BRADFORD—Oxbow High School co-principal Ken Cadow’s new novel, “Gather,” has been given some prestigious recognition. The book, which will arrive in bookstores and be available online on Oct. 3, has attracted buzz after its inclusion on the 2023 National Book Awards longlist in the Young People’s Literature category.
Education was crucial in early New England as it enabled people to read the Bible. By 1777, New Hampshire and Vermont required primary schools in most towns.
NEWBURY—The Traveling Indian Bazaar returned to Tenney Memorial Library on Sept. 14. For four hours, members of the public browsed and bought colorful scarves, handbags, aprons, jewelry, and other items handmade in India. But there is more to the bazaar than shopping.
WENTWORTH—A Plymouth man died over the weekend when his motorcycle crashed near Wentworth village.
ORFORD—NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers and the fire departments from Orford, Thetford, Lyme, Hanover, Canaan, Enfield, and Haverhill responded to assist a hiker who was identified as Jocelyn Bishop, 51, of Westford, Massachusetts on Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m.
FAIRLEE—Fairlee’s new town administrator is also a selectboard member in Bradford. The town has announced the hire of Ryan Lockwood as the new Fairlee Town Administrator. He replaces former Town Administrator Tad Nunez, who retired in August.
VERSHIRE—This summer, archaeologists started working near Ely Mine, which is on South Vershire Road about 2 miles west of West Fairlee village, in advance of the environmental cleanup planned by the EPA.
HAVERHILL—New Hampshire homeowners struggling with financial pressures related to COVID-19 still have a chance to seek relief from money provided through the state’s Homeowner Assistance Fund.
WELLS RIVER—Residents in Groton, Ryegate, and Wells River could be asked as soon as next year to fund renovations at the 52-year-old Blue Mountain Union school building.
WEST NEWBURY—Harp and pipe organ music will lift spirits, both here and abroad, due to a benefit concert to be held at the West Newbury Congregational Church. On Sept. 24 at 3 p.m., the church will host harpist Jennifer Hoult and organist Tim Smith with proceeds directed toward humanitarian aid to Ukraine.