Ricky’s Cruise-In Seeks Participants with Classic Cars
For Tilton Veterans Home drive-by
Press release
FNRT Nominated to Rail Trail Hall of Fame
Vote early! Vote often! Through Friday, August 6.
Press release
For years, the Northern Rail Trail has been a treasured space to get outside, get around and become an active member of our community—and now, it’s a candidate for national recognition in the Rail to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails prestigious Hall of Fame! The voting is now live, so please show your love for the Northern Rail […]
Franklin’s Profile Grows with Mill City Park Groundbreaking
Whitewater park to open in September
By Charlie Darling
The long-planned revitalization of Franklin’s community, economy, and pride took a big step forward on July 12 when civic leaders gathered in the city’s Trestle View Park to break ground for Mill City Park at Franklin Falls, New England’s first whitewater park. Construction is now underway, with project organizers and city leaders pushing for the […]
Ragged Mountain Vista Offers Serene View of Sunrise
By Earle Davis
Local Resident Offers Yard Tips Based on Nature Book
"Nature's Best Hope" by Doug Tallamy
By Mary Anne Broshek
This article is a continuation of advice from Doug Tallamy’s book, Nature’s Best Hope. The focus is on yard tips and a good way to get rid of mosquitoes without harming other beneficial insects with insecticides or bug zappers. Don’t Spray and Fertilize Lawns • Most native plants are adapted to low nitrogen soil. • […]
Highland Lake Loon Chick Loses Its Fight for Life
Pom-Pom's death saddened lake residents
By Donna Baker-Hartwell
Highland Lake’s nesting pair of loons chose a safe spot this year to nest. The east side of the island and within the No Wake area of the Narrows is typically quieter and protected from waves. On June 26, one chick was seen swimming alongside an adult and sitting on the adult’s back. For several […]
Highland Lake Loons are Nesting in a Safer Spot This Year
Chicks should hatch in early July
By Donna Baker-Hartwell
It was official that our loon pair were beginning to nest on the east side of the island on May 28. As I write this update, they are 19 days into a 28- to 30-day gestation period. Sometime between June 26 and June 28 — if all goes well — we should see some chicks […]
Geology and Dragonfly Walks Part of Ausbon Sargent July Schedule
Registration for walks is required
Press release
The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust has scheduled two walks for July. Both walks require registration. On Tuesday, July 13, from 2 to 4 PM, there will be a geology walk on the Webb/Crowell property in Sutton. Chuck Bolduc, local geologist, will lead, along with Ausbon Sargent staff. Registration is required, and space is limited. […]
Gnawed Tree Shows Beavers are Hard at Work on Bradley Lake
By Bob Merrill
Snapping Turtle Practices Social Distancing
By Larry Chase
