Village water rates set to spike
WELLS RIVER—Village residents will face steep increases in water and sewer bills in 2025. In a special public meeting on Nov. 14, Chip Conquest, chair of the trustees, said there was no way to “sugarcoat” the issue.
Man wanted in stabbing found in Woodsville
WOODSVILLE—Brandon Lackie, 36, of Groton, the man wanted for allegedly stabbing an acquaintance on Nov. 18 in Groton, was apprehended on the morning of Nov. 21 on the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail in Woodsville behind Ocean State Job Lot in Woodsville.
Ballot snafu postpones election
TOPSHAM—While this month’s general election concluded 2024 voting for most communities across the United States, it’s not quite over in Topsham.
In Times Past: Women in medicine
This column is the first of two exploring the role of local women in medicine in times past. It covers the careers and contributions of two 18th century midwives and two 20th century registered nurses. The second column will follow the careers of three local physicians.
Photo of the Week
The photographer shared this photo of the United Congregational Church in Orfordville. “I’m very fond of this beautiful historical Church that was built on 1895,” he wrote in an email. It will host a candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m.
