Piermont eyes school tax hike
PIERMONT—Piermonters could be looking at a 22% increase in education-related property taxes next year. At a public hearing on Feb. 14, school board members reviewed a draft budget and meeting warrant for the annual district meeting on March 21.
After life on the road, band settles down
HAVERHILL—In 2020, Mallory Graham bought a gift — a commissioned “map of home” — for her partner in music and life, Scott Tyler. But the map didn’t depict a single place. It included Nashville, parts of Michigan, Maine, and South Dakota, and Bradford. For the duo behind the folk-Americana band, The Rough & Tumble, each […]
In Times Past: The young and the restless
The history of American youth service organizations spans more than 200 years. This column describes that history in New Hampshire and Vermont. These organizations, led by adults, were aimed at young people. Often the main targets were young people who might be at risk — whether to waywardness or exploitation — when outside the home […]
Newbury Town Meeting Preview: Detention center to take center stage
NEWBURY—“Until the gavel drops, we’ll keep making our point,” said selectboard member Joe Parsons. The point is what many in Newbury hope registered voters make through Article 8 on town meeting warning. They want to send a unified message to state leaders concerning the proposed juvenile detention center on Stevens Place. There will be no […]
Photos of the Week
They are the Champions! Woodsville boys basketball won the D4 state championship Saturday afternoon, defeating Littleton 51-48. AND Thetford boys basketball won the D3 state title over Hazen 58-44 Saturday night. Congratulations to the Engineers and the Panthers!
