2022 Reader's Choice Awards

AN ADVERTISING SPECIAL SECTION TO THE

VALLEY NEWS OCTOBER 27, 2022

BEST AUTO REPAIR | BEST AUTO BODY SHOP | BEST NEW CAR DEALER | BEST USED CAR DEALER | BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES | BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE | BEST MOVIE THEATER | BEST MUSEUM | BEST VENUE TO SEE LIVE THEATER | BEST BANK | BEST CREDIT UNION | BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE | BEST TAX SERVICE | BEST BAKERY | BEST BREAKFAST RESTAURANT | BEST BBQ | BEST BRUNCH RESTAURANT | BEST BURGER PLACE | BEST CATERER | BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT | BEST COFFEE SHOP | BEST DELI | BEST FARMSTAND | BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE | BEST ICE CREAM STAND | BEST LUNCH RESTAURANT | BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING | BEST PIZZA PLACE | BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT | BEST SPORTS BAR/ RESTAURANT | BEST BEER SELECTION - RESTAURANT | BEST BEER SELECTION - STORE | BEST DENTAL OFFICE | BEST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE | BEST HOSPITAL | BEST OPTICAL PRACTICE | BEST HEARING AID PRACTICE | BEST VETERINARIAN PRACTICE | BEST CHIROPRACTOR | BEST APPLIANCE STORE | BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST | BEST HAIR SALON | BEST NAIL SALON | BEST SPA | BEST FLORIST | BEST GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY | BEST INSURANCE AGENCY | BEST LANDSCAPER | BEST LAW FIRM | BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY | BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT | BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY/HOME | BEST SOLAR COMPANY | BEST BOOKSTORE | BEST CLOTHING STORE | BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE | BEST HOME DECOR STORE | BEST PLACE TO BUY FLOORING/CARPET | BEST FURNITURE STORE | BEST HOME/HARDWARE STORE | BEST WINDOWS/DOOR STORE | BEST HOTEL/INN | BEST JEWELRY STORE | BEST MATTRESS STORE | BEST PET SUPPLY STORE | BEST PICTURE FRAMING STORE | BEST STORE TO BUY SHOES | BEST TOY STORE | BEST SECOND HAND CLOTHING STORE | BEST OUTDOOR CLOTHING STORE BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLIEST EMPLOYEES | BEST PLACE TO HAVE A KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY | BEST CURBSIDE SERVICE | BEST BICYCLE SHOP | BEST FITNESS CENTER | BEST GOLF COURSE | BEST PELLET/WOODSTOVE SHOP | BEST SKI AREA | BEST SKI/SNOWBOARD SHOP | BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE | BEST KITCHEN STORE | BEST OUTDOOR SUPPLY STORE | BEST ART CENTER

The Votes Are In!

PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

TO OUR READER’S CHOICE AWARDS. FOR OVER 70 YEARS THE VALLEY NEWS HAS KEPT YOU, OUR READERS, INFORMED OF WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE WORLD, NATION, STATES AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOUR HOMETOWNS. THIS SECTION IS ANOTHER WAY OF CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITIES, BRINGING YOU VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT LIFE IN THE UPPER VALLEY.

WELCOME HERE’S

HOW IT WORKED:

DEVELOPED A LIST OF 84 CATEGORIES OF BUSINESSES. VOTES WERE CAST BY COMPLETING AN ONLINE SURVEY. PARTICIPANTS COULD VOTE FOR ANY BUSINESS THEY CHOSE AS LONG AS IT WAS IN THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY. THE FINALISTS AND WINNERS WERE NOT INFORMED OF THEIR PLACE IN THE POLLING, ONLY THAT THEY WERE IN THE TOP THREE.

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RECEIVING THOUSANDS OF VOTES, THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN TALLIED, AND THE WINNERS ARE PRESENTED IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES. MANY OF OUR READER’S CHOICE WINNERS AND FINALISTS ARE LOCALLY OWNED AND EMPLOY LOCAL WORKERS. YOU CAN HELP KEEP THE UPPER VALLEY ECONOMY STRONG BY PATRONIZING THESE BUSINESSES.

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HOPE THE VALLEY NEWS CONTINUES TO BE YOUR OF LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISING.

