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A big heart for little hands

FRANCESTOWN — Sorrell MacKay knows that children in foster care can feel isolated and alone as they search for a family, and her organization gives them something to hold on to.

GREENFIELD — A long and winding trail runs through a forest that brings new sights and adventure with every slope and turn. Unfortunately, many of those with limited mobility cannot easily have this same experience, but a trail system funded by The Crotched Mountain Foundation is now in place to offer a hiking experience that is not only exciting, but also accessible to all.

Man convicted on fraud charges

June 22nd 2011 at 07:30:01 PM

TEMPLE — A Temple man could face up to 55 years in jail for illegally possessing a firearm and destroying his own vehicle to collect insurance money.

Jeffrey Merrill, 41, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to being a felon-in-possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number, wire fraud and mail fraud, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office.

More details in Thursday's Ledger-Transcript

A Turkish sojourn

WILTON — For many, a trip to Turkey is a once in a lifetime opportunity. For Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative High School teacher Michele Thomas, her two-week visit this summer will likely be relived over and over as she shares it with students for years to come.

Economy dominates legislative forum

GREENFIELD — The state budget and other economic challenges were the focus of a discussion between residents of Hillsborough District 2 and their state representatives at a town hall meeting sponsored by the District 2 Voter Alliance on Tuesday.

Growing the arts

SHARON — The Sharon Arts Center recently named Keri Wiederspahn as executive director, and the artist, entrepreneur and lover of community arts is looking to use her experience to grow and develop the center.

Bennington driver goes to prison for fatality

June 13th 2011 at 07:59:02 PM

NASHUA — A Bennington man will be going to prison after pleading guilty last week at the Hillsborough Superior Court North in Nashua to charges of negligent homicide and vehicular assault relating to a car crash that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Rebekah Warren of Antrim last year.

James Remillard, 20, of Bennington was sentenced to one year in prison on the vehicular assault charge in Hillsborough County Superior Court on Friday, according to Assistant County Attorney Jennifer Sandoval, who prosecuted the case.

Remillard was also sentenced to 3.5 to 7 years in jail on the negligent homicide charge. That sentence was suspended, on the condition of good behavior.

More details in Tuesday's Ledger-Transcript.

Menu at Waterhouse offers bistro food

PETERBOROUGH — The Waterhouse Restaurant opened its doors in downtown Peterborough Wednesday. The restaurant is offering a bistro menu that chef Bob Griffitt says incorporates progressive cooking and local flavor.

‘Prophet’ won’t herald his name

June 8th 2011 at 07:39:26 PM

BENNINGTON — A Henniker man arrested during a motor vehicle stop Saturday night refused to identify himself to Police Chief Steve Campbell, claiming to be a prophet who did not need to provide his name, address and vehicle registration.

John Redman, 66, of Henniker was charged with disobeying an officer and taken to the Valley Street jail in Manchester. He was released on $5,000 personal recognizance with a court date pending.

Campbell said he pulled Redman over for a broken taillight. Redman refused to reveal his name or address, and would not provide a driver’s license, according to the chief.

Instead, he handed Campbell a business card that said “Prophet of God.”

Details in Thursday's Ledger-Transcript.