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Moylan: 'Vice principal position is vital'
By Lloyd JonesCONWAY — "The vice principal position is vital," says Kennett High principal Neal Moylan, who hopes the school board will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Julie King. King has accepted a principal's position in Berlin.
Read moreNelson gets 1.7 percent raise
By Lloyd JonesCONWAY — Superintendent Carl Nelson will receive a 1.7 percent cost-of-living rai…
As of now, Nelson still set to…
By Lloyd JonesCONWAY — The search for the next superintendent for SAU 9 will begin this fall — …
Veterans' liaison for Shea-Por…
CONWAY — Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter's veterans liaison, Josh Denton, will hold open office…
Teletalk
Tele-Talk Responses: What words of wisdom would you offer to this year's graduating high school seniors?
Twelve people responded to this week’s Tele-Talk question: “What words of wisdom would you offer to this year’s graduating high school seniors?”Welcome to the new world. When you step out into the future, stop and take a look around. Computers are redesigning the workforce needs. Luckily you can now work...
Read moreTele-Talk: What words of wisdo…
Fryeburg Academy graduation ceremonies were held four weeks ago, and on Saturday, June 22 (10 a…
Tele-Talk responses: “Do you t…
There were 30 responses to this week’s Tele-Talk question: “Do you think yoga pants are accepta…
Tele-Talk: Do you think yoga p…
Yoga pants sparked concerns among teachers at Kennett High School to the point where the sung-f…
Letters
Laura Jensen: Attitudes on yoga pants feed rape culture
To the editor: In regard to the yoga pants debacle, I would like to speak out on the emerging era of combatting rape culture in this country. The term “rape culture” defines a society in which rape and sexual violence against women is normal to the point that we believe...
Read moreLaura Slitt: People outraged a…
To the editor:Below is a link for the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. People are outraged at this, whi…
Mike Corthell: Fryeburg, sprea…
To the editor: Last Thursday we held our annual town meeting at the Leura Hill Eastman Performi…
William Harriman II: Let’s tak…
To the editor:Hello everyone. I want to thank all of you that took the time to vote and to the …
Opinion
Jim Roche: New Hampshire’s stake in immigration reform
New Hampshire has an immense economic stake in the outcome of the debate over the proposed comprehensive immigration reform bill now heating up in the U.S. Senate. We are fortunate to have two U.S. senators representing us in New Hampshire who understand the importance to our state. The pending immigration...
Read moreFatherhood — the joy handed do…
By S. Peter LewisMerriam-Webster's online dictionary describes the word "father" as a noun and …
National Perspective: America …
By David M. ShribmanThere has never been an American moment quite like Project Mercury.It was o…
Tom McLaughlin: Shunning Indep…
One of my chores lately is dressing my granddaughters while their mother tends the 3-month-old …
Community
Arts in Motion presents 'Project Playhouse' June 27
CONWAY — Arts in Motion Theater Company is pleased to announce its biggest production yet: "Project Playhouse." This original event will give community members the unique opportunity to "buy" (AKA sponsor) a piece of the historic Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse as an investment in its future as a center for...
Read moreFolk legend Bill Staine at Eff…
EFFINGHAM — Effingham writers' night at the Effingham Public Library located at 30 Townhouse Ro…
Literacy foundation donates bo…
INTERVALE – Each year the Believe in the Books Literacy Foundation donates hundreds of books to…
Children's community garden pl…
CONWAY — Several children's community garden plots for the summer of 2013 are available to elig…
Calendar
Calendar of Events for May 2013
WEDNESDAY, MAY 125TH Annual Week Of The Young Child Parade. Join Children Unlimited, North Conway Day Care Center and other Valley preschools and child care centers in their 25th annual Week of the Young Child Parade in and around Schouler Park and the center of North Conway Village, starting at...
Read moreToday's Events
TUESDAY, JUNE 18Chamber After Hours. Mount Washington Valley Chamber After Hours is 5-7 p.m. a…
Ongoing Calendar - Sunday
SUNDAYSWhite Mountain Art Exhibit. The Museum of White Mountain Art at Jackson presents its ina…
Ongoing Calendar - Tuesday
TUESDAYSCaregivers of those with Alzheimer's or Related Disorders. A group for caregivers of th…
Upcoming Events
‘Slyvia’ auditions at Your Theatre June 16, 17
CONWAY — M&D Productions, of North Conway, will be holding open auditions for A. R. Gurney's "Sylvia" Sunday, June 16, and Monday, June 17, starting at 6 p.m. at Your Theatre located at 1857 White Mountain Highway in North Conway.
Read moreRegistration is open for Jacks…
Grace Townsend painting in Jackson Art Studio and Gallery's Teen Open Studio Class. Registratio…
Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse se…
CONWAY — The historic Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in North Conway is open to hosting live music…
Birdwatching presentation with…
ALBANY — "Birdwatching in New Hampshire," a new book by Eric A. Masterson is here. Masterson is…
Sports
In the Press Box: Locke looks like an All Star
By Lloyd JonesCONWAY — The last time Jeff Locke lost a baseball game there was still snow on the ground in parts of the Mount Washington Valley.The talented left-handed pitcher has gone two months without a loss. That lone blemish came April 7 on his first start of this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates (41-28, fourth best record in baseball). At the time Locke was listed as the team's fifth starter, having claimed what might...