“READER’S CHOICE”

AS THE BEST SOURCE

READ ON TO SEE WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORS RECOMMEND AS THEIR FAVORITE BUSINESSES IN THE UPPER VALLEY.

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THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US, AGAIN! We’re proud to be part of your community solutions for clean energy.

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AS A LEADER IN COMPLETE END-TO-END SOLAR PROJECTS FOR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES OF ALL SIZES, WE CAN FIND A MONEY-SAVING OPTION THAT WORKS FOR YOU:

HERE ARE THE BUSINESS CATEGORIES YOU VOTED FOR

READER’S CHOICE AWARDS 2022 INDEX OF CATEGORIES

BEST AUTO BODY SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 BEST AUTO REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 BEST NEW CAR DEALER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 BEST USED CAR DEALER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 BEST BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6 BEST CREDIT UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST TAX SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST ASIAN CUISINE RESTAURANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST BAKERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST BEER SELECTION - RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST BEER SELECTION - STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 BEST BREAKFAST RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10 BEST BRUNCH RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10 BEST BURGER PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10 BEST CATERER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10 BEST COFFEE SHOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10 BEST DELI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10 BEST FARMSTAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 BEST ICE CREAM STAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 BEST LUNCH RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 BEST PIZZA PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING . . . . . PAGE 12 BEST SPORTS BAR/RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12

BEST APPLIANCE STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14 BEST FURNITURE STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14 BEST GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14 BEST HOME DECOR STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14 BEST HOME/HARDWARE STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14 BEST KITCHEN STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14 BEST MATTRESS STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST OUTDOOR SUPPLY STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST PELLET/WOODSTOVE SHOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST PICTURE FRAMING STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST PLACE TO BUY FLOORING/CARPET . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST SOLAR COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST WINDOWS/DOOR STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST BICYCLE SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST FITNESS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 16 BEST GOLF COURSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 20 BEST SKI AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 20 BEST SKI/SNOWBOARD SHOP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 20 BEST CHIROPRACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 20 BEST DENTAL OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 20 BEST HEARING AID PRACTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 20 BEST HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 22 BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 22 BEST OPTICAL PRACTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 22 BEST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 22 BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 22 BEST CURBSIDE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 22 BEST PLACE TO HAVE A KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY . .PAGE 22

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Thank you, Upper Valley!

We love our community of readers.

BEST BOOKSTORE

BEST BOOKSTORE

Books and gi s for everyone, author events, and more!

THE

NORWICH BOOKSTORE

BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLIEST EMPLOYEES . . . . PAGE 24 BEST ARTS CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 24 BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 24 BEST MOVIE THEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 24 BEST MUSEUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 24 BEST VENUE TO SEE LIVE THEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 24 BEST BOOKSTORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 26 BEST CLOTHING STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 26 BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 26 BEST GIFT STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 26 BEST JEWELRY STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 26 BEST OUTDOOR CLOTHING STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 26 BEST PET SUPPLY STORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST SECOND HAND CLOTHING STORE. . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST STORE TO BUY SHOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST TOY STORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST FLORIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST HAIR SALON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST HOTEL/INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST INSURANCE AGENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST LANDSCAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 BEST LAW FIRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30 BEST NAIL SALON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE30 BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30 BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30 BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY/HOME . . . . . . . . PAGE 30 BEST SPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30 BEST VETERINARIAN PRACTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 30

Honest Food.

Perfect Pints.

Living Music.

It’s because of you we have been voted:

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

BEST BEER SELECTION - RESTAURANT

BEST LUNCH RESTAURANT

BEST SPORTS BAR/ RESTAURANT

2022

2022

BEST BURGER PLACE

2022

BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING

We thank all of our guests, family and friends who have enjoyed the Pubs this year and supported independent, family owned restaurants. We are proud to be your local!

- Joe, Matt & Josh Tuohy, and the entire Salt hill family

291 Main Street • Norwich, Vermont

(802) 649-1114

N O RW I C H B O O K STO R E .CO M

www.salthillpub.com

Would like to thank all of our customers for voting for us in the category

BEST BEER SELECTION - STORE

BEST BEER SELECTION - STORE

Mascoma Bank is different by design.

