After life on the road, band settles down
HAVERHILL—In 2020, Mallory Graham bought a gift — a commissioned “map of home” — for her partner in music and life, Scott Tyler. But the map didn’t depict a single place. It included Nashville, parts of Michigan, Maine, and South Dakota, and Bradford. For the duo behind the folk-Americana band, The Rough & Tumble, each […]
In Times Past: The young and the restless
The history of American youth service organizations spans more than 200 years. This column describes that history in New Hampshire and Vermont. These organizations, led by adults, were aimed at young people. Often the main targets were young people who might be at risk — whether to waywardness or exploitation — when outside the home […]
Newbury Town Meeting Preview: Detention center to take center stage
NEWBURY—“Until the gavel drops, we’ll keep making our point,” said selectboard member Joe Parsons. The point is what many in Newbury hope registered voters make through Article 8 on town meeting warning. They want to send a unified message to state leaders concerning the proposed juvenile detention center on Stevens Place. There will be no […]
Mine cleanup funds allocated
CORINTH—The EPA announced on Feb. 10 that some $1 billion has been allocated to clean up 22 Superfund sites across the country, including Pike Hill Mine in Corinth. This is the second wave of funding targeting Superfund sites to emerge from the 2021 federal Infrastructure Bill. The first wave, announced in December 2021, shortly after […]
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.
