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.”
Woman shares recovery with Rivendell students
ORFORD—New Hampshire resident Taysa Lynch spoke to Rivendell Academy students on Aug. 31 about overcoming addiction. The presentation, school officials said, helped build upon the school’s summer reading theme of “courage.” As she described her journey, from the beginnings of addiction to sobriety, Lynch grasped students’ attention.
Board considers town plan update
BRADFORD—The second of two Bradford Selectboard public hearings on proposed changes to the Town Plan will be held on Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Drowning after boat capsizes
GROTON— A Thetford man died in Groton over the holiday weekend after a boat capsized on Levi Pond.
Pharmacy to close next month
WOODSVILLE—Rite Aid in Woodsville will close next month after the retail chain spent a quarter of century in business at its location at the intersection of Central Street and Dartmouth College Highway. The store will close at the end of the business day on Sept. 10.
Stolen truck found destroyed; Man charged in stabbing; Driver fell asleep before crash
TOPSHAM—A pickup truck featuring distinctive decals stolen from a Topsham driveway earlier this month was found battered and burned.
BRADFORD—A 33-year-old man allegedly stabbed another man in a South Pleasant St. altercation at their home Aug. 24.
BRADFORD—The driver of the Jeep Wrangler that left I-91 Aug. 14 and came to a rest on Route 25 fell asleep just before the crash.
Board opts against endorsing energy project
WOODSVILLE—The selectboard voted to table a letter of support for a Twin State Energy Link until more information is available.