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After decades, clean-up of superfund site is done

Old Kearsarge Metallurgical Corp. on Hobbs St. near ready for development A test well pipe at the Kearsarge Metallurgical site as seen Wednesday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO) CONWAY — After decades sitting dormant, the superfund site that was Kearsarge Metallurgical Corp. is edging closer to being available for development.The site, on Hobbs... Read more

KHS track, throwing area to be…
Livingston, Trimble only two Kennett coaches since program began 50 years ago. …
New Conway police officer comp…
CONWAY — The Conway Police Department announced this week their newest officer completed his tr…
Home show blossoms into spring…
Annual home, garden and flower show runs Friday through Sunday at Fryeburg FairFRYEBURG — It's …
Madison searches for new rec d…
MADISON — A new recreation director needs to be found quickly so the town's summer program for …
Thefts plague Kanc campgrounds
Equipment valued at more than $10,000 stolen or vandalized CONWAY — A s…
Lucy and contractor fined $66…
Boulders used as riprap protects the banks of the Saco River along the Chet Lucy property in Ba…
Increase in breakdowns and mai…
Buses to be on road no longer than 10 years CONWAY —An effort to save m…
Tamworth working with loggers …
Damage called most egregtious in history TAMWORTH -- A local lumber com…
Airplane crash injures North C…
FREEDOM — The medical condition of the airplane pilot, who was injured when his small airplane …

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Tom McLaughlin: Circling the Drain

Ten years ago a young couple I know visited Greece, Italy and Spain on their honeymoon. The young husband told me he was amazed at what a leisurely life people in those countries led. "They don't bust their butts working long hours like we do," he said. "They spend most...

Gene Chandler: Proud of my record on transportation funds
To the editor:While I rarely if ever respond to Ms. Bruce’s articles I feel I must respond to her latest missive.I am proud that I was able to work with…
Kathryn Cauble: Guinta voted to cut health, food programs
To the editor:Frank Guinta has struck again! He voted to cut public health funding, including Meals on Wheels, food programs for poor children and the elderly, transportation for people with…
Betsey Harding: Thanks for making Fiesta Musicale a successful benefit
To the Editor:Thanks to all who made Fiesta Musicale, a Cinco de Mayo fund-raiser for Mountain Top Music, a terrific concert event! The primary musicians were: Hannah Barton, a violinist…
Brian Hebert: Modern Christianity just ain’t what it used to be
To the Editor,I read with interest the May 10 editorial by Tom McLaughlin about "Ideas In Conflict," and the rebuttle by Alan Chadinha on May 15. The opinion of whether…
Mark Hounsell: The world we live in and other things
Our world — Like many, I have been led to believe we should watch the news in order to be informed of what is going on in the world. It…
Kim White Feather: Annual pow wow in Tamworth May 19, 20
To the editor:A pow wow is many voices of many nations coming together. The Grandmother Beverly Morning Dove Memorial Pow Wow at Tamworth Campground, on Depot Road in Tamworth, is…
Lisa M. Lee: Dewitt has created ‘business’ fostering effective, profitable programs
To the editor:Will Dewitt is a breath of fresh air! Will is the Carroll County Farm superintendent and recently spoke at the Freedom Community Club monthly dinner. Even amongst the…
William Marvel: Knight’s Gambit
My best friend from the army was Harvey Knight. He was born into a sharecropping household near Selma, Alabama, in 1947, but his father died at 45 and the family…
Robert Gillette: An Act of Courage
Last month, in a notable act of political courage, twelve Republicans joined all five Democrats in the New Hampshire Senate to save access to health care for thousands of women…

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Effingham writers' night features Bob Moore, Pat Parnell and Trina Daigle May 17

EFFINGHAM — The Effingham writers' night at the Effingham Library loacted at 30 Townhouse Road in Effingham features Bob Moore, Pat Parnell and Trina Daigle on May 17.Writers' night, the third Thursday of the month is for those who write – music, poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction — and for those... Read more

