Patricia Rheaume, 1938-2024

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Patricia Rheaume, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at the Elmwood Center in Claremont, N.H. She was born July 15, 1938, in Londonderry, Vt., the daughter of Frederick and Eleanor L. (Emery) Wilkins. She graduated from Chester … Continued

Ashley’s Ferry

  A while back, Ted Spaulding gave me a book written by Richard Whitcomb of Springfield, titled “Rambling Reminiscences.” I just got around to reading it. Here’s a little history from the title page. “Richard Whitcomb was born in Spencer … Continued

Rockingham Health Center to close in January

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – At North Star Health, we value our patients, and understand that any changes to healthcare can feel overwhelming. Recently, we made the difficult decision to consolidate our Rockingham Health Center with our Springfield and Charlestown locations, … Continued

Breeze Thru Agility offers dog agility classes in New Hampshire

SOUTH CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Longtime dog agility instructor Elise Paffrath of Breeze Thru Agility, a Brattleboro, Vt., based business since 1995, is now offering dog agility classes in South Charlestown, N.H. While many people’s first introduction to agility is often … Continued

“New Hampshire Warrior: Live Free or Die” book signing

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Author Laurel Smith of Charlestown, N.H., has written her sixth book, “New Hampshire Warrior: Live Free or Die.” She collaborated with her sons Cory and Dwight, writing a Revolutionary War historical novel. They researched the military path … Continued

Matsiko World Orphan Choir returns to Charlestown

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – On July 12, at 6 p.m., the Matsiko World Orphan Choir will give a concert hosted by St. Luke’s Mission Theatre, at 176 Main Street in Charlestown. The choir brings together orphaned and vulnerable children to share … Continued

Scottish Festival and Highland Games at Fort at No. 4

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On June 29, a full schedule, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., offers events and demonstrations for all ages: feats of strength including stone lifting, caber toss, and medieval combat by the Portland Reavers reenactment group. Watch … Continued

Walt Sayre Orchestra at Charlestown Senior Center

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – The Walt Sayre Orchestra will be performing a free concert on Friday evening, June 21, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Road in Charlestown. Refreshments will be on sale, including burgers, hot … Continued

Cheshire Bridge Project delayed and revised after local pushback

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – At the Monday, June 3, Springfield Selectboard meeting, the board approved a proposal from Jessica Martin, director of Springfield on the Move, (SOM) for the second annual Springfield Street Festival, scheduled for July 13, from 3:30-8 p.m., … Continued

Bellows Falls petroglyphs presentation

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Annettee Spaulding and Kchi Pontegok Project team members will present results of their two-year effort to better understand and recognize the Bellows Falls petroglyph site. Long listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Project … Continued

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