Hospital Days Midway Generates Surprise Donation

Chamber expected to lose money on midway's return

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Hospital Days Midway Generates Surprise Donation

In February, the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) announced that it would be working with New London Hospital (NLH) to bring back and sponsor the return of the midway as part of the 89th annual Hospital Days events. The LSRCC, however, did not expect such success during its first year being involved. The LSRCC was able […]

New Hampshire Telephone Museum Receives Grant

Supports the museum's archival project

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The New Hampshire Telephone Museum (NHTM) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Nancy Sibley Wilkins Town of Warner Trust Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. NHTM will use these funds to support its archival project. The museum is beginning the process of safely archiving and preserving photos and ephemera related to the […]

Danbury Winter Market and Craft Fair

December 7, from 9 AM to 1 PM

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Give your family and friends a holiday gift purchased from local farms and artisans at the 23rd annual Danbury Grange Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7. Held in the Danbury Grange Hall across from the firehouse in Danbury, the December fair is merged with the monthly Winter Market. Doors open at 9 am with a […]

Danbury Grange Holds Final Supper for 2013

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The aromas of chicken pot pie and apple crisp greeted people in the Danbury Grange Hall last Saturday for the final 2013 supper and the last Living Sustainably program of the year. While waiting for dinner, attendees circled tables loaded with wonderful craft ideas and freebies to take home. Marjie Gorman and The Purple Ant’s […]

Danbury Grange Learns About Its Stage Curtains

One of few complete sets in existence

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Danbury Grange Learns About Its Stage Curtains

Chris Hadsel of Curtains Without Borders kept a group of nearly 30 people spellbound on October 27 as she related the history of northern New England stage curtains – and the Danbury Grange’s in particular – and their meaning to the communities fortunate enough to have them. New Hampshire born and raised, Egbert Foster created […]

Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Lucy

Two-year-old domestic short-hair cat

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Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Lucy

This is sweet little Lucy! Lucy is absolutely adorable and just a tiny little thing. Don’t let her small size fool you, however; this little cat has a great big spirit! Lucy is a domestic, short hair female. She is about two years old, and she is up to date on all her shots, spayed, […]

A Conversation on Sustaining and Growing the Local Economy

Tuesday, November 12 at Graze

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The Kearsarge Valley Transition Initiative invites area residents for an early-evening conversation over drinks and hors d’oeuvres on Tuesday, November 12, at Graze Sustainable Table, 207 Main Street, New London. Discussion of “Sustaining and Growing the Local Economy and Why it Matters” will be led by David Lantz, owner of MJ Harrington Jewelers in Newport, […]

Blazing Star Grange Helps Community Make Sustainable Choices

Grange meets first and third Thursdays

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This fall, the Blazing Star Grange has begun to lead the community to make more choices for sustainable living by increasing the use of sustainable supplies used in serving their suppers. For the Grange fair in September, which served around 200 people, Styrofoam divided plates were replaced with a compostable variety. For the November supper, […]