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How NH tourism industry survives tough summer

Businesses in the tourism-reliant Lakes and White Mountains regions say this summer’s heavy rains are putting a damper on their bottom lines, even if they have avoided the worst of the weather. Steve Wilkie, operation manager for the New Hampshire Off-Highway Vehicle Association, has seen ...

Rose Mountain Preserve enlarged

LYNDEBOROUGH – Piscataquog Land Conservancy in New Boston recently had the opportunity to purchase an additional 22 acres for the Rose Mountain Preserve, but only one month in which to raise the needed $55,000. A press release on July 14 says, “We reached our goal with a few hours to ...

State home prices soaring

Median sales price for a single-family home in New Hampshire rose to an all-time high of $495,000 in June, as low inventory across the state continues to take its toll. The higher price, combined with the increased cost of borrowing, dropped the affordability index to an all-time low of ...

Before ballpoints … way, way before …

LYNDEBOROUGH – A mostly forgotten piece of history arrived at the town office on Tuesday, July 18, when Dale Russell of Greenfield brought in an old-fashioned ink well with a letter from its owner. Russell’s letter reads: “This ink well is from a school in Lyndeborough. The story as ...

E.coli found in Stony Brook

WILTON – Goss Park, the town’s only recreation area, has been closed by the discovery of e coli bacteria in Stony Brook which feeds the park’s swimming pool. The source is currently unknown, but the recent heavy rains are suspected as a main contributor. The park, located on Route 31 ...

Wilton receives AARP grant

WILTON – A new gazebo on the Stony Brook Riverwalk will be funded by a $17,000 Community Challenge Grant from AARP. The award was announced June 28. The gazebo, to be located on the riverbank in the police station parking area, will be handicapped accessible and serve as a gathering spot ...