Bridge closure starts next month
BOLTONVILLE—Plenty of advance notice will herald the closure, demolition, and reconstruction of the old 1946 Boltonville Bridge. The work is to begin June 12 with a crossing over the Wells River slated to reopen on Aug. 18. The bridge, which the state of Vermont labels as Newbury Bridge 15, is owned by the town of […]
Spring tradition is for the birds
NEWBURY—About four years ago, a bluebird logo sparked an idea which has grown into a yearly tradition. The annual construction of bluebird houses is now anticipated by children of varying ages who participate in the afterschool programs at Newbury Elementary and Blue Mountain Union with Paul Jewett at the helm. Jewett, who lives in Ryegate, […]
Woodsville sanctioned over electioneering
WOODSVILLE—There is another entry in what has been an unusual town meeting season after accusations of unlawful electioneering were reported to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, which enforces state elections laws. The first complaint made to the DOJ has been addressed. The DOJ determined that a letter written and mailed to Woodsville residents constituted […]
Man airlifted after mine shaft fall
CORINTH—A man who fell approximately 150 feet down a mine shaft on Saturday night was injured and taken to the hospital after emergency responders performed a technical nighttime rescue. The incident happened sometime on Saturday evening. The man, who has not been identified but was not from this area, was with a friend or friends […]
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.