Town appeals court ruling
NORTH HAVERHILL—The town of Haverhill has appealed a Grafton County Superior Court ruling made in the lawsuit between the town and precinct of Woodsville over how the two entities share highway revenue. Last year, Woodsville sued Haverhill alleging it had illegally withheld funding under state law in 2019 and 2020. Haverhill countersued claiming it had […]
Historic signs get a makeover
ORFORD—They were old, rusty and difficult to read, but two historical markers in Orford are looking like new thanks to some motivated residents and the expertise of a metal artisan. Ann Green and Orford Town Administrator Esther Dobbins-Marsh spearheaded the restoration. “The town is very fortunate to have historic iron signs,” Green said.
Lyme man arrested for Orford murder
ORFORD—Lance Goodrich, 35, has been accused of killing his 25-year-old cousin, Brooke Goodrich, who was found dead at her home in Orford on Saturday. Lance Goodrich, of Lyme, pleaded not guilty on Monday afternoon to second degree murder after he allegedly shot Brooke Goodrich at her Route 10 home. He will remain in custody after […]
Precinct audits reveal lapses
WOODSVILLE—Six years of precinct audits are in the books. At a public presentation last week, Woodsville residents touted the audits as exonerating the precinct from whispered accusations of fraud and ushering in a new era of responsible fiscal management. Still, the audits detailed extensive lapses over the last six years, which may have ramifications for […]
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.
