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According to the Town of Londonderry Wesbite, Londonderry secured nearly $11 million in state, federal, and settlement funds to extend municipal water mains into the High Range Road area. This grant and loan project connects private wells contaminated with PFAS to the Pennichuck East Utility Water system.
Londonderry water supply contains ‘forever chemicals’
Kelsey Sweet
June 15, 2026

As perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination continues to spread through private wells in Londonderry, town officials are racing to expand public water access, secure funding and reassure residents concerned about the safety of their...

House 4 prepares to transition into Lancer Academy as members of the Class of 2026 enter their final year. The moment reflects both the closing of one chapter and the beginning of a new era for the school community. “Every day in House 4 was an adventure, and that was because of Ms. Sullivan,” Doherty said. (Image used with permission by Katie Sullivan).
LHS to launch Lancer Academy
Kelsey Sweet
June 15, 2026
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A flyer made by junior Mia Robinson advertises the new National English Honor Society at LHS. This flyer marked a turning point in the creation of this chapter for her, because when she looked at her final product, “it looked so put together,” Robinson said. “I was like, ‘this is a real thing.’ It was just shocking to see how all of the hard work that we put in paid off.”
National English Honor Society turns the page as a new chapter
Kaylee Mague
May 7, 2026

Something was missing from LHS’s long list of honor societies, and junior Mia Robinson noticed. Despite having honor societies for science, math, social studies, art and foreign language, there was no chapter for students passionate about English. Determined to fill that gap, Robinson decided to...

English teacher Elizabeth Juster receives recognition for innovation with technology as she accepts the 2025 Pat Keys Award. “I'm honored and grateful,” Juster said. “It inspires me to keep growing and learning new educational technologies so I can continue to live up to the legacy of Pat Keyes. It's always humbling to be recognized. There are many, many teachers who will go a whole career and not get the recognition they richly deserve. I consider myself fortunate.” (Photo used with permission by Elizabeth Juster).
One student’s tribute to ‘the most caring teacher at LHS . . .’
John Vincent Trigali
April 22, 2026

Mrs. Juster is the most caring teacher at LHS from her calming voice to her years of teaching.  Ms. Sullivan had Mr. and Mrs. Juster back in 1990. “Actually 1986-1990 I was a student at LHS. Mrs. Juster was a young pup,” Sullivan said. “Probably 20 something years old, and she was incredible.’’ When...

English teachers Emily Stanbridge (left) and Katelyn Leger (right), advisors of the Future Educators Club, support the club’s mission of introducing students to careers in education. The club meets every Thursday after school and gives students opportunities to shadow students and gain classroom experience. “The purpose is to get prospective educators who are interested in becoming teachers into the classroom,” Leger said, “and teach them what it's like to be a teacher.”
Future Educators Club guides students on the path to becoming educators
Olivia Florenzo
March 13, 2026

The path to becoming a teacher often begins with decisions made after high school, but for members of the Future Educators Club, that journey can start from the moment they spark an interest in teaching.  Led by English teachers Katelyn Leger and Emily Stanbridge, the club focuses on giving high...

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On September 19, President Donald Trump announced his plan to block CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from reporting from the White House, Air Force One and the Oval Office. “[The White House] is instituting an assault on fake news,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Image created in Canva.
Editorial: President Trump bans news outlets from White House
Lancer Spirit Editorial Board
September 25, 2026

In school, we are taught that all opinions should be heard, even the ones we don't agree with. Apparently, the White House thinks differently. When President Trump announced...

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Sept. 11, 2026 marks the 25 anniversary of the 9/11 events.
Remembering 9/11
Lancer Spirit Editorial Board
September 11, 2026

When the Pentagon and Twin Towers were struck 25 years ago, families were left in shock and despair. Today, Sept. 11, 2026 marks the anniversary...

Finals should not be required for students in AP classes as they already took an exam to test their knowledge of the course. 
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Double the test double the stress
Lily Abrams
June 12, 2026

Every June, Advanced Placement (AP) students face a unique challenge. After spending months preparing for the exam and eventually taking it,...

The new Instants feature encourages users to post random, unfiltered photos without warning. While some enjoy the spontaneity, others think it ruins the polished look Instagram is known for.
Instants: a fresh new idea or a copied craze?
Abby Mantegari
May 26, 2026

Within an instant, the new instagram feature “instants” has taken off and become the hot, new and popular thing social media users are obsessed...

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SPORTS SCORES
Girls varsity volleyball talk game strategy and connect with each other in order to play their best during their game.
Mack Plaque: Girls Volleyball prepares to serve Pinkerton
Dominic Frasca
September 23, 2026

With the gym’s new fresh hardwood to squeak their shoes on, the girls varsity volleyball team is ready to take on Pinkerton at Mack Plaque. After...

Fucile tees off in preparation for their match at Hoodkroft Country Club on Sept. 23, 2026. Photo used with permission from Daniel Grant
Mack Plaque: Golf looks to take the first matchup
Sully Daron
September 23, 2026

With September nearing its end and fall sports well underway, varsity golf is ready to start Mack Plaque strong, as they are first on the schedule...

The sideline erupts as the girls celebrate with their teammates last season.
Varsity field hockey starts strong
Sully Daron
September 17, 2026

After last year's playoff run ended with a semifinal loss, the girls varsity field hockey team is looking to return to the same stage with a...

Boys soccer vs. Merrimack
Boys soccer vs. Merrimack
Marleigh Talbot
September 14, 2026

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Roblox's Adopt Me became a massive hit and a major piece of Gen Z childhood nostalgia thanks to its pet raising and trading. It stays at the top of the charts because weekly updates always give players a reason to come back.

Photo credit: Adopt Me! thumbnail on Roblox, created by Uplift Games Art and Media teams
Adopt until you drop
Caleb Dupes
June 12, 2026

While a perfectly crafted Adopt Me! account may have little monetary value in the real world, within the game, that player is a billionaire. Adopt Me! was created by Roblox developers “New Fissy”...

Elden Ring is an open world game with a deep story and challenging combat that combos perfectly with its beautiful scenery. Game cover image by Two Dots Studio.
Elden Ring: A vast world of challenge and wonder
Kamron Woodruff
June 8, 2026

Elden Ring is similar to other games in the action role-playing game genre. But the difference? It will long be considered the best ever. Elden Ring is a challenging, yet fun, story-focused game that has...

Anaïs Mitchell’s “Hadestown” reimagines the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice, while touching upon the myth of Hades and Persephone.
Hadestown: a theatrical masterpiece
Lylah Chaffee
June 5, 2026

At the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City, the lights dim, the chatter hushes and the brassy sound of a trombone begins to resonate as the company begins to “sing it again.” Since its first preview...

Metroid Prime 4, while not an irredeemably terrible game, fails to live up to the high standards set by its predecessors.
Metroid Prime 4: How to not live up to expectations
Fintan Cronin
June 4, 2026

When the first Metroid Prime released in 2002, it blew away all expectations of what a first person shooter (FPS) game could be, combining interconnected world design, a story told almost entirely through...

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Kayden Raadmae hits a handstand and walks on his hands during his catwalk.
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