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This article reports on the launch of the publishing company WhiteRiver Press in Hartford, Vermont, in 2008. The company is specializing in bringing books back into print and is working with experienced authors. Co-owner Sonja Hakala said they are helping experienced authors by working with print-on-demand technology.

This article reports on the opening of an office by Comcast Spotlight in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, in 2008. According to local sales manager Christopher Olsen, the move to West Lebanon was driven by a consistent growth in the Upper Valley market. The office holds four employees to serve several cities in the region.

This article reports on the revamp of the Red Elephant Café by the 21C in Claremont program in Vermont in 2008. The program decided to focus its attention by changing the hours and renovate the space. The program also brought two youth workers, Nate Paradise and Elise LaCasse. The space also offers a sports program on Saturday.

The article announces the opening of Solid Surface Cleaning, a new business in Thetford, Vermont, specializing in the cleaning and restoration of fine tile and stone. Owner John Dimitruk is experienced in working with tile, having run Corporate Tile out of town for the past 12 years. Most of the products coming out now to clean tile are environmentally friendly, as are the chemicals that Dimitruk is using in his new business.

This article announces the relocation of Eyeglass Outlet from the North Country Plaza in West Lebanon to the Commerce Building in downtown Lebanon, New Hampshire. Owner Paul Quitadamo said the cost of renewing a lease is the primary reason behind the relocation. Quitadamo is satisfied with the new location which consists of 1,400 square feet. Optometrist Edward Warren is affiliated with the Eyeglass Outlet.

The article announces the relocation of JEWELia! Fashion Jewelry and Accessories store from the Glen Road Plaza to the PowerHouse Mall in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Michelle Ryerson opened JEWELia! at the Glen Road Plaza in 2006, choosing to move to the PowerHouse for its location. She has noted an increase in general traffic since relocating, including more tourist business. Business hours of the store in its new location are given.

The article announces that Woodstock has been chosen as the host town for the Special Olympics Vermont 2008 Winter Games. This is the first year that the sports event will take place in the town. According to Special Olympics Vermont press material, several of the town's citizens were key in bringing the games to the community including Tammy and Tim Stanwood, parents of Special Olympics alpine skier Emma Stanwood. This year's event will include competition in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding.

The article reports on the selection of Woodstock as the host town of the Special Olympics Vermont 2008 Winter Games. It includes background information on the Special Olympics Games and its history, as well as the benefits of the sporting event to the town of Woodstock. Also cited are the preparations made by the town of Woodstock in hosting the event.

The article announces the decision of authorities to choose Woodstock, Vermont as the host town for the Special Olympics Vermont 2008 Winter Games. this is the first year that the games will take place in Woodstock. The Special Olympics Games were incorporated into Vermont in 1971. For 2008, it will be held on March 14 through 16. Another consideration for the said decision was the fact that there was a Special Olympics program in the area.

The article reports on the acquisition of Emerson Gardens, a 160-unit apartment complex situated in Lebanon, New Hampshire by The Dolben Co., a fourth-generation New England real estate firm headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. The complex includes heated underground parking, elevators and modern kitchens with garbage disposals and air conditioning.

The article focuses on several employment agencies that can be found at the U.S. Upper Valley region. It cites the efforts of Employmoms in Hanover, New Hampshire to match professional candidates, who have taken time off from the permanent marketplace to raise children, with temporary and flexible work. It states that Westaff is a full-service agency largely catering to employers who offer light industrial and administrative accounting positions.

The article reports on the relocation of DEM Solutions USA from 3 Campbell Street in Lebanon, New Hampshire to the Commerce Building at 24 Hanover Street. The company is the U.S. division of a software company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. It states that the new building offers the company six offices and a large reception area as well as training room where employees may conduct onsite software testing.

