Colby-Sawyer Brings Facilities Management In-House

Former contractor's employees offered positions

Press release

Colby-Sawyer College has opted to end its contract for the facilities management operations provided by Sodexo, effective July 1. These services at Colby-Sawyer include the Facilities and Housekeeping departments. While the change ends a long-term relationship with that branch of Sodexo, it will not affect the college’s separate contract with Sodexo Dining Services. Colby-Sawyer acknowledges […]

Franklin Community Day Plans Fun Events for May 10

Parade celebrates 100th anniversary of Mother's Day

Press release

The 10th annual Choose Franklin Community Day will be held on Saturday, May 10, rain or shine. This year’s event, sponsored by Franklin Rotary, Franklin Savings Bank, and Watts Water Technology, will take place at Odell Park, located on Memorial Street in downtown Franklin. Activities will begin at 10 AM on Saturday when booths, games, […]

Area Business Women Offer Annual Scholarship

Applications due by May 24

Press release

Franklin Business and Professional Women (BPW) is sponsoring the Velma Smith Dalphond Scholarship again this year. Through the years, Franklin Business and Professional Women has continuously presented the award to a woman for use toward her education. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need to a woman 25 years or older who works or […]

New Neurosurgeon at New London Hospital

Dr. Pikus begins seeing patients in June

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New London Hospital (NLH) is pleased to announce that Harold Pikus, MD from Upper Valley Neurology and Neurosurgery (UVNN) will begin seeing patients at NLH in June. Dr. Pikus will be performing neurological surgery including brain, spinal, neck, and low back surgery as well as peripheral nerve procedures. “We are seeing an increased need for […]

COA Chapin Senior Center, May 2014

Programs and activities

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Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45am We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! In-Stitches Craft Group Mondays 10:00am Join fellow crafters to knit, crochet, sew or whatever craft you favor. A great opportunity to socialize and pick up […]

Ben Kilham to Speak in Wilmot

Thursday, May 1 at 7 PM

Press Release

The Friends of the Wilmot Public Library (FOWPL) will host professional bear rehabilitator and author Ben Kilham at 7 PM on Thursday, May 1, in the Wilmot Town Hall, 9 North Wilmot Road, just off Route 4A in Wilmot Center. Prior to Ben’s talk, FOWPL will have a brief business meeting starting at 6:40 PM […]

Open House at Salisbury Fire Department

Demonstrations on May 3 for the community

Press release

The Salisbury Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its third annual open house on Saturday, May 3, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Salisbury Fire Station, located at 276 Old Turnpike Road (Route 4), in Salisbury. This is a great time for the community to come tour the fire station and the […]

LRGH Offers “Caring Student Intern” Program for Teens

A week in July or a week in August

Press release

LRGHealthcare is proud to once again offer local teens an opportunity to participate in the popular Caring Student Intern (CSI) Program. CSI is offered to teens between the ages of 15 and 18 who have an interest in learning about careers in healthcare. Participants will learn medical skills such as taking blood pressure and respirations, […]

Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, May 2014

Snickers has plenty of love to give

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Franklin Animal Shelter: Pet of the Month, May 2014

This beautiful girl is Snickers! Snickers came to the shelter as a surrender. She is a beautiful domestic, short-hair calico, and although she is about three years old, she is quite petite in size. Snickers has been spayed, she is litter-box trained, and she is current on all her vaccinations. This little girl has plenty […]