Cottage doc retires after 45 years
WOODSVILLE—When Dr. Gerald Lyons Jr. stepped out into the gray morning of April 25 after signing off on his last scheduled shift at Cottage Hospital, he took with him 45 years of experience. Wearing a surgical mask and carrying three bags, there was no fanfare as he walked away in the dim daylight. In the […]
Distinctive logging company closes shop
WEST NEWBURY—Who knew log cabins could be works of art? They are when the materials are hand-picked, perfect specimens and cleverly put together by a skilled craftsman. No cookie-cut, assembly line results for John Nininger, of West Newbury, who just might someday be referred to as the “log whisperer.” As founder of the Wooden House […]
Former school burns in Wells River
WELLS RIVER—A devastating fire ripped through an historic school building on Monday morning that has been a hub of village activity for nearly 150 years. Firefighters from across the region converged on the old school building in Wells River before 11:30 a.m. to fight the blaze. Currently serving as a home, the building’s two residents […]
Board won’t seek removal of elections official
WOODSVILLE—The Haverhill Selectboard will not demand the resignation of an elected supervisor of the checklist who was recently cited for electioneering. As reported in last week’s edition, Regis Roy, a longtime supervisor of the checklist in Haverhill, was recently ordered by the New Hampshire Department of Justice to cease and desist from electoral interference after […]
Photo of the Week
A fledgling Rivendell Raptors fan cheers on the home team in Orford during the boys basketball game against Grace Christian on Jan. 3.
