America 250 celebrations

REGION – Below is a list of celebrations and festivities throughout the region for Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary.   ACWORTH, N.H. – The Town of Acworth will mark a historic milestone in America’s story with “Acworth Celebrates,” … Continued

Powerlifting team proves strength training benefits older adults

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – About two years ago, The Vermont Journal published a story about a group of powerlifters, mostly in their 60s and 70s, who were breaking records in competitions across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Last month, many … Continued

Markies Fix It opens up shop

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Mark Shehan has been a resident of Claremont for the past 13 years, working extensively in fleet maintenance. He recently opened up shop with Markies Fix It, located at 286 Elm Street in Claremont. Markies Fix It … Continued

Weston Theater Company restages lively “Ring of Fire”

WESTON, Vt. – The Man in Black makes his return to the Weston theater this summer, kicking off the Weston Theater Company’s 90th season with an electrifying musical presentation of “Ring of Fire,” the story of the legendary Johnny Cash. … Continued

Fire Chief Glidden passes the baton to Deputy Chief Glidden

PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – On Tuesday, June 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., the public is invited to come by the Proctorsville Firehouse, 513 Main Street, to honor retiring Fire Chief Robert W. Glidden for his 56 years of service with the Proctorsville … Continued

Vilas High Class of 1966 remembers a simpler time

ALSTEAD, N.H. – The last class to graduate from Vilas High School before the historical Alstead institution closed its doors for the final time was the Class of 1966, 20 fresh-faced seniors who together experienced the cultural shift that defined … Continued

Odd Duck Diner and Donuts opens in Claremont

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Stephen Roberts, along with his wife and business partner Kelsi Roberts, are the owners of the recently opened Odd Duck Diner and Donuts, located at 314 Washington Street in Claremont, N.H. The pair met while attending New … Continued

Rockingham may reallocate funds for elderly care

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – After a recent Rockingham Selectboard meeting, the board announced it had launched an investigating to determine whether to reallocate some $26,000 given to the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), after it was reported that the VNA was … Continued

Claremont declares June Pride Month

CLAREMONT, N.H. – The Claremont City Council met on Wednesday, June 10. The City of Claremont officially recognized June as Pride Month and the contribution of the LGBTQ+ residents to helping make Claremont a vibrant and diverse community in which … Continued

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