Newbury residents fume at DCF meeting
NEWBURY—“Can you hear us now?” Newbury residents did not hold back in venting their frustrations at a “listening” hearing on the proposed state-sanctioned juvenile detention center. After a site visit, Dr. Harry Chen, the newly appointed interim commissioner of the Vermont Department of Children and Families, met with Newbury residents at a 4 p.m. meeting […]
SAU 23 sets next budget
NORTH HAVERHILL—Representatives from school districts in Bath, Benton, Haverhill, Piermont, and Warren approved the 2023-2024 central office budget for its supervisory union after a public hearing on Dec. 7.
Retired teacher achieves lifelong dream
NORTH HAVERHILL—Elizabeth Morrill, retired seventh and eighth grade Haverhill Cooperative Middle School teacher, recently published her first book of poetry, “Horse Meadow.” The 90-page book explores Morrill’s life through inspirations, such as her family and friends, the Benton Range, blueberry picking, and hiking trips. Morrill is a familiar figure to generations of area residents. In […]
Chevy dealer to change hands
WELLS RIVER—Wells River Chevrolet is changing hands. The dealership’s majority owner, Jeff Moore, has announced that he is selling the dealership to the Autosaver Group. The sale will be finalized within a week or two. Long known as H.O. Taylor Chevrolet, the dealership in the heart of Wells River Village, has been in existence for […]
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!
