Story Archives of 'Henniker'

Presidential contender Mike Huckabee makes a big splash in a small town following his success in Iowa.

NHPR’s Dianne Finch has more.

Campaigning in Henniker Wednesday Republican Mitt Romney said he's not concerned that two of the state's largest newspapers are calling him inauthentic.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.

A young soldier from Henniker New Hampshire is now laid to rest in his hometown. Funeral services for U-S Army Sergeant Russell Durgin were held over the weekend. Durgin died on June 13th, while protecting other soldiers in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Durgin comes from a family of military men and women.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, that Durgin’s death has caused mixed feelings among family members about the war in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

On weekdays, Jim Gleason is an attorney in Henniker. On Saturdays, he's a college football official - the first New Hampshire resident to be an official in Division One football. Jim will talk about the intense demands of being an official, both mental and physical, and the similarities of his two professions.

Leo and Priscilla Dube of Henniker retired a few years ago. He was a veterinarian; she was an educator. They've started a post-retirement business, White Mountain Kettle Corn. They make popcorn in a large steel kettle, heated by a propane flame -- they modestly call it "the world's best popcorn." They bring their kettle to outdoor events through the summer, and also sell popcorn through their website.