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Rev. Malcolm J. Grobe

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Meriden, N.H. — Rev. Malcolm J. Grobe, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Family and friends are invited to call at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, N.H. on Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Meriden Congregational Church. A complete obituary will …

N.H. Casino Vote Likely This Week

Monday, May 20, 2013

Claremont — After a narrowly divided House panel voted against a proposed casino bill last week, Gov. Maggie Hassan called on lawmakers to consider what their constituents want before the entire House takes up the measure, perhaps as soon as Wednesday. The proposal would allow a single casino to be built with up to 5,000 slot machines and 150 table games. “ Listen …

Jennifer Lesser placed signs on the Secret Trail that say “Private Trail” and “Firing Range Ahead” to dissuade hikers from proceeding. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

In Plainfield, Unease Over Easement: Landowner, Town and Hikers Clash Over Trail Access

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Plainfield — A homeowner who bought a wooded parcel of land in 2010 is now objecting to the presence of a popular hiking trail on her property, despite a conservation easement that guarantees public access to most of her 104 acres. Property owner Jennifer Lesser says the Secret Trail, part of a network …

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Hanover’s Katie Irwin reaches for a ball from St. Thomas’ Kelly Carson during their NHIAA Division II semifinal match at the Boss Tennis Center in Hanover yesterday. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Saints Stop Marauders

St. Thomas at Hanover girls tennis in Hanover, N.H., on May 24, 2013. St. Thomas won, 7-2. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Photo Gallery: St. Thomas at Hanover Girls Tennis

Radio host Terri Dudley jokes with Mascoma Savings Bank President Stephen Christy during a break in the last taping of Sunday Mornings with Terri Dudley on WTSL-AM in West Lebanon yesterday afternoon. Dudley is retiring after 50 years in the public eye. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

Dudley Steps Away From Mic

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Martha Jeanne Losgar

Friday, December 28, 2012

West Lebanon, N.H. — Martha Jeanne Losgar, a sweet and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully at the age of 87 at Hanover Terrace on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. She was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Florence, S.C., the daughter of the late Jesse and Mattie …

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 …

Letter: We’re Automated, Thanks to Howe Library

Monday, May 20, 2013

To the Editor: Dec. 6 was an exciting day at the Meriden Library. On that day, we became, for the first time ever, an automated library. This has been a long-time goal for our library, and we are thrilled that it has come to fruition. We would not …

Harwood’s Taylor Yandow (3) gets her legs tangled with Hartford freshman Amanda Nelson during the second period of Wednesday’s 1-1 girls hockey tie at Wendell Barwood Arena. Nelson drew a minor penalty for tripping on the play. (Valley News - Greg Fennell)

Can Marauders Continue Dynastic Ways?

Friday, December 21, 2012

There is nothing so constant in the world as change … except when it applies to the Hanover High girls hockey program. The Marauders have won four of the five state championships offered by the NHIAA, a run …

Letter: A Hard-Working Businessman

Monday, May 20, 2013

To the Editor: I have known Lee Walker and his family for many years (“Plainfield Xmas Tree Harvest Yields Charges,” Dec. 17). He is an honest, hard-working businessman, teacher and family man. Getting a tree or wreath at the Walker farm has been a tradition for many area …

Plainfield Man Charged With Trespassing in Tree-Cutting Incident

Monday, December 17, 2012

Plainfield — The former owner of a property that grew Christmas trees claims he had permission to harvest the trees even though he sold the property two years ago. The current owners say they changed their mind about letting Kinsely “Lee” Walker cut trees on property his family …

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)

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Rev. Malcolm J. Grobe

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