• Upton

    All seems quiet up here -- "calm before the snow storm?" The Upton House had more satisfied customers from New York. They were visiting relatives in town and enjoyed their three nights with Bob and Charlotte. The Ladies Aid members are pretty much ready for the Hunters' Supper which... xx
  • Bryant Pond

    Judith Grover tent 17 DUVCW met at the home of Alice Hoyt on Monday, Nov. 8. Senior Vice President Michelle Cary served as chaplain, AJ Cary served as guide. First nomination of officers was held. It was reported Elsie and Sally had a table at the school Craft Fair for the Woodstock Veterans Monu... xx
  • Bethel

    Coming Up: Three events on the 20th: Saturday, Nov. 20, from Noon to 2 p.m. donate and deliver turkeys to the District Exchange at the Ethel Bisbee School building – rear entrance. Also, Saturday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. Arla Patch’s Explorations: Classes in cre... xx
  • Newry

    Hello friends and readers -- brace yourselves! I overheard that the Farmer's Almanac forecasts a severe winter ahead. Ya, ya, ya... I know I should rejoice and be filled with glee, living this close to the ski resort and all, but alas, I am a farmer and not a skier. I will enjoy winter when it is... xx
  • Mason

    Last week was one of those times that nothing seems to go right. A couple weeks ago, I decided to fill a couple holes in my asphalt-covered driveway with some patching stuff that had been sitting in the garage for about three years. The “deep hole” stuff was pretty dry and hard, but I... xx
  • Waterford

    Fall promises to change colors soon as the trees drop their leaves and the rain gives way to cold, white flakes. I for one am willing to wait a little while longer, but I do not believe I get a vote in this; or even a consensus opinion. So change will come and soon. For now, we ha... xx
  • West Bethel

    Here it is the middle of November, Thanksgiving only a week away, and I find myself wondering where on earth the last two months have gone. The gardens are put to bed, the grass has pretty much stopped growing, and the jack-o-lantern has rotted its way to the compost pile. Word is that there is ... xx
  • Albany

    Greetings and hello from Albany Township. We hope that everyone out there has had a wonderful couple of weeks. It's been very quiet here in the Township as we await the arrival of winter. We've been seeing a lot of woodpiles growing, ours included. Makes us feel a bit warmer just having the wood ... xx
  • Gilead

    This past weekend we saw a few of the "winter birds" that are regulars. A lot of them are around all summer, but do not bother to come to the feeder for seeds. There was at least one Tufted Titmouse amongst the Chickadees, Blue Jays and Goldfinches. There was also one Gray Squirrel who showed up... xx
  • Hanover

    Rumford Grange 115 held its craft and food sale last Saturday. It was reported to be a great success and Grange officials are expressing thanks to all who purchased items or donated food and fudge. Special thanks went to the local businesses for donating gift certificates for the raffles. Results... xx