Monday, June 3, 2013
We are seeking kids who have excelled in music, drama, sciences, technology, sports and more.
The calendar has rolled into June, and with graduation less than two weeks away, we are looking to piece together a mosaic of seniors for our "Senior Spotlight" feature on Salem NH Patch. The request is simple – we are seeking nominations for the column from students, parents, teachers, mentors and other Salem residents. To nominate a graduating member of the class of 2013, email michael.ryan@patch.com or comment on this article with the student's name and what makes them special. Also, if possible, provide us with a means to get in touch with the student. You can also text the student's name/accomplishment to 603-286-0148. Our goal is to tell as many stories as possible as the members of the class of 2013 prepare to move on to the next …
Sunday, June 2, 2013
The team has not given up a run this postseason.
The Salem High School girls softball team once again shut out an opponent Saturday, blanking Spaulding 3-0 en route to the state semifinals. The Blue Devils will now take on top-seeded Concord at Southern New Hampshire University Wednesday in the NHIAA Division I state tournament. SHS avenged a loss in their only regular season meeting with Spaulding, a 5-4 defeat on May 10. Concord will pose a tough test. The Crimson Tide lost just two games all year, blanking Salem 2-0 in the only meeting between the two teams. Wednesday's game will take place at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Stephen Pierce said he carried out the thefts to support his cocaine addiction.
Former Woodbury Middle School teacher Stephen Pierce was convicted yesterday on theft charges, citing that he carried out the thefts to support his cocaine habit, according to the Union Leader. According to the report, Stephen Pierce, 47, pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving stolen property and began serving a 12 month sentence at Rockingham County Jail. The conviction comes after Pierce pleaded guilty last year to stealing and pawning a Nikon camera from a classroom. He was an 8th grade teacher at the time of the incident. He received a suspended jail sentence in Salem District Court for the theft. Police said subsequent to that investigation and arrest, an Atkinson couple with whom Pierce was friends "looked and discovered that a …
First round action took place yesterday in the Division I softball and baseball state tournaments.
First round action is in the books for the NHIAA Division I softball and baseball state tournaments, and one Salem team will move on while another is done for the season. The Salem High School girls softball squad landed a 7-0 victory over Exeter yesterday, advancing the quarterfinals. The no. 4 seed lady Blue Devils hosted no. 13 Exeter in the bracket. Next up for Salem softball is no. 5 seed Spaulding High School, which topped Merrimack High School by a score of 8-3. Salem will host the quarterfinal clash on Saturday at 4 p.m. The no. 14 seed SHS boys baseball team entered tournament play as a long shot to make moves in the state tournament, and a pitcher's duel ended in a 1-0 loss to no. 3 seed Nashua North High School. Nashua North …
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The School Board voted on Tuesday.
Walter Haigh Elementary School is finally going to get a major fix to its playground, which was damaged in an arson incident just before the start of the 2012-2013 school year. The Salem School Board voted Tuesday to accept the purchase of a new piece of playground equipment, set to be installed over the summer. According to Haigh School Principal Christine Honey-Nadeau, the new piece will cost $25,094.55. A small insurance settlement will offset some of the cost of the new piece of equipment, along with donations. A playground committee was formed by the Haigh PTA in September to address the cost issue. A fund was also set up at that time. Honey-Nadeau said that fundraising efforts for the playground started with a lemonade stand created …
A total of eight projects will soon be tackled.
A total of eight projects designated in the Capital Improvement Plan will soon be tackled by the school district after the Salem School Board granted approval to various bids on Tuesday. The projects will see a total cost of over $275,000, based on bids made to the district. We have listed each project below, including the total budgeted cost and the amount of the bid that was accepted. Each project was presented to the board by Director of Maintenance Jack Messenheimer. HAND RAILS These will be installed at a number of locations at Salem High School and Woodbury Middle School. The railings will be made out of galvanized steel. Messenheimer said that there was very little bid response, but that he did reach out to A.J. Wood Construction of…
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Londonderry High School's team finished sixth in the world.
Knoxville, TN – Teams from Grantham, Lebanon and Auburn Village School were the big winners in the world’s largest creative thinking and problem solving competition, Destination Imagination Global Finals. The Central New Hampshire Improv Troupe from Lebanon High School took first place in the World in the secondary level of the improvisation challenge while Auburn Village School scored third in the World in the elementary level of the technical challenge. In all, New Hampshire teams took 17 of 20 top spots in the competition, where students solve challenges based in the arts, science, technology, engineering, math and service learning. Placements are by challenge and age group. This year 38 New Hampshire school teams competed against …
Friday, May 24, 2013
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of your local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Lt. Gen. Mary A. Legere '82 was the commencement speaker at Saturday's ceremony.
DURHAM, NH – University of New Hampshire commencement speaker Lt. Gen. Mary A. Legere '82 challenged graduates to dare to live their lives and their dreams during the university’s 143rd commencement held Saturday, May 18, 2013, when more than 2,500 undergraduate and 522 graduate students, including 68 military veterans, ranging in age from 19 to 67 years old and representing 29 states and 23 foreign countries received degrees. “They say in life that we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give,” Legere said. “I urge you to leave this university with that in mind. The story of your life is going to be written as soon as you leave here.” She reminded students of the courageous acts shown at the Newtown tragedy and the …
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3:38 pm on Monday, June 3, 2013
Congrats to the Softball team, Go Blue Devils. The Boys Volleyball team is also outstanding this year. They are taking their 15-0 undefeated team into the first round of the playoffs tomorrow. more ›