Staff Writer | January 2014 – May 2014
Update: The Nashua Telegraph now has a pay wall, so unless you are subscribed to the paper, please contact me if you’d like to read any these articles.
Clips
- Community comes together to improve accessibility for Hudson girl May 2, 2014 – Profile of a local toddler who will never be able to walk
- ‘Music Cares’ benefit concert for local musician Lisa Guyer April 23, 2014 – Feature piece on local musician after she underwent throat surgery
- Boston Marathon spectators return to finish line, say last year’s events won’t deter them April 22, 2014 – Coverage of the 118th Boston Marathon with a local angle
- David Ortiz appears at NH Statehouse to promote new Red Sox scratch ticket April 8, 2014 – Event coverage of Ortiz’s visit to Concord
- Nashua speller becomes state champion, ready to take on Scripps National Spelling Bee March 6, 2014 – Article about local girl winning the state spelling bee championship
- Colleagues, students remember Nashua teacher Walter Heinhold as a friend and mentor, memorial planned for Saturday February 11, 2014 – Article looking at the sudden death of a local teacher and the effect he had left on his students and colleagues
All Other Articles
- Mont Vernon’s Alex Preston sent home from ‘American Idol’ Top 3 May 16, 2014 – News about Preston tied in with success stories of former Idol contestants
- Center for Life Management Foundation benefits features Fleetwood Mac tribute band May 8, 2014 – Preview of upcoming benefit concert
- Two opportunities to attend event to benefit nonprofit Bridges May 8, 2014 – Preview of upcoming cocktail fundraising event
- Alex Preston makes Top 4 of “American Idol” and longtime friend says he’s worked hard for it May 2, 2014 – Article about Alex Preston and thoughts from his friend Dustin Newhouse
- Souhegan Valley Rotary Club hosts Kentucky Derby party to benefit Nashua’s Front Door Agency May 1, 2014 – Preview of upcoming event
- ‘Arts at the Huntington’ event features local artists, music, and benefits Veterans FIRST of Harbor Homes May 1, 2014 – Preview of upcoming event
- Would-be chicken owners in ‘cluck!’: Hudson to hold seminar April 26, 2014 – A fun article written using puns about upcoming backyard chicken seminar
- Mont Vernon’s Alex Preston advances to top 5 on ‘American Idol’ despite judges’ comments April 25, 2014 – A short piece about Alex Preston’s week on American Idol
- Alex Preston fans will need to travel outside NH if they want to see him perform in the ‘American Idol Live’ tour April 18, 2014 – Short brief about American Idol tour
- Former bandmates say Preston is ‘still Alex’ despite ‘American Idol’ fame April 18, 2014 – Feature piece looking at Alex Preston’s life pre-Idol
- Symphony NH ends season with ‘Power Play’ April 17, 2014 – Preview of local music event
- As Alex Preston moves forward on ‘American Idol’ fans are flocking to Mont Vernon to search out home April 11, 2014 – Article about eager Preston fans and father’s take on the situation
- Two Nashua third graders become state free throw champs, receive thanks from the city April 10, 2014 – Feature on two local basketball players (video and photos by Kate Gardner)
- Dreams Heard Foundation holds Comedy Brew Ha-Ha fundraiser at Martha’s Exchange on Saturday April 10, 2014 – Preview of charity comedy show in Nashua
- From screen time to sailing: Boat building workshop offers families a whole new world of activity April 6, 2014 – An article about workshop at UNH in which families can build a sailboat together
- Odds look good for Alex Preston on ‘American Idol,’ expert says April 4, 2014 – An article looking at Preston’s chances of winning American Idol
- College planning event in Manchester this weekend turning towards finances and returns on investment April 3, 2014 – Preview of upcoming college planning event at Southern New Hampshire University
- Nashua’s Douglas Gaurino chosen to direct indie horror film ‘The Writer’s Ghost’ April 3, 2014 – Feature about local man’s pursuit of a film career as he directs an independent movie
- ‘Oliver’ a family affair for Windham Actors Guild April 3, 2014 – Preview of an upcoming production of Oliver and how the troupe makes the show different than most
- Senate hopeful Jim Rubens talks education with students at Nashua’s Academy of Science and Design April 1, 2014 – Article about US Senate candidate and his attempt to stand out int he race by seeking change
- Taste of the Towns’ aids Nashua Center, its clients March 27, 2014 – Preview of annual food/wine benefit auction that raises money for people with developmental disabilities
- ‘Acoustic for Autism’ duo seeks awareness March 27, 2014 – Preview of upcoming concert sponsored by a local autism organization
- Hudson Memorial School students get a glimpse of future jobs on Career Day March 22, 2014 – Article about event that brings together high school students and local professionals to give career presentations to middle schoolers
