Newport, New Hampshire, The Sunshine Town: Building On Strong Foundations -

Newport NH.: Newport Area Chamber of Commerce w/ Hedgehog Publishing., 1998. Local community profile.. Wraps. New. Production wrinkles on occasional pages.. Wells, Lucy (Cover photo by), and Richer, Clifford P, surveyor map by, and Other Contributing Photographers.. 1 40 p. Color photo illustrated card stock cover: from hot-air balloon. Stapled binding. Color photos. Color and B&W Advertising. Town business organization updated publication with reports: local history, services, 80th Winter Carnival, Public Schools, Culture and Community, Recreation, Maps and Street Index, Places of Worship, Community Care Services, Historical Society, "Re-vite" account by writer Evan Hill, Chamber Information, more. A colonial settlement, County Seat for Sullivan County, Newport NH grew as a mill factory center early in the 20th century, and maintains a population of about 6000 with continued metal-working manufacturing, numerous small businesses, and a vibrant series of volunteer and professional, educational, cultural, athletic, and literary events.