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Construction to begin on new Dunkin’ plaza

Exterior Elevations: The new building at 1090 Hooksett Road reflects classic New England architecture, with a color scheme of light and dark gray and light wood tones.
Construction is slated to begin soon on a new plaza that will house a Dunkin’ and one or two other retail operations at the old Bank of America site at 1090 Hooksett Road...

Nominate your pick for Hooksett Citizen of the Year 2025!

The Hooksett Lions Club is sponsoring the Hooksett Citizen Of The Year for 2025 to recognize people in the community who help make Hooksett a better place to live. Deadline is July 15 …
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Hooksett School Board: Facilities Subcommittee Update

This July, the Hooksett School Board’s Facilities Subcommittee will begin a key phase of its restructured school renovation process—and the public is invited to take part. Community …
Scott McDonald officiated at the dedication of the trail in front of a new sign.

Allenstown, Hooksett celebrate connection through rail trail

ALLENSTOWN – The warm sun was shining low over the Merrimack River as numerous Allenstown officials gathered at the end of the day on Oct. 21 for the dedication of Allenstown’s Rail …

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Obituary

Jeanne M. Lyon

HOOKSETT – Jeanne M. Lyon, 82, of Hooksett, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. Jeanne was …
Letter from the Publisher
Pembroke and Allenstown now have their own independent news source: The Suncook Times.

Big changes ahead as The Bridge and Suncook Times update websites

As winter settled in, I took the time to reflect, to create, and to truly think about the future of The Hooksett Bridge. It was a season of deep contemplation, sitting with myself and asking the …

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Local Businesses

There’s Something for Everyone at All Seasons Resale Shop

The newly opened All Seasons Resale Shop sells high-quality, gently used clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, home decor, and furniture.
Their hobby has become a full-fledged, multi-pronged business for Helena Mills and her husband Brian. In March, the Hooksett couple opened All Seasons Resale Shop in the Community Plaza ...
Firestone Complete Auto Care tire and automotive service center to open in Hooksett, N.H., with a grand opening weekend celebration...
Panera Bread is coming to Hooksett.
HOOKSETT – This will be the first in what is hoped to be an ongoing series of updates to the residents of Hooksett in regard to recently approved site plans, by the town of Hooksett Planning …
HOOKSETT – Hooksett’s favorite ice cream stop, The Brick House Drive-In, is gearing up for an early opening this year! Despite winter still holding on, the beloved seasonal eatery is set …
HOOKSETT – JOANN, the fabric and craft store in the Shaw’s plaza will close as the company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Orginally the company announced it would close 530 of its 800 …

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Youth Corner

Hooksett lacrosse wraps up

HOOKSETT – Hooksett Youth Lacrosse completed another fall season of Skills and Drills training. They use this time for specific training with coaches and to allow a smaller coach-to-player …
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HYAA soccer invites kids to join

HOOKSETT – As the fall soccer season comes to a close, the Hooksett Youth Athletic Association wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to all its families, volunteers and sponsors who made this …

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Flipping for a cause

HOOKSETT – The annual David R. Cawley Middle School National Junior Honor Society Pancake Breakfast took place on Feb. 15 at Cawley Middle School. The breakfast brought together students, …

Cawley Middle School track and field team sets records

HOOKSETT – The Cawley Middle School track and field team had an amazing 2024 season!   Congratulations to the boys team for taking first place at the D.2 championship meet at Bow and …

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Clubs and groups
Troop 10600 of Allenstown made this customer happy as they sold Girl Scout Cookies at the Brick House in Hooksett on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Now’s the time for Girl Scout Cookies
HOOKSETT – Girl Scouts in New Hampshire are now making cookies available to everyone through cookie booths through March 16.   All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local troops to …
Scouts BSA Troop 292 visited the USS Intrepid in New York City in December.
BSA plans many activities
HOOKSETT – Hooksett’s Scouts BSA Troop 292 is ready for spring, with a busy schedule of adventures planned.   Starting in March, they have a fun trip to Camp Wanocksett in Jaffrey …

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Dick Marshall played a most convincing Santa Claus for many years in Hooksett.
HOOKSETT – If you grew up in Hooksett in the early 2000s to 2010s, then you knew Santa Claus – and not just any Santa. You knew Dick Marshall, the realest, most jovial Santa Hooksett ever had. With his authentic white beard, twinkling eyes, and deep, hearty laugh, Marshall had a way of making every child believe in the magic of Christmas.
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Macey moves forward with subdivision on historic family farmland

HOOKSETT – Longtime Hooksett landowner Lance Macey is moving forward with plans to subdivide his 8.6-acre Medium Density Residential-zoned property into four residential house lots. The …

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At The Libraries
Get ready for summer fun with the Library Hop for chances to win, delve into your family history with the new Genealogy Club, and learn expert tips for hiking with …
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Police

Allenstown welcomes new Police Chief Beth Tower, Fare Thee Well Chief Stark

Retired Chief Michael Stark with Beth Tower, the new Chief of Police.

Chief Stark announced his retirement plans at the January 27 Select Board meeting. His end date was May 31st...

New Business

McDonald’s to Replace Landmark Aubuchon’s Hardware

Aubuchon’s Hardware location in Allenstown to become a McDonald’s.

The future of the one hardware store for miles around, a landmark Allenstown enterprise for several decades, is coming closer to an end. The Aubuchon Hardware Store has been a landmark for several …

Events

Bear Brook State Park events include a Digital Scavenger Hunt!

Beach on a lake at Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire.

Get ready for the New 90th Anniversary Digital Scavenger Hunt is sponsored by Nemo Equipment You are invited to come along on a fun and interactive scavenger hunt experience in our state parks, …

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