CORNISH, N.H. (AP) — The town of Cornish, N.H., is preparing for a number of events this year marking its 250th anniversary.

The celebration is starting with a winter carnival this Friday at Town Hall, the Cornish Recreation Area and the Cornish Fairgrounds.

Events also are planned in the spring and summer.

The Valley News reports (http://bit.ly/VFkL3a) a book is being put together about the past 50 years in Cornish. Organizers also are taking orders for a 250th anniversary license plate that will feature the Cornish-Windsor Bridge, built in 1866.

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