The article reports on the relocation of the Claremont branch of Easter Seals from 54 Pleasant Street to Suite 300 at 24 Opera House Square. The reason behind the relocation is the business' expansion to include two full-time job placement instructors and a part-time worker. The new office of Easter Seals is handicapped accessible with a ramp, off-street parking and an elevator to its third-floor location.

The article features LISTEN Community Services with thrift stores located in White River Junction, Vermont and Lebanon and Canaan in New Hampshire. Rewriting its mission statement in the spring of 2007, LISTEN expands its reach to include areas other than Lebanon. LISTEN comes from the original goal of the organization which is Lebanon In Service To Each Neighbor. The efforts of the nonprofit organization are outlined.

The article reports that Finer Things relocated their business to Salisbury Street in Randolph, Vermont to increase their visibility. Opening in 2006, the owners preferred a storefront space rather than its first location at the second floor of a building in South Main Street. Finer Things sells used and new merchandise.

The article reports that Thermacut relocated in 2007 to Crown Point in Claremont, New Hampshire. The facility was renovated to meet the needs of Thermacut for a one-floor space, expandable as the company sees the need. Brokered by Bob Weaver of the Town and Country Real Estate in Claremont, the facility serves the assembly and trade business of Thermacut.

The article reports on the opening of a branch of Aspen Dental in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. The branch is Aspen's seventh practice in the state. It will feature the company's own dental laboratory to provide same-day turnaround of dental services. According to Mark Frank, marketing and communication spokesperson of the company, the West Lebanon branch is highly visible and accessible.

The article announces that Steve G. Budd was appointed as president of the New Hampshire Community Technical College at Claremont.

The article reports on the ongoing reconstruction of several condominiums in Brownsville, Vermont, that were destroyed by fire in January 2007. The fire destroyed eight condominium units and damaged two others at Mountain's Edge Condominiums. The current project calls for the construction of 10 new condominium units and the renovation of two units. It also includes the installation of a sprinkler system and upgrades to existing parts of the building that did not got damaged.

The article reports that the newly renovated Rivermill Commercial Center at 85 Mechanic Street in Lebanon, Upper Valley region, is now ready to be marketed for business rental and sale. The complex was converted into individually priced condominiums. The facility originally served as a woolen mill and was build along the river where the water could obviously serve as both a source of power and waste removal.

The article reports that the earnings of brick and block masons in the Upper Valley of the U.S. have increased as of May 2004. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor, median hourly earnings of brick masons and block masons were $20.07, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $30.43. Tom Busconi of the Arthur Whitcomb Block Plant estimates that in the Upper Valley brick and block masons are looking at an average of $22 to $24 an hour with overtime in the summer. The various advantages of the field of masonry are also reported.

The article reports that Roy Hatch Video Director has relocated to the Freight House in White River Junction, Vermont. Owner Roy Hatch decided to transfer to the location after closing a deal with Betsy Ogden of Upper Valley Pilates to sub-let 350 square feet of facility space for an office and editing studio. Hatch claims that the new location was a great space and was well suited to his needs.

The article reports that Rich & Dow Landscaping & Masonry has relocated from its South Main Street West Lebanon location to a new facility on Dartmouth College Highway in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The new site features multi-tier parking area, offices, high-ceilinged bay garage and residential cottage.

The article reports that Cockadoodle Pizza Caf&eacute in Bethel, Vermont has been acquired by Jim Fisher and Nell Fisher from Kevin Barry, owner of the building where the restaurant is located. Nell had worked in the natural foods industry while Jim owned a restaurant called The Red Fig. They kept majority of the restaurant's former menu and modified some of the pizzas.

The article reports on the relocation of E&D Shoes and Workwear owned by David and Elna Santini to a larger space at Washington Street in Claremont, New Hampshire. David has over 50 years of experience in the industry in which he started working for such stores as Forbes and Wallace in Springfield, Vermont and Raymond's Department Store in Massachusetts. His E&D Shoes carries a full line of shoes and boots for the family. In the new location, David plans to introduce some new brands as well as offering some outlet pricing.