Concord Monitor back issues from December 2007:
N.H. high court rules against Bio Energy
Dec 01, 2007; ... The state Supreme Court yesterday ruled against Bio Energy,upholding the state's revocation of its solid waste permit andaffirming that company officials had acted in a "false or misleadingmanner." The case against Bio Energy has been making its way throughgovernment agencies and ...
Fear-mongering
Dec 01, 2007 ... Has the climate warmed a little bit? Absolutely. Is manresponsible for this warming? Doubtful. Is mankind in any dangerfrom this warming? Not at all. One thing is certain: Global warming is a huge politicalfootball. Iraq is becoming more stable every day, and the fear-mongering ...
Hooksett man guiltyin fatal taxi crash
Dec 01, 2007 ... A Hooksett man has been convicted on all charges that he causedtwo deaths by crashing into a taxi cab in Manchester last year. Joshua Lamy was convicted by a jury yesterday of multiple chargesof negligent homicide, manslaughter, second-degree assault ...
Bears bury Giants ; Turnovers the difference in opener
Dec 01, 2007; ... NORTHWOOD - Through the first 3:16 of last night's Class I girls'basketball game between Coe-Brown and Bishop Brady, the two schoolshad combined for more turnovers (12) than total points (11). Not a startling statistic, considering it was the season openerfor both squads. What was ...
Christian Clark
Dec 01, 2007 ... Concord cross country The senior closed out his high school career by finishing secondin Capital Area Championship, 12th in Class L meet and 19th in Meetof Champions. Q: What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? A: Football. Q: What happened when you ...
Arrest ends Clinton office standoff ; Man takes 5 hostages before surrendering
Dec 01, 2007; ... A man wearing what appeared to be a bomb took five people hostageat a Hillary Clinton campaign office in Rochester yesterday anddemanded to speak with the candidate. He surrendered peacefullyafter a five-hour standoff with local, state and federalauthorities. Leeland Eisenberg, ...
Huckabee faces the pack ; With rising primary fortunes comes heat
Dec 01, 2007; ... Mike Huckabee was surrounded in New Hampshire yesterday by a packof press that's grown with his increasing poll numbers. Reportersasked him to respond to attacks launched by his Republican opponentson his tax and immigration records, as CNN's Anderson Cooper waitedfor his ...
Stalwarts of code division depart jobs
Dec 01, 2007; ... Yesterday morning, Ham Rice's desk was still covered with stacksof documents. A large map of the city hung on the wall. And hisusual salutation remained on his voice mail: "Enjoy today and everyday." It was his last day as code administrator after 33 years withthe city, and Rice had a ...
Biden a smart guy who has lived his family values ; Tragedy didn't keep new senator from serving nation
Dec 01, 2007; ... It was three minutes to show time at the Havenwood retirementcommunity the other morning, and most of the chairs stood empty. Asorganizers hustled the excess seating off the floor, they asked thetwo dozen people who had gathered to move up front. Rather than atown meeting with Sen. Joe ...
Sentence is too short
Dec 01, 2007 ... Let me get this straight: A man who took a wonderful woman's lifeaway and hurt a lot of people by taking their friend, their mother,sister, family, etc., may be out in less than 34 years? ("Man agreesto plea deal for killing girlfriend," Monitor front page, Nov. 27.) This man ...
Man fleeing police runs out of gas
Dec 01, 2007 ... A Tilton man led state police on a half-hour pursuit through fivetowns before running out of gas on Country Club Lane in Gilford.Stuart Parker, 23, refused to stop while speeding in Sanbornton,according to the state police, and drove through Tilton, Northfield,Belmont and ...
Mira Carey-Hatch
Dec 01, 2007 ... Sant Bani cross country After finishing second in the regular season-ending Capital AreaChampionship, the sophomore was the winner of the Class M-S meet,then finished 15th in the Meet of Champions. Q: Describe the feeling of taking the last corner in a race infirst place and ...
Canterbury Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... OPEN FARM: The annual Holiday Barn and Farm Event at Someday FarmAlpacas, 65 Pickard Road, will be held today and ...
Moultonboro Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... HOLIDAY FAIR: The Moultonboro Parent-Teacher Association willsponsor a ...
A history of mental, legal difficulties
Dec 01, 2007; ... Leeland Eisenberg, the 47-year-old Somersworth man accused ofholding hostages at a Hillary Clinton campaign office for more thanfive hours last night, was well known to the local police and had ahistory of mental illness and criminal convictions, according topolice statements, news ...