As a Certified B Corporation®, Mascoma Bank is committed to serving our customers, employees, and communities. That’s why we are one of the Best Places to Work in both VT and NH! Thank you for recognizing the efforts of our team members to serve you better every day.

And guess what? We’re hiring! Come join the team.

Mascomabank.com/careers

888.627.2662

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BEST AUTO BODY SHOP

BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

Finalists J.A.S. Auto Body Jasmin Auto Body

Finalists Tire Warehouse Town Fair Tire

BEST AUTO REPAIR

BEST USED CAR DEALER

Finalists Co-op Service Center Roberts Auto Service

Finalists McGee Family Used Cars Shaker Valley Auto

BEST NEW CAR DEALER

BEST BANK

Collision Works

White River Toyota

Wilson Tire Co.

White River Toyota

White River Toyota

Mascoma Bank

Finalists Lebanon Ford White River Subaru

Finalists Bar Harbor Bank and Trust Ledyard National Bank

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2021 Best Clothing Store

Dental Care Sensitive to Your Needs

2022 Best Clothing Store

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General, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry for Adults & Children

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George Petrescu-Boboc, D.D.S. • Mark Governo, D.M.D. • Archana Sharma, D.M.D. • Lauren Andreolas, D.M.D.

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BEST CREDIT UNION

BEST ASIAN CUISINE RESTAURANT

Finalists 802 Credit Union Northeast Credit Union

Finalists Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine Yama

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE

BEST BAKERY

Service Credit Union

Ledyard Financial Advisors

Finalists Fisher Financial Advisors Mascoma Wealth Management

Pim’s Thai Orchid

Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur Finalists H&R Block Patricia H Morse CPA

Salt hill Pub

Finalists Big Fatty’s BBQ Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden

King Arthur Baking Company

BEST BEER SELECTION - STORE

Finalists Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery Muriel’s Donuts

Beverage King

Finalists Co-op Food Stores Jake’s Market & Deli

BEST BBQ

BEST TAX SERVICE

BEST BEER SELECTION - RESTAURANT

Big Fatty’s BBQ Finalists Marsh Brothers Deli Wicked Awesome BBQ

THANK YOU

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for voting for Fisher Financial Advisors in the 2022 Readers Choice Awards

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

FINALIST

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Tim Fisher, CFP® and Nate Fisher, FPQP™

32 South Main Street Hanover, NH

603-643-4448 FisherFinancialAdvisors.com NE-401933

BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT

BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT

WILSON TIRE COMPANY www.wilsontireco.com

Thanks for Voting for us in the Category

Best Place to Buy Tires WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

2019

2018

BEST SPORTS BAR/ RESTAURANT

BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT

2020

2022

2021

We are Proud to Serve the Upper Valley Community

RANDOLPH MALL

35 OLD ETNA RD (RTE. 120)

697 TENNEY MTN. HWY.

RANDOLPH, VT

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HUGE SELECTION OF SNOW TIRES NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY TPMS (TIRE PRESS MONITOR SYSTEM) SPECIALISTS FREE TIRE ROTATIONS FREE WHEEL TORQUE CHECKS FREE AIR PRESSURE CHECKS FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

BEST BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

BEST CATERER

Four Aces Diner

Maple Street Catering

Finalists Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery Tucker’s

Finalists Blood’s Catering and Party Rentals Marsh Brothers Deli

BEST BRUNCH RESTAURANT

BEST COFFEE SHOP

Finalists Four Aces Diner Tucker’s

Finalists Dirt Cowboy Café Dunkin

BEST BURGER PLACE

BEST DELI

Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery

Lucky’s Coffee Garage

Worthy Burger

Marsh Brothers Deli

Finalists Five Guys Burgers and Fries Salt hill Pub

Finalists Meriden Deli Mart Rum Brook Market

THE BEVERAGE KING

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THANK YOU

Best Beer Selection Store

Best Beer Selection Store

For voting for the Beverage King as Best Beer Selection - Store in the 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards

Best Beer Selection Store

Best Beer Selection Store

Best Beer Selection Store

Craft Beer, Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Wine, Kegs, Soda, Energy Drinks, Cigars, Cigarettes 9 Interchange Dr, West Lebanon, NH | 603-298-5817

Best Burger Place

2021

Best Burger Place

Thank you for honoring us with a Top 3 Placement as the BEST BANK & BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM

