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Orford Man Is Named to Board of Granite United Way

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Lebanon — Gordon Ehret, of Orford, has joined the Granite United Way board of directors. Ehret is a project manager at Hypertherm and chairman of the company’s philanthropy team. He formerly served on United Way’s Grant Review Committee and in 2011, he joined the Community Impact Committee, the volunteer team that determines where United Way campaign funds will be directed locally. He was co-chairman of the Hypertherm United Way campaign …

Rivendell District Passes Budget, Asbestos Abatement Project

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Orford — The Rivendell Interstate School District’s $9.5 million proposed budget didn’t face too much opposition last night, as voters passed the spending plan, 149-40. By voice, they also approved borrowing $495,000, for an asbestos abatement project, as well as $50,000 to be put in a capital needs reserve fund. The asbestos money, which only received a smattering of “no” votes, will be …

Health Insurance Drives Increase in Rivendell’s $9.5M Budget

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Voters in the Rivendell Interstate School District towns of Fairlee, Orford, Vershire and West Fairlee will decide on the 2013-14 budget at a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rivendell Academy in Orford. Voting for the district’s elected positions will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the academy. Orford ­— The Rivendell Interstate School District’s proposed 2013-14 budget of $9.5 million represents an …

Column: Northern Pass Remains a Flawed Proposal

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” …

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 …

Letter: Better Security at Schools

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 …

Photo Gallery: Thetford at Rivendell girls baskeball

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 …

Orford Still Owes Even Though Tax Bill Error Was State’s Fault

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 …

Letter: Keep the Armed Forces on U.S. Soil

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 …

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? …

Julia Mentzer Fifield

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) …

Julia Fifield

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. …

Vermont Fugitive Leads Police on Car Chase Through Newbury, Vt.

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 …