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By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — The future of Baker’s Country Store was in doubt over the summer following a deluge of rain that damaged the river embankment, crushed the septic tank and washed away a portion of the parking lot.The town staple is no longer in jeopardy,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Flooding from Bloody and Blacksmith brooks has long been a problem, but town officials and residents are hoping a relatively unused federal grant program may be the key to unlocking enough money to fund projects that could mitigate future flooding.

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — As Baker’s Country Store owners Helen and Robert Baker continue to try to address tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage that resulted from a July rainstorm, a chicken barbecue is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, to help raise more money.The...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — For more than half a century, Baker’s Country Store has sat on River Street, where it has offered fresh baked goods, pumped gas and served as the unofficial town gathering spot for residents.It’s survived countless snowstorms, the 2017...

By SAM FERLAND

LEYDEN — The town expects less flooding and water pooling to occur after the installation of a “pond leveler” device in a beaver pond, located in the wetlands adjacent to West Leyden Road, a solution that ultimately saves the beavers and their dam.The...