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Fryeburg graduates Sunday; seniors enjoy busy week
Fryeburg Academy Seniors take part in Baccalaureate lasty Sunday. (RACHEL ANDREWS DAMON PHOTO)By Lloyd JonesFRYEBURG — The school year is nearly over for Fryeburg Academy's Class of 2013, but before the 221st class graduates, the 175 senior Raiders (down from 180 last year) will be together one last time for...
Read moreKennett senior is National Mer…
By Lloyd JonesCONWAY — John (Nicky) Sullivan is having a week to remember. The Kennett High sen…
Fryeburg selectmen look at pur…
By Daymond SteerFRYEBURG — Selectmen, at their May 30 meeting, will discuss a proposal to acqui…
Animal oxygen masks to be dona…
Animal oxygen masks are being used more and more out in the field to save pets. (COURTESY PHOTO…
Teletalk
TELE-TALK: What is your outlook for the summer tourist season?
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer tourist season. The Institute for New Hampshire Studies is predicting an increase in visitors and spending this weekend compared to Memorial Day weekend last year. Approximately 540,000 New Hampshire visitors are expected to spend $88 million over the three-day holiday.This week's...
Read moreTELE-TALK: What is the kindest…
It's "Be Kind" weekend in Mount Washington Valley, which is all about kind deeds and good feeli…
Tele-Talk Responses: Do you su…
There were 30 responses to this week’s Tele-Talk question: “Do you support expanded gambling in…
TELE-TALK: Do you support expa…
Lawmakers are once again considering a bill that legalizes gambling in New Hampshire, but befor…
Letters
John O’Brien: Paying tribute to veterans at the Virtual Wall
To the editor:I had the privilege and honor to play a part in the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremonies held on March 30 in Concord. Over 2,000 people came to welcome home our Vietnam Veterans, a welcome they never received some 40 years ago. On May 23, a much...
Read moreLaura Slitt: We shouldn’t hide…
To the editor:I was moved to read and hear people’s reactions to the front page photo of the po…
Cathie Gregg: Critically injur…
To the editor:I found Tuesday's front page photo of the critically injured moose in North Conwa…
Maureen Ferguson: Stunned some…
To the editor:It is stunning to me that someone could hit a moose in broad daylight on Route 16…
Opinion
Erik Eisele: Through another lens
What is news?What makes a story, a quote, a photo worth printing? There has been a lot of discussion on that topic in The Conway Daily Sun office this week, stemming from our decision to put an injured moose on the cover of Tuesday's paper.The moose, which had been struck...
Read moreNational Perspective: Patience…
By David ShribmanPORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Don't be spooked by the dateline. Nothing going on he…
Erik Eisele: Through another l…
What is news?What makes a story, a quote, a photo worth printing? There has been a lot of discu…
Tom McLaughlin: Left Wing Tyra…
It’s chilling. As the curtain lifts, a little here, a little there, we see the tyrannical left …
Community
Lord's Hill Meeting House announces summer concert series
Music at the Meeting House!EFFINGHAM — The Lord's Hill Meeting House has announced its summer concert series to benefit the Meeting House Restoration Fund. During each of the summer months of June, July, August, and September, the Meeting House will host a band or musical group on a Saturday evening...
Read moreBattle of the Bands for Books …
INTERVALE — It on and it's coming to the Theater in the Wood in Intervale Thursday, May 23, at …
Tin Mountain hosting 'The Art …
ALBANY — Tin Mountain Conservation Center is hosting "The Art of Composting" on Thursday, May 2…
Tee it up for Jen's Friends on…
By Claire FlynnCONWAY — Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation will be holding its fifth annual golf t…
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
THURSDAY, MAY 23Free Art Classes At Jackson Art. Melanie Levitt leads a Mommy and Me Art Class…
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
Tin Mountain presents ‘Catch Em’ All, Quest to Catch and Eat Every Kind of Freshwater Fish in N.H.’ nature program May 30
ALBANY — Join Clay Groves and Dave Kellam in the Tin Mountain nature program, “Catch Em’ All, Quest to Catch and Eat Every Kind of Freshwater Fish in N.H.” on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m. at the Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany.
