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A vision for 2020: John D. Judge to become AMC's fourth president
2012-01-27 18:25:04
PINKHAM NOTCH — Effective Feb. 1, the 136-year-old Appalachian Mountain Club will welcome a new president.
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The Snow Report: Black Mountain hosts snow sculpture competition
2012-01-27 18:25:04
JACKSON — Touring centers and ski areas received four to six inches of snow in Thursday night and Friday's storm before it changed over to what Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce publicist Marti Mayne whimsically called “clear snow” — a.k.a. freezing rain.
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Crawford to selectmen: One way or the other, get streetlights back on
Jan 26, 2012 6:15 pm
Richardi to run for county sheriff
Jan 24, 2012 6:35 pm
Curling rocks: New sport slides onto the local scene
Jan 20, 2012 6:35 pm
Felder arraigned on armed robbery charges
Jan 25, 2012 6:25 pm
Roof repairs among $400,000 in school maintenance articles
Jan 26, 2012 6:15 pm
Local Sports
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Kennett Alpine team reloads; jumpers set to soar at home in State Meet
CONWAY — The weather might be the only thing that will hold back the Kennett High boys and girls ski team this winter. The Eagles, in a word, are loaded with talent this season and should be a force to reckon with on the slopes, in the woods and on the hill. -
Hockey Eagles have reloaded once again
CONWAY — The Kennett High hockey team came within one win of a third straight Division III State Championship last winter. The Eagles, who lost just four seniors to graduation, have reloaded and are ready to make another run at a return to the Verizon Wireless Center to try to claim hockey'... -
Major Leaguer Jeff Locke to hold first ever meet and greet Dec. 18
CONWAY — Pitcher Jeff Locke, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will hold his first ever meet and greet on Sunday, Dec. 18 with all proceeds going to the Friends of Conway Rec. Inc. and the Conway Parks and Recreation Department.
Obituaries
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Obituary: Constance G. Blethen
Constance G. Blethen, 85, of North Conway, died Jan. 24, 2012 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Born in Haverhill, Mass., the daughter of Jesse and Annie (Law) Gleed, she grew up in Merrimac, Mass., lived in Haverhill, for 15 years and in Westboro, Mass. for 23 years prior to moving to No... -
Obituary: Dorothy J. 'Dottie' Malone
Dorothy J. "Dottie" Malone, 83, passed peacefully Jan. 24, 2012 at her daughter's home in Laconia surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 8, 1928 in Stow, Maine the daughter of Charles and Eleanor Bryant Harmon. She attended schools in Lovell and graduated from Fryeburg Academ... -
Obituary: Bonita 'Bonnie' Libby
Bonita "Bonnie" Libby 53, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, in Bristol. She was born on June 9, 1958, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Libby. She grew up in Freedom on her family farm and later moved to the Conway area. For many years Bonnie was employed at E... -
Obituary: Herbert Michael Peter Garrette
Herbert Michael Peter Garrette passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Herbie was born April 6, 1950 the son of Adelard and Dorothy Garrette. He grew up in the Swampscott, Mass. Herbie graduated from Swampscott High School in 1969. He excelled i...
Columns
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Family Affair
As Bette Davis said in “All About Eve,” “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” And “night” in this case is the ongoing developments in the presidential race. Now that Newt Gingrich is a serious threat to the Romney juggernaut, I feel... -
Fiery or Milquetoast?
Should conservative voters ignore their gut and vote for the candidate that they think most Americans will support? Or do they look for a leader who will be able to shape voter opinion between now and then?
Letters
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Peter Waugh and Chris Seamans: Thanks for those who helped at two great holiday events
To The Editor: The Ossipee Town Hall was a flurry of activity on Saturday, Dec. 10 with two great family holiday events – Breakfast With Santa, and the Community Christmas Celebration. The breakfast featured a light breakfast, ornament making, and a visit with Santa and his elf. The... -
Dorothy Solomon: Surprised Hounsell didnt know that DRA sets tax rates
To the editor: Mr. Hounsell asked that a county official offer an explanation of the setting of rates of county taxes. Since Mr. Hounsell was a State Senator and a selectman it surprised me that he of all people did not know that the Department of Revenue Administration sets the tax rate...
Community
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Community School Students serve as legislative pages in Concord
TAMWORTH — Two students from The Community School in South Tamworth served at the State Capitol in Concord as legislative pages for the first session of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The duties Trista Goddard of Sandwich and Clara Hodges of Tuftonboro assumed for the day had them ru... -
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2012 at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center Feb. 4
FRYEBURG — Back by popular demand, and proving to be more exciting than its last year New England Debut the 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour will be held at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg, Maine on Feb. 4 from 6:30 through 9:30 p.m. The Fly Fishing Film Tour is T... -
Tamworth Town Column Ann McGarity amcgari@yahoo.com
Tribute to Robert Burns at Remick Jan. 27