Stan Howe News Today

Through national and local efforts, the Grange was a catalyst for rural mail delivery.

NORTH JAY — The large, white, stately building at the corner of Route 4 and Route 17 in North Jay is a familiar sight to anyone traveling north or south on Route 4. It is the home of North Jay Grange #10 and was also the home of the last Grange Store in the country, […]

NORTH JAY — The large, white, stately building at the corner of Route 4 and Route 17 in North Jay is a familiar sight to anyone traveling north or south on Route 4. It is the home of North Jay Grange #10 and was also the home of the last Grange Store in the country, […]

BETHEL — Four Bethel select board members voted to leave the proposed short term rental ordinance on the floor of the editing room. It will not be brought forward to a public hearing on May 15 nor will it be on this year’s town meeting warrant. Only Select Board Member Lori Swain voted to move […]

Third in a series of the area’s little libraries WOODSTOCK — Stored inside the Whitman Memorial Library are the library’s history and the history of the town. “I feel as much a curator as a librarian,” said Pat Little, of Dixfield, who has been at the helm since July. The handsome structure, which also serves […]

Besides individual requests, Project Opportunity has funded groups of students traveling to foreign countries and attending enrichment programs. They back the Telstar Freshmen Academy trip to Washington, DC and the boys and girls state delegates.

    BETHEL — Sharing a front porch chat with Stan Howe, is like taking a step back into Bethel’s history.  Howe was the Bethel Historical Society director for much of his life. He mentions people born in the last century and earlier – Margaret Joy Tibbetts (“learn about her!”), William Bingham, Dr. John Gehring, […]

Today is Annie Garde's last day as host of The Pea Green Boat. Listeners from all over chimed-in to share their memories of Annie and the show, and to send their farewell messages. One thing comes through loud and clear: Annie has a knack for harnessing the power and intimacy of radio to strengthen the community and make lasting connections on air and off. Here are some of our favorite messages: