East Kingston - General:

7,500 attend Exeter's American Independence Festival By JOSHUA CLARK jclark@seacoastonline.com July 20, 2010 2:00 AM EXETER — Even with temperatures pushing 90 degrees, the approximately 7,500 people visiting the 20th annual American Independence Festival Saturday made the event a true success. Julie Tiebout, the American Independence Museum's marketing and development director, said "we had a better crowd this year than we have in years past, and I thought those were wonderful." ...

East Kingston - General:

Off-duty East Kingston officer charged in assault By JASON SCHREIBER Union Leader Correspondent Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010 NH365 - Events Calendar for New Hampshire EAST KINGSTON – An off-duty East Kingston police officer is facing assault charges after a fight late Sunday night in Salisbury, Mass., that left another man seriously injured. Chad Larson, 29, of Newton, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (his foot) and aggravated assault and battery. Larson is a...

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Sunrise Sunset hosts July Jubilee for seniors July 16 July 13, 2010 2:00 AM Sunrise Sunset hosts July Jubilee for seniors NEWMARKET — The Newmarket Sunrise Sunset Activity Center is hosting their first Annual July Jubilee event on Friday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will host a colorful array of activities geared especially for the 55+ population, however all ages are welcome join in the fun. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend mini-presentations highlighting the...

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Exeter area news briefs July 13, 2010 2:00 AM Author of 'Sumner Island' comes to town Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St. in Exeter, will host Michael Cormier, author of the new novel, "Sumner Island," on Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. PEA summer concerts Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m. — An Evening with Eric Sinclair Wednesday, July 21, 7 p.m. — Shower of Gold: Christine Fell, clarinet & Arlene Kies, piano Wednesday, July 28, 7 p.m. — Tony ...

East Kingston - General:

East Kingston resident may sue neighbors over trash Claims waste, recycle containers are eyesore By KATHLEEN D. BAILEY newsletter@seacoastonline.com July 09, 2010 2:00 AM EAST KINGSTON — East Kingston resident Timothy Law is planning legal action against the homeowners association for the two East Kingston senior housing developments. He alleges Cricket Hill and Maplevale Farms and Woods failed to follow repeated requests to move a Dumpster away from his Maplevale Road property. A ...

East Kingston - General:

Verizon Hopeline The East Kingston Police Department would like to thank those who have donated their old cell phones, chargers and accessories to the Verizon Hopeline program. To date we have collected about 75 phones that were shipped to Verizon Wireless and then distributed to Police Departments and safe havens to be given to the victims of domestic violence. We would like to remind you that the collection is ongoing and the Police Department and Library are both drop sites....

East Kingston Police: General:

Senior Summer Safety Seminar The East Kingston Police in cooperation with Exeter Health Resources will be putting on a summer safety seminar on July 14, 2010 at 7:00pm to be held at the East Kingston Police Department. The seminar will include common risks such as, sun exposure and rising temperatures as well as the correct first aid response to heat stress, heat rash, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. We will also cover skin cancer awareness and insect-borne illness. This portion of t...

East Kingston Schools:

CMS chorus, band compete in Music In the Parks competition Students take home numerous awards June 22, 2010 9:57 AMSTRATHAM - On June 4 the Cooperative Middle School was well represented in the annual Music in the Parks competition in Western Massachusetts. This year there were 15 middle schools from across New England represented in band and choral groups competing at three venues. More than 200 students represented CMS in this event . A rating of “excellent,“ the highest overall a...

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East Kingston students celebrate last day of school Plan trips this summer with family By Alexis Macarchuk newsletter@seacoastonline.com June 18, 2010 2:00 AM EAST KINGSTON— Standing outside East Kingston Elementary School on the last day of classes, students got the chance to greet each other one last time. In an effort to wrap up the year's theme—"Oh, The Places You'll Go" — principal Jim Eaves asked students to turn to their friends and neighbors and say hello in foreign tongues. ...

East Kingston Library:

East Kingston makes a splash with summer reading program EAST KINGSTON — The library's Summer Reading Program, "MAKE A SPLASH...;READ!" is in full swing. Sign up at the library at 47 Maplevale Road or call (603) 642-8333. Library staff ask kids to keep track of books read with paper goldfish in a bowl. The library will give out small prizes with one "grand prize." Story time Monday, Friday at 10 a.m. Friday, July 9 - Raspberry the Box Turtle visits at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 - L...

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Last Wingold Grange Ham and Bean supper of the yea June 19, 2010 Wingold Grange will be holding their Last Ham and Bean supper of this year. The supper goes from 5-6:30pm. Admission is $6.00 for Adults $3.00 for children. Up for good eats are, Real Ham, Home baked beans (both Pea and Kidney), Potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, pickles, and Many types of home made pies. Most of the moneys that Wingold takes in for your meals are spent on our communitee service producks, which includes; Th...

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT By Michael A. Morgan Special to the Exeter News-Letter June 14, 2010 5:01 PM Newfields principal finalists selected Three finalists for the Principal's position at Newfields Elementary School remain under consideration. From an original application pool of 50 candidates, the following three veteran principals have been interviewed by the Search Committee designated by the Newfields School Board and have visited the school to meet with staff and interested communi...