WINNER

2022

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE BEST DENTAL OFFICE

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BEST BANK

BEST FARMSTAND

BEST LUNCH RESTAURANT

Finalists Cedar Circle Farm Crossroad Farm

Finalists Guzanoz Mexican Restaurant Marsh Brothers Deli

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE

BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT

Edgewater Farm

Salt hill Pub

Co-op Food Stores

Jesse’s Steakhouse, Seafood & Tavern

Finalists Upper Valley Food Co-op Woodstock Farmers Market

Finalists Poor Thom’s Tavern Three Tomatoes Trattoria

BEST ICE CREAM STAND

BEST PIZZA PLACE

Finalists Dairy Twirl Mac’s Maple

Finalists Cantore’s Pizza Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza

Ice Cream Fore-U

BEST RESTAURANT FOR OUTDOOR DINING Three Tomatoes Trattoria

Finalists Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden Salt hill Pub

BEST SPORT BAR/RESTAURANT Salt hill Pub

Finalists Poor Thom’s Tavern Ziggy’s Pizza

Ziggy’s Pizza

WINNER

BEST GOLF COURSE

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You think our course is par excellence, but we’re continually improving to make your experience better.

Staff available year-round to assist with —Group outings —Memberships —Private/Business functions —and much more EastmanGolfLinks.com 603.863.4500 Info@EastmanGolfLinks.com

2021

BEST GOLF COURSE

WINNER

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BEST GOLF COURSE

BEST GOLF COURSE

WINNER

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BEST GOLF COURSE

BEST GOLF COURSE

2020

2018

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2019

2017

2016

2015

BEST GOLF COURSE

BEST GOLF COURSE

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2022 BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES

BEST APPLIANCE STORE

BEST HOME DÉCOR STORE

Finalists Best Buy Home Depot

Finalists Gilberte Interiors Lemon Tree

BEST FURNITURE STORE

BEST HOME/HARDWARE STORE

Finalists Love’s Bedding and Furniture Pompanoosuc Mills

Finalists Dan & Whit’s Home Depot

BEST GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY

BEST KITCHEN STORE

Manny’s TV & Appliance

Brown Furniture

Home Goods

LaValley’s Building Supply

Gardener’s Supply

King Arthur Baking Company

Finalists E.C. Browns Nursery Edgewater Farm

Finalists Home Goods Main Street Kitchens

Looked at Your Electric Bill Lately?

Increases of 10% to 60% are now common. We can fix that!

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BEST SOLAR COMPANY

New 30% Solar Tax Credit saves $10,000+

Mobilize Your Power. Maximize Your Savings.

Solaflect Trackers follow the sun and produce 40% more power per panel than roof-mounted systems.

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BEST MATTRESS STORE

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Finalists Brown Furniture Mattress Firm

Finalists Duke’s Art and Frame Shop Gilded Edge

Finalists Claremont Glassworks Granite State Glass

BEST OUTDOOR SUPPLY STORE

BEST PLACE TO BUY FLOORING/CARPET

BEST BICYCLE SHOP

Love’s Bedding and Furniture

Junction Frame Shop

Farm-Way Inc.

Finalists LaValley’s Building Supply Valley Floors

BEST PELLET/WOODSTOVE STORE Upper Valley Stove Company Finalists Home Comfort Warehouse Woodstock Soapstone

Omer & Bob’s

Carpet Mill

Finalists LL Bean West Lebanon Feed & Supply

LaValley’s Building Supply

BEST SOLAR COMPANY

Norwich Solar Technologies Finalists ReVision Energy Solaflect Energy

Finalists Drummond Custom Cycles Mason Racing

BEST FITNESS CENTER

Upper Valley Aquatic Center Finalists Fit Body Boot Camp River Valley Club

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ESTATE PLANNING AND SETTLEMENT

Caldwell Law thanks all their clients and colleagues for their continued support.

We wish you all health and happiness for the coming year.

Taking Good Care of Tomorrow...Today WINNER

2021

BEST LAW FIRM

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2022

BEST LAW FIRM

THANK YOU! 2022

Thank you all for your support & votes in making me a finalist for the 2022 Best Real Estate Agent!

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

2021

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for voting us the best insurance agency!

