Capital Comments: Grant will enhance primary care at Newport Health Center

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Sunapee News

By New Hampshire State Senator Bob Odell The legislative study committee on the closing of district courts, including the Claremont court, has met.  And the committee’s plan is to visit the three court facilities which are slated to be closed and hold a public hearing in Claremont, Milford and Colebrook. Members of the committee include [...]

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Advisory Panel Works on Plan for NH State Parks

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Sunapee News

The AP reports: An advisory council continues to work on a master plan for New Hampshire’s state parks after an earlier draft raised concerns that the state was planning to get rid of a large chunk of property. Brought to you via Nashuatelegraph.com. Lorie McClorey, the Sunacom.com columnist for Grantham, writes: “Make reservations to attend [...]

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Lake Sunapee Chowder Challenge is Today!

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Sunapee News

The 9th Annual Lake Sunapee Chowder Challenge to benefit children’s programs at the Sunapee Elementary School is today–Sunday, September 27 from noon to 3 pm at Sunapee Harbor. The event is sponsored by the Sunapee Parent Teacher Organization (SPTO) and the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce. And despite the  weather forecast, the event promises [...]

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Enjoy a Local, Homegrown Harvest

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Sunapee News

Come to Sutton, NH and share the food and festivities of a local, homegrown harvest on Sunday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Muster Field Farm Museum! Enjoy a hearty lunch of homemade soups, breads and baked goods while listening to the live music of fiddlers and area folk musicians. Featured musicians [...]

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Newport Tree Farmer Igor Blake Honored with Award

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Sunapee News

“It was a beautiful September Saturday and what could be better than a walk through the woods and fields of one of the most beautiful properties in our region,” wrote NH State Senator Bob Odell in Capital Comments (September 21). “It was the annual Tree Farm Field Day held at the Blake Family Tree Farm [...]

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Naturalist Dave Anderson to Lead Workshop at The Fells

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Sunapee News

Join Forest Society naturalist Dave Anderson for Stories in Stone: Common Clues to Land Use Before Reforestation on Wednesday, October 7 from 1 to 4 pm.  Learn about the land use history at The Fells in Newbury (NH) during this introductory field workshop, which begins with a 20-minute indoor presentation followed by a hike to [...]

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Sunapee Photo: Clouds Frost Mount Kearsarge

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Sunapee News

Photo by Barbara Chalmers “Here’s the sunrise this morning with clouds frosting Mount Kearsarge,” wrote Barbara Chalmers, Sunapee. From across the waters of Lake Sunapee, Mount Keasarge rises in the distance. Kearsarge is a monadnock, one of twelve mountains in New Hampshire with a prominence over 2,000 feet. Related article: Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition leads 16th [...]

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Acoustic Rock, Soulful Folk, Sferes & White in Sunapee Sept. 18

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Sunapee News

The musical duo Sferes & White will perform at the Sunapee Community Coffeehouse on Friday night, September 18 from 7 to 9 pm. The Sunapee Community Coffeehouse returned last week after taking a summer break. Music is now scheduled for every Friday evening at its regular venue, the Sunapee Methodist Church on Lower Main Street, [...]

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Sullivan County Commissioners Meet Sept 17

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Sunapee News

The Sullivan County Board of Commissioners will hold a business meeting Thursday, September 17 at the Newport County Complex at 14 Main Street at 3 pm. The meeting will be held in the commissioner’s conference room. See agenda (pdf 68 kb). The Sullivan County Delegation Finance Committee also will meet on Thursday at the Complex [...]

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Garceau and Sargent give ‘History of the Grand Hotels’

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Sunapee News

Image via Wikipedia In Sunapee, history fans are in for a treat Wednesday evening, September 16. The Friends of Abbott Library hosts local history experts Ron Garceau and John “Babe” Sargent who will talk about the history of the area’s grand hotels. The evening will include a presentation of aerial photos of the old hotels, [...]

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Climate and Economy Prompts Push for Clean Energy Initiative

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Sunapee News

A bipartisan group of former presidential advisers, cabinet members, and senators, including former US Senator Warren Rudman from New Hampshire, has formed the Partnership for a Secure America, and last week issued a statement calling for prompt Congressional action on clean energy and climate. Locally, economic development proponent Patryc Wiggins, founder and president of the [...]

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Capital Comments: Legislature’s ‘re-referred bill’ process

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Sunapee News

By NH Senator Bob Odell One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is:  When does the legislature go back? There are several answers to that question.  One answer is that the legislature will be back to regular sessions in January.  But there is also a special session on October 28 to vote on motions [...]

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Hike Silver Mountain. Explore the Ashuelot River Headwaters.

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Sunapee News

If you haven’t heard about the Ashuelot River Headwaters Project, here’s your opportunity to learn all about it…while exploring the mountains and ponds of Lempster. On Saturday, September 26, Dave Anderson, Brian Hotz and Chris Wells, all from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, will guide visitors on hikes of the area. [...]

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LAC Offers Workshop by Pastel Artist Robert Carsten

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Sunapee News

The Studio at the Library Arts Center in Newport (NH) is presenting a pastel and all media workshop by Vermont artist Robert K. Carsten on Saturday, September 19 from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Carsten is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a contributing writer for The Pastel Journal and the [...]

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Knight News Challenge: You invent it. We fund it.

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Sunapee News

A reader alerted Sunapee News to the 2010 Knight News Challenge. It’s open to community-minded innovators worldwide. “You invent it. We fund it!” That’s the slogan for the 2010 Knight News Challenge, a contest awarding as much as $5 million for innovative ideas using digital experiments to transform community news. The deadline for applications is [...]

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