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Walmart Opened with Cheers
The Grand Re-Opening of the Super Walmart at Epping Crossing, 35 Fresh River Road in Epping , was celebrated with cheers and tears. Local shoppers were treated to a glimpse of the company’s next generation store design and true customer experience, following a three-month remodeling project. You’re invited to check out the many improvements including a new layout, wider aisles, low-profile shelving, bright interior paint scheme, enhanced lighting and much more. Store manager Scott Quinney presented awards to his employees as well as a total of $12,000 in Walmart Foundation grants to local service organizations. Top photo are, from left, Sharon Harvey, Epping Recreation ($1,000); Jen Yergeau, Epping Food Pantry ($3,000); Robert Ortins, Chairman Exeter Chamber of Commerce; Biz Corrow, Exeter Chamber Children’s Fund; Karen Drapaniotis, Exeter Chamber Children’s Fund ($2,000); Mike Schidlovsky, President of Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce; Walmart Store Manager Scott Quinney; Phillis McDonough, Town of Epping ($3,000); Mark Vallone, Principal of Epping Elementary School ($1,000); Cherul MacLeay, Epping Elementary Administrative Assistant; Epping Police Officer Mike Wallace representing the Epping Police Department ($1,000); and Epping Firefighter Bruce Chapman representing Epping Fire Department ($1,000). Walmart Store 3535 was dedicated to former popular and long time greeter Dottie Bretton, who recently passed away. A picture of Dottie was displayed and held by Mr. Quinney.
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Rockingham Craftsmen Disband
The Rockingham Craftsmen, a non-profit organization, founded in 1966, has recently disbanded after forty-three years.
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They donated the remaining funds in their treasury to the NH Food Bank. This gift of $3,200 was presented to Lisa Merrill-Burzak by Rockingham Craftsmen members Steve Brogan and Reid Bunker. -
Fundraiser for 4-year-old
A fundraiser for young Cole Stoddard, 4, of Sandown, will be held on Thurs., September 9, from 7:00-11:00 p.m., at the Atkinson Resort and Country Club.
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A Quilting Couple
Male quilters are not that common, but when George Siciliano asked his wife Virginia to make him a quilt, she handed him back the material and said, "Make it yourself," and that was the beginning of George's journey to becoming one of the best known and awarded male quilters.
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Master Gardeners Welcome
The UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners welcome visitors of all ages to join them at the Demonstration and Instruction Garden in Brentwood on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings.
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Elvis is coming
Longtime entertainer Stan Jr. will be in Hampstead to perform his "Elvis Tribute" on Sept. 14.
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Business Expo
RAYMOND — Come join us for a day of fun with the family! On Sat., September 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Raymond Middle School, the Greater Raymond Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Family Fun Business Expo.
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Volunteers Needed for Relay Race
KINGSTON- The Bakie PTA will once again support the Reach the Beach Relay Race. The race starts in Bretton Woods and ends at the Hampton Beach State Park. The D.J. Bakie Elementary School will be a transition station for a third year. This station will provide food, drinks and rest for the relay teams.
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Blood Drive
RAYMOND — The St. Joseph/St. Raymond Council #6850, Knights of Columbus, will sponsor a Blood Drive on Tues., September 7, from 2:00-7:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph Church, 208 Pleasant Street (Route 27) in Epping.
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Choral Auditions
EXETER-This fall, the Rockingham Choral Society will begin its 53rd year of bringing beautiful music to the Seacoast area. The first rehearsal is on Tues., September 14, at 8:00 p.m., in the Phillips Exeter Academy Forrestal-Bowld Music Center on Tan Lane in Exeter.
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Highnote Festival
EPPING — The 10th annual Highnote Festival, a non-profit benefit for the Adam McPhee Memorial Foundation, will be held on Sat., September 11, from 2:00 p.m. until dark, at 173 Prescott Road in Epping. Music and events will be held rain or shine. Enjoy fireworks, Skydive New England (demo jump) and hot air balloon rides, weather permitting.
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P.A.C.E. Meeting
PLAISTOW — P.A.C.E. members and area business are invited to The Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange meeting on Thurs., September 9, 11:30 a.m., at the Atkinson Resort and Country Club. Lunch will consist of "Marinated grilled chicken breast with cilantro and tequila lime served with herb rice, Rolls and butter and dessert." The cost for lunch is $15.00 per person.
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Golf Tournament
EAST KINGSTON- The East Kingston Volunteer Fire Association (EKVFA) will host their annual fundraising golf tournament on Sun., September 26, at the Apple Hill Golf Course on Route 107, in East Kingston.
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Got "Stuff" to Sell?
BRENTWOOD - Spaces are still available to individuals interested in renting one (on the second floor) during the Pilgrim United Church of Christ Brentwood-Kingston Rummage and Indoor Yard Sale on Sat., September 11, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. An 8' x 8' space (with table) is $25.00.
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Chili Fest
EPPING — The Seacoast Republican Women are pleased to host their 11th annual Chili Fest with special guest speaker Governor Mitt Romney on Sat., September 11.
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Republicans are ready to win in November. Meet the Candidates for local, state and federal elections just three days before the primary. Come enjoy many different types of Chilis with all the fixins' as well as some delicious baked goods. Red Sox tickets 10 rows behind home plate will be raffled off as well. Great conversation and good food will make for a wonderful afternoon. The cost is $10.00 per person or $25.00 per family. -
Clam Bake
KINGSTON — The Bert Scott Band will provide entertainment following a full-blown Clam Bake on Sat., September 11, at the Kingston Veteran's Club. The club will open at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, so come enjoy the backyard with four regulation size horseshoe pits. All guests are welcome.
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Candidate for State Rep.
My name is Paul Brown and I am a proud native of Raymond and a candidate for State Representative in the Republican primary.
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My political views are libertarian.
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"[A] wise and frugal government...shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government."
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Newton Baseball Supports Jimmy Fund
From left to right, front row — Chris Hanna, Kyle Stefanile, Frankie DeRosier, Christian Laeptich, Adam O'Rourke, Michael Bothello, Brandon White, and Nolan Lindberg; back row — Matt Hahn, Cameron Carey, Brian McGough, Nick Lang, and Jacob Porazinski; Coaches — Brian O'Rourke, Scott McGough, and Mark Hanna.
Newton Baseball and Softball fielded an 8-10 year old tournament team, and the players, coaches and their families raised over $1,500 for the Jimmy Fund.
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Journeyman Support Children's Fund
The Journeyman Basketball Team presented a check for $130.00 to The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Children's Fund.
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Wear It's At Second Anniversary
Wear It's At has women's consignment clothing, accessories and more, located at 304 Sandown Road (Route 121A) in East Hampstead.
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Grizzlies U14 take World Series
The NH Grizzlies Baseball U14s participated in the AAYBA Open World Series in St. Louis, MO.
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Students on the Rise
A listing of area students who are recognized for extracurricular and academic achievements.
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Cookies for Soldiers
One hundred and sixty-eight boxes of Girl Scout cookies were donated by Troop 11190 of Atkinson to a care package drive.
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Grizzlies U14 take World Series
