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Obituary: Arthur M. Dias, 17, of Nashua and Merrimack
Dias was a multi-sport athlete at Merrimack High School.

Hometown: Levittown, Pa.
Birthday: Nov. 27
Bio: Seasoned journalist, eternal optimist, professional skeptic, hopeless romantic, Sagittarius. Mother of four. Wife of a great guy named Jim. Pet lover. Chronic gardener-savant.
Secret shame: I look forward to Friday night dance parties in my living room, heavy on the funk and 70s disco; and I truly like teenagers.
Wholeheartedly believe that great journalism begins with great storytelling.
After a delayed reaction to career journalism during which I got married and had a few kids, I spent a dozen years at the Bucks County Courier Times in Levittown, Pa., writing features, news enterprise and a weekly column about the antics of my family juxtaposed against universal truths of life. Also launched a teen section called r e a l i t y, which persists 18 years later.
Made the move to New Hampshire in 2001 to work for the New Hampshire Union Leader writing statewide news and features. Have learned to love snow.
Dias was a multi-sport athlete at Merrimack High School.

Results of the 2012 report indicates property crime and crimes against society are up; crimes involving people, slightly down.
Students were picked up by a second bus, according to a mom at the scene.
For the record: Grand jury indictments from Hillsborough County Superior Court.
Gregory Montejunas, a convicted felon, was also charged for being in possession of a gun.
What better way to start "real" Memorial Day than enjoying Louise Rankin singing with gusto.
Still time to participate in this great event, followed by a community cook out at Rivier University.
A new tradition: First Memorial Day ceremony May 28 at Nashua High School North, organized by the National Honor Society.
It's a great day to eat at Taco Bell. All profits for Doritos Tacos Locos sold today go right to Boston's One Fund.
Great day to eat at Taco Bell. All profits for Doritos Tacos Locos sold today go right to Boston's One Fund.
All occupants got out safely even though there were not smoke alarms in the house, fire officials said.
For those of you who don't hoof it around town, we have new talking crosswalk signs.
Not every good job requires a four-year degree. Check out these industries that hire high school grads. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
Several Aldermen said they also have lingering questions about the decision to cut down the trees for the sidewalk project.
Marathon bombing victim Jeff Bauman got a hero's welcome at Fenway Park
And Nashua Patch wants to help by giving you a way to spread the news.
NH State Troopers arrest log May 20-26.
No injuries reported and damage limited due to quick response by Nashua Fire.