Irene and the Willey Slide: The tale of two anniversaries
Written by Tom Eastman
HART'S LOCATION — This Aug. 28 marks the first anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene's havoc throughout the White Mountains.
Mount Chocorua depicted on new U.S. Mint quarter
Written by Tom Eastman
By Tom Eastman
TAMWORTH — The wind-whipped peaks that tower above the tree-filled valleys of the White Mountain National Forest have been a symbol of wild America since well before the first New England colonies were established. Now, the natural beauty that has drawn visitors for centuries is featured on an America the Beautiful Quarter released in late January by the U.S. Mint.
TAMWORTH — The wind-whipped peaks that tower above the tree-filled valleys of the White Mountain National Forest have been a symbol of wild America since well before the first New England colonies were established. Now, the natural beauty that has drawn visitors for centuries is featured on an America the Beautiful Quarter released in late January by the U.S. Mint.
Tribute to quarry's past: Second granite marker installed at Redstone Park
Written by Terry Leavitt
A second large granite marker was moved onto the Redstone Park site Sept. 28. Among those present were Steve Swenson, Brian Wiggin, longtime Arthur’s Memorials worker Ben Salcey, Butch Webster of Coleman’s, and Redstone native Elaine Desjardins. (STEVE SWENSON PHOTO)CONWAY — Sept. 28 was a big day for Redstone Quarry history enthusiasts, as the second of two large granite markers was installed in Redstone Memorial Park.The new pink granite slab joins the first polished green granite slab that was moved onto the site in June from Heritage-New Hampshire. It was originally quarried in Redstone.
Fryeburg Historical Society purchases 1815 cape as permanent home
Fryeburg Historical Society has purchased this house at 83 Portland Street.FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Historical Society has purchased the former Ethel "Red" Smith House at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg as its permanent home.How to pronounce Kancamagus
Written by Tom Eastman
NORTH CONWAY — According to a local truism related by Conway native and former selectman Mark Hounsell, if you can say “August,” you can also correctly pronounce “Kan-ca-ma-gus.”
