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Bank account running dry for water district

By Erik EiseleFRYEBURG — Residents made clear last week they want the Fryeburg Water District to stay active, but without an influx of funds the vote may be irrelevant.

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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...

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Letters

Betsy Paine: Expansion would give more coverage for alcoholism

To the editor:I write in support of Medicaid Expansion because Medicaid Expansion will significantly improve access to substance abuse services.Legislators are meeting in Concord this week to reach an agreement on the state budget. As part of that process, the House and Senate must decide whether to expand Medicaid in...

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Opinion

Tom McLaughlin: Couldn’t Decide What To Write About

There’s a lot going on and I only publish once a week. Each of the following deserves a column by itself, but a few short observations are in order.Syria: It might have made sense to intervene six months ago before rebel leaders became dominated by al Qaeda. Now we have...

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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...

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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...

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  • Today'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.

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Sports

Youth basketball camp set

FRYEBURG — Calling all young boys and girls basketball players — if you'd like to work on your skills and improve your court savvy, a pair of basketball camps are being offered this summer. Fryeburg Academy boys coach Sedge Saunders and girls coach Sean Watson are running the ABA (Academics of Basketball Achievement) Basketball Camp at the Wadsworth Arena on the campus of Fryeburg Academy.There are two sessions this summer for girls and boys entering...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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  • Bruins, 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...

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  • Esther 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…

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