Boscawen News

John A. Colby Sr., 88, of Pine Colony Road died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at home, surrounded by his family.

An estimated crowd of more than 4000 packed Auckland's Queen St yesterday to protest against the Government's refusal to back a citizen-initiated referenda over the so-called anti-smacking law where 87% of people's vote was ignored by the government.

As a military funeral coordinator, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James Dixon's mission was to honor those who serve and comfort those who grieve.

A Boscawen man was arraigned yesterday on simple assault and criminal trespass charges for allegedly hitting his girlfriend and then fleeing into the woods.

Barbecue fans and shoppers who are tired of the typical mall chain food can now enjoy true smoky goodness at the new Smoke Shack location in the Mall of New Hampshire.

Gov. John Lynch, Sen. Judd Gregg and Rep. Paul Hodes will appear today at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen in observance of Veterans Day.

Update: The deadline for the Nov. 21-22 clinic with Pam Goodrich in Boscawen, N.H. and the Nov.

What does Nov. 11 mean to you? Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on Nov.

More great, fall things to do in New Hampshire Looking for something to do this autumn in NH? Check out www.nh.com/fall for a list of corn mazes, apple orchards, fall festivals and events and haunted attractions.

Nashua police arrested a man Wednesday for allegedly stealing scratch tickets from a city gas station where he worked.

I n November 2007, I attended a ceremony at Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Gov. John Lynch and many elected state and federal officials were present, including presidential candidate John McCain and his mother.

We need you! - " your energy - " and your networking ability - " to get the message out! The March for Democracy will be held in Queen St Auckland and will be calling on the government to amend s59 of the Crimes Act so that the law does not treat light smacking for the purpose of correction as a criminal offence, and to respect the democratic voice ...

Last week, Carroll County's nursing home residents came one step closer to having a newly built facility to replace the aging Mountain View Nursing Home.

It's official: the sky is not falling on the U.S. economy. -Submitted photo- Alan Beaulieu Institute for Trend Research At least, not yet, according to Alan Beaulieu, an economist invited to speak Monday at an event sponsored by the Columbia River Economic Development Council, RSV Construction, Inc., iQ Credit Union and other local businesses.

Trick or treating is a time of great excitement for kids of all ages, but by following some of these safety tips, parents can ensure that their child will stay safe, allowing them to have the maximum amount of fun! What kids can do: Carry a bright flashlight, or trick or treat in a well list area.

Two years ago, an experienced hunter found what he believed to be mountain lion tracks in Boscawen.

In the wake of a public outcry over the release of convicted child rapist Joel Dutton, town councilors last night passed a motion to provide a link from the town's official Web site to the state's online sex offender registry.

A Penacook man charged with stealing thousands of dollars in artwork from the Kimball-Jenkins Estate was in court yesterday facing a new round of charges - including burglary, drug possession and breach of bail - stemming from an incident earlier this week, the police said.

Maggie Drew will show her temper, then retreat behind a wall. Skim the pages of her life, the ones in her mind and those on paper, and the anger she feels after years of abuse by her father is palpable.

On the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, eight more names will be added to a monument in town dedicated to local residents who lost their lives fighting the Global War on Terrorism.