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Co-op Food Stores member Steve Carrier, of Lebanon, unloads his laundry in Enfield yesterday afternoon. Carrier said having the Co-op in town would be a benefit, but at the same time he would hate for it to pull shoppers away from Enfield’s Georges AG SuperValue market, which he said has always been there for customers. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck)

Appetites Grow in Mascoma Valley; Residents in Enfield, Other Towns Signal Interest in Co-op Market

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Enfield — Could the Co-op Food Stores open a location in the Mascoma Valley? A group of area residents are curious enough in the idea that they signaled their intention to attend an informational meeting at the Enfield Community Center next Tuesday at 4 p.m. on the topic. Co-op General Manager Terry Appleby will also be there to gauge the …

School Notes: Mascoma Valley Schools Will Showcase Student Work in May

Friday, May 17, 2013

When schools assemble public displays of student work, they tend to focus on the accomplishments of a select group of young artists, scientists and performers. The Student Showcase that will be held at Mascoma Valley Regional High School May 8 will provide a broader look at the way students have applied classroom lessons …

Young Writers Share A Life Lesson

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Each week, Young Writers Project receives several hundred submissions from students in Vermont and New Hampshire in response to writing prompts and selects the best for publication here and in 21 other newspapers and on vpr.net. This week, we publish responses to the prompt, Lesson: You are sitting on a park bench and …

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Family members talk with a Cabot Funeral Home employee at the scene of an accident that killed Norma Sawyer, of Bridgewater, in Woodstock yesterday. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Another Route 4 Tragedy: Bridgewater Woman, 84, Is Fourth to Die on Road Since March
Volunteer Wendy WIndsor, of Hartford, talks over dress choices with Hartford High School senior Jordan Schaal, 18, while volunteer Betsy Durkee ,of Lebanon, back left, mends a dress and Hartford senior Rhyan Mavilla, back right, searches the racks at the Cinderella Project shop in the Raq-On Dance Studio on the Lebanon Mall Wednesday. The Upper Valley Cinderella Project is an all-volunteer effort providing a choice of about 250 donated prom dresses to girls attending the spring dances throughout the Upper Valley. The shop is open Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 - 2 p.m. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Preparing for Prom
Oxbow Union High girls lacrosse captain Dilan Clements leads her team in a cheer at the close of practice in Bradford, Vt., yesterday. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Oxbow Scoring Aces Get Help From Their Friends
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Oxbow at Woodstock boys basketball in Woodstock, Vt., on December 20, 2012. Woodstock won, 47-40. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

With New Coach, Hartford Has High Hopes

Sunday, December 23, 2012

After a six-year stint as coach of the Hartford girls basketball team, which culminated with the program’s first state championship last winter, defensive specialist Steve Landon brings his skills and dedication to the Hurricane boys this season. While …

Cards Beat Royals, And the Buzzer, Too

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Claremont — Even the player that took the game-winning shot thought it probably should not have gone in. Stevens was a 58-55 winner over Mascoma last night in a New Hampshire Division III game at Carr Gym that was decided by Jordan Haines’ off-balance 3-pointer as time expired. …

Mascoma’s Erin Tevere dribbles the ball against Inter-Lakes last week. The Royals reached the New Hampshire Division III quarterfinals last season. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Teams Raring to Return to the Hardwood

Sunday, December 16, 2012

With the winter season officially upon us, the best place to get a front row seat for all the action is your area gymnasiums. Last year, Oxbow and Hartford claimed state titles. Who will be this season’s Cinderella? …

Canaan Runner, 62, Finishes Near the Top

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Jim Burnett didn’t quite make it as an NFL kicker. When it comes to running, he makes the cut every time. A runner of 49 marathons and countless other races, Burnett finished second overall among 89 runners at the Wolf Hollow 5K road race in Nashua on Nov. …

Phoenix Rise Over Big Green in Lopsided Win

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Elon, n.c. — Jack Isenbarger and Lucas Troutman each tallied 15 points to lead Elon over Dartmouth 71-49 last night in a nonconference contest. Isenbarger was just 3-of-14 shooting and 1 of 9 from 3-point range but was a perfect 8 for 8 from the foul line. Troutman …

Mascoma High School Honors

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Mascoma Valley Regional High School has announced its first quarter honor roll. The following students achieved honors: Highest Honors Grade 12: Amanda Arnold, Todd Buckwold, Kori Kosiorek, Kiah Laramie, Victoria Makalinaw, Gareth Solbeck. Highest Honors Grade 11: Benjamin Bonner, Demora Dessert, Gabrielle Forshee, Carrie Hackeman., Joseph Lampman III, …

Letter: More Than Mascoma Needs

Thursday, November 29, 2012

To the Editor: Kudos to the Mascoma Valley Regional School Board for finding a way to heat four schools more economically in a manner that will ultimately pay for itself. Even so, this is not a “tweak” since it has to be paid for up-front. Superintendent Patrick Andrew’s …

Mascoma High renovation bond will be brought before voters again

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Enfield — Come Town Meeting, Mascoma Valley voters will be asked to approve the same $23.8 million renovation plan that they rejected in March, but this time it could include a wood pellet plant that would knock $2 million off the cost. In March, a $23.8 million bond …

Mascoma’s Justin Marsh (10) walks away after Franklin’s Kody Benwell, back left, scored a touchdown during yesterday’s NHIAA D-VI championship game. Jeffrey Porter photograph

Tornadoes Spoil Royals’ Dream Year

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Hanover — If Mascoma High’s first visit to the NHIAA Division VI football finals didn’t net a championship yesterday, at least it yielded something that could serve the Royals for many years to come. A rival. Fueled by …

After taking a slide through the mud, Mascoma players, from left, Noah Richer, Chris Sanborn, Mike Seiffert, Steven Griswold and Victor Vannesse celebrate a 56-19 victory over Campbell last month. The Royals face Franklin for the New Hampshire Division VI title today. Valley News - Ryan Dorgan

Championship Preview: Two Old Hands — and One Upstart — Go for Glory

Saturday, November 10, 2012

A one-word description for Mascoma High’s football season to date? How does “magical” grab you? It’s the word that came from Mascoma assistant coach Josh Kershaw’s mouth during the Royals’ workout earlier this week, but any number of …