Eagles honored at Spring Sport…
CONWAY — The Kennett High School Athletic Department held its annual Spring Sports Awards last …
Baseball returns to Schouler P…
By Tom EastmanCONWAY — For the first time in several years, Cal Ripken Baseball returned for an…
Granite Staters put best feet …
By John StiflerPINKHAM NOTCH — "In my dreams, I'm going to win this race," said Justin Freeman …
Real Estate
Jason Robie: Sunshine on my shoulder
By Jason RobieAs I type away today, the sound of construction continues to ring in my ears. But this is not actual "home construction" as one would expect. Instead this is the installation of a solar panel grid atop the Badger Realty building consisting of 48 solar panels. (I know!) This fancy new system is expected to produce on average over 15,000 kWh (kilowatt-hours) of clean electricity each year for the next 40+ years. Needless...
Home of the Week: The best of …
STOW, Maine — Many of us would like to go back in time and get a true sense of life in the "goo…
Bliss, Smith receive Coldwell …
CONWAY ― Antonella Bliss and Skip Smith, of Coldwell Banker Wright Realty in Conway, have recen…
Doug Flutie's house is for sal…
NATICK Mass. — The house that Doug Flutie and his family have been calling home for the past 18…
Business
MIchael Kline: Finding yourself, your purpose and making a living
By Michael KlineI often write about the importance of goal setting and referring back to our goals as we make life and work decisions. To have worthwhile goals, I mean really, really worthwhile goals to get you through tough times and add meaning and value to your life and the lives of those you care about most, requires more than a cursory review of the extrinsic checklist of houses, cars, money and retirement experiences. For...
Ski NH alpine areas record fif…
By Tom EastmanMADISON — The 2012-13 ski season in New Hampshire was a success for ski area oper…
Peak Resorts announces managem…
BARTLETT — Peak Resorts, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., has announced the promotions of three…
QuickBooks: Progress invoicing
By Rhonda RosandThe U.S. economy may be picking up, but your customers are probably still being…
Outdoors
National forest encourages visitors to plan ahead
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, you may be planning to visit the White Mountain National Forest. Whether you are thinking about a get-away-from-it-all camping experience, your first hike of the season, or a scenic drive along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, forest officials encourage you to plan ahead.
Read moreA gathering of geologists at M…
By Ed ParsonsThe Northeast Section of the Geological Society of America hosted the society's an…
Weekend Warrior: Boots will ma…
By John MacdonaldMost advanced and expert skiers will tell you that the most important piece of…
Hiking: The wisdom of turning …
By Ed ParsonsIn New England, climbing Mount Washington in the winter has become a well known an…
Valley Voice
Bruins, bratwurst and blues
Longtime local personality and former Realtor Jacquie Jones (above) was feted at the Wildcat Tavern on her 85th birthday Tuesday at Hoot Night. One of the founders of the Eastern Ski Writers Association in 1959, and a former publicist at Wildcat Mountain, Jones is a former MWV Chamber of Commerce...
Read moreBruins, motorcycles and wet ducks
Showing their Boston Bruins spirit behind the bar at Delaney's Wednesday night were friendly barkeeps (from left) Helena McInerney, Corey Madden and Deb Vargas. The 2011 Stanley Cup champion Bruins…
Providing greater water safety ....
It's spring, one of the best times of the year to be out paddling in this valley, “where a river runs through it.”Last Friday evening, a rescue of a stranded,…
Tee it up for Jen's Friends on June 14
By Claire FlynnCONWAY — Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation will be holding its fifth annual golf tournament on Friday, June 14, at North Conway Country Club and at Hale's Location.
Obituaries
Michael Todd McFarlin
Michael Todd McFarlinMichael Todd McFarlin, 57, of Lovell, Maine, passed away at home on June 1, 2013.He was born March 12, 1956 in Bridgton, Maine. Mike was the youngest of four children. He was known for his sense of humor and practical jokes. He had a caring and loving heart. He helped find homes for many stray and neglected dogs. He had a special talent and passion for carpentry work. He could spark up a...
Read moreEsther R. Meserve
Esther R. MeserveEsther R. Meserve, 90, of Conway died June 13, 2013 at her home surrounded by family and friends, following a lengthy illness. Born in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter…
Service: Bruce W. Hodgkins
Graveside services will be held Friday June 21, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Garland Ridge Cemetery in Bartlett with the Rev. Charles L. Nichols, officiating, for Bruce W. Hodgkins,…
Mary Leone (Bigelow) Henn
Mary Leone (Bigelow) HennMary Leone (Bigelow) Henn, 74, of Westerly, R.I., passed away on June 15, 2013.Mary was born in Madison, W.I. on Dec. 7, 1938 to Jesse Lynn and…
