HAMPTON — The Winnacunnet High School gymnasium was home to a different level of basketball competition last Friday night, as basketball greats from years gone by challenged the current WHS teams.

NORTH HAMPTON — Police are investigating eight burglaries at town businesses and churches, all committed during the month of December.

SEABROOK — Longtime resident and community activist Miliki Sturgis-Chapin is picking up the pieces after her home was destroyed in a fire on New Year's Day.

NORTH HAMPTON — A fake robbery being filmed at a Route 1 gas station prompted 911 calls from alarmed witnesses.

HAMPTON— A local resident said it could cost the town as much as $24 million to repair the aging state roads in town that are currently fall under the state's Urban Compact Program.

HAMPTON — There will be another public hearing on Jan. 7, on the seven proposed zoning changes that will go before voters in March.

The New Hampshire School Nurses' Association in conjunction with the state Department of Education is accepting nominations for School Nurse of the Year for 2008-09. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 16. For information on the nomination process,...

HAMPTON FALLS — School Board members are contemplating the construction of a two-classrooms addition to the Lincoln Akerman School, providing the cost does not exceed the current total in the school's impact fee account. That amount is...

Sacred Heart School in Hampton is looking for alumni from 1967 to present. The school is creating an alumni association and needs current contact information for its graduates. Future plans of the association include invitations to special school...

HAMPTON — National and regional recognized comedians Jim McCue, Jimmy Walsh and Carolyn Plummer will be appearing in a special dinner-show event, Thursday Jan. 22, when Boston-style stand-up comedy returns to the Old Salt at 490 Lafayette Road...

NORTH HAMPTON — Five juveniles were detained by police on Dec. 30, for allegedly stealing beer from the Shaw's Supermarket at 33 Lafayette Road. Two of the minors were arrested, transported back to the North Hampton police station and then...

NORTH HAMPTON — The town of North Hampton has adopted the 185 crew members of the USS Dallas and the NR-1 submarines, now in port at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Attention genealogists! North Hampton Public Library has acquired two valuable resources for researching your roots.

You won't find many 18-year-olds with the attitude, work ethic and desire to succeed that Winnacunnet High School senior Brett Sanchez possesses. Then again, you won't find many 18-year-olds who have lived the life he has.

EXETER — Pass, shoot, score ... basic hockey.

HAMPTON — After a strong showing in the annual Oyster River High School Christmas tournament, Winnacunnet High School boys basketball coach Jay McKenna is looking forward to beginning the Class L schedule.

EXETER — First goal. First win.

The Jim Houston Tournament has changed over the years.

DURHAM — The Exeter High School girls swimming team finished sixth and the Blue Hawk boys, ninth, at the Holiday Invitational. Oyster River was the host school.

DURHAM — The Winnacunnet High School boys indoor track and field team finished first, and the Warrior girls, second, in Sunday's meet at the University of New Hampshire.

If you've never skied or ridden the slopes at Shawnee Peak (207-647-8444; www.shawneepeak.com) in Bridgton, Maine, you've missed one of the great mid-sized, family-friendly, something-for-everyone mountains in New England, and one of the best...

EXETER — Customers who find themselves inside Ablaze Boutique often comment that they feel like they are shopping in New York or Boston. It is the result of the the chic atmosphere and fashions on display.

Given the market's recent volatility, it is natural for most investors to wonder when to invest in the markets.

Portsmouth-based wine expert Carla Snow holds an upcoming wine class in Hampton.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know if you were getting everything that you’re entitled to? The Wiggin Memorial Library in Stratham will present a tax talk on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. by an H&R Block representative who will provide you with the 10 most...

Children learn by playing, using their creative minds to learn how to negotiate the world around them, whether they are from tribal cultures, non-human mammals or industrial societies. The difference is that in the industrial societies, children's...

Since this is the last Currents front page (goodbye cruel world!), this is the last Out & About. Don't worry, you can still read your Friday Spotlight magazine for all the local arts news, and check out the community calendar for other fun local...

CALVARY CHAPEL SEACOAST: 104 Epping Road. Sunday service and Bible study at 10 a.m., including age-appropriate care and classes for infants through high school-age children. Wednesday night worship and interactive group study at 7:30. Call 778-7896...

SATURDAY DROP-IN STORYTIMES: 10 a.m. beginning Jan. 3 at Hampstead Public Library. They will continue on alternate Saturday mornings. 329-6411.

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As a mother and practicing dentist, I am frequently asked for advice from friends regarding their children's teeth and dental health. While usually a quick, simple answer would suffice, I welcome these questions as an opportunity to educate parents...

We agree with New Hampshire's senior Sen. Judd Gregg. If the economic stimulus package currently being developed by President-elect Barack Obama's team focuses on aid to the states, it should be targeted to projects that make those states —...