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Hometown: Levittown, Pa.
Birthday: Nov. 27
Bio: Seasoned journalist, eternal optimist, professional skeptic, hopeless romantic, Sagittarius. Mother of four. Wife of a great guy named Jim. Pet lover. Chronic gardener-savant.
Secret shame: I look forward to Friday night dance parties in my living room, heavy on the funk and 70s disco; and I truly like teenagers.
Wholeheartedly believe that great journalism begins with great storytelling.
After a delayed reaction to career journalism during which I got married and had a few kids, I spent a dozen years at the Bucks County Courier Times in Levittown, Pa., writing features, news enterprise and a weekly column about the antics of my family juxtaposed against universal truths of life. Also launched a teen section called r e a l i t y, which persists 18 years later.
Made the move to New Hampshire in 2001 to work for the New Hampshire Union Leader writing statewide news and features. Have learned to love snow.
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Kieran Hummer has started something. Can you help keep it going?
Blue skies and good times all around for Monday's annual Veterans Day Parade.
Finishing up work in front of Grace Fellowship, then on hold until spring.
Let this be your new guilt-free pleasure.
If you missed Josh Logan's performance Monday night on "The Voice," it's here. You have until 11 a.m. to vote him into the Top 10.
James Moynihan, 70, battle weary from various illnesses, let go of this world on his favorite day.
Lottery-style drawing will determine the write-in election winners in Wards 7 and 8.
Your week at a glance, from meetings to events and happenings.
OK, New Hampshire: It's up to us to help Josh Logan stay alive on 'The Voice.'
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Even if you don't make the soiree, consider making a donation to support the good work of the mission.
Nashua man wanted by Massachusetts authorities for failure to register as a sex offender.
Expect plenty of pomp and patriotism on display in Nashua Monday. Come on down.
A report of a gun incident near Nottingham West School caused a "shelter in place" order by police.
Mayor Donnalee Lozeau wants to move forward, and will ask Chief John Seusing to do the same.
Catch a movie this weekend – we've got your Moviefone Friday film finder right here.