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The parade of puppets heads down Grove Street during the 2006 Children and the Arts festival. The theme for this year’s 20th anniversary festival is ‘Puppet Palooza’ and many giant puppets from previous years will be back for the parade.

Peterborough: Puppets on parade

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

In the spring of 1994, Jeannie Connolly, Nancy Brown and Laura Hanson of Peterborough obtained a grant so students at Peterborough Elementary School could make a Claymation film. A contingency of the grant, according to Terry Reeves of the Mariposa Museum, was that the movie be shown to the community. So the filmmakers arranged to use the Peterborough Community Theatre … 0

The Antrim Select Board voted unanimously Monday night to accept Antrim Wind Energy's offer of $40,000 as acceptable compensation for negative visual impacts a wind farm would have on the town. (Staff photo by Brandon Lawrence)

Antrim: Town  to file wind  appeal

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

ANTRIM — The Antrim Select Board voted to appeal the state ruling that denied a 10-turbine wind project after deciding to accept a $40,000 offer from Antrim Wind in a contentious meeting Monday that led to one resident being escorted out by police and several others walking away in frustration. The board had … 0

Antrim police log: May 16, 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

antrim Wednesday, May 8 Assist other agency: At 12:25 a.m., dispatch advised police of a motor vehicle accident on South Bennington Road in Bennington. As there were no officers on duty in Bennington, Antrim responded to the scene along with Officer Giffin of Bennington, who was on call. Police found a black BMW with heavy damage and the operator in the front seat … 0

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Viewpoint: There’s No Place Like Home

Monday, April 15, 2013

You don’t have to travel very far to appreciate how lucky we are to be living here in the Monadnock region. We are proud of our turf and its natural beauty, and we send photos to our friends … 0

Blood drives set for New Ipswich, Jaffrey and Antrim

Monday, April 15, 2013

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive today from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Antrim Fire Station. Presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free Subway sub sandwich. Blood is used to treat a variety of life-threatening conditions and is always in demand. Donors … 0

Antrim: Lions to host  budget talk

Monday, April 15, 2013

The Antrim-Bennington Lions will host a forum Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Antrim Presbyterian Church on Main Street to review and provide feedback on the New Hampshire’s proposed “Biennial Budget.” The Lions will provide an overview of past budgets and the proposed budget, and those in attendance … 0

Letter: 5K fundraiser was a success

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

To the editor: On behalf of the Conval Track and Field team we would like to thank everyone who made our first 5K fundraiser a true success. Thank you to the parents who helped throughout the day, the coaches, Jon Hall, the Monadnock Milers, and most of all … 0

Hancock author publishing guide for New Hampshire birdwatchers.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Unlike many birdwatchers, Eric Masterson can recall the exact day he became fascinated by birds. “It was a day when I was 11, on a farm in County Wicklow, in Ireland, where I grew up,” Masterson recalls. “A … 0

Temple explores ConVal withdrawal

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

TEMPLE — Temple town officials, who have been among the most vocal critics of the ConVal School Board and the administration, have begun to explore a possible withdrawal from the district. The number of Temple students attending ConVal High School has been dropping, but the costs of educating … 0

HANCOCK: Scouts to hold  hike-a-thon

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

To earn money for summer camp, 150 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts will hike and bike the back roads of Hancock and parts of Antrim on Saturday. The Hike-a-Thon is an annual event for which Scouts take pledges per mile, then hike a preset distance. The … 0

Scout Stephen Baird of Hancock earns Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony in Peterborough. (Staff photo by Carole Allen)

Hancock boy earns Eagle Scout rank

Monday, April 8, 2013

Stephen Baird of Hancock earns Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony held at the Peterborough Community Center on Sunday. … 0

The Antrim, Bennington and Francestown Webelos Pack 2 Cub Scout troop performs a song on Sunday at the Antrim Town Hall. Members are, from left, Nicholas Drummond, Paul Kelly Jr., Lucas Blanchette, Sean Burwen, Sean Grady, Justin Kiblin, and Robert Perry. (Staff photo by Brandon Lawrence)

Webelos pack graduates to boy scouts

Monday, April 8, 2013

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Court Log: April 9, 2013

Monday, April 8, 2013

Dublin Police Christopher Lefebvre, 33, Scarborough, Maine, driving after suspension of registration, $310. Greenfield Police Bradley Coll, 40, Temple, operating without a valid license, $280 fine with $125 suspended for one year, pending good behavior; driving after suspension of registration, charge not carried forward. Hancock Police Janice Ritchie, … 0

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