Mother of senator dies

MANCHESTER, N.H.-Belle Bowers, the mother of Democratic New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, has died. She was 94.

A spokesman for Shaheen says her mother died Thursday at home in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

"I am incredibly grateful for the expressions of sympathy from friends and Granite Staters while my family reflects on my mother's life," Shaheen said in a statement Saturday. "At 94, my mother lived a full life surrounded by family and loved ones. We will miss her greatly."

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wiggin-Purdy Funeral Home in Dover.