LSB branches not expecting a name change
Bar Harbor Bankshares and Lake Sunapee Bank Group have announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Bar Harbor will acquire Lake Sunapee in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $143 million, or approximately $17 per share. The market-expanding merger is expected to create efficiencies and strategic growth opportunities for both […]
Shred important papers for privacy
Franklin Savings Bank will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 4, from 9 AM to noon at its main office in downtown Franklin. Anyone interested in safely destroying old documents and confidential files are invited to stop by the office. “We are pleased to partner with Katherine Broughton-Zink Bookkeeping and Tax Service to […]
Many changes at the Inn and in Andover, with more to come
Pecco and Gail Beaufays marked 10 years as owners of the Highland Lake Inn in May. To celebrate, an Open House is planned this summer. The following is an interview by Myra Mayman with Pecco Beaufays, Co-Proprietor of the Highland Lake Inn, edited by Gail Beaufays, Co-Proprietor. MM: You’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of owning […]
New Airbag Jump and Climbing Wall Tower
The Adventure Park at Mount Sunapee opened in the summer of 2012 with a Canopy Zip-Line Tour, two loops in the Aerial Challenge Course, nine holes of Disc Golf, and chairlift rides. This summer, the Park will open with a Canopy Zip-Line Tour, four loops in the Aerial Challenge Course, 18 holes of Disc Golf, […]
Just in time for Mother's Day
Members of SmileSquad, a Community Caring Program comprised of volunteer employees from Franklin Savings Bank, joined the Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action Program to deliver roses to Meals on Wheels recipients on Friday, May 6, in Andover, Danbury, Franklin, Hill, Northfield, Salisbury, Sanbornton, and Tilton. A total of 132 meals and roses were delivered by SmileSquad […]
Moving from Mount Ascutney Hospital
The LRGHealthcare Board of Trustees (Board) is pleased to announce they have selected Kevin W. Donovan, FACHE, as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Kevin is currently the President and CEO of Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, Vermont, a position he has held since September 2010. He will officially begin […]
Solar policy "on a more secure foundation"
ReVision Energy applauds Governor Maggie Hassan who signed HB 1116 into law last month. “We are grateful to our Governor for her strong leadership and support,” said ReVision Energy New Hampshire Branch Manager Daniel Clapp. “Solar policy in New Hampshire is now on a more secure foundation.” The legislation increases the statewide net metering cap […]
FRH Emergency Department remains open
Anytime changes take place in a large organization that resides in a small community, people talk. It’s understandable. A big fish (LRGHealthcare) in a small pond (the Lakes and Three Rivers Regions) is important to its people, not only to provide quality healthcare, but to be a viable entity for its communities. As many have […]
May 4 or May 21 in Tilton
Would you like to learn more about how you can pay bills online? Do you wish there were a way to receive your monthly bank statement more quickly than waiting for it to be delivered in the mail? Learn the answers to these questions and more by attending an electronic services workshop hosted by Franklin […]
Increased demand for new systems expected
Solar policy in New Hampshire is now on a more secure foundation. The New Hampshire Senate has passed HB 1116, legislation which increases the statewide net metering cap from 50 to 100 megawatts. Regulators have also been directed to open a proceeding to develop an alternative rate structure for net metering. The bill is now […]