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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Local Singer-Songwriter Karli Blood Headlines At North Haverhill Fair

Karli’s journey into the music spotlight is beyond inspirational. She is ambitious, passionate, humble, and kind. She is also a positive role model and a beacon of inspiration for those who have the courage to dream big dreams. Karli’s advice to budding young artists is simple and genuine.

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Recognizing Dairy Farms!

We have already mentioned the most popular dairy products, but let’s take a minute to think about the nutritional aspect of dairy. It has 13 nutrients altogether, some of which are calcium, protein, vitamin D, phosphorus, vitamin A, many of the vitamin B’s, zinc, selenium, potassium, and iodine. This just goes to show how much of a positive impact consuming dairy products can have on the body. 

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