Detour underway near Woodsville
BATH—Route 135 north of Woodsville is closed for three weeks. NH Department of Transportation will implement the extended closure for retaining wall work at the Narrows. It will last through Nov. 1, according to an announcement. Work at the site was initiated in the spring and led to the temporary closure this summer and fall […]
Dream becomes reality at rec center
BRADFORD—Mike and Kelly Morrissette are set to open Running Water Recreation Center on Saturday next to the Orange East Senior Center. Upon entering space at 176 Waits River Road, visitors are met with 8,300 square feet in a family- friendly setting featuring brightly colored walls, sports equipment abound and dazzling bounce houses. Years ago, it […]
Longtime employee is new JO publisher
BRADFORD—The Journal Opinion, an institution for over 150 years, has been sold. Michelle and Rodney Sherburne of Newbury became owners on Oct. 1 after purchasing the paper from Connie Sanville. The last few owners have brought decades of experience in the industry to the job, and that extends to the newest co-owner and publisher Michelle […]
Woodsville fire under investigation
WOODSVILLE—The fire that destroyed a vacant commercial building near a busy intersection last week is under investigation. On Sept. 28 at approximately 3 a.m., a passer-by called 911 to report the old Modern Furniture/Way We Were building, located at 4475 Dartmouth College Highway near the Forest Street intersection, had visible flames shooting through the roof. […]
Photo of the Week
Thetford Academy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov.19 to celebrate the installation of a new wheelchair lift installed this summer. Pictured (from left to right) are Pril Hall, trustee of Thetford’s Farm Trust; Jane Francisco, representing the Frances Barrows Fund; Beckie Gray, class of 1959; John Brown, director of buildings and grounds; Barbara Smith, class of 1958; Carrie Brennan, Head of School; Patty McIlvaine, Director of Advancement; and Caleb Crossett, class of 2025.
