In Times Past: from one room to no room
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.
Bazaar helps fight against trafficking
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.
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Wentworth
WENTWORTH—A Plymouth man died over the weekend when his motorcycle crashed near Wentworth village.
Injured hiker assisted on Mt. Cube
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 announces new town administrator
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.
Archaeological work progresses near Ely Mine
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.
NH pandemic housing relief fund available
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.
BMU Board mulls building project
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.
Church to host Ukraine benefit
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.
As harvest approaches, taking stock of May frost
NORTH HAVERHILL—When a hard frost fell across New England in mid-May, the full extent of damage to the delicate apple blossoms was not evident until midday the next morning. Sheila Fabrizio, of Windy Ridge Orchard in North Haverhill, recalled, “That morning everything was white, and then by afternoon everything was brown.”