http://orleanscountyrecord.com en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:18:06 GMT Daily feed of articles http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40823 PARIS (AP) -- The Airbus A350's maiden flight ended with a safe landing on Friday, setting the stage for intensifying competition with U.S. rival Boeing in the long-haul wide-body aircraft market. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40824 IMF: US economy improving but spending cuts a drag FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40825 Hayes Ford held its annual Fall Benefit yard sale on May 24 and 25. The proceeds will benefit the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 21. The money benefits local veterans for such things as membership dues, travels to the VA hospital in White River Junction, gifts for their families during the holidays. Also, the auxiliary presents five scholarships each year to local schools. A total of$1385.15 was raised and a check was presented on June 6. From left are Carol Piper, Hayes Ford Jo-Ann Brooks American Legion Ladies Auxiliary President for the Newport Region and Candy Huseman, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Vt. state president. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40826 Coldwell Banker LinWood Real Estate hosted its 2nd Annual Parade of Homes in Franconia and Sugar Hill on June 1. It coincided with the 20th Annual Fields of Lupines Festival and allowed registrants, among them Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton, the opportunity to enjoy a scenic self-guided tour of unique real estate properties in the region. Donations were collected and benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the North Country. Here, Thomas Tremblay, president of Coldwell Banker LinWood Real Estate, is with Burton. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40828 The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a four-hour workshop, conducted by an experienced business advisor, that is designed to be a step-by-step guide for the first time business owner. The workshop will be offered on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the NVDA conference room at 36 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40829 Several employees from the Newport location of Kinney Drugs supported a Special Olympics event on June 6. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40831 Connecticut River Bank, N.A. announce that Raymond Dionne has joined the bank as a Regional Vice President/Commercial Lender for the Northern Region based out of Littleton, N.H. Dionne brings an extensive banking and commercial lending career that spans over 26 years. He began his career as a Commercial Loan Officer Trainee and progressed to Vice President -- Market Manager before joining us here at Connecticut River Bank, N.A. Dionne has experience servicing a diverse customer base of manufacturing, wholesale, retail and real estate development clients while working with lending options such as SBA, BFA, and FD Loan Programs. He is also an active community member and volunteer. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40832 There have been a lot of questions and rumors swirling about the sudden closing of the Kindercenter in the Littleton Learning Center in Littleton, N.H. We are still following leads on more information, but for the moment what we know is that they closed due to a tax burden they couldn't meet with the IRS. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40834 Five New Hampshire companies connected to the aerospace and defense industries are heading to the International Paris Air Show, which marks its 50th year as the world's oldest and largest trade show, connecting military and civilian aircraft manufacturers, suppliers and potential customers. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40835 MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- A proposal to build a massive rival to the Panama Canal across the middle of Nicaragua was overwhelmingly backed by lawmakers Thursday, capping a lightning-fast approval process that has provoked deep skepticism among shipping experts and concern among environmentalists. FEATURES Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://orleanscountyrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=105&ArticleID=40833 Construction of a 1,858 square foot addition to Derby Green, a long-term care facility in Derby, began on April 30 and will continue throughout the summer. FEATURES Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT