We have been in Freedom for nine winters and this is the first time snow off the garage roof was up to the edge of the roof (almost 8'). We were very happy to have the snow on the ground rather than on the roof.
Remember Mount Whittier? Then you probably remember Tyrol and Intervale ski areas too. Vanished but still cherished local slopes are the focus of a website and a talk this Sunday at the Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway.
It has been a great winter for skiers in central and northern New England, but the heavy snowfall has become a nightmare for municipal budgets and the owners of dozens of buildings whose roofs have collapsed.
In a letter issued this week, members of the Ossipee Conservation Commission said the organization is within $19,900 of being able to purchase the Route 16 'viewshed' property in its "Window on the Ossipee Mountains" initiative.
With the latest snowstorm on Tuesday night, North Conway set new records for the snowiest February and the snowiest winter in 34 years. But it's still not the snowiest winter on record.
Today's predicted snow storm could make the winter of 2007-2008 one for the record book.
One arrest but no serious injuries in weekend snowmobile accidents on Ossipee Lake and Silver Lake. Ice remains dangerous in many places spots, officials say.
Two people suffered hypothermia after going through the ice on Lake Ossipee Saturday morning. Officials said they were on a snowmobile heading to an ice house to take part in the Great Rotary Fishing Derby when they went through.
Ossipee Monday was mourning the death of selectman Joseph G. Skehan Jr, a town father and business leader who was remembered for his decades of public service and private generosity. Skehan died after a period of illness and he had heart trouble, friends and fellow selectmen said.
State asks City Council to pay for milfoil control. Mayor calls the request "another pass-down" and asks why the State continues to under-fund milfoil control while building more public boat ramps.
Freedom Board tells citizens group it doesn't see a demand for online meeting minutes and questions true cost of expanding the town site.
Conservation Commission says 70% of funds are in hand after a year of work, but another $65,000 must be raised before the April 1 purchase deadline.
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