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Man reportedly attempts abduction

Police are looking for a a black male, between 5’9”-6” tall, wearing a green sweatshirt who attempted to abduct a woman on Jan. 1 in Bradford.  The man was said to be driving an older model gray or silver pickup truck, with damage on the driver’s side. Anyone with information is urged to contact BPD […]

Union bid held off for now

NORTH HAVERHILL—Haverhill municipal employees have withdrawn a petition to form a union. In August, the New Hampshire State Employees Association/SEIU 1984 filed a petition with the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board seeking to form a new bargaining unit on behalf of 20 Haverhill staff members.

Walker’s in third generation of ownership

WOODSVILLE—This year marks the 90th in business for Walker Motor Sales. Jamie and Robert Walker, brothers and co-owners of the auto dealership today, are the third generation to run the family business started by their grandfather, James Harvey Walker Sr., in 1935.

Parents upset about OHS hoops cuts

BRADFORD—Some parents of Oxbow basketball players have criticized the school for its approach to roster decisions last month. Ahead of the season start, several players — both boys and girls — learned on Dec. 3 they were cut from the program after failing to make the junior varsity or varsity teams.

Bicknell Barrels fills a need, big and small

EAST CORINTH—When Gary Bicknell moved to East Corinth from Ellington, Connecticut, decades ago, his plan was to be a vegetable farmer. He needed some barrels for the operation and asked his brother to bring a load of them up when he visited. They sat out in the field for a time until he was going […]

Barbara’s Red Stocking celebrates 30 years

FAIRLEE—Barbara’s Red Stocking is celebrating its 30th year of giving Christmas food to families in Fairlee, Orford, West Fairlee, Vershire, and Piermont. Every year since 1994, a crew of volunteers has organized the annual holiday giveaway.