• Gilead

    The last column for March! March has been an interesting month, as always, for weather. We have seen both winter and spring during the past few weeks. Personally, I enjoyed the spring days the most. There have been several windy days and today is one of them. As I look out the window, I know the ... xx
  • East Bethel

    Well, it must be Spring as Lucas Tree is out trimming trees along the power lines. Just love the smell of the fresh cut wood in the air. Jennifer Norris had a birthday on March 14 and on Saturday, March 16, she was the guest of honor at her Mom's, Aline Dupont. Jarrod, Paige and lit... xx
  • Bryant Pond

    Franklin Grange 124 met at the hall on Saturday, March 16, with guests from Norway Grange present. Members sick were Bertha DeHaas and Sharon Silver. Cards were written. Next meeting is Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m. with refreshments after the meeting. Program was presented by Christine Herbert of No... xx
  • Bethel

    Kay McMillin’s death leaves a big hole in our community. For many years, Kay volunteered at the Bethel Animal Hospital. She not only played with and comforted the animals, but the animals’ parents as well. When my beloved cat died, Kay had words of comfort. Last fall when my dog was t... xx
  • Andover

    Today begins Easter weekend for many and services will be held by Andover Church congregations over the next three days. Tonight there will be a commemoration of the Last Supper with Communion at the First Congregational Church in the CEB. A light meal will be served followed by the Garden Medita... xx
  • Albany

    The month of March is coming to a close with Easter a week away. Easter egg hunts are going to be a little tricky with all this snow. I must admit it is going quickly but not fast enough for me. Bella Bennett spent Friday and Friday night with me. We went to Melby's for dinner and t... xx
  • Waterford

    Spring begins this year, not with gentle sun streaming through the trees, but with a major snowstorm that is scheduled to leave us buried in snow. It would make me laugh if I , like so many, weren’t ready for Spring warmth to actually begin. I am ready for flowers to bloom through the snow,... xx
  • Upton

    The Upton Ladies Aid will next serve breakfast on Easter Sunday. They will return to having their meetings Fridays at Leslie Aron's home. The Upton Historical Society will have their first meeting of 2013 Sunday, April 21. Their April meeting is the annual election meeting. The Stat... xx
  • South Woodstock

    Good morning to y’all on this beautiful sunny Friday, March 15th. The thermometer reads 25 degrees here at 11:30 a.m and very cold. But the sun is so warm streaming thru the windows. Brrrrr – minus 2 degrees on Mt. Washington this morning. Birthday wishes go out to the followi... xx
  • Mason

    Last Friday was perfect weather for a spring hike up Caribou Mountain in Mason. The day dawned clear and cold, with a temperature around +11 degrees. The snow was perfect for a hike without snowshoes; it had rained a few days before, and the cold morning made the snow solid enough that you could ... xx