- Fans gather at Nashua Chunky’s to support ‘American Idol’ contestant Alex Preston March 20, 2014 – Article showing Preston’s family and fans watching him perform on the big screen
- Broadway in Nashua brings stars, funds to local music students March 20, 2014 – A look at an upcoming charity event that will bring Broadway stars to the area
- Drinkable Arts enables owner to share artistic passion with others March 20, 2014 – Feature story on local art business
- Cold weather doesn’t deter ice cream eaters in Nashua March 19, 2014 – Feature story on two local ice cream shops and how winter affects business
- New Nashua charter school for the arts holds lottery, announces location at former Dartmouth-Hitchcock building March 17, 2014 – Event coverage of lottery for new school in Nashua
- ‘American Idol’ contestants turn to social media to show their love; Preston makes it to Top 10 March 14, 2014 – A look at the relationship between two local American Idol contestants
- NH Choreographer’s Showcase puts the spotlight on the dance creators March 13, 2014 – Article looking at upcoming event featuring local dance companies
- Nashua Community Concert Association’s new season membership drive begins March 13, 2014 – Article looking at local entertainment association’s attempt to draw in new members
- Mont Vernon store shows support on sign, names sandwich for ‘Idol’ contestant March 7, 2014 – Article showing how Alex Preston’s hometown has been supporting his American Idol success
- Nashua superintendent nominates interim principal to lead North March 4, 2014 – Article about the nominee for the position of principal at Nashua High School North
- Roundtable backs more ways to keep foreign workers in U.S. February 26, 2014 – Article describing a round table discussion between US Rep. Annie Kuster and local NH business people about foreign workers
- Nashua elementary students team with Rivier class team up to make children’s novel February 23, 2014 – Article about college class and elementary students coming together to write books
- Fashion show photographer has Granite State roots – February 23, 2014 Profile of local man working for Getty Images and shooting for New York Fashion Week
- Mont Vernon’s Alex Philbrick, aka Alex Preston, makes it to American Idol’s Top 13 February 21, 2014 – Article describing local man’s journey on American Idol
- Merrimack, Lowell celebrate winter with weekend events February 20, 2014 – Preview of local town winter carnival
- Ayotte applauds veterans, touts vote to extend benefits for retired military February 19, 2014 – Article detailing Ayotte’s visit with Merrimack VFW where she talked about saving the benefits of military retirees
- Blood drive in memory of Milford soldier planned for Monday February 18, 2014 – Article previewing a blood drive held in memory of a deceased soldier
- Empty bowls continues to fill community need while teaching students to give back to through art February 17, 2014 – Article previewing annual charity event at Nashua High School South
- NH Chorus brings friendship, music to world February 13, 2014 – Profile of local chorus that is going on trip to Colombia to spread love of music
- Birr, a Chinook from Londonderry, celebrates Best of Breed win at Westminster with a ‘lovely liver dinner’ February 13, 2014 – Short piece about the win of a local dog at the Westminster Dog Show
- Nashua businesses mixed on snow’s effect on sales February 12, 2014 – Article looking at how winter weather affected local businesses
- Dogs from Merrimack, Nashua, Londonderry (and their owners, too) to compete at Westminster February 9, 2014 – feature piece profiling local dog owners who were headed to the Westminster Dog Show
- Out of the box: Manchester art contest seeks submissions February 6, 2014 – Article previewing an upcoming art contest that looks to paint traffic signal boxes
- NH over budget on winter maintenance, but Nashua area mostly on track February 5, 2014 – Article looking at southern NH’s progress with their winter budgets
- NH skier battles Type 1 diabetes in race to Games February 2, 2014 – Story of NH skier Kris Freeman headed to the Olympics for the fourth time despite battle with diabetes
- Three Nashua puppies sniff, wag, roll their way to stardom in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl January 30, 2014 – Fun story looking at three local dogs competing in a televised event
- Gas prices falling in NH with temperatures January 26, 2014 – Article comparing NH’s falling gas prices at different stations as well as to previous years
- When it gets cold, keep pets inside Humane Society director says January 24, 2014 – Article with pet safety advice from humane society
- Shaheen tour Nashua’s Monument Construction as company hopes to hire more veterans January 22, 2014 – Coverage of Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s visit to a local company and a look at the company’s future
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