Litchfield News

There are few things as frustrating on a cold winter morning as trudging out to your car only to find it covered in inches of snow and ice.

With a poised point of the toe, and her dress flowing behind, Natalie Clark took a whirl in the dance studio alongside her friend Marissa Proulx.

Staff photo by Don Himsel Yes, Berk Swinerton says he's heard all the Santa Claus references before.

" A former Litchfield firefighter was cleared on sexual assault and assault charges during a jury trial Wednesday at Hillsborough County Superior Court.

Staff photo by COREY PERRINE Lucille Greer of Norridgewock, Maine looks on at the Korean War Memorial Friday, Oct.

The Litchfield School Board seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

We will assault all of your senses - sight, sound AND smell. We have some of the best actors, or haunters, as they are known in the industry, in the East ... -- Michael R. Krausert, DIRECTOR OF SPOOKY WORLD.

Yarns from baby blues, pinks and yellows may turn into blankets for wee gals and fellows.

The undead pose in a scene from one of the attractions at Spooky World/Nightmare New England.

According to strangelife.com, bingo "is a direct descendant of Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia, the Italian State lottery organized in 1530, and played at weekly intervals, almost continuously, to this day.

An organization that lends money to low-income groups and families across the state has received a $5.5 million boost to expand its efforts.

Bedford- For over a year, the Animal Rescue League of NH and Grape Time Winery have partnered up to market and sell a series of wines that benefit the League.

Dean Haymes knows about breast cancer all too well. From losing a girlfriend to the disease, to now dating someone who is a 14-year survivor, breast cancer has been a big part of his life.

Bill Rodonis plays country music to his giant pumpkins. The Litchfield man doesn't have proof that songs about lost love and heartache actually help his pumpkins grow large, but he figures it doesn't hurt.

Last year, pediatric cancer patient Ashley Cashell spent her first memorable Halloween in Boston's Children's Hospital after being diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia.

A crew in Litchfield was trying to remove a tree that fell onto high-tension wires, closing Route 3A between Pinecrest and Hillcrest roads, according to Litchfield police officer Dennis Tessier.

"Outside of the financial benefits, and I know it sounds cheesy, but this job has been a huge morale booster.

Photo by Jodie Andruskevich Bloodthirsty zombies await your arrival at the "Buried Alive" Haunt at SpookyWorld/Nightmare New England in Litchfield.

Gourdness gracious! Bill Rodonis of Litchfield, N.H., was the winner of the All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Topsfield Fair today.

Vatche Manoukian, one of the region's most active developers, is no stranger to lawsuits, accusations of fraud, financial trouble and business deals gone sour.