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However, councilors ask planning officials to work on lowering the maximum density for future developments.

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A Stratham motorist got more than he bargained for when he stopped to help a woman and a man with a bloodied hand who flagged him down Friday.


Three women are facing drug charges after a high-speed chase that ended with a crash Saturday night, police said.

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Police chase ends with cruiser rammed (3)

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Boston College's Chris Kreider celebrates his second-period goal Monday night. (AP)

Updated, 10:45 p.m. What looked like a blowout at the beginning of the third frame quickly became a nail-biter, as Boston University registered two third-period goals, but Boston College managed to hold on for its second Beanpot title in three years, defeating the defending national champions 4-3.

Maurice Buzzell was charged in the death of an employee who was struck by a falling tree.


A 13-year-old reported missing over the weekend was found late Monday afternoon in a Concord Street apartment, police said. Lindsey Young was reported missing Sunday, and was the subject of an "A Child is Missing" alert system that involved telephone calls to hundreds of city residents.


Perhaps University of New Hampshire President Mark Huddleston said it best last week when he described what's needed to execute the school's new strategic plan, which includes an audacious fundraising and building campaign. "How can the University of New Hampshire, an institution that runs on fumes at the best of times, contemplate such initiatives?"

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A police officer shot and killed Charles E. Turcotte after he repeatedly refused to put down an eight-inch knife he was holding to the throat of his ex-girlfriend who he had taken hostage in her own home.


Updated, 7:29 a.m. Flames shot 30 to 40 feet into the air as firefighters battled to put out a two-alarm blaze last night in a three-story building on Main Street. Fire crews are back on the scene this morning to put out flames that flared up again.

Ledger Transcript video of Antrim fire


Michael Murphy, the New Boston man at the center of a battle over guns between a Manchester firing range and the New Boston Police escaped contempt charges in Goffstown District Court on Monday, but was ordered to relinquish his hunting and concealed weapons permits.

In front of town hall, a call for chief's ouster (87)
Seizure at firing range triggers dispute (227)


Updated, 9:43 a.m. A Keene man is charged with drunken driving Monday night after his car struck two elderly ladies as they crossed Main Street following a Federated Church Ladies Group meeting, police said.


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The New Hampshire Dept. of Transportation message board on I-93 South in Hooksett announces the availability of traffic updates on Twitter. (BOB LAPREE)

Reports of traffic jams, detours and accidents on Interstate 93 will appear on Twitter this week, under a move by the Department of Transportation.

Click here to view the I-93 Twitter page.


There will be 38 layoffs this week with more expected in April, and tuition will go up more than 4 percent, according to a plan to bridge the $100 million budget gap at Dartmouth College.



A two-year-old law that guarantees municipal and school workers raises even when their contracts expire is just now starting to make itself felt at town and school district meetings.

FairPoint Communications' reorganization plan will eliminate $1.8 billion in debt and reduce labor costs while maintaining its broadband build-out commitments for northern New England.

fprestructuring.com

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Repealing "Don't ask, don't tell" may be the right thing to do, but there's only one reason to do it: military effectiveness.

The House Finance Committee has recommended that the state restore $314,394 in funding to the Claremont, Colebrook, Keene and Milford District Courts. Oh, the hypocrisy!


Rep. Chris Nevins, R-Hampton, has introduced a bill to create a state "aeronautical fund" which would finance maintenance and capital improvements at all airports open to the public.




JAIL DEBATE: Prison bill seeks to speed release of inmates
In ‘last chance,’ judge frees Clinton office hostage taker
Hospital for brain injured laments proposed $400k cut
Lack of snow delays sled dog races
Flooding ordinance draws opposition in Raymond
Orin S. Kramer: Unfunded employee benefits will ruin states
Jay Ambrose: Obama’s stock answer: Blame Bush
St. Mary's Bank willing to increase landing, president says
Breakfast Serial: The Fighting Ground: Chapter 6
H.S. Hockey: Central holds off North
Monarchs 5Q with LW Dwight King

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SOS Americas Torch of Life relay passes through Manchester.

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