CONCORD -- Karen Doyen, a Merrimack resident and a member of Troop 01704 in the Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council, received the Girl Scout Gold Award on Nov.   Full Story

Recycling Center closing its swap shop NASHUA -- The Board of Public Works voted recently to close the swap shop at the Four Hills Landfill/Nashua Recycling Center until further notice.   Full Story

NOV. 27 AYER, Mass, -- The fourth annual Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day 5K will begin at 8 a.   Full Story

We agree with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, who told Congress earlier this week that the Bush administration remains firmly opposed to dipping into the government's $700 billion financial bailout fund for a $25 billion rescue package for Detroit's Big Three automakers, no matter how badly they need the help.   Full Story

I write to thank the region's voters for re-electing me to the Governor's Council. And, for the voters in my hometown of Nashua, a special thanks for your generous support through my eleven elections.   Full Story

When it comes to buying electronics, online retailers continue to outscore walk-in stores, according to a Consumer Reports' survey. The survey, based on more than 38,000 purchases of electronics including flat-screen televisions, found that online retailers offered better prices. Although no single retailer has it all, perennial standouts Amazon.com and Crutchfield.com came close. Both were among the highest-scoring retailers for electronics -- each offering above-average selection.   Full Story

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