Parade off, fireworks on
ORFORD—Many community members in Orford and Fairlee are disappointed that the traditional Fourth of July parade and some other associated traditions have been cancelled this year.The extended I-91 closure has diverted southbound interstate traffic onto Route 5, past Bridge Street and through Fairlee village. As a results, organizers suspended the Independence Day parade and related […]
Voters block sidewalk scoping study
BRADFORD—In a special town meeting held on June 22, voters defeated a proposal to conduct a feasibility study of a path or sidewalk to connect Mill Street to the park and ride on Route 25.
Local dairy farm opens meat store
NORTH HAVERHILL—Profile Meats, at the site of the former Hatchland ice cream shop on Route 10 in North Haverhill, opened its doors on June 1. A variety of beef, pork, chicken, sausage, lamb, buffalo, turkey, and other meats are available. They also sell pre-packaged items such as pepperoni and Lunchables, potato and macaroni salads, and […]
County delegation approves budget
NORTH HAVERHILL—The Grafton County legislative delegation approved a $56.2 million budget in a party-line vote at a hearing on Monday morning. In a 15-5 vote, delegation members approved a budget plan which will increase spending by 4.56% over the current year and increase the total amount to be raised in property taxes by 3.07%.
Photo of the Week
A male loon feeds its day-old chick on Monday morning in Grafton County. The mating pair lost their first clutch of eggs, probably due to flooding.
