BY SUZANNE D’AMATOTo those of us who live in the Granite State, it’s no surprise that small-town folks have big hearts. With the holiday season almost here, the familiar requests for monetary donations and drives for items of all kinds are being made. The following are just a few examples of how generous donations of money, time and ...

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Bow’s Margaret Burns and Pembroke’s Joanne Welch have been running mates for eight years. They’re currently preparing for a half marathon in Quebec in August. The 29th annual Goffstown Gallop provided them an opportunity to participate in a competitive run – without the headaches of ...

The 11th annual Hopkinton Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament took place Thursday, June 4, at the Sunapee Country Club. More than 100 golfers and 45 sponsors helped the Hopkinton Rotary Club raise money for $10,000 in college scholarships for Hopkinton area high school graduates awarded this year. This year’s tournament ...

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Despite being debated, burned down and now debated again, Hopkinton’s new Slusser Senior Center facility is ready to open its doors. A grand opening event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3, including music, tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The day’s events will go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the building, which ...