Goffstown News : Manchester

ADs say divisional format brings more flexibility to schools

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY When the next fall sports season arrives, expect a change in the landscape of New Hampshire athletics. Beginning with the 2010- 11 fall schedule, all sports will use the divisional format, including the possibility of petitioning up or...(read more)

After working deep in loser’s bracket, Goffstown 11- and 12-year-old all-star season ends

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:57:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Goffstown’s 11- and 12-year-old all-stars worked deep into the losers’ bracket of the District 1 baseball tournament, but fell just short of a chance at redemption. On July 6, Windham came away with a 2-1 victory to send Goffstown...(read more)

Saint Anselm aims to be more diverse

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:20:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Saint Anselm College seeks to double the enrollment of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other minorities, and to create a campus environment that welcomes students of other Christian denominations, religions, and different sexual orientations....(read more)

Teen shot on College Road

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:39:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Police are still investigating the shooting of a Manchester teen outside of a College Road home where his girlfriend was visiting her former boyfriend. Sean Scadding, 19, of Manchester, was shot in the leg on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Scadding...(read more)

After two years of struggles and improvement, Goffstown High School sees big payday

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:54:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR When last seen, the Goffstown boys soccer team was walking off the Manchester West field after surrendering a two-goal lead and falling in overtime. Roughly 10 months after that playoff heartbreaker, the Grizzlies were back at it,...(read more)

Goffstown’s Legion team reaches playoffs – right on schedule

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:53:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR In 2005, when Pete Kiro established Goffstown’s first American Legion baseball team in 20 years, he promised his squad would reach the playoffs by its fourth season. Perhaps Kiro has a crystal ball. More likely, after serving...(read more)

Goffstown 11 and 12s take wooden bat championship

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:47:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Standing in the dugout, watching the group of 11- and 12-year-old Little Leaguers prepare for possibly the biggest game of their lives, Paul Gagne, Bob Gurskis and their fellow Goffstown coaches had but one thing to say to the eager...(read more)

After loss, Goffstown wins three to reach losers bracket semis

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:46:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Prior to the losers bracket quarterfinals against Manchester Westside, the Goffstown 11- and 12-year-old Little League allstar team maintained a 1.24 ERA and a .333 batting average. Following a 10-0 mercy-rule win on Monday, July...(read more)

MRYHA hosts hockey swap at Sullivan Arena

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:13:00 GMT

The Manchester Regional Youth Hockey Association (MRYHA) hosts its second annual hockey swap Aug. 1 and 2 at Saint Anselm College’s Sullivan Arena. Equipment dropoff takes place Friday, Aug. 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The sale takes place Saturday,...(read more)

Firefighter’s trial suspended

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:54:00 GMT

BY JENN McDOWELL A Derry District Court judge agreed to suspend the trial for a Goffstown man whom police said drove to the home of what he believed to be his wife’s outside love interest, armed with a gun and a 12-pack of beers. Michael Lescatre,...(read more)

College plans major construction

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:33:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Saint Anselm College is launching a $14 million expansion and renovation of its campus this spring that will include a new residence hall, fitness center and educational space. It is the most significant construction project Saint Anselm...(read more)

School hosts forum to educate about underage drinking

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:48:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Just saying no is not enough. Tym Rourke, the executive director of the Makin’ It Happen Coalition in Manchester, says that parents, schools, and communities have to teach their children in high school and even middle school to...(read more)

Three injured in DUI accident

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:47:00 GMT

By Michelle Kim GOFFSTOWN – A Goffstown man allegedly driving under the influence with a suspended license collided head-on with another Goffstown driver in Manchester, sending her and her elderly mother to the hospital, on Saturday, Jan. 5. Dennis...(read more)

District heights – Goffstown wins 9- and 10-year-old title

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:27:00 GMT

BY RYAN O'CONNOR It was tournament host Manchester East’s home turf, but for at least one day, the Goffstown 9- and 10-year old Little League all-star team claimed the field – while dominating the foe. In the District 1 tournament finale,...(read more)

Run time – Gallop’s popularity continues to spread within, beyond the Neighborhood

Goffstown Editor — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:17:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Sean Colligan thought it would be fun to welcome a couple of his friends from Manchester to the annual Goffstown Gallop – a 28-year-old non-sanctioned road race pitting runners from across the state and beyond against each...(read more)