Webster Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... A SPAGHETTI SUPPER will be held tonight from 4:30 to 6:30 atWebster Elementary School. The cost is $6, $4 for children ages 4through 12. Children younger than 4 can eat for free. HOLIDAY FAIR: The Webster Parent-Teacher ...
New Hampton Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... THE TREE LIGHTING will be held ...
Meredith Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH on Route 25 will hold an alternativeChristmas ...
Tilton Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... TILTON SCHOOL will hold its 20th annual free Messiah Singtomorrow in the Fred Andrew Smart Chapel. Rehearsals will ...
Weare Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... OPEN HOUSE: In conjunction with the New England Alpaca HolidayTour, Destiny's Farm, 390 Colby Road, will hold an open house withtours today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For ...
Boscawen Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... THE BOSCAWEN FIRE DEPARTMENT LADIES AUXILIARY CRAFT FAIR will ...
Gilford Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... CRAFT FAIR: The Gilford Historical Society will hold a craft fairtoday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gilford Middle-High School. THE GILFORD THOMPSON-AMES HISTORICAL SOCIETY will hold a holidayopen house tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. at the 1838 Rowe House inGilford Village. Denise Sanborn ...
Penacook Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... SPCA OPEN HOUSE: The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA, ...
Gilmanton Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... GILMANTON COMMUNITY CHURCH will hold its annual Christmas Tea andFair today from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. A Christmas ...
Pittsfield Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... HOLIDAY FAIR: The Pittsfield Area Senior Center will hold itsfirst holiday fair today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 74Main St. A CRAFT FAIR will be held today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theFirst Congregational Church, 24 Main St. A CRAFT FAIR will be held today from 10 ...
A true gift
Dec 01, 2007 ... This fall, the Teddy Bear Fund held what has become a wonderfulannual event for the families of the Partners in Health Program inthe main hall at Camp Spaulding in Concord. It was a blessing forall who attended. This year's event had a holiday theme. Organizers of the Teddy Bear ...
Concord Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION: Lutheran Social Services of NewEngland, 261 Sheep Davis Road, Suite A1, will hold a free adoptioninformation session Tuesday at 7 p.m. CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL'S CONCORD ACADEMIC STUDENT THEATRE will bringthe Pulitzer Prize-winning Kaufman and Hart play You ...
New London Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... THE KEARSARGE AREA COUNCIL ON AGING, 37 Pleasant St., will offeran information program on Medicare prescription drug enrollment for2008 on Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more information, call ...
Franklin Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... THE FRANKLIN EMBLEM CLUB will hold a holiday craft fair todayfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lodge of Elks on Central Street. Lunchwill be available. For more information, call 286-4446 ...
Pembroke Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... 'INCLUDING SAMUEL': As part of National Inclusive Schools Week(Monday through Friday), SAU 53 Learning Circle will show of the newdocumentary film Including ...
Movie schedules
Dec 01, 2007 ... Listings are for today only. To confirm show times, call movietheaters Red River Theatres 11 Main St., Concord, 224-4600 No Country for Old Men (R) 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30 The Sensation of Sight (PG-13) 2:30, 5:15, 8 Concord Entertainment 192 Loudon Road, ...
Hopkinton Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... A 'HANDMADE HOLIDAYS' FAIR will be held today from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Depot in the centerof Contoocook Village. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGS: The ...
Plymouth Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... THE NEW HAMPSHIRE GAY MEN'S CHORUS will perform today at 7:30p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church ....
Laconia Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... A BONE MARROW DRIVE will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at New Hampshire Community Technical College's cafeteria on PrescottHill. The procedure requires a cotton swab; "no pain, no blood, nocost." For more information, ...
Salisbury Community News
Dec 01, 2007 ... HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: The Friends of the Salisbury Free Librarywill ...
Car crashes as driver flees from police
Dec 01, 2007 ... The police are investigating a crash during a chase earlyyesterday. The police say a car ran off the road and rolled over as itsdriver tried to get away from the police in Keene around 3:15 a.m.Instead of pulling over ...
Maurice P. Paquette ; Worked for General Electric in Hooksett
Dec 01, 2007 ... PEMBROKE - Maurice P. Paquette, 67, of Buck Street, diedThursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at the Concord Regional Visiting NurseAssociation's Hospice House after a long illness. Born in Nashua on Sept. 22, 1940, he was the son of Alphonse andCecile (Belcourt) Paquette. He was raised in ...
