Woodworking Firm Buys Upper Valley Press Building
The building was abandoned, and the skeleton management crew moved the operation to Maine, where, as with most things in the world of strong, opinionated newspapers and local publishing, it disappeared.
Cuisine Ideale President Gagnon said his firm purchased the building and that, once it is fully rehabilitated and can once again host a business inside the large flat-roofed building, his investment would total $8.6 million.
Full crowds for Newbury Elementary School Farm and Field Show
The annual ag education and showing program was held on the Newbury Common recently and attracted school kids from the communities of Newbury, Blue Mountain Union, Bradford, Barnet, and Walden.
Volunteers for this long-time program, which was started by Lottie Hannett 10 years ago, brought their animals such as dairy cows, beef cows, working steers, draft horses, alpacas, herding dogs, and a long list of other farm and ag demonstrations to the sunny commons for the public and school kids to enjoy.
Cottage Hospital celebrates Ray of Hope's 10th anniversary
The Cottage Hospital Board Room was recently filled as hospital employees and a few area state officials and politicians met to celebrate the 10th Birthday of the Cottage Hospital Ray of Hope, a specialized 10-bed voluntary, short-stay mental health unit for older adults.
Little Rivers Health Care looking at strong 2027
Little Rivers Health Care of Vermont reported a strong 2026 and a positive outlook for 2027. The organization shared the news this week during its Annual Meeting celebration, held at several nearby venues in Wells River. Attendees at the busy afternoon and evening presentation saw the completion of a major capital campaign and considerable facility modernization across its rural network.
2nd Annual History day A Big Hit In Haverhill; Rain Held Off, Sun Shone
It took hours upon hours of hard work to put together the 2nd Annual History Day that had its midpoint locus on the Haverhill Commons. What an astounding piece of work it was!
But it all paid off for the creators this year, as crowds of visitors came to the North and South Commons and adjacent properties to enjoy a full day of local history, with no rain from an approaching Northeast wind and rainstorm that was barreling up the coast.
Annual Awards Night for Haverhill Firefighters
North Haverhill, NH - The annual fire awards program was held Saturday night, September 12, 2026, and according to Haverhill Fire Chief Phil Blanchard, “It was a fantastic evening recognizing the fire department members for their hard work and dedication. The Town of Haverhill is fortunate to have such a great department,” Chief Blanchard said.
Apples, Birdhouses and Hayrides Hail Dave Moody’s Legacy
This tribute to a friend of Pike was put together by UVSC Director of Experience Bill Kearney who told The Bridge Weekly that Dave Moody was a talented man who performed many chores and tasks at the UVSC over the 40 years he had been part of the outdoor adventure.
Back 15 and 20 years ago, Moody was a big part of the old Pike Days programs that were organized by personnel of the Becket School under the auspices of the Becket Family of Services.
27th Annual Airport Awareness program sees many happy first-time flyers
This year everything came together perfectly, as kids and parents who attended the event were introduced to the magic of first-time flying. For that, youngsters receive a Young Eagles certificate that places them in the ranks of the official National Young Eagles program.
A dedicated group of flying enthusiasts coordinated the day's busy events and continues to volunteer their time to the pastime, whether they are part of the Civil Air Patrol or members of the Airport Zoning Commission.
Over 60 vendors greet “Wells River’s “So Long Summer, Hello Fall!”
Event honcho Richard Roderick announced on Saturday noon, September 5, 2026 that he has been “in town and on the street for every event for the past 14 years and this year is the biggest I have seen yet,” he exclaimed to The Bridge Weekly as we strolled by his table under a tent that protected him from the sun’s rapidly heating rays.
He said the businesses and organizations that have been a part of the gala have enjoyed it over the years. He said this year he counted over 60 of them had signed up, a full 10 more than last year.
Danville's Luke Morrison, 15, Is A Bright, Young Military Collector With His Own Museum.
Morrison is 15 years old and a Ninth-Grade student at the nearby Danville School. His marks are good, he tells me, even though over the past year or so his chores and job tasks at home have increased many times over. Luke seems very able to promote his new military museum, and he has met with early stardom after the New York Times published a story a month or so ago, "The 15-year-old Keeping War Memories Alive."
Apples, Old Implements, Music, and Logging: It Was All There For Tucker Mountain Day
This free event was a great excuse for lawn chairing and just plain sitting or standing around and chatting with neighbors or newcomers as the kids explored or watched any number of demonstrations with a working draft horse named Leaf, artifacts found in local barns, or a chance to see and discover just how an ox team can listen to and obey commands from its driver, Miles Conklin.
Cherished Quilt of Valor presented to WW2 veteran Earl Aremburg
Aremburg, a popular and well-known lifelong resident and retired businessman in the area who is approaching his 100th birthday, was there with a large group of family, friends, and veteran well-wishers, including his daughter Marie Bigelow and son Raymond Aremburg.
The large quilt, resplendent in bright and patriotic colors, was hand-stitched by VFW Auxiliary member Bonnie Burroughs. She was present for the ceremony, as were Jane Graham and Carolyn Bruckner of the QOV organization.
Civil Air Patrol Members Hit The Ropes
There was plenty of activity on the perfect summer day. Throughout the area, visitors enjoyed the vendor booths, listening to several political candidates chat with voters, and hearing some great music by the group Counting by Sevens during the picnic session.
An interesting historical exhibit by the Newbury Historical Society was enjoyed at the one-room schoolhouse just down the road from the Hall.
Big turnout for West Newbury Summer Festival events
There was plenty of activity on the perfect summer day. Throughout the area, visitors enjoyed the vendor booths, listening to several political candidates chat with voters, and hearing some great music by the group Counting by Sevens during the picnic session.
An interesting historical exhibit by the Newbury Historical Society was enjoyed at the one-room schoolhouse just down the road from the Hall.
Local VFW Post named one of five top posts in NH
Word has been received that the local Post 5245 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has been selected as one of five top posts in New Hampshire in their outstanding programs of giving back to the community.
The North Haverhill Fair celebrates its 82nd year with perfect weather
It was about a mile from that spot that the fair was born, as the Pink Granite Grange Fair, in 1946, after being set up for a couple of years as a one-day agricultural event for local kids and their 4-H animals.
In its 50th year, the Orford Flea Market still offers a variety of food and neighborly fun.
The area has been in love with the Orford Flea Market for 50 years. It has taken place on the spacious Orford Common, and as they say, "If it is not at the Orford Flea Market, it ain't nowhere!"
Nice Weather, Happy Crowds Greet Warren Old Home Day Weekend Events
Grand Marshal for this event was the Warren Historical Society, and two members of that great organization were on hand in one of the lead-off parade vehicles. The Grand Marshal vehicle in the parade featured Historical Society Vice President Don Bagley at the wheel—a nice honor for a group that has done so much to preserve Warren's long history.
Population Of Area Towns Both Up And Down Between 2020 And 2025, Study Shows
At the same time, growth among the state’s three biggest cities, which include Manchester, Nashua and Concord, has, according to the study, remained static over the past five years of the study. But some smaller suburbs and rural areas have seen population declines.
Dr. Harry and Mary Rowe's Wells River Clinic is now in its historic 80th year!
Little Rivers Health Care CEO Andrew Barter said that the Dr. Harry Rowe and Mary story on their bold plan of setting up the original Wells River Clinic after he returned from his difficult war service is a wonderful story.