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Nashua firefighters walk to the backyard of the remains of the mobile home at 44 Fotene St. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Nashua, N.H. A fire started around 10:00 p.m. at Pitarys Homes Inc., a mobile home park near West Hollis Street. Phil Johnson, 61, and his border collie died in the fire, according to Jim Pitarys, owner of Pitarys Homes. Johnson had owned the home for about 20 years and lived alone.
   
Casey Lane, 9, of Wilton, N.H. treads water during a swimming test July 25 at Goss Park. This year marks the 50th anniversary since the spring-fed pond opened. The park offers diving, swimming, a beach, playground area and more.
   
Kim Peck’s four year-old black lab, “Harley,” of Kansas City, Mo. takes a chomp on a tennis ball Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Clay Platte YMCA in Kansas City. The Annual Dogs Day Out featured swimming to all dogs from 2:00-5:00 p.m. The event gave dogs an opportunity to enjoy an Olympic-sized pool before it was drained for the season. “This is one of the most fun events we throw at Clay Platte,” Center Executive Toniann Richard said. “The dogs are almost as happy as their owners who sincerely enjoy seeing their pets have the time of their life.”
     
  
Calley Goulet, 5, chomps her corn while her mom, Julie, cleans up Thursday, July 13 at their Nashua, N.H. home. Calley is one of thousands allergic to peanuts. Additionally she is alergic to tree nuts and sesame seeds. Fortunately the Goulet's discovered her allergy, as an infant, while nursing.
   
Cast members of School House Rock Jr. rehearse Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley in Milford, N.H. Around the Bend has returned to stage for its second summer show with this a musical based on the Emmy Award-winning 70's Saturday cartoon, Schoolhouse Rock. The show contains "poppy" songs and dances while teaching a range of math to grammar. The plotline is based on a teacher named Tom and him preparing for new employment. The show will be performed at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts at 56 Mont Vernon Street in Milford, N.H. Performances are Wednesday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, August 21 at 2 p.m. All tickets are $5. Special group rates are available.
   
Billy White looks on during commencement exercises while a scrum of parents photograph graduates Friday, June 12 at Souhegan High School. White graduated with the class of 2009 and will attend Keene State to study History this fall.
     
  
Cast members rehearse the finale of Swing! July 15 at Actorsingers Hall in Nashua. The dance revue dedicated to swing dancing and music from 1920-50, presented in a true cabaret style format, opens July 31 at the Court St. theatre and runs through Aug. 2. More information can be found at www.actorsingers.org.
   
Spongebob Squarepants dances to Chubby Checker's "The Twist," Saturday, Oct. 17 at Greeley Park in Nashua. Hundreds came out to celebrate the annual Lights On After School event. The venue offered games, food, prizes and entertainment.
  
Surrounded by family and after about five hours in a birthing tub, Danielle Lamoureux of Fitchburg, Mass. lets out a giant sigh after birthing her newborn son Julian at 7:01 a.m. Sunday, June 11 at The Birth Cottage in Milford, N.H. Unlike hospitals, Lamoureux was surrounded by as many family members as she desired. Alternative birth methods are gaining popularity especially those wanting the use of natural medicine and home-like environments.
     
  
Children enjoy cooling off July 25 at Goss Park in Wilton, N.H. This year marks the 50th anniversary since the spring-fed pond opened. The park offers diving, swimming, a beach, playground area and more.
   
Chantel Roberts, 10, is adorned in unique eyewear while sister Natasha, 8, both of Nashua, N.H. looks on July 4 at Holman Stadium in Nashua. Thousands came out to celebrate Independence Day with food, games, sports and more.
   
Ashley Kennedy, a senior at Alvirne High School and forestry student, looks on after the felling of a tree Thursday, May 22 in Hudson, N.H. The school is breaking ground in June for a new library. The Forestry students were responsible for clearing nearly three acres of timber as part of a unique class learning experience.
     
  
Melissa Webber, nanny of the Behm/D'Ambrosio family kisses Isabella D'Ambrosio, 1, while mom Terri Behm and friend Michelle Gray all of Merrimack, N.H. check into their room at the Marriott Residence Inn on Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. Recent flooding from the Merrimack River that their sump pump could not keep up with, displaced the family. "We were sand bagging to be on the safe side," Terri said. "It changed to, grab-a-bag-and-we're-leaving-right-now, within about an hour."
   
From left, Alderman's Richard LaRose, Dick Flynn and Brian McCarthy show their signs of fatigue from a long meeting concerning the city's budget Wednesday, May 3 at City Hall in Nashua, N.H. The biggest blow was cutting the education and firefighters budget that made the three-hour meeting tense.
   
The night of Nov. 7, 2008 will never be forgotten for Kara Kevorkian, right, and her daughter Netaya, 17, both then of Nashua, N.H. Ex-boyfriend Juan Mateo Sanchez shot Kara, 45, with a .357-caliber handgun. Sanchez faces 20-50 years in prison for attempted murder after shooting her five times at point blank range. Kara lay in a pool of blood while her daughter performed CPR and called 911, saving her life. On the center of Kara's back, a bullet wound can be seen where a bullet narrowly missed her spine. "She did not panic, that's why she's my hero," Kara said. "I would not have made it unless she put air in my lungs and called 911." Here, they are seen in a portrait at Greeley Park in Nashua.
     
  
Patrons look on as fireworks are shot over Holman Stadium Saturday, July 4 in Nashua, N.H. Hundreds came out to enjoy entertainment, food and family fun. This year marked the 233rd year of independence from Great Britain.
   
Covered in lights and armed with a fog machine, Gary Pelletier stands outside his brother's Nashua, N.H. home waiting for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. For the past 10 years, Pelletier has adorned in lights powered by extension cords while handing out candy. The idea came when his friends wanted to dress up one Halloween. However, Pelletier wanted to outdo everyone and it has stuck every year since. "Some little kids are scared, some are fascinated," Pelletier said. "It's something they've never seen before."