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Co-op, Residents Discuss Mascoma

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Enfield — By the end of yesterday’s meeting with representatives from the Co-op Food Stores, organizer Dorothy Heinrichs had the names of more than 100 residents who supported her cause. She’ll need them all and more for her goal of opening a Co-op store in the Mascoma Valley to become a reality. Although Co-op Food Stores Finance Director Tony Alongi said they will re-evaluate the Mascoma Valley market numbers, he …

Haverhill Gets Fire Safety List

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Haverhill — The state fire marshal has given the Haverhill Cooperative School District a to-do list of requirements following the rejection of a warrant article by voters in March that would have paid for necessary fire safety improvements at the high school. The $330,000 warrant article failed by just two votes. If it had passed, the money would have completed the final phase …

Mascoma Officals Wait For N.H. Fire Marshal

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Canaan — Administrators at Mascoma Valley Regional High School are still waiting to hear from the state Fire Marshal’s Office after a renovation plan that would have added a sprinkler system failed in March. In March, a $21.8 million proposal to renovate the 50-year-old high school failed. It was the third renovation bond to fail since 2008. The high school received a letter …

Wind Farm Proposed for Groton, N.H.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Groton, N.H. — EDP Renewables, an international energy company, is seeking approval to build a 60-meter meteorological tower in Groton to begin studying wind quality for a proposed wind farm straddling the borders of Groton, Alexandria and Hebron. …

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. …

Letter: A Vote for Manure

Monday, May 20, 2013

To the Editor: An Appalachian Trail hiker once said, “If you want to sound wise, go to school. If you want to be wise, go to nature.” This is the first thing that came to mind when I read Professor Gordon Gribble’s letter on Dec. 12 lambasting Henry …

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

Monday, May 20, 2013

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 …

Chester Andrew Packard

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Lebanon, N.H. — Chester “Chet” Andrew Packard, 80, a lifelong Lebanon resident passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, while surrounded by his family. He was born in Lebanon to the late Archie & Elsie (White) Packard. Chet graduated from Lebanon High …