http://www.unionleader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3Dnewhampshire"> NewHampshire.com en-us http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529523/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS For one magical day each May, Windham Middle School is transformed into a majestic, medieval manor. Thu, 23 May 2013 20:09:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529523/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529535/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS A Springfield, Mass. man charged with attempting to extort thousands of dollars from a married man he met on Craigslist after the two had a sexual encounter suggested through his lawyer on Thursday that the alleged victim was not being truthful to police. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:54:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529535/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529543/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS With Wednesday8217s failure of legislation to legalize casino gaming in the Granite State, a number of Salem residents and town officials said the news was a bitter blow for those who8217d hoped to see their casino dreams realized in a revitalized Rockingham Park. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:47:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529543/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529658/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS A plan to build a barn that will house 20,000 egg laying hens on an 85-acre property off Route 13 is being opposed by abutters. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529658/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529662/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS The town of Salem is officially hiring. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529662/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529663/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS Though accused of illegally awarding a contract for the renovation of the lower section of Salem Town Hall late last year, Town Manager Keith Hickey stood by his decision at the start of Monday night8217s board of selectmen meeting. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529663/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529664/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS Following a lengthy public meeting Monday night, the Windham Board of Selectmen remain undecided on whether or not to intervene with the state Department of Transportation8217s plans to remove a traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 111 and 111A. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529664/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130529667/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS The Hooksett School Board Tuesday night was forced to abruptly postpone a workshop to discuss how the town will end its high school contract with Manchester, after two board members refused to attend. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1410/130529667/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529670/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS The school board this week affirmed its earlier decision to switch the portable classrooms and the library at Maple Avenue Elementary School, despite a request from some parents to reconsider. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130523/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529670/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130522/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529779/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS Pelham High School8217s longtime school nurse will be honored in Concord next month after being recognized as the statewide School Nurse of the Year. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:04:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130522/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529779/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130522/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130529796/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS Neelam Sandhu, a student at Ross Lurgio Middle School, knows more about the world around her than your typical eighth-grader. Tue, 21 May 2013 19:42:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130522/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130529796/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130521/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529867/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS The school board last night voted to put off until 2015 a bond request for improvements to the town8217s two elementary schools. Mon, 20 May 2013 22:19:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130521/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529867/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130520/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529959/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS The departure of Cooperative Alliance for Regional Transportation8217s CART services from the Windham region has left a growing void for the elderly who8217d previously relied on its affordable bus trips to get them to medical appointments and the grocery store. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:15:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130520/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529959/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130520/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529960/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS Gardeners and green thumbs of all ages, some of them driving for an hour or more to attend the Windham Garden Club8217s annual plant sale, arrived prepared and arrived early Saturday morning, eager to get their hands on the season8217s best pickings. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:15:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130520/NEWHAMPSHIRE1411/130529960/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130520/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529970/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS The search for a principal to lead Mountain View Middle School has been narrowed to one candidate. Sun, 19 May 2013 21:20:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130520/NEWHAMPSHIRE1409/130529970/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130518/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130519209/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS It was a perfect New Hampshire May morning for the running of the 39th Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races Saturday. Sat, 18 May 2013 20:28:00 EST http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130518/NEWHAMPSHIRE1408/130519209/-1/newhampshire&source=RSS