Julie Huss, The Derry News Journalist Profile

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Londonderry High students excel at e-gaming competition

4 days ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

LONDONDERRY — It’s now an official sport that challenges the mind while offering students a way to win top honors through their gaming talents. Londonderry High School students won state titles in e-gaming competitions in the fall and again this spring, a program put in place through the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, offering schools around the state opportunities to show off their mastery of the gaming craft.
Art, music take center stage in Londonderry showcase

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

It was a day to celebrate creativity as the Londonderry Arts Council hosted its Arts Cafe on Saturday, April 12 at the Londonderry Senior Center. Artists and musicians gathered from all over the region to put their works and talents in the spotlight during the daylong event. Artists displayed their paintings, drawings, crafts and other works as visitors stopped by the center to enjoy the art and listen to some songs provided by area musicians taking the senior center stage.
Councilors uphold decision to shut down Derry massage business

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

DERRY — The town has rescinded the license of a local massage/spa business, citing false information on a licensing application and other issues that are against town rules and codes. At a Saturday morning meeting on April 5, town councilors unanimously voted to uphold a decision to close the operation of Yung Cui and her Orange Orange business at 37 Crystal Ave., Unit 8.
Town budget work underway in Derry

2 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

Derry town councilors are continuing to hear details of a proposed fiscal year 2026 spending plan, with municipal department presentations underway leading up to a final approval of the numbers next month. Town Administrator David Caron presented his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget overview to the council at a meeting April 1, with department heads then scheduled to present their own budget requests and details to the council leading up to the final approval.
Derry officials consider how to increase voter turnout

3 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

It’s only been a few weeks since Derry voters headed to the ballot box to choose town and school officials, and consider budgets and long lists of warrant article spending requests. And it’s not too early to be thinking about next year’s election and how to attract a bigger turnout of residents to make those decisions. That’s what town officials are pondering as they look back over the recent town/school election on March 11, while hoping to find ways to bring in more voters to the polls.
History on the hill: Historic church sanctuary repairs part of years long renovation

4 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

History continues to tower on the hill in Derry as church parishioners get ready to return to their original worship space. The sanctuary at First Parish Congregational Church is readying for a big return of its congregation this spring — something that hasn’t happened in nine years since an Easter Sunday service became the final time people worshipped in the space. The sanctuary work was part of a massive, multimillion-dollar renovation and restoration project.
Derry officials to consider possible solutions for police space concerns

4 weeks ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

Space is getting tight at the Derry Police Department and officials are now on a mission to find the best way to address those challenges. Lavallee Brensinger Architects studied the Derry Police Department and what options might work for moving on with a new police station plan. Lavallee Brensinger representatives appeared before the Town Council at a meeting March 18, giving two options and artist renderings of what both plans might look like at the site of the current station on Municipal Drive.
Londonderry High School project adds sparkle to prom season

1 month ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

It’s a special night in the lives of young women hoping to shine and sparkle at their high school prom. Now an effort at Londonderry High School is bringing a bit of shine and support to the prom experience to ensure everyone has the best night ever.
Londonderry voters say yes to rail trail, school budget

1 month ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

Voters in Londonderry approved a number of warrant articles including spending $641,000 for Phase 7 of the rail trail and more than $1.2 million for a five-year lease on police body-worn cameras, but rejected a kindergarten plan for a second year. A 60% majority approval was required for the bond article to pass, but fell short in vote tally (see related story, Page A1).
Derry voters say yes to $24.6M school facilities project

1 month ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

Derry residents voted on Tuesday to support a $24.6 million plan to improve and upgrade the school district’s facilities. On a social media post following the vote, School Board member Michael Thiele thanked all who came out to support the school district. “Thank you to my fellow board members and to supporters in the community for their tireless work to get this result,” Thiele wrote.