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Hillsboro Balloon Fest & Fair marks 25th Anniversary
The Hillsboros Balloon Fest & Fair marks its 25th Anniversary when it kicks off on thursday July 18th at grimes Field. Running through July 21st, the event offers something for the entire family. Bands, dancers, and magicians, are just some of the free entertainment available throughout the expanded weekend. Balloons lift off…
The Violettes have deep roots in Warner
I recently had the honor and privilege of attending a small gathering at the Violette household in Warner where Dick, Alice and their children were celebrating Dick and Alice’s 75th wedding anniversary; they were married on June 10, 1938 in Hillsboro. Although Alderic O. “Dick” Violette is a long time…
Early morning fire destroys Warner home
Warner Fire Chief Ed Raymond reports that a cell phone caller at about 3 a.m. reported spotting flames a home at 73 Old Main St. The two-story home of Julian Locke was heavily damaged. When firefighters arrived the home was…
Hillsboro District Food Pantry raises $9,339 for Feinstein Challenge
Thanks to a great fundraising team, this year’s second annual Feinstein Challenge was a phenomenal success. In addition to those shown in the photo, Sharon Otterson worked tirelessly on the effort. The Hillsboro District Food Pantry would like to thank everyone who was a part of this effort. Your hearts have been seen, and we think they are beautiful. We thank those of you who…
Selectmen sign 2nd PILOT Agreement
If the Antrim Selectmen are anything, they are consistent. On Thursday, they signed a second Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with Antrim Wind Energy following a public hearing on Monday night. A prior agreement was thrown out by the Superior Court as it was not negotiated in public. The new agreement, as did the old, calls for a payment of…
Newport Town Offices recovering from lightning strike
The Newport Selectmen, leaders of “The Sunshine Town,” spent a portion of Monday night’s meeting assessing the damage caused by a recent lightning strike on Town Hall. Town Manager Paul Brown detailed the damage caused by a lighting bolt which blasted an 8-inch hole in the roof of the historic building. The hole has been covered with a piece of Plexiglas while the town seeks …
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