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Charlestown Releases Third History Book

Monday, June 10, 2013

By Aimee Caruso Valley News Staff Writer Charlestown — A new 561-page book about Charlestown’s history will be available starting Saturday. Third History of Charlestown, New Hampshire focuses on the period spanning 1950 to 2009. The town’s Heritage Commission came up with the idea for the black-and-white book several years ago, said Joyce Higgins, who is the commission’s chairwoman and a member of the Charlestown Historical Society. Last year, voters …

Fort at No. 4 to Host Encampment

Monday, June 3, 2013

Charlestown — The Fort at No. 4 will host a French and Indian War Encampment next weekend. French, British and Native camps will be open for visiting on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sutlers and craftspeople will sell period-style items, and military drills …

Donald R. Melendy

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Loudon, N.H. — Donald R. Melendy, age 81, a resident of The Birches at Concord died Sunday, May 19, 2013, after a long courageous battle with failing health. He was formerly a long term resident of Charlestown, N.H. Don was one of nine children born to the late Don L. and Phila (Hazen) Melendy. He was predeceased by two brothers, Rob and Roger …