Election Filing Period Deadline This Friday

State of the Union reaction: Be sure to read our New Hampshire reaction story to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address that he delivered on Tuesday night.

School and town filing periods open: The filing periods for School Board and town candidates officially opened on Wednesday and will continue through Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.

Sign up for CodeRED: Stay in the know whenever an emergency situation happens in Amherst by signing up for the CodeRED telephone notification system.

Winter Carnival set: The Amherst Board of Selectmen recently voted to hold the town's Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Middle Road.

Indoor farmers market. The Indoor Milford Farmers Market is up and running for the winter and spring and will be open twice a month until late April. Love Farmers Markets and miss them during the winter? This is your solution! Find meats, fish, eggs, dairy, fresh produce, soups, a variety of baked goods, and much more. Visit the market's website for loads of information including the upcoming schedule, confirmed vendors, upcoming musical guests and more. This week's market is Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Milford Town Hall Auditorium on the Oval. For more information, call 603-345-0860.