Spring Fair at The Community S…
TAMWORTH — The annual Community School spring fair will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May …
UUFES, World Fellowship to sho…
TAMWORTH — The film "Love Free or Die" will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist meeting…
Kennett Middle School students…
Eighth graders are looking for work to raise money for class tripCONWAY ‚ The Kennett Middle Sc…
Global women's cycling day cel…
CONWAY — On May 13th, 2012, GirlBikeLove of Boulder presents, CycloFemme to honor the past, cel…
North Conway Making Strides to…
CONWAY — Advocates for the Preeclampsia Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to…
Tin Mountain's annual meeting …
ALBANY — Tin Mountain Conservation Center's 14th annual meeting and field day is Saturday, May …
Beekeeping presentation at Eff…
EFFINGHAM — David Sorensen, of Berry Knoll Farm in Eaton, will present a lively and expert beek…
Naturopathic doctor Julia Forb…
LOVELL, Maine — Julie Forbes, a naturopathic doctor located in North Bridgton, Maine, will be s…
Celtic Storyteller returns to …
SANDWICH — Popular storyteller Kate Chadbourne joyfully returns to the Corner House Inn on Thur…

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Today's Events

TUESDAY, MAY 15Historical Society Music Fund-raiser. A fundraiser with the award-winning Dudley Laufman will take place at the historic Carroll County Court House in Ossipee Village starting at 7 p.m. Visitors will hear a history of barn dancing before trying some of the traditional figures themselves to music by Two Fiddles. Light refreshment from Mountain View Station Restaurant will be served, and admission is by donation toward Ossipee Historical Society's maintenance of its three historic...

Ongoing Events
The Ongoing Calendar Section lists local non-profit and free events events that happen every week or every month.
How to submit an event for listing in the community calendar
The community calendar for The Conway Daily Sun welcomes listings of local non-profit and free events.If you would like to submit an item for the community calendar, you can do so by emailing a short paragraph about the event to calendar @ conwaydailysun.com. Please limit your submission to one short…

Hockey Eagles team with Frechette Tire on fund-raiser

CONWAY — Longtime Mount Washington Valley and Kennett hockey supporter Frechette Tire is at it again, this time changing tires for ice time. This Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Frechette Tire will for the fourth consecutive year run a fund-raiser in partnership with the KHS hockey team.Frechette Tire will donate 20 percent of all tire sales on passenger cars and light trucks, 100 percent on car inspections along with balancing and tire rotations...

Co-ed softball meeting is Tues…
CONWAY — There will be a co-ed softball meeting for all coaches and players interested in playi…
Raiders improve to 7-1 on soft…
By Charlie TryderFRYEBURG — The 7-1 Raider softball team topped Cape Elizabeth on the road Frid…
Raiders fall twice; drop to 4-…
By Charlie TryderFRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy baseball team played well enough to win two ga…
Raider girls win track meet
By Charlie TryderFRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in their…
MWV Skating Club members test …
CONWAY — With the Ham Arena in its annual spring "ice out" and the Mount Washington Valley Skat…
Track Eagles eye Wilderness Ch…
CONWAY — Big meet time has arrived for the Kennett High boys and girls track teams. The Eagles …
Skinny on Sports: Kennett Swee…
Wednesday afternoon brought two more victories to Eagles ball teams as they swept Oyster River …
Skinny on Sports: Softball, ba…
Monday afternoon, Kennett softball and boys' tennis teams continued their winning ways. The bas…
Kennett track team in contenti…
CONWAY — Kennett HIgh track boys and girls both notched convincing victories against undermanne…

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The mysterious Thompson Falls

Thompson Falls. The trail approaches the falls from the left. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)Thompson Falls, located on a rushing mountain stream at the base of the east side of Moat Mountain, is a mysterious place. Though found on the 1942 USGS North Conway quadrangle, and briefly described in the AMC White...

Country Ecology: Invasive insect pests in N.H. woodlands
My December article on invasive pests being introduced to New England brought an immediate response from NH's Division of Forest and Lands the Monday after that Sun's Weekender. Jennifer Weimer,…
Valley Angler: Visiting an old friend
Upper Hall Pond. (BILL THOMPSON PHOTO)This taking a day off thing has turned out to be very rewarding. Last Monday, I gave Janet a list of three trout ponds and…
Country Ecology: Mourning dove
The mourning doves I have been watching are continuing to coalesce in the dead elm outside my living room's window. I sense they are now beginning to pair up, because…
Valley Green Tips: Stewards of the street, show your valley pride
Don't turn a blind eye on bottles, cans and cups. Help clean up during Valley Pride Day Saturday, May 5. (JULIE LANOIE PHOTO)Like most dogs and people who enjoy the…
Valley Angler: Best opening day ever
Janet and I have shared a lot of great opening days together, but I think that we would both agree that this year was the best ever. The day began…
Latest edition of AMC White Mountain Guide now out
The Crawford Path in early April, 2012. It is the oldest continuously used mountain trail in America, and is described perfectly in the new 29th edition of the Appalachian Mountain…
Valley Angler: Let the games begin
The fishing season is off and running. Today, the fourth Saturday of April, is the opening day of the "trout pond" season. And the Saco River has already been stocked…
Having a blast with Ridley
Ridley Parsons absorbed in the wail of a loon out on White Lake. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)On Earth Day I took a walk with my grandson Ridley around White Lake, located…
Country Ecology: Green-winged teal
I am a sucker for great pictures of beautiful wild ducks. Even though I am not a duck hunter, I cannot pass by any photos of these avian waterfowl that…

