All Stories http://www.unionleader.com:80%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3D"> All Stories en-us http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318935&source=RSS Manchester aldermen fast-track downtown parking fee hikes The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday voted to reverse course and approve a slate of parking permit and meter fare hikes for the downtown area. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:04:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318935&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318936&source=RSS City health savings disappoint Manchester officials City health care costs are on track to exceed the budget for the current fiscal year by 2.3 million, a large shortfall that is raising questions about why union concessions are not resulting in greater savings. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:04:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318936&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318939&source=RSS Size of Dyn's proposed Millyard sign is sticking point for Manchester officials The Internet performance company Dyn isn't giving up on efforts to put its name on a Millyard rooftop, even though city regulators last week turned down a sign that would have been nearly three times bigger than allowed by city ordinance. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:03:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318939&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318940&source=RSS Fiance, who was stabbed, needs her, says Manchester woman requesting bail A city woman is praised by Circuit Court-Manchester District Division judge for completing drug rehab. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:03:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318940&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/140318941&source=RSS Longtime Allenstown public servant decides it's time to retire Sandy Mc-Kenney has been serving her community since the early 1990s. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:03:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/140318941&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS09/140318942&source=RSS Rail study Three stations for Nashua Preliminary findings from a new rail study indicate the possibility of three train stations in Nashua if commuter rail makes its way back to New Hampshire. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:02:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS09/140318942&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS09/140318943&source=RSS Control of 18-mile stretch of track could affect commuter rail's return to NH State Rep. Peter Leishman is back in the running for a contract to operate 18 miles of state-owned railroad track from Milford to Bennington, in a turn of events that could affect efforts to restore commuter rail service in the southern tier. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:02:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS09/140318943&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS02/140318944&source=RSS European holding group buys Nashua's Skillsoft A locally founded online learning company is being acquired by a private investment group from Europe at a reported price tag of 2.3 billion. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:01:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS02/140318944&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318945&source=RSS Danbury wind farm article focuses on property values At last week's town meetings, several towns in the Newfound Lake-Mount Cardigan area passed rights-based ordinances and wind farm-related articles aimed at protecting towns' rights from proposed and potential wind-farm developments. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:00:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318945&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318946&source=RSS Some in Durham cool to UNH outdoor pool replacement plan The University of New Hampshire is proposing to spend 4.4 million to replace its historic outdoor pool with a more modern one. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:00:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318946&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318947&source=RSS Masked woman found in ex-beau's home faces stalking, burglary charges A masked woman found inside of her ex-boyfriend's home in Hampton is accused of stalking him for roughly five months last year, breaking into his home and vandalizing his truck, according to prosecutors. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:00:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318947&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS05/140318948&source=RSS Report Natural gas price hikes pushed electric rates higher in 2013 Rising prices for natural gas delivered to New England pushed wholesale electricity prices in the region up by 55 percent over 2012, according to preliminary figures from ISO New England, the operator of the region's wholesale electricity markets. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:00:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS05/140318948&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/SPORTS22/140318949&source=RSS Following trends, don't bet against Arizona, Claremont's Tarczewski If his personal NCAA tournament coaching trend continues this year, Sean Miller is taking the Arizona Wildcats to the Final Four. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:10:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/SPORTS22/140318949&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/SPORTS0701/140318951&source=RSS Ian Clark's On Hockey These Bruins look quite familiar The current Bruins team feels an awful lot like the one that raised the Stanley Cup three seasons ago and the one that made it to the finals last year. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:10:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/SPORTS0701/140318951&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/SPORTS0401/140318952&source=RSS Dave D'Onofrio's Patriots Notebook Revis, Browner, Edelman signings steps in right direction WHEN asked why he chose New England, in spite of the freedom to sign with any other team, and despite the offer of a contract that cut 4 million off the salary he would've been paid had he stuck in Tampa Bay, Darrelle Revis cited the single factor that lured him to Foxborough. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:10:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/SPORTS0401/140318952&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/140318953&source=RSS Tile artist to help Pembroke students brighten school Robert Rossel has made a habit out of traveling around northern New England and brightening the hallways of local schools with vibrant new looks. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:10:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/140318953&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318954&source=RSS Nashua officials to review Broad Street School plans Broad Street Elementary School is about to undergo significant improvements to its facility and parking lot area, a proposal that will be reviewed by city planners this week. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:09:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318954&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS04/140318955&source=RSS Manchester to expand summer Ready for Success program A four-week program will be available this summer for incoming first graders in non-Title 1 city schools who need a little extra help learning to read and write., Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:09:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS04/140318955&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS02/140318958&source=RSS New Hampshire Business Newsreel Brief items of interest to New Hampshire's business community. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:14:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS02/140318958&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS02/140318960&source=RSS Citizens Bank offices on move, across Manchester's Elm Street Citizens Bank is planning to move some of its corporate personnel from offices in the branch building at 875 Elm St., across the street to new suites in the City Hall Plaza tower at 900 Elm St. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:14:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS02/140318960&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318961&source=RSS Newport pharmacy burglarized Police are investigating the theft of a small amount of non-narcotic drugs from Z Pharmacy last week. