween Party on Oct. 31.