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• The rising cost of fuel in Salem, Pelham and Windham

  BY JENN McDOWELL Alice Campbell of Salem, retired and living alone in her home, said she’s not sure how she’s going to deal with heating oil expenses that add up to even more than what she paid last winter, which was about $2,000 total for Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 3:00 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, Budget, Pelham, fuel

• Local people want to save money but still travel

  BY JENN MCDOWELL With gas prices flirting with the $4 mark, it’s a wonder people are sticking to their summer vacation plans. But for the most part they will, according to the American Automobile Association. They’ll just be more frugal. While Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2008 3:11 PM by Salem Editor | 2 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, Pelham, Bedford, allenstown, bow, traveling in NH, hooksett, pembroke, weare, candia, hopkinton, auburn, epsom, goffstown

• Salem, Pelham, Windham schools improving overall; high school's still lagging

  BY JENN McDOWELL While the state standards for measuring adequacy among New Hampshire students were raised this year, the elementary and middle schools in Salem, Pelham and Windham did generally well overall, according to the results from the New England Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:53 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, Pelham, teachers, high school

• Fatal stabbing details emerge

  BY JIM DEVINE Police said the conflict over a girlfriend that led to a Pelham man’s stabbing death last week could have been resolved with just a phone call. At the probable cause hearing for Scott Hanks, 49, which took place on Tuesday, April 15, Read More... Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:56 PM by Salem Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Police, Pelham, stabbing, death, Salem

• As kindergarten deadline looms, Salem officials wait on state

  BY JENN McDOWELL As the September 2009 deadline for instituting public kindergarten in 11 school districts throughout the state approaches, school officials grapple meeting that deadline, space issues, state funding and meeting the deadline. Some said Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:21 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, Pelham, Kindergarten

• School districts may get reprieve on kindergarten deadline

  BY DARRELL HALEN A legislative committee has voted to recommend giving 11 school districts a one-year extension to start a public kindergarten program in their communities. That’s welcome news to school officials in Salem, Windham and Pelham – Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:11 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Kids & Family, Merrimack Valley, Windham, schools, Pelham, Kindergarten

• Towns react to Right to Know test

  BY CHRISTINE HEISER After last week’s investigation into Salem, Pelham and Windham’s compliance to the state Right to Know Law, town officials are pleased they passed the test for the most part. And some changes are in the works to make information Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:15 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, Pelham, local government

• Right place, right time – Kevin Woodbury recovering after brother witnessed rollover, was able to help

  BY MATT HERSH Ryan Woodbury couldn’t stop screaming as he watched his younger brother’s SUV swerve and then roll over five times on Route 38. “It all happened so fast,” he said. “I just kept yelling his name and then I got Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:35 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Police, Pelham, driving, accident

• Where the gaps are – Area schools review test scores to improve learning

  BY DARRELL HALEN & MATT HERSH School officials in Salem, Pelham and Windham are reviewing the results of New England Common Assessment Program scores. Last fall, the test was given to students in grades 3 through 8 throughout New Hampshire. NECAP, Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2007 1:20 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, schools, Pelham

• Lights out – Salem wins at Kiwanis again; Pelham takes second

  BY SAPNA PATHAK It happens at the beginning of every winter spirit season; it doesn’t count in the final standings; participation is optional to prevent any early season injuries; and it allows other teams to see what you’ll bring to the state Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 24, 2007 1:33 PM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, sports, cheerleading, Pelham

• Salem, Pelham/Windham excel at regionals, head to nationals

  BY MATT STOUT MANCHESTER – Central Florida, meet Southern New Hampshire. The Salem Rams and Pelham/ Windham Razorbacks youth spirit squads were among the best at the American Youth Football New England Region Spirit Championships on Saturday, Nov. Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:00 AM by Salem Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Salem, Windham, Pelham, Razorbacks, Spirit Squad