Cohase Chamber recognizes Piermont farm, Bradford man
The Cohase Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Robie Farm in Piermont is the 2025 Business of the Year and that Gary Moore, of Bradford, is the 2025 Citizen of the Year.
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Man dies after car crash; Ryegate fire claims woman’s life
NORTH HAVERHILL—A 76-year-old North Haverhill man, Daniel Kirkwood, died after suffering a medical emergency while driving on Dartmouth College Highway. RYEGATE—Shirley Tracy, 75, of 1058 Whitelaw Road in Ryegate, died in a house fire on the evening of Dec. 18.
Groton nonprofit offers free goods for all
GROTON—For Jodi Fleurie-Wohlleb, who operates the Re-treasured Community Closet, the idea of running a shop where everything is free came to her when writing her college thesis.
Fireworks costs explode
FAIRLEE—The Fairlee Selectboard has encountered a speed bump as it plans for one of the town’s most beloved summer traditions. The Fourth of July attracts thousands of people to Fairlee and Orford. But the show’s cost has skyrocketed more than 60% from 2025 to 2026.
Corinth studio offers window into artist’s life
CORINTH—At the end of a long, wood-lined road in Corinth, Kathy Chapman’s studio stands nestled among the trees. The modest workspace — with panoramic views of the surrounding forest — serves as a quiet refuge from the outside world for the stained glass artist.
In Times Past: The spirit of giving
In 1968, the Old Fogie columnist in The United Opinion suggested that while residents may have a tradition of “penny-pinching,” they are “generous to church, charity and individuals in need.” While that spirit of generosity is apparent throughout the year, it is especially evident around the holidays.
Treasurer to step down in Bradford
BRADFORD—An emotional resignation, town report preparation, and appropriations requests were a few of the items handled by the selectboard on Dec. 11.
Task force findings review at BVS
BATH—Nine months after forming a task force to consider the challenges facing the small school district, Bath school officials on Monday night outlined some of that group’s recommendations.
Business Buzz: Midnight Hour reuses, upcycles
BRADFORD—With two children under 3, Greg and Ally Barlow, of Bradford, often find themselves burning the midnight oil. And so their children inspired the name Midnight Hour Woodworking for the business the couple formed when they moved to Bradford.