Londonderry hashes out dam options

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard discussed options for the future of the Williams Dam at its Sept. 21 meeting. The failing dam reserves water in Mill Pond, an emergency water source for the town. It was reiterated that Ben … Continued

Rockingham Meeting House restoration project reaches next phase

ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The next phase of the Rockingham Meeting House restoration project is set to begin in 2027, after the completion of the necessary regulatory approvals, technical reviews, and final construction planning. “The next major step is to lift … Continued

Valley Regional Hospital opening outpatient care facility

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Valley Regional Hospital (VRH) recently opened the doors of its new, $19.5 million project, dubbed the Michael and Sheila Satzow Health Center, located across the street from the hospital’s emergency department. The Satzows are lifelong Claremont residents, … Continued

Great Falls and Brattleboro chambers discuss possible merger

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Members of the Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce (GFRCC) and the Brattleboro Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) gathered at the Waypoint Center on Friday, Sept. 18, to discuss what a possible merger between the two … Continued

Chester Celebrates Special Vermont Foods a success

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Celebrates Special Vermont Foods festival, held on the Chester Green on Saturday, Sept. 19, was a great success. Many food vendors served hot, prepared food; premade sweets and pastries; canned jams, jellies, and pickled items; … Continued

Chester Fall Festival sees great turnout

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Festival Team thanks the community for a great turnout of the Chester Festival, relocated this year to Gateway Field, next to the Chester American Legion. “We are overjoyed by the incredible turnout this year. Folks … Continued

Claremont Kiwanis Brewfest winners

CLAREMONT, N.H. – The Kiwanis of Claremont held its Brewfest and 5K event on Saturday, Sept. 19. This annual event’s proceeds go directly back into the greater Claremont community, helping to fund various children’s programs, events, and necessities. The Battle … Continued

The Message celebrates one year of publishing

REGION – The Message of the Week is celebrating one year of publishing on Sept. 17. That’s 52 weekly papers we are proud to have printed and distributed. Journal LLC is the publisher of three free local newspapers – The … Continued

Claremont citizens voice e-bike concerns

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Three Claremont residents spoke during the citizens forum portion of the Sept. 9 Claremont City Council meeting, two of them voicing concerns with the rising prevalence of e-bikes in the city and their potential safety issues. First, … Continued

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