The Derry News

Established in 1880, the Derry News is the premier source for news and updates in Derry and Londonderry. By blending both print and digital formats, the Derry News shares the engaging stories that highlight the life and events of this lively area.

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School district cuts 37 positions to balance budget

1 week ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

PLAISTOW — The Timberlane Regional School Board has voted to eliminate 37 positions across the district in an effort to align costs with the $81.9 million budget passed at Town Meeting last month. The budget approved by voters reduced the district’s proposed $88.5 million budget by $6.6 million, or 12%, forcing school administrators and board members to take a closer look at an already bare bones operation, said Superintendent Justin Krieger.
Hookhah lounge plan draws fire from neighbors

1 week ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

SALEM, N.H. — A Pelham business owner looking to open a hookah lounge and cigar bar on South Broadway had his application continued over concerns for public safety and residential obstruction.
Derry man arrested on child pornography charges

1 week ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

DERRY — A 69-year-old Derry man was arrested on April 4 and charged with six counts relating to child sexual abuse images, which are felonies. Derry police began their investigation into Dale Stancik of Briarwood St. in March. On April 1, they executed a search warrant of Stancik’s home and seized several electronic devices. On April 4, police obtained an arrest warrant for Stancik, who turned himself in at the Derry Police Department a short time later.
Mental Health Awareness Week returns to Timberlane

1 week ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

PLAISTOW — Beginning April 21, Timberlane Regional High School will host a series of mental-health focused community events and programs to promote general wellness in high school students. Though some of the events are geared specifically toward students, most are open to the public. “This is a way to get people together around fun, healthy, good activities and focusing on the community and people’s well being,” said Principal John Vaccarezza.
King of the Court: Pinkerton star named top coach in NBA minor league

1 week ago | derrynews.com | Hector Longo

Scott King’s basketball coaching seed was planted in a fairly obscure spot, the outdoor courts at Hood Park in Derry. “I was five years old, going to coach (Tony) Carnovale’s free camp, and I think I probably knew then what I wanted to do,” laughed King, now 33. Somewhere, the outspoken Carnovale, a Pinkerton Academy hoop-coaching legend who passed away in 2014, is beaming with pride.
Salem murder one of several cold cases still under investigation

1 week ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

SALEM — A man found strangled and shot to death on a side road in Salem in 1995 is still without justice 30 years later as police continue to look for his killer. Around 9 a.m. on the morning of March 30, 1995, a man out searching for his mother-in-law’s hubcap along Hampstead Road found the body of a young Asian man, later identified as Hai Bo (Paul) Lei, 25, of Boston’s Chinatown. He was found between Town Farm Road and Meadow Lane, the Eagle-Tribune reported.
Derry gymnast wins vault in regional competition

2 weeks ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

BOONTON, NEW JERSEY — Derry teen and gymnast Leah Higgins placed first in a late March gymnastics competition, as one of many athletes from North Stars Gymnastics Academy. Higgins, 14, was one of several “Level 10” gymnasts from the academy to place first in all-around and individual events at the New Jersey State Championship last weekend. The event was held at Precision Gymnastics in Bayville, New Jersey.
Aces High: Pitching prospects power Pinkerton, Londonderry

2 weeks ago | derrynews.com | Hector Longo

The 2024 Division I state semifinal between Pinkerton Academy and Londonderry High – an instant classic for sure – was also a bit of a harbinger of things to come. The defending champion Lancers and Astros are back for more in 2025, each having their own personal ace in the hole. Londonderry junior Elisabeth Kearney and Astros sophomore Julia Caruso overwhelmed opponents at times a year ago. Each will be counted on for more of the same.
'People need an experience': Luxury cinema to open in Londonderry this summer

2 weeks ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

LONDONDERRY — A luxury movie theater slated to open in Londonderry this summer will feature heated seats, food and drink services, a bar and lounge, and specialized theaters for an immersive movie-going experience. “People need an experience to get them out of the house and that’s what we’re trying to give them,” said Dan O’Neil Sr., CEO and president of O’Neil Cinemas.
Derry native, 105, gets Boston Post Cane

3 weeks ago | derrynews.com | Jamie Costa

BOSCAWEN — Derry native and Pinkerton Academy’s oldest living alumni Ruth (Spear) Wells was awarded the Boston Post Cane last month as the town of Boscawen’s oldest citizen at 105. Wells, who is now living at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, was awarded the cane as part of a long-standing New England tradition honoring the oldest citizens in surrounding towns and communities.