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By CHRISTINA DOLAN

GRAFTON — Two Upper Valley homes were destroyed by recent fires, leaving three people injured, including one with severe burns.

GRAFTON — A 73-year-old Grafton man died Thursday following a house fire last week that left him with severe burns.

GRAFTON — In ballot voting on Tuesday, voters narrowly rejected, 106-103, a warrant article that would have changed the police chief position from elected to appointed by the Selectboard, effective next March.

Article of note: A warrant article asks whether voters supporting changing the police chief position from elected to appointed by the Selectboard, effective March 10, 2026.

By LIZ SAUCHELLI

WEST CANAAN — Mascoma Valley residents will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed 1.2% school district budget increase during a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium at Mascoma Valley Regional High School.

By JOHN LIPPMAN

LITTLETON, N.H. — The husband of the Democratic candidate for Grafton County sheriff and three other men face criminal charges in regard to the alleged harassment of a Lisbon, N.H., man in September.James Myers III, of Lisbon, husband of Jill Myers, a...

By LIZ SAUCHELLI

CORNISH — Almost 300 households in Plainfield and Cornish that have not had access to high-speed fiber internet may soon have it due to a recently awarded federal grant of nearly $3 million.The expansion will include households that qualify as...

By JOHN LIPPMAN

NORTH HAVERHILL — A 30-year-old Littleton, N.H., police officer looks to have won a three-way race to become the Democratic nominee for Grafton County sheriff, defeating the department’s No. 2 deputy and leading inside candidate who had the outgoing...

NORTH HAVERHILL — In voting on Tuesday, the longtime Grafton County register of deeds fended off a challenge to earn the Democratic nomination to keep her spot.Kelley Monahan, an Orford resident who has been register of deeds since 2011, earned 4,468...

NORTH HAVERHILL — Michael Cryans earned the Democratic nomination for Grafton County treasurer in New Hampshire primary voting on Tuesday.He earned 4,638 votes, beating out  outgoing state Rep. Corinne Morse, of Canaan, with 3,506 votes and Jason...

By JOHN LIPPMAN

NORTH HAVERHILL — The longtime Grafton County register of deeds whose tenure has been marked by acrimony with county commissioners and staff is facing a Democratic primary challenge from the sister of the assistant county administrator who promises if...

By JOHN LIPPMAN

NORTH HAVERHILL — The heir apparent, the outside challenger and the inside veteran: when it comes to picking which one will be the Democratic nominee for Grafton County sheriff there are some distinct differences among the three candidates. But all...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

GRAFTON — Many will say there is good in everyone but Janet Sullivan believed it, and searched for it, never giving up on anyone battling a crisis in their lives.Sullivan moved from Massachusetts to Grafton with her husband, John, and two sons in...

GRAFTON — Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in Grafton on Monday evening, according to a news release from New Hampshire State Police.The man is believed to have been shot in Danbury, N.H., before traveling to Grafton, police...

GRAFTON — Bill Davidson, a forest health specialist with the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands, stepped out of his truck and into the mid-morning heat and humidity at the Burnham Lot, a parcel owned by the University of New Hampshire.Across...

By CAROLINE FROST and HALEY CLOUGH

GRAFTON — Following the closing of Ruggles Mine in 2016, there was much speculation in town about what the future held for what was once a hot spot for “rock hounds.” Many residents questioned whether the mine, which dates back to the early 1800s, had...

By LIZ SAUCHELLI

WEST CANAAN — Members of Mascoma Valley Regional High School’s Class of 2024 bestowed three parting gifts for their school during their graduation ceremony Friday night: The first were lilac bushes to start a garden they hoped future classes would add...

By PATRICK O’GRADY

NORTH HAVERHILL — The Grafton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed $56.3 million budget on Tuesday at the county administration building beginning at 6 p.m.The spending plan represents an increase of about 4.8%, or $2.5...

GRAFTON — Steve Darrow defeated Maureen O’Reilly for a two-year seat on the Selectboard in ballot voting on Tuesday, 180 to 125.In an uncontested race, voters also elected Ed Grinley to a three-year term on the board.Voters rejected, 181 to 158, a...