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Solstice fire burns cocoa plant

NEWBURY—An overnight fire destroyed the Sillycow Farms building in the Newbury Industrial Park. “We’re in crisis mode right now,” said Sillycow Farms CEO Keith Lemnios on Tuesday afternoon. There were no injuries. Nobody was working inside the building at the time of the fire, but Lemnios said the fire came at the worst time of […]

Board balks at mask mandate

FAIRLEE—The Fairlee Selectboard opted against a mask mandate after discussion on Monday night. Instead, town officials said they will recommend that businesses ask patrons and employees to wear a mask in public indoor settings. After a special legislative session in November, Gov. Phil Scott signed a law permitting municipalities to require face coverings and masks […]

Topsham farmer follows dream, even to Florida

EAST TOPSHAM—Abby Driscoll, daughter of Steve and Deb Smith, grew up around cows and spent hours in the barn alongside her father. As she grew, so did her herd of 20 cows that she would one day relocate from Vermont to Florida. It all began a little over 20 years ago when, at milking time, […]

Federal money lined up for mine cleanup

VERSHIRE—After decades of study and funding uncertainty, the long-awaited cleanup of the Ely Mine appears to be closer . Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that $1 billion in funding from the first distribution of the infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden in November will be used to clear the backlog […]

Masking now optional at Haverhill schools

WOODSVILLE—Haverhill Cooperative School Board members repealed its targeted masking policy on Monday night, opting instead to recommend that students wear masks on the three district campuses. Board members voted 3-2 after wrestling with the wording on several motions. The new policy went into immediate effect on Dec. 14. buy norvasc online norvasc no prescription online […]

Newbury eyed for wood pellet plant

NEWBURY—An Upper Valley company wants to turn the former Newman Lumber Mill in the Newbury Industrial Park into a wood pellet plant. The Newbury Development Review Board will hold a public hearing later this month on the proposal by PK Wood Pellet. online pharmacy order flagyl online with best prices today in the USA online […]

Survey finds schools’ strengths, weaknesses

BRADFORD—A survey conducted earlier this year found that Bradford and Newbury residents like the small class sizes and dedicated teachers in its public schools while lamenting their high cost and lack of communication. The survey results were shared on Dec. 8 in a Zoom presentation by the Oxbow Unified Union School District’s strategic planning committee. […]

Paws up on dog park

BRADFORD—It is a long way off and nothing is set in stone, but the Bradford Selectboard signed off on a plan to develop a public dog park on Memorial Field last week. The board approved a preliminary proposal to develop a dog park on an unused northeast section of Memorial Field near Bugbee Landing. The […]

Thetford mandates public masking

THETFORD—The Thetford Selectboard unanimously passed a mask mandate to combat increasing COVID-19 cases on Dec. 6. Any person entering an establishment open to the public in Thetford will be required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth. Signs will be delivered to local businesses stating that all customers are required to mask […]

ZBA sets cell tower hearing

WOODSVILLE—The Haverhill Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing next month on a proposed cell tower that has drawn criticism from neighbors. The hearing will be on Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Clifford building in Woodsville. online pharmacy https://sunrisedental.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/wpml/twig/nolvadex.html with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy champix online with […]