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Inspiring Fitness and Changing Lives Every Day!

2022

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to our “Fit Family” for voting for us!

Are you ready to be a part of a community who supports, motivates and coaches you to be the BEST version of YOU?

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We are honored to be among the BEST in the Upper Valley!

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BEST SKI AREA

Thank you to all of our wonderful patients for your support.

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Maura H. Sanders, D.M.D John W. Munsey, D.M.D Hemali Hufton, D.M.D BEST DENTAL OFFICE

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BEST JEWELRY STORE

8 years in a row to all who cast their votes to make us the

BEST OPTICAL PRACTICE

in the Valley News Reader’s Choice Awards for 7 years in a row.

Thank You for 2022!!!

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2022 BEST ICE CREAM STAND

Specializing in all aspects of family eye care:

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802-295-4887 Locations in White River Junction, VT and Hanover, NH

BEST GOLF COURSE

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Eastman Golf Links

Upper Valley Chiropractic

Finalists Carter Country Club Lake Morey Country Club

Finalists Anderson Chiropractic Cioffredi & Associates

BEST SKI AREA

BEST DENTAL OFFICE

Mount Sunapee

Schell Family Dental Care

Finalists Dartmouth Skiway Whaleback

Finalists Hanover Road Dental Health Mascoma Dental Associates

BEST SKI/SNOWBOARD SHOP

BEST HEARING AID PRACTICE

Omer & Bob’s

Finalists Golf & Ski Warehouse Henderson Ski & Snowboard

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Audiology Finalists Johnson Audiology Powerhouse Hearing Center

DONALD J. NEELY, DMD, MSD - HANOVER OTHODONTICS A SCREENING EXAM BY AGE 7 Find developing problems that will not be outgrown Be proactive with Early Treatment Eight-year-olds should have beautiful smiles

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We answer all of your questions

Complimentary consultation and panorex

WE WELCOME NEW PATIENTS OF ALL AGES

A BEST ORTHODONTIST VOTED BY HIS PEERS

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DISCOVERY SERIES WOOD STOVES:

quadrafire.com NE-402057

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Get maximum heat and a clean burn, with the Quadra-Fire Four-Point Burn System delivering performance that you can see.

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BEST HOSPITAL

BEST OPTICAL PRACTICE

Finalists Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center

Finalists Fields of Vision Junction Eye Center

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST BUSINESS

White River Family Eyecare

BEST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE Baker Orthodontics

Finalists Neely Orthodontics Richard Schlein DDS

Cioffredi & Associates

Finalists Strong House Spa Walk In Beauty Spa & Wellness

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE Cioffredi & Associates

Finalists Be Fit Physical Therapy DHMC Physical Therapy

BEST CURBSIDE SERVICE Co-op Food Stores

Finalists Big Fatty’s BBQ Three Tomatoes Trattoria

BEST PLACE TO HAVE A KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Montshire Museum of Science Finalists Tip Top Pottery Upper Valley Aquatic Center

Valley News Reader’s Choice Awards 2022

Thank you

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for nominating us in three categories!

Best Museum www.montshire.org

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Best Place to have a Kids Birthday Party

Best Toy Store

Providing Fine Custom Picture Framing For The Upper Valley & Beyond 37 Years.

Thank you for your votes WINNER

2017

BEST PICTURE FRAMING SHOP

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2018

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BEST PICTURE FRAMING SHOP

“Where Framing is an Art” 802-296-2121 • www.junctionframeshop.com • WRJ, VT

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BUSINESS WITH FRIENDLIEST EMPLOYEES Cioffredi & Associates

Finalists Co-op Food Stores Lebanon Public Libraries

BEST ARTS CENTER

Lebanon Opera House Finalists AVA Gallery & Art Center Northern Stage

BEST MOVIE THEATER Nugget Theaters

Finalists Claremont Cinema 6 Entertainment Cinemas

BEST MUSEUM

Montshire Museum of Science Finalists Hood Museum of Art Vermont Institute of Natural Science

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE

BEST VENUE TO SEE LIVE THEATER

Finalists Colburn Park Northern Stage

Finalists Lebanon Opera House New London Barn Playhouse

Lebanon Opera House

Northern Stage

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Hard surfaces or washable rugs, we have something for every family.

