Dublin Arts Center and Muse Gallery is open for business

By ASHLEY SAARI

The DublinArts & Muse Gallery opened its doors for the first time on Friday, welcoming residents to explore the new gallery and classroom spaces, as well as viewing the first show on display, featuring more than 100 pieces on the theme of “Wit &...

South Meadow School names honor roll

South Meadow School in Peterborough named the following students to its honor roll for Term 4:Grade 8High honors: Liam  Armstrong, Hadley Bates, Heidi  Bell, Logan Blais, Brayden Boice, Cole Bouchard, Anna-belle Buchanan, Ava Cronin, Samson Davis,...

Cybersecurity in Peterborough, a year after the scam

By SCOTT MERRILL

Understanding exactly how cybercriminals were able to break into a staff member’s email account and eventually bilk the Town of Peterborough out of $2.3 million last summer, forcing the use of unrestricted fund balance to fill the gap, remains...

Real estate transfers from June 20 to July 15, 2022

ANTRIM343 Elm Ave.; land and building; $280,000; Jameson Long to Susan R. Wishinski.15 Hillside Drive; land and building; $285,000; Clifford Thornberry And Noel Bryant to Deborah Capistran.22 West St.; land and building; $260,000; Wesley Enman to...

Milford-Bennington Railroad celebrates 30th anniversary

By JOSH LACAILLADE

This article has been modified from the original version. The engineer is ReuvenGrehan, and the railroad has moved more than 60,000 carloads.After more than 60,000 carloads of stone, the Milford-Bennington Railroad celebrated 30 years.On Saturday,...

Elevation PT and Sports Rehab and Lifelong Athlete to open in Jaffrey Road plaza

By ROWAN WILSON

“We’re both athletes,” said Becka Lyons, motioning to her husband and business partner Reuben, “And we talk all the time about how being an athlete is more of a mindset than anything else.” Becka has a doctorate degree in physical therapy and Reuben...

Riverfest events in downtown Jaffrey this Saturday

By ASHLEY SAARI

Jaffrey’s annual Riverfest will be taking over downtown this Saturday, with special deals at area shops and restaurants, raffles, vendors, live music and a classic car show.This year’s theme is “It Takes a TEAM.”“We’re working collaboratively to get...

Franklin Pierce will debut hybrid Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Arizona location

In November, after a required two-year planning and development process, Franklin Pierce University will officially launch its hybrid Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the school’s academic center in Goodyear, Ariz., with 48...

Peterborough: Bank fraud suspect at large

BY SCOTT MERRILL

The case of man suspected of stealing money using a fraudulent passport at People’s United Bank last Friday is under investigation according to Peterborough Police. Police report that a suspect entered the bank on Main Street at 3:48 p.m. last Friday...

Great Brook School names honor roll

Grade eight – High HonorsBrian Alonso, Esben Andersen, Joseph Bailey, Lukas Baker, Dylan Beisang, Nora Bond, Wesley Brisson, Isaac Clough, Adam Connor, Charles Damata, Alia Dodge, Riley Heider, Remy Kekuewa-Colon, Aidan Marony, Savannah McCarthy,...

Philip Mathewson pleads not guilty

By SCOTT MERRILL

Philip Mathewson, a Hancock business owner indicted on two felony charges of criminal restraint and aggravated felonious sexual assault, was arraigned on July 1. He has pleaded not guilty.Hillsborough Assistant County Attorney Ariana Baldasaro said...

Developer hopes to turn Antrim Mill property into commercial and residential spaces

By ISABEL DREHER

The Antrim Mill property on Main Street has been largely empty for decades. ZanderKempf, a New Hampshire resident, military veteran and real estate developer, hopes to change that.Kempf, who grew up in Amherst and is the founder of Clear Summit...

Couple is restoring Peterborough home and learning its history

By ROWAN WILSON

Ed Cardoza had heard about the “Yellow House on Grove” a couple of times before he and his husband Al Cummings came up to visit. They had been living in Foxborough, Mass., and were on the search for the right old house to make their home. “Al is a...

The Apothecary is coming to Depot Square in Peterborough

By ROWAN WILSON

“You could sort of sum it up as a boutique pharmacy,” said Gloria Shkolnik, owner of The Apothecary, a new store opening soon in Depot Square in Peterborough. Shkolnik is a trained and licensed pharmacist, and she specializes in compounding. She...

Plans for former Wilton Station are uncertain

By JOSH LACAILLADE

Buyers of the former Wilton Station on Main Street are unsure of building’s future.In February, Aaron Kelly and his fiance Kendal J. Bush of Francestown became the newest owners of the building at 99 Main St. The station was abandoned for close to two...

Local July 4 events

The following events will be taking place to commemorate Independence Day.Antrim – Festivities will be at the bandstand July 4, starting with coffee, tea and baked goods at 8:30 a.m. Yankee Doodle and the Dandies will perform at 9 a.m. The raising of...

Local pollen levels are high

By JOSH LACAILLADE

If the fine yellow dust covering people’s cars, driveways and homes doesn’t seem to be going away, it’s because New Hampshire is in the midst of peak pollen season.According to pollen.com, Wilton, Lyndeborough and Francestown experienced the highest...

Conant Class of 2022 walks in emotional ceremony

By BEN CONANT

Conant High School’s Class of 2022 graduation ceremony ended with an exuberant fireworks display, but the brightest sparks at the Orioles’ athletic facility Friday night were the 83 cap-and-gown-clad seniors ready to blaze their own paths into the...

Body of Warner man found in Pool Pond in Rindge

By ASHLEY SAARI

The body of a Warner man was found in Pool Pond in Rindge Saturday evening, according to the New Hampshire State Police.According to a press release issued by the Division of State Police Marine Patrol, Benjamin Dabuliewicz, 38, of Warner, was...

Antrim wind farm neighbors sue over noise-measuring ruling

By ASHLEY SAARI

Several neighbors of the Antrim wind turbines have filed a lawsuit against the state’s Site Evaluation Committee, the rulemaking body that governs wind farms, alleging they unlawfully changed interpretation of the rules around noise limitations on the...