If you ever met Dick Ficke, the first thing you’d notice was his kind eyes. After a conversation, you’d look back and realize how very interested he was in everything you had to say- this already brilliant man took the time to truly listen and learn whatever he could from what you had to contribute […]
What happens when your pet gets sick? The real question is, what do we do in a crisis like this? Fryeburg Veterinarian Dr. Susan Simpkins says: “We’re seeing all the normal things that we would see; allergies start to tick up this time of year, GI issues, we’re seeing a lot of porcupine quills I […]
There are some positives to humans isolating, staying at home, consuming less and polluting less. On this, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day we find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic. However in the midst of it, studies show that the earth is repairing itself and species are allowed to thrive. This is a […]
With visitors already refusing to comply with the stay at home orders of their states and coming to the Mount Washington Valley to visit and recreate, the local concern over an influx of campers is not outrageous. Ski areas and outdoor attractions in the White Mountain National Forest have needed to close for this very […]
Approximately six weeks ago the Vaughan Food Pantry quickly adapted to the evolution of safety measures and operational methods in response to the pandemic. Jennifer Perkins, Administrator of Vaughan Community services goes on to say; “The way we distribute food, that’s the first change. People used to come into a common area and (we would) […]
Conway Superintendent of Schools Kevin Richard announced yesterday that according to NH Governor Sununu’s announcement, all schools will extend the remote learning model for the rest of the year. “It would be too difficult to bring students and staff back to the building right now. The situation is still pretty volatile and trying to ensure […]
