Bristol NewsLocal news for Bristol, NH continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Torres into fifth Olympics; Phelps, Peirsol have record night- July 5, 2008 Omaha, NE (Sports Network) - Dara Torres clinched a spot in her fifth Summer Games by winning the 100-meter freestyle on what was a record night for Michael Phelps and Aaron Peirsol Friday at the U.S. Olympic Swimming trials.http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/torres-into-fifth-olympics-phelps-peirsol-hav... NEWHAMPSHIRE MARATHON- July 5, 2008 10K ROAD RACE AND 5K RACE WALK. at newfound lake. 9:00 a.m. saterday 10408http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/newhampshire-marathon?fromrss=1 bristol lions club- July 5, 2008 special drawing. a replica of tiger woods tournament golf bag. signed by tiger woods. only 600 tickets. drawing july9 2008 at the annual lions golf tournament at white mountain golf club. tickets available from bristol lion club member and wmgc. tickets 10.00 each.http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/bristol-lions-club?fromrss=1 A day to measure the health of democracy- July 4, 2008 Some things are traditional on the Fourth of July, the anniversary of that day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was made public by the Continental Congress. Among them are gratitude for the service of those defending this nation and prayers for their safekeeping, parades, fireworks and patriotic speeches, and thanks for those who created what Abraham Lincoln called "the last, best hope of Earth."http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/a-day-to-measure-the-health-of-democracy?from... Don't be fooled by Obama- July 4, 2008 Now that Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee for president, it's very important for voters to know that if elected the first thing he'll likely do is sign the Freedom of Choice Act which would make Roe a ...http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/dont-be-fooled-by-obama?fromrss=1 Courthouse run-in: Candid exchange, or confrontation- July 4, 2008 Political activists Tom Tardif and Doug Lambert said that County Sheriff Craig Wiggin assailed the pair over their continued challenge to his appointment during a chance encounter in the Belknap County Courthouse Monday. But Wiggin dismissed the allegation as "ludicrous." Wiggin was already in the courthouse on other business when Tardif and Lambert arrived and went to the clerk's office to carry on their challenge of the way local lawmakers appointed Wiggin to fill out the unexpired term of...http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/courthouse-run-in-candid-exchange-or-confront... U.S. economy lost 62,000 jobs in June- July 3, 2008 Employers cut payrolls by 62,000 in June, the sixth straight month of nationwide job losses, underscoring the economy's fragile state. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent.http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/u-s-economy-lost-62-000-jobs-in-june?fromrss=... Couple earns fine for conserving water- July 3, 2008 It seems there's a penalty for trying to conserve water in Sacramento. A couple who stopped watering their front lawn last month has been cited for creating a public nuisance and is facing a $746 fine.http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/couple-earns-fine-for-conserving-water?fromrs... plant of the week- July 3, 2008 achillea siberica. plant in full sun .. warm germanator in normal soilhttp://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/plant-of-the-week?fromrss=1 Runway tractor carrying potatoes mashes car- July 2, 2008 BERLIN (AP) -- A farmer in Germany has learned a harsh lesson about the dangers of smoking. While he ducked into a convenience store to buy cigarettes, his parked tractor and its load of 25 tons of potatoes went rolling down ...http://www.topix.net/city/bristol-nh/2008/07/runway-tractor-carrying-potatoes-mashes-car?f... |