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:14:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318961&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318962&source=RSS Lack of easements complicates repair work for Lincoln's aging levee While in need of repairs, the levee in the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River that protects some 24 million worth of property, is not 'in a state of imminent failure,' according to Steven Doyon, the head of the state's dam safety and inspection program, who added that the upcoming snowmelt is not expected to cause more damage... Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:14:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318962&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS07/140318963&source=RSS Claremont Christian Academy director in medically-induced coma after tree accident An online campaign has already raised more than 3,500 for the family of a man injured in a tree trimming accident on Saturday. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:14:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS07/140318963&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS/140318964&source=RSS Building safety concerns force Londonderry Lions Club to cancel fundraiser A popular fundraiser for the local Lions Club has been postponed due to recent structural concerns at Londonderry Lions Hall. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS/140318964&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318965&source=RSS Judge refuses to dismiss charges against former Derry town administrator Anderson The trial of former Town Administrator John Anderson on indecent exposure and lewdness charges will continue. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318965&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE09/140318966&source=RSS NH gymnasts rally around pair fighting cancer As gymnasts from around the region gather in Durham this weekend, they won't forget battles being waged by two members of their extended family. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE09/140318966&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS/140318967&source=RSS Family-owned Hampton fuel business takes responsibility for Manchester diesel delivery mixup A family-owned fuel-trucking company in North Hampton is taking responsibility for the repairs of cars damaged from the fuel-delivery mixup at a Manchester convenience store on Sunday. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS/140318967&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318968&source=RSS Alleged lottery ticket thief charged ith hitting three other stores A man arrested for stealing 400 in lottery tickets from a Portsmouth convenience store is now facing charges that he carried out a similar ruse at stores in three Seacoast towns, prosecutors said. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS03/140318968&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS0605/140318970&source=RSS SuperPAC laying groundwork for Hillary Clinton to run The Ready for Hillary SuperPAC, formed last year to 'urge' Hillary Clinton to run for President, on Tuesday continued laying the groundwork for grassroots support should Hillary Clinton be a candidate in the 2016 first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS0605/140318970&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE0501/140318971&source=RSS Lincoln to commemorate 250th founding with big bash The town will throw itself a big birthday party this summer, complete with a parade, fireworks, historic recipes and even an 'anniversary ale' to celebrate its founding 250 years ago. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE0501/140318971&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/140318972&source=RSS Salem selectmen choose leaders, but board divided It wasn't the smoothest transition to a new leadership for the Board of Selectmen on Monday night. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:13:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/140318972&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/140318974&source=RSS Grants will pay for Salem police patrols The Salem police department will be getting some help from the state to patrol the town's streets. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:49:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/140318974&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318975&source=RSS Senate candidate Rubens to address Belknap County Republicans on Monday The March monthly meeting of the Belknap County Republican Committee will be held Monday, March 24, at 630 p.m. at the Top of the Town Restaurant, 88 Ladd Hill Road, Belmont. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:49:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWS06/140318975&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE09/140318976&source=RSS Granite Staters active in St. Jude's Fitness for a Cure fundraiser The 15th Annual Fitness for a Cure to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis which provides medical care free of charge for children facing life-threatening diseases, opens this Saturday with a family show featuring a fitness performance team followed by an evening gala. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:48:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE09/140318976&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION01/140318981&source=RSS Sugar low Nanny state absurdity The state sugar police strike again. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:37:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION01/140318981&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION02/140318982&source=RSS John Gehring Pope Francis shakes up Catholic Church by focusing on people The Pope switches the Church's focus. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:37:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION02/140318982&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION01/140318983&source=RSS Have a brain Save the surplus Refilling the rainy day fund one drop at a time. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:37:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION01/140318983&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION02/140318984&source=RSS Charles Arlinghaus Legislators are being deceived on charter school funding Funding charter schools sensibly. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:37:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION02/140318984&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION02/140318985&source=RSS George Will The Ukraine, Stalin and Putin Understanding Putin. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:37:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/OPINION02/140318985&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE0701/140318992&source=RSS Our Gourmet Smoky, saucy, messy fun at KC's Getting saucy at KC's Rib Shack. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:01:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE0701/140318992&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE0705/140318993&source=RSS Jim Beauregard's Tasting Notes Two beers with local pedigrees Brews from local and semi-local breweries. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:01:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140319/NEWHAMPSHIRE0705/140318993&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/NEWS07/140318934&source=RSS Porch fire put out quickly in Manchester Quick actions by tenants and a fire company kept a fire on a porch from spreading to an Everett Street house Tuesday night, District Fire Chief Al Poulin said. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:04:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/NEWS07/140318934&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/NEWHAMPSHIRE0201/140309375&source=RSS NH Easter Egg Hunts 2014 Hop, hop, hop into Easter, New Hampshire! Here's a list of Easter Egg Hunts taking place around the state for 2014! Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:55:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/NEWHAMPSHIRE0201/140309375&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/SPORTS0701/140318937&source=RSS Bruins beat Devils for 10th straight win Left winger Brad Marchand and right winger Jarome Iginla scored 59 seconds apart early in the second period as the Bruins rolled to their 10th consecutive victory, a 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday at Prudential Center. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:06:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/SPORTS0701/140318937&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/SPORTS22/140318938&source=RSS St. Anselm men bounced from NCAAs by Southern Connecticut State Southern Connecticut State University went on a 14-3 run early in the second half and held on for a 78-72 victory over St. Anselm College in the NCAA Division II East Regional final at Moore Field House on Tuesday night. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:06:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com:80/article/20140318/SPORTS22/140318938&source=RSS