Goffstown News : history

Money still an obstacle for Grasmere Hall

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:43:00 GMT

BY DAVE CHOATE The Grasmere Town Hall may look like it is in the midst of a major renovation, but at the moment the changes are mostly cosmetic. Until money meant for the building is freed up, it will likely remain that way. Right now, the first floor...(read more)

Photographer captures ’50s

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:10:00 GMT

BY DAVE CHOATE Just five years before The Goffstown News swung into business, a mysterious man from Manchester came by the town with a camera and an unusual mission. Arthur Blackman took hundreds of pictures of houses, roads and trees throughout the town....(read more)

Newspaper turns 50 – Half century for Goffstown News

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:07:00 GMT

BY DAVE CHOATE Back in its infancy in 1957, The Goffstown News cost $4 for a year’s subscription, was housed on Main Street and covered Francestown in addition to five other towns. On its 50th anniversary, many things have changed at the paper,...(read more)

Goffstown pair shares Revolutionary lessons

Goffstown Editor — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:26:00 GMT

BY KEVIN SHALVEY It might be an understatement to refer to Goffstown’s Ben and Jane Hampton as “patriotic” Americans. Both have traced their roots back to Revolutionary War soldiers, visited all but one of the major Civil War battlefields...(read more)