Volunteer Spotlight: ElderFriend Program Is ‘Energizing’
Lebanon — L ast fall, David Karvonen had a series of surgeries, including one to fix a problem with his hip: An operation decades ago had left him in “ferocious pain.” “I went through so much hell” having all that surgery, the 77-year-old White River Junction resident said. But Dan Moriarty, a volunteer with ElderFriend, a new program at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, helped him endure. “He and I talked things over,” and Moriarty...
Business Notes: Jan. 31, 2016
Norwich — The Bike Hub, which sold and repaired bicycles and related gear from its shop on Route 5 adjacent to Fogg’s Hardware and Building Supply, closed its doors on Jan. 23. Owner Bill McFadden posted the news on the store’s Facebook page, announcing “we will still be around honoring a few commitments but it is the end of The BikeHub in its current form.” “Over the years, The Bike Hub — my staff, my vendors, my community event...
People in Business: Jan 24, 2016
Jessica Willis, of Springfield, Vt., has been promoted to director, business strategy and marketing operations, at Maponics, the White River Junction-based spatial data company that specializes in mapping areas and populations of interest. Willis, who previously served as marketing director, will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Maponics’ brand marketing strategy and tactical planning. She will report...
Business Notes: Dec. 13, 2015
White River Junction — With an eye on becoming part of the downtown village’s artsy vibe, fashion designer F.H. Clothing Co. has opened its first “satellite shop” on Gates Street across from Northern Stage, offering a boutique selection of clothing, jewelry and even books. Designer and entrepreneur Joan Ecker, who owns and runs Quechee-based F.H. Clothing — also known as Fat Hat Clothing — along with her daughters, Jenn and Sara, said...
New 22-Unit Apartment Building Opens in White River Junction
White River Junction — Former New York City resident Eric Love knows how hard it can be to find an apartment. Still, when the new assistant artistic director at Northern Stage set out to find a place to live in the spacious Upper Valley, he was surprised by the lack of available rentals. “There were very few options and most were old rooms in someone else’s house,” he said. Then Love noticed that the building across the parking lot...
