Exeter In-town News

Driver never returned rented car, say police

A local woman is charged with a felony alleging she rented a car in 2010 and never returned it.

Former NH senator, Jackie Cilley of Barrington announcing for governor

A former Democratic state senator is planning to add her name to the growing list of candidates for New Hampshire governor.

Exeter warrant articles go unamended at deliberative session

A citizens' petition to move voting and deliberative session back to the Town Hall garnered the most discussion at a fast moving deliberative session Saturday.

Author Sarah Pinneo visits Water Street Bookstore

Water Street Bookstore, located at 125 Water St. in Exeter, is hosting Sarah Pinneo, author of "Julia's Child: A Novel," on Monday, Feb.

Sen. Prescott's goal: Helping residents find work

"During my campaign for state Senate, the issue that came up more than any other was jobs.

Religious listings Exeter/Hampton area

Sunday service and Bible study at 10 a.m., including age-appropriate care and classes for infants through high school-age children.

Historically Speaking: A look at Exeter's town office building

Rockingham County Records Building in 1939 after a snowstorm. Built in 1892, it now serves as the Exeter Town Office.

Exeter Around the Town

According to Assistant Fire Chief Ken Berkenbush, the furnace in the home's basement malfunctioned and continuously pumped oil into the burner for an extended period of time and eventually lit on fire.

Exeter town warrant 2012

A synopsis of the 2012 town warrant articles, as they stand before potential amendments at the town's Feb.

Hampton selectmen Attend deliberative session, avoid 'political football'

More than 3,000 residents voted in last year's March election, but less than 1 percent of the total registered voters showed up for the town's deliberative session in February.

Exeter students prepare to plunge

Exeter High School seniors and National Honor Society members, from left, Jack McGovern, Lucas Gajewski, Allie Babcock, and Jenny Lameyer, pose for a portrait at Hampton Beach on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, where they will take the polar plunge this weekend to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Exeter furnace fire serves as reminder to check smoke detectors

Community group looks to sign up members to revive Ioka Theater in Exeter

After a tough few years of declining activity, the Ioka Theater was sold through foreclosure auction on Jan.

The 'why' behind wacky winter weather

Rachel Haile of Exeter poses for a photo in Portsmouth to demonstrate the unseasonable weather on the Seacoast so far this winter.

Sewer proposal bad deal for Hampton taxpayers

The selectmen from the town of Hampton, state Sen. Nancy Stiles, state Rep. Fred Rice and other local elected officials are recommending a warrant article that devalues the investment the taxpayers of Hampton have made in our wastewater infrastructure.

Stephen King, Lauren Grodstein in Stratham in March

Water Street Bookstore, located at 125 Water Street in Exeter, is thrilled to be hosting Lauren Grodstein in conversation with Stephen King on Saturday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at the Cooperative Middle School auditorium in Stratham.

Meet Americaand#8217;s first revolutionary in Exeter

Help support the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Exeter by attending a gathering at The Loaf & Ladle on Friday, Feb.

Parents, students invited to SST information session

The Seacoast School of Technology in Exeter invites all area students, parents, community members and employers to its annual New Student/Parent Information Night on Wednesday, Feb.

Drinking and driving a big concern at EHS

Drinking and driving data in the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey is alarming to Exeter High School Principal Vic Sokul.

Phillips Exeter's concert series welcomes classical pianist Lise de la Salle

Phillips Exeter Academy continues its 13th annual Gilbert Concert Series with a performance by international concert pianist Lise de la Salle.