Around Town
Winter Storm Watch in effect for Tuesday p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch as of 10 p.m. on Jan. 15 for Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. READ MORE
Day: January 15, 2018
Business
D-Day Approaches for Northern Pass
Of the 46 proposals the committee is considering, two would use the $1.6 billion, 192-mile Northern Pass transmission project stretching from Pittsburg to Deerfield, currently under consideration by New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee. The committee begins deliberations on the project Jan. 30. READ MORE
High School Sports
Memorial cannot keep up with blistering Hanover attack
Despite a strong first period, the Crusaders were no match for their visitors from the Upper Valley. READ MORE
School News
Board opposes diverting money from public schools via SB 193
Discussion at last week’s school committee meeting over pending legislation that will create some kind of financial dent in the annual school budget ended with a vote in favor of allowing Superintendent Bolgen Vargas to send a letter to state legislators in opposition to Senate Bill 193. READ MORE
Around Town
Community ‘angels’ making spirits bright for 400+ YMCA youth and families
From the simple things, such as new clothes and shoes, to making dreams come true with toys such as remote-controlled helicopters and new bikes, The Granite YMCA is proud to announce that more than 400 children this past holiday season benefited from the generosity of more than 30 contributors and YMCA community members. READ MORE
Events
Psychologist and author Christine Carter to speak on helping teens fulfill their potential
Motivational speaker and author of The Sweet Spot, Dr. Christine Carter, will present at The Derryfield School on Thursday, February 1 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Lyceum as part of the E. Charles Sanborn Visiting Fellow Program. READ MORE
Events
Unpacking the College Admission Experience
A free workshop Feb. 7 at Bedford Library to help kickstart your student’s college search. READ MORE
News
Service, celebration: 200+ volunteers join City Year NH MLK Day event
As a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service to others, City Year considers MLK Day as a day “on,” not a day ”off.” That’s why, on each Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City Year annually mobilizes its 3,000 AmeriCorps members –and thousands more volunteers – for a day of service in communities across the nation. READ MORE
Opinion
Don’t be fooled by Walmart’s promotional stunt about increasing wages
This week the nations largest employer made national news by announcing they would raise their minimum wage to $11 an hour and provide a $1,000 bonus to 1.5 million American employees. A closer review of this announcement shows that it is all a publicity stunt. READ MORE
Opinion
Our electricity grid gives us a wake-up call in New Hampshire
So, even though the grid didn’t fail when the temperatures went negative, that sensation from watching electricity markets – the one that falls somewhere between curiosity and panic – well, it’s still there. This is no time to roll over and go back to bed. READ MORE