Ex-mayor tapped for Chester College job
Dec 01, 2007 ... Former Manchester Mayor Robert Baines is the new president ofChester College. Baines has been interim president since June. He said he'sthrilled the board of trustees asked him to take the permanent job. Chester College offers degrees in fine art, graphic ...
Police Log
Dec 01, 2007 ... - Marcus Larrowe, 21, of Loudon Road, Concord, was arrested onNov. 25 at 3:04 a.m. by Trooper Matt Shapiro on Interstate 93 inConcord and charged with driving while intoxicated andtransportation of alcohol. He was released on bail and is scheduledto appear at the Concord District Court ...
Judge: Sperm donor may owe child support
Dec 01, 2007; ... A Long Island man who said he donated sperm to a female co-worker as a friendly gesture - and then sent presents and cards tothe woman's child over the years - likely will owe child support forthe college-bound teenager, according to a judge's ruling. "What's the saying? No good ...
Champion of the Constitution
Dec 01, 2007 ... Congressman Ron Paul is unique. He has a principled, consistentvisiting record that is not dictated by special interests inWashington, D.C. Many promise in the election season; Ron Paul hasalways delivered. He has stood resolute against our government'sinterference overseas, in the ...
80-year-old charged with firing shot in city
Dec 01, 2007 ... The police have charged an 80-year-old man with firing a shotduring a fight in the city. The police say Roland Charpentier was involved in some kind ofaltercation Thursday afternoon in a ...
Downtown bias?
Dec 01, 2007 ... In the Nov. 27 Monitor there was a long article about Concord'slatest magazine, Around Concord. Only one place was listed as havingthe magazine for sale, Gibson's Bookstore, although the publisherprovided your paper with a list of retailers including our ...
Lawrence J. Smith ; Former editor of 'Laconia Evening Citizen'
Dec 01, 2007 ... LACONIA - Lawrence J. "Larry" Smith, 82, of Old North Main Streetand formerly of Sanbornton, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at theLakes Region General Hospital. Mr. Smith was born Dec. 12, 1924 in Whitefield, the son ofCharles E. and Mary (McGoff) Smith. He was raised in Concord by ...
Big impact
Dec 01, 2007 ... In the article on presidential candidate Bill Richardson therewas a quote by a fellow who said that he did not think the presidenthas much impact on gun policy ("Richardson stands out as pro-gunDemocrat," Monitor, Nov. 26). The president has a big impact on gun policy. He appoints ...
Commercial building destroyed by fire
Dec 01, 2007 ... Firefighters appear to have controlled a fire that has severelydamaged a building on Route 28 in Derry that housed a motorcycleshop and two computer businesses. Three people were in the building when the fire broke out ...
Stephen J. Minkiel ; Recently celebrated 50th anniversary of ordination
Dec 01, 2007 ... STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. - The Rev. Stephen J. Minkiel, 77, diedWednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at Evergreen Healthcare Center. He celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination as aVincentian priest on May 30, 2007. Born in Cambridge, Mass., on July 4, 1930, he was the son of ...
Dubious argument
Dec 01, 2007 ... According to Mr. Newton from Hillsboro, Hillary is at fault forthe Iraq invasion because she believed the Bush White House leadersabout Saddam being the perpetrator of the 9/11 attacks and voted toallow our country's leaders to put war on the-table ("Tax andspend," Monitor letter, Nov ....
Frank D. Gibbs ; Air Force radio technician
Dec 01, 2007 ... Frank D. Gibbs, 71, of Concord, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, athome after a period of failing health. He was born May 27, 1936, in Goffstown, and was the son ofRussell F. and Dorothy (Brown) Gibbs. He was raised and educated inGoffstown and was a 1955 graduate of Goffstown High ...
Two men arrested on rape charges
Dec 01, 2007; ... Two Concord men were arrested Tuesday on warrants and chargedwith raping a Concord woman on Nov. 5. The woman knew one of themen. Robert Levinson, 21, of Fayette Street, was charged with onecount of aggravated felonious sexual assault and criminal liabilityfor the conduct of ...
Kenneth E. Spencer ; Fireman in the U.S. Army
Dec 01, 2007 ... SPRING HILL, Fla. - Kenneth Edward Spencer, 79, died Friday, Nov.16, 2007. Born in New Hampshire on Oct. 27, 1928, he was the son of thelate Clifford S. and Cecil (Normandeau) Spencer. Mr. Spencer was formerly of Nashua and Merrimack and was theowner of Spencer Janitorial ...
