Beecher Falls News

The economic turmoil combined with the layoff of hundreds of workers from the region's largest employer two months ago is now hitting New Hampshire's northernmost hospital.

Ever since the economy slumped, there has been a decline in tourism around New Hampshire, but most significantly in the North Country.

Governors from Vermont and New Hampshire toured the North Country today, which has been hard hit by the recession.

A bit of good news for some former Ethan Allen employees in Beecher Falls. The furniture plant closed its doors last month and laid off its manufacturing work force.

A resource fair will be held Wednesday for workers about to be laid off from the Ethan Allen plant in Beecher Falls.

The governors of New Hampshire and Vermont, joined by members of their congressional delegations, are urging federal approval of their trade adjustment assistance petition.

The budget battle, part two, is now under way with economists reporting the plunge in state revenues that caused so much havoc earlier this year promises more havoc to come.

State economists say Vermont's high unemployment rate is holding back the economic recovery.

Vermont and New Hampshire community leaders are looking at the broader impact the pending layoffs of 250 workers at the Ethan Allen plant will have on the region.

Governor Jim Douglas and New Hampshire Governor John Lynch are teaming up to help some soon-to-be laid-off workers.

Grim economic news continued last week, including a report describing the precipitous fall of income tax revenues in Vermont.

Rising unemployment rates, battered investment portfolios and declining corporate profits have taken an alarming toll on income-tax revenue paid to Vermont.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, is trying to get extra benefits for people affected by the closing of Ethan Allen.

As 260 workers at a Vermont furniture manufacturer prepare for a layoff in late August, U.S. Sen.

It's lunch time for Danny and Sylvie Mathieu. Just a short half hour break to grab a quick piece of pizza and let the dog out.

A major blow to the Northeast Kingdom economy: The Ethan Allen manufacturing plant in Beecher Falls is laying off most of its work force.