2021

BEST GIFT STORE

BEST HOME DECOR STORE

BEST TOY STORE

28 S. Main Street Hanover, NH 603-643-5388 NE-401660

PowerHouse Mall West Lebanon, NH 603-790-8492

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To all of our customers and friends for voting for us as your Best Gift Store, Best Home Decor Store and Best Toy Store!

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

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THANK YOU!

BEST BOOK STORE

BEST GIFT STORE

Finalists Books a Million Still North Books & Bar

Finalists Artisan’s New London The Paper Store

BEST CLOTHING STORE

BEST JEWELRY STORE

Norwich Bookstore

Hubert’s Family Outfitters

Dutille’s Jewelry Design Studio

Finalists Closet Treasures Farm-Way Inc.

Finalists MJ Harrington Jewelers Pearce Jewelers

BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE

BEST OUTDOOR CLOTHING STORE

Finalists Closet Treasures Revolution

Finalists Hubert’s Family Outfitters LL Bean

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Farm-Way Inc.

Thank you to all the readers who voted for us as the Best Hotel/Inn in our area 2 E. Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 603-643-4300 hanoverinn.com

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West Lebanon Feed & Supply

BEST TOY STORE

Nature Calls & Bonkers

BEST HOTEL/INN

Finalists Lebanon Pet & Aquarium Petsmart

Finalists Lemon Tree Gifts Montshire Museum Gift Shop

Finalists Common Man Inn Hanover Inn

BEST SECOND HAND CLOTHING STORE

BEST FLORIST

BEST INSURANCE AGENCY

Finalists Roberts Flowers Valley Flower Company

Finalists Colby Insurance Kinney Pike Insurance

BEST HAIR SALON

BEST LANDSCAPER

Listen Thrift Store Finalists Closet Treasures Revolution

BEST STORE TO BUY SHOES Farm-Way Inc.

Finalist Hubert’s Family Outfitters Stateline Sports

Co-op Food Stores

Woodstock Inn

Goss-Logan Insurance

Scout Hair Design

Hitchcock Property Services

Finalist Just Paradise Christian Roy Salon

Finalists Chipper’s Legacy Landscaping

THANK YOU! 2022

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BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Thank you for all your votes in the Valley News Reader’s Choice Awards for:

“BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY” Quail Hollow offers affordable apartments & cottages for independent seniors who are looking to live

HAPPY • HEALTHY • HASSLE-FREE

QUAIL HOLLOW SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

7 Quail Hollow Drive, West Lebanon, NH 03784 • 603-640-6001 • www.SummitPMG.com

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THANK YOU 2022 BEST BICYCLE SHOP

2022

BEST SKI/ SNOWBOARD SHOP

MERIDEN DELI MART

GOOD FUEL, GOOD FOOD,

GOOD FRIENDS

2015 BEST DELI

2016 BEST DELI

2017

2018 BEST DELI

BEST DELI Stop by and check out our great selection of homemade pies, cakes, pastries, brownies and nana’s famous donuts.

Great made-to-order subs and homemade salads.

Roadies Fried Chicken and homemade entrees ready to heat and serve.

Local products, groceries, great wines and beer.

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BEST FITNESS CENTER

BEST PLACE TO HAVE A KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY

BEST DELI

BEST DELI

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BEST DELI

BEST LAW FIRM

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Vanessa Stone

The Spa at the Woodstock Inn

Finalists Grossman Ripps & Albert Law Office of Margaret A. Jacobs

Finalists Al Michalovic Amy Redpath

Finalists River Valley Club Spa Strong House Spa

BEST NAIL SALON

BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY/HOME

BEST VETERINARY CLINIC

Caldwell Law

Nancy Nails

Finalists All Season Nails TySon Nails & Spa

Kendal at Hanover Finalists Harvest Hill Quail Hollow

BEST SPA

Veremedy Pet Hospital

Finalists Riverbend Veterinary Clinic Stoney Brook Veterinary Hospital

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY Coldwell Banker Lifestyles

Finalists Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Vanessa Stone Real Estate

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BEST HEARING AID PRACTICE

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BEST CATERING BUSINESS

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Dear Valley News Reader, WINNER

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BEST BBQ

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BEST SPORTS BAR

BEST CURBSIDE SERVICE

2022

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE

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8 Years in a Row BEST MOVIE THEATER 2015-2022

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