Fire victim had received threats ; Local man pleads guilty to harassment
Dec 01, 2007; ... A Franklin man whose apartment burned Tuesday morning wasthreatened just hours before, according to the police. StephenFoden, who lived on Canal Street, packed up and left his apartmentimmediately after getting a voice mail message on his cell phone at10:41 p.m. Monday. The ...
Man of all people
Dec 01, 2007 ... Re "Huckabee charmed his congregations" (Sunday Monitor frontpage, Nov. 25): I also enjoyed reading your article. Mike Huckabee helped 60,000Katrina victims without cameras or fanfare and so much more. WhenHurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, he provided for thousands ofpeople ...
Verizon is just cherry picking
Dec 01, 2007 ... The last time I checked, the phone company was still a regulatedutility. That means it has an obligation to serve its customers. Allof them. Verizon's attempt to sell its landlines in Northern NewEngland is just a brazen attempt to cherry pick the market. New Hampshire regulators ...
NHPR static
Dec 01, 2007 ... Citizens of New Hampshire appear to getting mixed "signals" fromthe management of NHPR. Recently the Concord Monitor reported on the public radiostation's efforts to expand its broadcast to several communitiesacross the state ("NHPR files to broaden reach," Local & State ...
It's Rudy for me
Dec 01, 2007 ... I have decided to support Rudy Giuliani. I like his optimisticoutlook for a better America. He has proven his leadership in many ways. He transformed NewYork City from one of the most dangerous cities into the safestlarge city in America. He restored fiscal discipline to a city ...
Too dangerous
Dec 01, 2007 ... Re "Neighbors muster evidence against gas station plan" (Monitor,Nov. 22): The proposed gas station at Pages Corner in Dunbarton has createdconsiderable concern on the part of the neighbors, especiallyregarding the toxic and carcinogenic effect of gasoline on our wellwater ....
Bow 61, Monadnock 17
Dec 01, 2007; ... The 2-0 Falcons showcased more than an ability to score,capitalizing on defensive execution and a deep roster in their one-sided win over Monadnock (0-2). "It was a great collective effort," ...
Lebanon 59, Pembroke 29
Dec 01, 2007; ... Alex Hall recorded 10 points and pulled down seven rebounds, butthe Spartans had trouble knocking down shots against the Raiders. Sam Boisvert (eight ...
Merrimack Valley 56, Pelham 33
Dec 01, 2007; ... The Pride bolted to a 10-0 lead and kept adding to claim itsfirst win of the season and the first varsity win for first-yearCoach Andrew Brown. MV (1-1) scored more points in the first halflast night (29) than it did in all of its 49-28 season-opening lossagainst Bow. Krystin ...
Sports roundup
Dec 01, 2007 ... Reserve results The Pembroke girls' reserve basketball team opened its seasonwith a 32-26 victory over Lebanon. The Spartans outscored Lebanon,10-3, in the fourth quarter to steal the win. Haleigh Parker ledPembroke with 10 points, followed by Christina Paradie (seven) andAmy ...
John Stark 48, Fall Mountain 26
Dec 01, 2007; ... The Generals used a solid first-half defensive effort to cruiseto a season-opening win. John Stark gave up only eight points to theWildcats in the first half to take an 18-8 lead. Erin Clarke and Katie Cullerot each scored 12 ...
Bears bury Giants ; Turnovers the difference in opener
Dec 01, 2007; ... NORTHWOOD - Through the first 3:16 of last night's Class I girls'basketball game between Coe-Brown and Bishop Brady, the two schoolshad combined for more turnovers (12) than total points (11). Not a startling statistic, considering it was the season openerfor both squads. What was ...
Surprise of my life
Dec 01, 2007 ... I got the surprise of my life when I saw that Pat Robertson hasendorsed Rudy Giuliani for president. Robertson is a good Christian man, the founder of the 700 Club,of which I was a member several years ago. The 700 Club has a hugefollowing and has done a lot of great things ...
She'll fix health care
Dec 01, 2007 ... To all who send monthly checks to health-care companies,pharmacies and HMOs and those who have it deducted from theirpaycheck or monthly Social Security checks, try to remember 1993-94and what Hillary Clinton tried to do. I vividly remember her visiting the halls of Congress to ...