NASHUA -- All 21 Nashua High South students who took part in a Habitat for Humanity home-building mission in the "Cape Hope" section of New Orleans during April school vacation said they were astonished by the amount of destruction that remains three years after Hurricane Katrina hit.   Full Story

HOLLIS -- While some preliminary first-floor repairs at Town Hall have been completed, the Board of Selectmen has hired an architectural firm to design a more comprehensive renovation plan for the circa 1886 building.   Full Story

NASHUA -- The Nashua Pride have resigned pitcher Rich "El Guapo" Garces for the upcoming season. Garces returns to Nashua after a successful 2007 campaign in which he posted a 6-4 record, with an ERA of 4.   Full Story

Congratulations to Alvirne High School's award-winning Academic Decathlon team. The group of eight teens performed very well at the highly competitive national Academic Decathlon in California last month, earning well-deserved accolades for their efforts.   Full Story

MILFORD -- Shanna Barrow has never visited New York City. But the Milford High School junior will make her first trip to the big city with her family next month when she joins 12 other New Hampshire students at a reception honoring their artwork.   Full Story

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