Groton’s 69th Annual Fall Foliage Festival: When the Town Dresses Up for Everyone
“It’s like coming home,” said Michelle Emerson Kalnins, BMU class advisor. “You get to see all the people you grew up with, you get to see all the buildings you grew up with. All the families come back. It’s a great time here in Groton.”
The Chicken Pie Supper isn’t just a meal. It’s an anchor. People plan their weekends, even their travel, around it. Proceeds from ticket sales support scholarships for local high school seniors, the library, and other community projects. It’s generosity served alongside supper.
Pike Glades hosts rope rescue, beacon search, and GPS navigation instructor courses
GBA has an ethics education program known as Ski Kind, which is augmented by safety education programs that promote safety, self-reliance, and wilderness rescue. Both organizations serve GBA members and the public backcountry skiing community.
New England Wire opens new Main Street building
The new building will ensure that NEWT can accommodate their expected ongoing future growth opportunities and better support customers’ needs with new manufacturing space on the riverside of the business.
The company indicated earlier that they were “excited to realize significant capacity expansion of their extrusion department and also to look forward to opening up additional space in other manufacturing areas to permit continued growth and capability enhancements.
Loved Ones Honor Lloyd Steeves and Barbara Elliott in Upcoming Alzheimer’s Walk
Prior to his diagnosis, Mr. Steeves, who has always lived a healthy lifestyle and has no family history of Alzheimer’s Disease, was a beloved math/computer teacher and coach, devoted family man, and active parishioner/treasurer at the North Haverhill United Methodist Church.
Retired Groton Fire Chief Wayne Knott Leaves a Legacy of Teaching and Learning
Ret. Chief Knott is humble and well aware that he could not have been “truly extraordinary” throughout his career without the unconditional love and support of his wife, Dorothy, whose guidance has been instrumental to his success.
Uncommon Jam hosts three bands on a fine weather day
She said the crowd appreciated the live music from these three organizations, also hosted by the Cohase Chamber of Commerce. It is one of the largest fundraiser benefits for Court Street Arts, which is part of Haverhill Heritage Inc.
A solo Atlantic Ocean rowing trip will take a woman 3 to 6 months to complete
According to her website and through our recent face-to-face interview, Renee is an endurance athlete, musician, yoga instructor, teacher, farmer, lover of the mountains, ocean adventure, and physical and mental challenger and survivor.
The Rocking Chairs’ Last Street Dance Curtain Call
Given their popularity and overwhelming success, one might question why The Rocking Chairs would call it quits after nearly two decades of performing for the community they love. “Unfortunately life changes,” Mike says, citing increasing costs, travel expenses, arthritis, and other health issues as the main reasons.
Eastern States Cup Enduro #5 at Mountain Lakes was Very Special
Mountain Lakes, NH rain or shine. The weather was iffy, at best, but the weekend at Mountain Lakes was very special, indeed, with a good turnout and a lot of family fun, as usual. It is what the crowd expected, sun, friendly faces and hard trails.
One Grandmother’s Birthday Wish for a Cure
Eliza’s family recently learned that she is eligible for two gene therapy trials currently being conducted in the United States. One of the trial sites is Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts.
Bradford takes aim at ESPN
If you’ve never played or even heard of archery tag, don’t worry. Most haven’t. But that’s changing fast. Players use soft foam-tipped arrows and face shields and score points by hitting players on the other team. It’s an arena-style game that’s as much about timing and teamwork as it is about aim. It’s safe for beginners, challenging for competitors, and a lot of fun both competitively and recreationally.
Woodsville Water is Being Hauled to Wells River
The agency noted that the potential risks involved indicate that fuel oil can contaminate groundwater and drinking water sources, potentially posing health risks to consumers. The long-term effects, they said, depend on the extent of contamination and the effectiveness of cleanup efforts. The spill could have long-term environmental consequences.
10th Mountain Division Memorial held in Landaff
Joanne and Lloyd Donnellan of Landaff offered a section of their private property to be the new memorial site, and the Lancaster area was taken down, all of the crosses signs and flagpoles were moved to the new memorial site in Landaff. The Donnellan land was cleared, and the crosses and flagpoles were installed.
Mount Prospect Academy Student Project Results In A Little Free Library in Pike
According to the program’s website, part of Mount Prospect’s mission is to provide a caring and safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills necessary to reach their full educational and social potential.
First River House event sees good weather, live music and great food
She said the rebuilding project on the home is coming along nicely and that the builders are making progress that will see the designs for the heating and plumbing systems completed. She said the target date of December 25 for a move-in date will be met, “whether we are ready or not.”
NES and BMU After School Programs learn about starting up a business
Director Jewett said the exercise was an opportunity to open their minds to different ways of looking into and pursuing a career when they were older. The 3 Bears Country Barn was an ideal way to learn more about the Drews and how they work closely with the community to make their store a success.
As Work Continues, River House Prepares For Sat., June 28 Gala
The property is being designed to house up to 10 children plus the house parents with future plans for the barn to house single staff,
couples or small families. Specific rooms at the river house are being designed on the larger side in hopes of keeping siblings together in
the same house instead of being separated.