Sanbornton News

Small business owners sign in at a special hearing in Concord, N.H. Wednesday Dec.

A year ago the Lakes Region was covered in ice and experienced numerous power outages, some that lasted for several days and prompted local officials to open emergency shelters.

Heavy snow couldn't keep some away from watching as a new chief was sworn in at Sanbornton's Selectmen's meeting last Wednesday night.

Sanbornton's Highway Garage is in need of major repairs, and Department of Public Works Director John Thayer met with selectmen last week as they consider what should be done about the facility.

In response to concerns from some Sanbornton Central School parents, the School Board will discuss at its next meeting the decision to form a multiage class for first and second graders.

Karen Victoria Dupree and Gabriel Rand Clogston are pleased to announce their marriage.

'Survivor: Samoa' contestant and Bristol resident Betsy Bolan shows the audience a canteen that 'Evil Russell' dumped water out of during the show.

Steele Hill Resorts of Sanbornton, NH has selected the Orange System Enterprise system from SPI Software , the timeshare technology leader, to augment and replace their existing applications.

Pike Industries had a special gift for one local organization whose representative likened it to Christmas in November.

The first meeting of the Fire Services Review Committee left its nine members with a better understanding of the information they need to compile to determine whether Northfield would be better off financially if it formed its own fire department.

She was the second castaway to be tossed from this season's Survivor - self-described puppet-master Russell Hantz had her pegged her as a threat almost from the start - and her stay in Samoa was short.

Recognizing the increased need in the community this year, American Legion Post 49 is opening its doors on Thanksgiving Day to provide a hot meal to senior citizens and needy or homeless people.

Claire and Elise Bartley, 5 and 3, await their turn to pick treats after playing the beanbag toss at Sanbornton Recreation Department's Halloween Party Saturday.

Longing for lilacs? The people at the Governor's Lilac and Wildflower Commission have produced a 14-month calendar featuring winning photographs from its annual lilac photo contest celebrating the state flower.

It was a chilly day for building scarecrows, but that didn't stop scads of eager children - and parents - from stuffing and dressing their costumed creations at Heritage Farm's annual Scarecrow Festival Saturday.

After residents packed Town Hall last week to talk with selectmen about Huse Road being designated a one-way, seasonal road, the decision has been reversed and other alternatives will be looked into to resolve traffic and speeding concerns.

Settle in for an evening of food and music in Sanbornton tonight. The Cavatina Duo, a flute/guitar group, will perform at Sant Bani School starting at 7 p.m. The duo perform music from the classical era to contemporary and specialize in folk-inspired music from their native lands of Spain and the Balkans.

Finding small, innovative ways to make a new home greener was a welcome challenge for Phil and Pat Peek, whose new Sanbornton home will be part of the New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association's Green Buildings Open House Saturday.

With the Friendship Grange in danger of closing, its members are urging local residents to join the community-service oriented club so it can keep its charter.

Members and staff of the Lakes Region Association gather around the governor to cut the ribbon and officially open their new facility.