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Franklin Pierce University's 48th Commencement on Saturday, May 18 (Staff photo by Alyssa Dandrea)

FPU Graduation: Meeting the challenge of life

Monday, May 20, 2013

RINDGE — Saturday marked a day of celebration on the Franklin Pierce University campus as graduates walked confidently across the graduation stage cheered on by family and friends to accept their diplomas. But amidst the day’s excitement, members of the Class of 2013 said they were also grappling with that all too common question: What’s next? In many cases, the answer wasn’t clear. Valedictorian Sarah E. Tremblay of Gorham told fellow graduates that when she completed her undergraduate coursework at FPU in December she left her home of four years with a “very heavy heart.” “I was thrown into a state of unknown and instability,” … 0

WLC: Supt. position offered to Tyrie

Monday, May 20, 2013

WILTON — The Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School district will be offering the superintendent position to Christine Tyrie of Francestown in a unanimous decision by the School Board on Thursday night. The board voted to offer the position to Tyrie and open negotiations upon her acceptance during a special meeting on the issue Thursday night. The decision came down to which candidate was a better … 0

Monday, May 20, 2013

Samantha Leach has been accepted to Ohio State University Veterinary School for this fall. Leach resides in Columbus, Ohio where she works for an animal shelter and nonprofit neuter spay, SOS Outreach. While waiting on the decision from Ohio State, Sam and a few of her co-workers were some of 150 volunteers from … 0

South Meadow School: Paying respect Above: South Meadow School Principal Dick Dunning and SMS student Danica Morris lay a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier while on the Cheshire YMCA trip to Washington D.C. recently.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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TEMPLE: Some parents want to stay in ConVal

Monday, April 22, 2013

TEMPLE — The Select Board has opened a discussion about forming a study group to determine the town’s interest in leaving ConVal or realigning with another district. But for one portion of the population — district parents — the answer to that question is: Not at all. Select … 0

ConVal: Officials outline path to withdraw

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

GREENFIELD — ConVal School Superintendent Dick Bergeron responded Tuesday to reports that the Temple Select Board plans to form a committee to investigate whether the town should withdraw from the ConVal School District. During a School Board meeting at Greenfield Elementary School, Bergeron said withdrawal from a district … 0

The ConVal student body got its first look at the new gymnasium during the spirit week assembly on Friday, April 12, 2013. (Staff photo by Tim Goodwin)

ConVal’s new gym is ‘worth the wait’

Monday, April 15, 2013

The sign on Ryan Leonard’s wheelchair said it all. “Don’t Stop Believin,’ Finally Accessible!” showed just how the ConVal senior felt about the newly renovated gymnasium wing at the high school. Leonard, a senior who uses a wheelchair … 0

RINDGE: Fairpoint donates  to FPU program

Monday, April 15, 2013

FairPoint Communications has given a $10,000 sponsorship gift to Franklin Pierce University’s “Pierce on the Camino” study abroad program. Every other fall semester, approximately 15 students accompanied by one faculty member embark on a semester-long walk on the Camino de Santiago – one of the oldest pilgrimage routes … 0

Temple: Scholar to discuss Civil War home front

Monday, April 15, 2013

The Temple Historical Society’s spring meeting will feature Dartmouth professor emeritus and Civil War scholar Jere Daniell on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. In his talk, “New Hampshire Towns and the Civil War,” Daniell will focus on the homefront, not the fighting. Daniell will describe … 0

Wilton: Pine Hill school  gets $500 donation

Monday, April 15, 2013

Sanford Temperature Control of Milford has named The Pine Hill Waldorf School Center of Wilton as the March recipient of their Sanford community Commitment $500 charitable donation. Sanford program will donate $500 each month in 2013 to nonprofit organizations, for a total of $6,000 in community donations this … 0

Mariah Maki of Jaffrey, left, Wendy Kaufmann of Rindge, Meghan Belletete of Jaffrey, Kaleigh Johnson of Rindge, Tyler Desmarais of Jaffrey and Ryan Rennie of Rindge, members of one of two Conant Destination Imagination teams, learned Monday that, in addition to two other area teams, they too will be making the trip to D-I's global competition in May.

2nd Conant Destination Imagination team goes to globals

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

JAFFREY — Two local Destination Imagination teams are headed to the global competition in May — or is it three? Following the N.H. state D-I competition in Salem this past Saturday , the first- and second-place finishers in … 0

RINDGE: FPU’s annual weeklong showcase starts Monday

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Franklin Pierce University will hold its Academic Showcase on its Rindge campus April 15 to 19. The showcase is comprised of several sessions on a wide range of topics held each day at various locations around campus. A full schedule, including a brief description of topics and where … 0

Gun safety class offered April 16 in Rindge

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

A free, two-hour gun safety class and demonstration will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Rindge Recreation Department on Wellington Rd. The class will offer instruction in the proper handling and storage of firearms and is cosponsored by the Rindge Police Department and Rindge Crime Watch. … 0