Read moreRani Arbo and daisy mayhem ret…
TAMWORTH — When Arts Council of Tamworth presented Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem at The Barnstor…
Folk duo Bennett and Perkins h…
While many musicians will be hitting the New England music circuit this summer in a car or truc…
Anders Osborne at Stone Mounta…
BROWNFIELD, Maine — Award-winning New Orleans guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Anders Osborne, cur…
Sports
Men's record shattered in Crank the Kanc
CONWAY — The 29th Crank the Kanc time trial hill climb features three riders breaking the old course record on Saturday, which proved to be a perfect day for cyclists to match their skills and wits along the famous scenic road.Timothy Ahearn, of Woodstock, Conn., riding in the Veteran 35-44 Age Group, posted the overall fastest time on the day, covering the course in 58:02 to shattering the old record by Dave Burnett of Wenham,...
Golf: Playing it forward — Rem…
The late Ken Venturi with Dean Webb, Mount Washington Hotel Pro, circa 1978 (PHOTO COURTESY OF …
Harrigan wins Fryeburg 5K
FRYEBURG — James Harrigan, 46, of Center Ossipee, captured first place in the Fryeburg 5K on th…
Travis Roy to be at Merlino's …
By Tom EastmanCONWAY — Motivational speaker and former college hockey star Travis Roy is once a…
Real Estate
Home of the Week: Spacious and well built
CONWAY — Tucked away on a dead-end street in Cranmore Shores, this 2005 home has all the comforts, efficiency and amenities you'd expect in a high-quality house. Built by a highly respected local builder, the colonial-style house has three finished levels that provide 3,040 square feet of living space with both radiant heat and central air conditioning.
Jason Robie: Make It Count
By Jason RobieOne of the more frustrating experiences, as a real estate agent, is having a deal…
Home builders' association dou…
CONWAY – The White Mountain Home Builders and Remodelers Association more than doubled in size …
All About Money: Ways to reduc…
By Deborah J. Doucet, CFPHow do I pay for my kid's college without taking out a second mortgage…
Business
540,000 visitors expected to spend $88 million in New Hampshire over Memorial Day weekend
CONCORD – It's beginning to look a lot like summer, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s expected for the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to New Hampshire's summer season. State tourism officials anticipate a busy weekend with more visitors than last year spending more money.
Hospital gives and receives aw…
CONWAY — It was a big week for Memorial Hospital last week.On Monday, the hospital held its ann…
Michael Kline: Getting dramati…
By Michael KlineWe all know people who seem to get ahead quickly and easily in life. Everything…
White Mountain Hotel recognize…
CONWAY — The White Mountain Hotel and Resort held its annual employee meeting on Wednesday, May…
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
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.
Read moreBe kind ... and boogie?
Motor Booty Affair will perform a free community concert at 7:30 p.m. in North Conway's Schouler Park May 18 as part of the valley's Be Kind Fest, May 17 through…
Playing with Ian ...
The late Ian Meserve (far left) is shown with Chas Riopel, Mike Jenne and Tom Eastman at the Ham Arena after playing the first game in the Ian's Endless Hockey…
The Old Man, Valley Pride and more
These buds are for you ... and you ... and you, and ....After a brisk April, May blossomed beautifully with warm temperatures and shades of bright green and yellows this…
Obituaries
George Banfill Colbath Jr.
CONWAY, S.C. — George Banfill Colbath Jr., 66, died Friday, May 17, 2013 following a period of failing health from cerebral artery disease.
Read moreDavid A. Moholland
David A. Moholland, 20, of Spartanburg, S.C. and Wolfeboro, passed away suddenly Monday, May 20, 2013 in Spartanburg.
Service: Lawrence R. Bryant
Lawrence R. Bryant, of Arundel, Maine, died Feb. 27, 2013. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, May 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home at 9 Warren…
Steven LaLiberty
Steven LaLiberty, 43, of North Conway, died unexpectedly on May 20, 2013. He is survived by his only daughter, Sierra Rain LaLiberty, 10, of Glen. He was an avid sports…
