Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Two years after the Northern Pass transmission line was announced, New Hampshire is waiting for the project’s developer, Northeast Utilities, to come forward with changes to its original proposal, with an announcement expected soon. But there should be no mistake: There are no plans for a truly “new” …
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 …
Friday, December 21, 2012
To the Editor: With regards to preparing schools to respond to a shooting, Vermont State Police Capt. Rob Evans said, “I’m not sure there’s much more that we can do” (“Police Say No Change in Protocol,” Dec. 18). That may be so, but I’m just wondering why we …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Thetford at Rivendell girls basketball in Orford, N.H., on December 18, 2012. Thetford won, 35-29. Valley News - Sarah Priestap …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Orford — Chris Crowley put off opening his December tax bill for several days because he thought he knew what was inside. When he opened it, however, he found a pleasant surprise: The school portion of his tax bill had dropped by 9 percent. Crowley was perplexed. He …
Monday, December 17, 2012
To the Editor: The terrorist attack on New York seems like it was just yesterday. I worry about our future. Who is double checking on the nation’s security now? With all the outbursts of violence happening in many countries overseas, why are we allowing our military to fight …
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? …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Orford, N.H. — Julia Mentzer Fifield died quietly six days after her 107th birthday, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon, N.H. with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She was born in Somerville, Mass., the daughter of Charles and Gertrude (Vinton) …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Orford, N.H. — Julia Fifield, 107, of Orford died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, N.H. A complete obituary will appear at a later date. The Hale Funeral Home of Bradford, Vt. is in charge of arrangements. …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Chelsea — A Vermont man who pulled a handgun and threatened to shoot officers after leading them on a high-speed chase in Newbury, Vt. last week had been on the lam for six months, authorities said. Michael J. Hoehl, 28, of Topsham, Vt., was arrested last week after …