There were 45 responses to this week's TeleTalk question, "Should classrooms reopen regardless of the pandemic?" There were 12 responses saying yes, let schools reopen; 19 responses saying no, too risky to open the schools; and 14 responses that said the jury is still out or didn't answer th…
The SAU 9 Re-Entry Committee is currently coming up with a practical plan for schools to reopen to students by the end of August. Superintendent Kevin Richard and the community members on the panel say when it does reopen, school will look quite a bit different, including mask wearing, stagg…
This week’s Tele-Talk question: “How did you celebrate Independence Day differently this year?" received 17 responses.
With official parades, sanctioned fireworks shows and town celebrations all canceled due to COVID-19, obviously this year’s Fourth of July holiday was going to be a lot more freewheeling. That doesn’t mean the valley doesn’t know how to party.
This week’s Tele-Talk question: “What should the town do about the giant maple at Smith-Eastman Landing?" received 80 responses. It was nearly unanimous that the tree be left alone. The responses below were edited for space considerations in the print edition. For the full responses, go to c…
Conway selectmen recently discussed a large maple tree with an estimated 50-inch diameter located at the Smith-Eastman Landing. Selectman David Weathers said a local contractor had asked about harvesting the wood “before the tree goes bad” and said the tree “has a nice spiral twist to the gr…
This week’s Tele-Talk question: “How do you think this summer tourist season in the valley will compare to past seasons?” received 22 responses.
On Thursday, Gov. Chris Sununu issued new guidance to allow amusement parks, adult day centers and theaters to open on June 29 with restrictions (for example, amusement parks can open at only 25 percent capacity for the foreseeable future). However, with indoor dining, retail stores, campgro…
This week’s Tele-Talk question: “What advice do you have for the Class of 2020 graduating in the “new normal” world?” received 20 responses.
Kennett High School graduated a unique senior class this weekend. A large part of their education this year was done remotely due to COVID-19, and with virus fears still lingering, and many college courses moving online, 40 percent of the Class of 2020 said they are considering taking a gap …
This week’s Tele-Talk question: “What do you think can be done to end systemic racism in America?” received 35 responses. Solutions offered included better education, getting to know each other as people and holding police more accountable.
Conway’s Four Corners saw a large protest Sunday in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis and the forcible arrest of another black man, Jean Ronald Saint Preux, in Albany. During this week, other protests have taken place in Berlin, Portsmouth …
There were 72 responses to this week’s Tele-Talk question: "What do you think of charging out-of-towners $20 to park by the Saco?
The owner of a local kayak/canoe/tube rental company told Conway selectmen this week he thinks outdoor enthusiasts will “swamp” the small parking lots next to the Saco River in Conway and North Conway. He suggested expanding Hussey’s field by First Bridge and charging tubers and kayakers to …
There were six responses to this week’s Tele-Talk question: “Do you think the September primary should be held as a drive-through election?”
Conway selectmen voted Tuesday to hold the September primary at the town garage in Center Conway. Whether it will be drive-through again, however, has yet to be determined. Due to COVID-19 social distancing rules, the garage served as the polling place for town elections May 12, with voters …
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