KINGSTON — The town of Kingston's legal expenses through Nov. 30 for the Hannaford supermarket case total $25,856.68.

KINGSTON — Today's tough economic times and the president-elect's impending inauguration have caused some residents to draw comparisons with the past and reminisce about yesteryear.

RAYMOND — School officials say they're poised for some of the most profound curriculum changes in the district's history as they eye new custom-made learning plans as an option to the classroom tradition.

KINGSTON — Selectmen discussed theoretical funding issues with the town road agent when discussing payments that need to be made for cleaning, plowing and repairs to infrastructure in the wake of the ice storm.

FREMONT — Due to the New Year's Day holiday, trash collection will be delayed one day. Collections scheduled for Thursday will take place today, and collections scheduled for today will occur on Saturday.

FREMONT — The School Board and administration have begun the task of sorting out its strategic planning goals, as recommended by NESDEC (the New England School Development Council).

RAYMOND — A book chronicling the mysterious maritime death of a town resident some 75 years ago could be headed for the town's historical archives.

Friday, Jan. 2

RAYMOND — Officials gave the town’s budget its final review for 2008 on Tuesday, Dec. 30, as they looked at expenditures of just under $7 million and warrant articles worth more than $550,000.

KINGSTON — Kingston's Board of Selectman and the road agent are moving forward with plans to replace the red-listed Powwow River Bridge on New Boston Road. The board voted unanimously to accept a construction bid of $292,852 from the Thibeault...

KINGSTON — The Nichols Memorial Library has announced a new program, Sit'n Stitch with Kathy Sullivan. The first meeting will begin Tuesday, Jan. 6. The group will continue to meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 6 to 7:30...

CONCORD — While he will leave the ultimate decision up to local officials, New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg said he hopes that some of the estimated $300 million the state could get as a result of the economic stimulus package being developed by...

PORTSMOUTH — For local families in need seeking healthy food during these hard times, a $7,514.69 grant from Share Our Strength Seacoast to the Seacoast Family Food Pantry in Portsmouth means more fresh produce and proteins this season.

RAYMOND — A fund has been set up for the family of Robert McMullen, a part-time Raymond police officer that was injured in a fire on Dec. 16.

RAYMOND — A local selectman said he's not going to give up on a $140,000 flood study that was shot down by his fellow board members last month.

Sanborn boys begin season in Newmarket holiday tourney

The Seacoast United Field Hockey Club sent four teams to the National Hockey Festival in Indio, Calif., over the Thanksgiving weekend.

With the first win of the season under its belt, the Raymond High School girls basketball team returns to action Monday with a heavy schedule as the Rams are slated to play four games over a six-day period.

In the season-opening meet for the Sanborn Regional High School boys and girls track teams, the boys placed fourth among the 13 teams in attendance at the University of New Hampshire, while the girls were tied for sixth.

The Raymond High School girls track team tied for sixth in a 13-team meet, scoring 16 points. The Rams were led by senior Lyndze Priebe, who was second in the shot put with a throw of 29-04.25, which easily passed the IMS qualifying standard of 28-0.

The Raymond High School boys basketball team went 1-2 in the Farmington Holiday Tournament and now the Rams must gear up for the official start of the Class M season.

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...

Kingston's Pat Barnard had eight points in helping the St. Thomas Aquinas High School boys basketball team to a 55-52 overtime victory over Spaulding in the opening round of the Oyster River Holiday Classic.

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...

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PEOPLE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Route 107, holds worship services at 11 a.m. Sundays with Pastor Ev Kuder presiding. Kids Street meets at 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings and is an interactive worship service designed for kids that teaches...

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

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...

Last summer, on the longest day of the year, on a gorgeous warm evening, more than 800 people in the Seacoast community gathered under a big white tent in the middle of Strawbery Banke. They sampled some great food from more than 60 local...