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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Sports
Rosters Announced for 2021 CHaD All-Star Football Game
All-Stars suiting up July 17 at St. Anselm College
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LEBANON, NH – The rosters are now confirmed for the 2021 CHaD NH East-West High School All-Star Football Game presented by Bedford & Nashua Ambulatory Surgical Centers. Over eighty of New Hampshire’s best football players have been chosen to play one more game that will raise money for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD). These soon-to-be high school graduates will meet up at St. Anselm College’s Grappone Stadium July 17 at 1 p.m. for the epic east vs. west showdown.
Team West, which leads the series 5-3, will be led by Souhegan head coach Robin Bowkett. His roster features players from 18 schools, the largest contingent of six coming from Goffstown. Five players (Will Boyle, Austin Jain, Riley Lawhorn, Luke Manning and Michael Maroun) represent Division II champion Souhegan and four players from Hollis-Brookline and Bedford were also selected for the game.
The teams will learn about the game, how it benefits patients and families, and how they can support the cause with fundraising of their own. They will also get to sit down with their coaches in the virtual setting to discuss additional on-field details.
Players are not required to fundraise in order to play in the game but they have generated over $535,000 since the game began. Last year’s teams raised $46,000 despite the pandemic, highlighted by Milford High School’s Colton Burrows.
Fans can donate to the players on their individual fundraising pages at www.CHaDAllStarFootball.org. Sponsorship packages are also available to businesses and organizations who wish to support the cause. Tickets and viewing options are still under discussion and will be announced at a later date.
Tuition Update
University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, Keene State College and Granite State College Announce Third Consecutive Tuition Freeze for In-State Students
CONCORD, NH – Recognizing the financial challenges faced by many Granite State families due to the pandemic, the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) will freeze tuition for in-state students for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the third straight year USNH has kept tuition the same for New Hampshire residents.
“Ensuring that public higher education is accessible and affordable for students is a top priority for our institutions as we continue working to serve New Hampshire and to make our colleges and universities the first choice for New Hampshire students,” said Cathy Provencher, USNH Vice Chancellor. “This has been an incredibly challenging year in so many ways, and we continue to work to lessen the financial burden on our students and their families, many of whom have suffered job losses, business closures and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Provencher noted that the ability to freeze in-state tuition for a third year was made possible due to the support of the New Hampshire congressional delegation, our Governor and state legislators. “In the face of financial losses and unanticipated COVID-related expenses for the University System of New Hampshire, this tuition freeze would likely not have happened without their support,” added Provencher. USNH institutions have also committed to providing significant increases in financial aid to students, reducing the overall cost of attendance. Since fall 2016, aid to USNH students has increased from $119M to $161M per
year. Granite State College, USNH’s adult serving college with courses primarily delivered online, is recognized as the most affordable bachelor’s degree in New Hampshire.
The University of New Hampshire campuses in Durham and Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College continue to offer the groundbreaking financial aid program, Granite Guarantee, which makes college affordable for more than 2000 Granite Staters by covering the full cost of in-state tuition for all who qualify. First year through senior year students, along with Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) graduates who transfer to USNH institutions, benefit from the Granite Guarantee. For more information about the Granite Guarantee, please visit: www.usnh.edu/our-institutions/granite-guarantee.
For more information about USNH, please visit: www.usnh.edu/yours.
The University System of New Hampshire (USNH) enrolls 32,000 students and consists of four public institutions: Granite State College, Keene State College, Plymouth State University and the University of New Hampshire. USNH strives to ensure the availability of appropriate and accessible higher educational opportunities throughout New Hampshire and addresses critical state workforce needs. A 29-member Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the University System.