Developer eyes campground near boat landing
ORFORD–The owner of property along Route 10 south of the village wants to develop a seasonal campground near the state-owned boat landing.
Fairlee voters change town meeting day
FAIRLEE–On Oct. 17, 68 voters — 7.8% of the total on the checklist — attended a special in-person Saturday meeting to vote on whether to change the annual town meeting date. Those present ultimately approved the change in a voice vote.
Woman killed in Bath shooting
BATH–New Hampshire authorities are investigating after a woman died following a chaotic high-speed chase and a police-involved shooting on Route 112 on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Bradford to handle Fairlee FD calls
BRADFORD–Discussions about fire department aid to Fairlee, bids received for Phase I of the Elizabeth Park project, and upcoming charter amendment hearings were held at the selectboard meeting on Oct. 8.
Fairlee to vote on town meeting change
FAIRLEE–A special meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17 at the Fairlee Town Hall to see if voters support a proposed change in Town Meeting Day from the first Tuesday in March to the third day (Saturday) before the first Tuesday in March.
Election preview: Incumbent NH senator faces challenge
Voters have a choice for their NH District 1 Senate seat this year with incumbent Republican David Rochefort facing off against challenger Democrat Cathleen Fountain.
Village moves forward on second water source
WELLS RIVER–Work on a second water source for Wells River Village could possibly begin within the next two weeks.
2027 planning underway in Thetford
THETFORD–Small towns are not fiscally managed the same as families or businesses. Thetford Town Manager Brian Story made this clear to the 15 residents on Zoom and in the room Sept. 30 for the first of three budget information meetings.
Vermont Election Preview: Orange Senate sees Benson challenged by Priestley
Voters in 13 Upper Valley towns will choose on Election Day between incumbent Republican John Benson and Democratic challenger Monique Priestley.
Devil’s Den Ultra draws runners to Bradford’s tallest peak
BRADFORD–This weekend, endurance athletes will gather at the Devil’s Den trailhead to test their limits on a 6.4-mile course up, down and around Wright’s Mountain.