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• Science raises awareness of concussions and their consequences

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR In his 25-plus years as athletics trainer at Salem High School, Sean Cox has witnessed his share of hard hits to the head. And he’s seen the ramifications. Football player Matt Starr, for instance, experienced an early-season Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:07 PM by Bow Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Bow, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, high school sports

• Bow’s coach pleased with teams’ state-meet efforts

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bow High School head swimming coach Joann Jackson had a goal for each of her teams heading into the 2007- ’08 Division II season. “Before the season started, I said that I wanted my boys to get a top-five finish, and my girls Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:29 PM by Bow Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Bow, Merrimack Valley, high school sports, Bow High School, swimming

• Students express themselves through poetry – out loud

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY With the Poetry Out Loud competition taking place throughout the state, two Bow High School students had a chance to get some tips from someone who knows the routine pretty well. Teal Van ***, Bow High School graduate and 2006 national Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2008 5:06 PM by Bow Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Bow, Merrimack Valley, Bow High School, poetry

• Bow students exceed state test averages

  By MATT SCHOOLEY Bow students scored well as the second- through eighth-grade results from the New England Common Assessment Program were recently released. The test, taken in fall 2007, reflects students’ performance in the 2006-07 school year. Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:46 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, test scores, bow students

• School looks at global program

  By MATT SCHOOLEY Bow superintendent of schools Dean Cascadden and other officials are looking for the community’s input while applying for the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. The program was initially developed overseas for American Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:45 PM by Bow Editor | 10 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, School Board, bow schools

• Bow beats up bottom-feeders, struggles against contenders

  By Ryan O’connor BOW – The Bow Falcons left the Merrimack Valley Pride still searching for that elusive first win in Class I after a 53-38 home victory on Jan. 30. Bow’s full-court press caused chaos in the Pride backcourt, resulting Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:14 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, high school sports, basketball

• Girls hang tough, stumble at John Stark

  By Ryan O’connor WEARE – Two minutes into the second half, host John Stark was in control, pulling away from Bow. Suddenly, the visitors grabbed the wheel, turned around and drove the Generals to distraction. But Stark, fueled by fine free Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 06, 2008 3:49 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, girls basketball, bow sports

• GSGC athletes place at Winter Carnival Meet

  Level 4, 5 and 6ers compete at Judges The Granite State Gymnastic Center level 8 and 9 gymnasts recently competed at the 11th annual Winter Carnival Meet, hosted by Gymnastics at Brentwood Commons. Several athletes with Neighborhood ties placed at the Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 6:21 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, sports, Bow High School, gymnastics

• Snow news is good news

  By Ryan O’connor With the largest squad in school history, totally 35 athletes, the Bow Alpine ski team is flourishing. Both the boys and the girls teams have finished in the top four in each of their six events this season. And each won the most Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 6:17 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, sports, Bow High School, skiing

• With playoffs in sight, Bow must shake off disappointments

  By Ryan O’connor Spaulding had won 40 consecutive Division II games and two straight state titles headed into this season. Its only blemish this year came was a 6-3 setback on Dec. 22 at Timberlane. Still, the 7-1 Red Raiders took notice when they Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:47 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, Hockey, Bow High School

• Library seeks your stories of world travel

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bow residents will soon have the opportunity to travel the world without leaving the comforts of 509 S. Street. The Baker Free Library will soon begin its Armchair Traveler program, run by residents who will give presentations on trips Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:53 PM by Bow Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Bow, Merrimack Valley, Armchair Traveler program, Baker Free Library

• Bow basketball puts learning in kids’ court

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY They may not be able to dunk yet, but Bow first- and second-graders are learning how to play basketball, as well as lessons that will stay with them when they step off the floor. The Bow Youth Basketball program teaches aspiring athletes Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:48 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bow, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, basketball

• Struggling Bow points toward Feb. state meet

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR The season is starting to wear on the Bow wrestling team. After beginning the season 6-0 in dual meets, an undermanned Falcons squad fell at Hollis-Brookline 46-30, losing many points to forfeit on Jan. 9. Three days later, on Saturday, Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4:28 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bow, Merrimack Valley, high school sports, wrestling, Bow High School

• Bow’s cache of talent comes to the surface

  BY RYAN O’CONNOR They are starting to find their identity. Early this season, Bow girls basketball coach Corey Boilard expressed a need for patience while his players adjusted to each other and, in some cases, high school competition. Nearly two-thirds Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4:22 PM by Bow Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Bow, Merrimack Valley, high school sports, basketball

• Thieves target catalytic converters

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bow police are asking businesses in town to take precautions after businesses have been hit by a series of thefts involving their vehicles’ catalytic converters. The first theft occurred in November, with another in December and Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4:19 PM by Bow Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bow, police, Merrimack Valley, theft