The Sun is planning a story on the 10 top events or changes that have most affected the Mount Washington Valley in the last 50 years. These may include the housing shortage, the construction of the North-South Road and the retail and hotel boom. Help us narrow down the Top 10 by telling us w…
New Hampshire is the only New England state to officially participate in the Great American State Fair taking place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Granite State’s pavilion features historical documents, maple syrup giveaways, and a video of local politicians reading the Declara…
School is out, summer's here and for many people in the Mount Washington Valley that doesn't mean slowing down. Summer is the busiest time of year for many businesses, with long hours serving visitors who come here to enjoy the great outdoors, attractions, shopping and restaurants. Others lo…
Inspired by English philosopher John Locke and influenced by the Age of Enlightenment in Europe, Thomas Jefferson wrote what many consider the most important sentence in the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are e…
TELE-TALK: In addition to photos, what other forms of art, images or messages would you suggest for the new trash receptacles?
As part of the Conway Public Library’s 125th anniversary celebration, a time capsule will be sealed until the library’s 250th anniversary in 2151. Organizers are asking the public to participate by submitting passages, community reflections and predictions. Submissions will be printed in a p…
As part of the Conway Public Library’s 125th anniversary celebration, a time capsule will be sealed until the library’s 250th anniversary in 2151. Organizers are asking the public to participate by submitting passages, community reflections and predictions. Submissions will be printed in a p…
After choosing former selectman Carl Thibodeau to replace John Colbath, who resigned his selectman’s seat last month, Conway selectmen will on Tuesday choose a replacement for Mary Carey Seavey, who also recently resigned. The candidates are Jac Cuddy, Phil Ouellette, Frank Wolfe, Victoria B…
Following a right-to-know request to Conway Town Hall by the Sun having to do with the resignations of two selectmen, Town Manager John Eastman would not confirm if the resignations were related but did say that complaints surrounding personnel issues resulted in an investigation. The reques…
Following a right-to-know request to Conway Town Hall by the Sun having to do with the resignations of two selectmen, Town Manager John Eastman would not confirm if the resignations were related but did say that complaints surrounding personnel issues resulted in an investigation. The reques…
Longtime Conway selectmen Mary Seavey and John Colbath unexpectedly resigned recently. Seavey, who was re-elected this April, had served on the board for 15 years, the past six as chair. Colbath was in the middle of his fourth term. Colbath simply said he was resigning for “personal reasons …
In a 9-1 vote, the institutions that steward the Northeast’s tallest mountain voted to take a step toward designating Mount Washington as a World Heritage Site, joining famous worldwide locations such as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Egypt’s Great Pyramids and Arizona’s Grand Canyon. It wo…
In a 9-1 vote, the institutions that steward the Northeast’s tallest mountain voted to take a step toward designating Mount Washington as a World Heritage Site, joining famous worldwide locations such as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Egypt’s Great Pyramids and Arizona’s Grand Canyon. It wo…
The Conway School Board is again looking at replacing the February and April vacations with a March break. Proponents say March would provide instructional continuity without a break so soon after the Christmas holiday; that spring sports would not be disrupted in April; and that the school …
The Conway School Board is again looking at replacing the February and April vacations with a March break. Proponents say March would provide instructional continuity without a break so soon after the Christmas holiday; that spring sports would not be disrupted in April; and that the school …
Gov. Kelly Ayotte this week signed into law an increased penalty for refusing a Breathalyzer test. At 68 percent, New Hampshire has the nation’s second-highest refusal rate because refusal currently results in a lower penalty than failing the test. The penalty for refusing a Breathalyzer tes…