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High School Band from Nova Scotia visits, performs with Kennett High School Band

James Lindh (far right), director of the Central Kings Regional High School Band, directs the Combined Kennett High School and “Nova Scotia Band.” (COURTESY PHOTO)CONWAY — The Central King Regional High School Band from Nova Scotia, Canada recently arrived for its annual trip to the Mount Washington Valley. Each year,... Read more

M&D's 'To GIllian on her 3…
CONWAY — With the stage full of sand, new lights being hung, and the beach house being painted,…
White Birch Books to host auth…
CONWAY — White Birch Books is hosting a presentation by Walt Hampton, speaker, author and strat…
Mary Bastoni-Rebmann presents …
CONWAY — Mary Bastoni-Rebmann, with Floyd W. Corson, accompanying will present a re-creation of…
Annual Kennett High School sp…
CONWAY — A festive night celebrating music and music education, spring, and this year's seniors…
'Strangers and Others' exhibit…
Sample work from the "Strangers and Others" exhibit. (COURTESY PHOTO)FRYEBURG — View the fascin…
Jackson Spring Art Show - May…
JACKSON — River Arts Gallery holds its annual spring art show entitled "Home is Where the Art i…
Opening reception for Rick Til…
TAMWORTH — Throughout this month, local artist, Rick Tillotson will be displaying his latest sh…
Mountain Top collaborates with…
JACKSON — Mountain Top Music Center and the International Musical Arts Institute continue their…
Auditions for 'Charlotte’s Web…
CONWAY — Arts in Motion Theater Company continues its 20th anniversary season with a time honor…

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Happy Ma's Day, the Dryongso returns, an…

The Red Parka Pub was a popular gathering spot at 6 p.m. May 5 for the televised showing of the Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby. Winners of the annual hat contest were (far right): first place, Terry Moscone; second place (middle) Kathy Ahearn, and (far left) third-place, Deb...

Cinco de Mayo, Valley Pride Day and the loss of two valley icons

Ellen S. Green

Ellen S. GreenEllen S. Green, 99, of Conway, passed away from cancer on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Mineral Springs Care and Rehab of North Conway. She was born Sept. 7, 1912 at her childhood home on High Street in Silver Lake.Ellen attended Madison schools through high school. She worked at various jobs such as waitressing, the Hurd Heel Mill (Conway), and as a dishwasher in the old Kennett High School in Conway.Ellen was married...

Service: Jean Smith Labroke
Jean Smith Labroke, originally of Conway, passed away Dec. 26, 2011, in Vermont. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the Conway Village…
Barbara S. Gonya
Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. in the Glen Cemetery in Glen for Barbara S. Gonya, 83, of Glen who died Jan. 13, 2012 at…
Beverly A. DeWitt
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in the Conway Village Cemetery for Beverly A. DeWitt, 82, of Conway, who died March 10, 2012 in her…
Eleanor L. Stearns
Eleanor L. StearnsEleanor L. Stearns, 65 of Center Conway passed away May 11, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway with her husband by her side. She was the…
Arlene M. McCarthy
Arlene M. McCarthyArlene M. McCarthy, 84, of Conway, went home to be with the Lord and her parents on May 11, 2012. She passed peacefully with her loved ones…
Philip R. Burnell
Philip R. Burnell, 79, of Portland St, Fryeburg, died Dec. 22, 2011 at his residence. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, May 20, at Pine Grove Cemetery…
Lorraine M. (Spadafora) Keyser
Lorraine M. (Spadafora) Keyser, 84, passed away at home on May 11, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.Born and raised in Melrose, Mass., Lorraine was a longtime resident of North…
George Francis Lynch
George Francis Lynch, 88, GYSGT, U.S. Marine Corps, Ret., of Ossipee, died suddenly Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Huggins Hospital at Wolfeboro.He was born in Boston on July 30, 1923…
James Swasey
LOVELL — There will be a celebration of life gathering in honor of James Swasey May 20, from 1 to 5pm at 659 Harbor Road in Lovell. Call (207) 925-1464…

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