Church to host Ukraine benefit
WEST NEWBURY—Harp and pipe organ music will lift spirits, both here and abroad, due to a benefit concert to be held at the West Newbury Congregational Church. On Sept. 24 at 3 p.m., the church will host harpist Jennifer Hoult and organist Tim Smith with proceeds directed toward humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
As harvest approaches, taking stock of May frost
NORTH HAVERHILL—When a hard frost fell across New England in mid-May, the full extent of damage to the delicate apple blossoms was not evident until midday the next morning. Sheila Fabrizio, of Windy Ridge Orchard in North Haverhill, recalled, “That morning everything was white, and then by afternoon everything was brown.”
Woman shares recovery with Rivendell students
ORFORD—New Hampshire resident Taysa Lynch spoke to Rivendell Academy students on Aug. 31 about overcoming addiction. The presentation, school officials said, helped build upon the school’s summer reading theme of “courage.” As she described her journey, from the beginnings of addiction to sobriety, Lynch grasped students’ attention.
Board considers town plan update
BRADFORD—The second of two Bradford Selectboard public hearings on proposed changes to the Town Plan will be held on Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Photo of the Week
A pine siskin eats a Sunday brunch of crabapples at Elizabeth’s Park in Bradford the morning of Nov. 17.
