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Francestown: Grant would cover all costs of bridge repair

Monday, June 17, 2013

FRANCESTOWN — The Select Board voted unanimously on May 31 to authorize Town Administrator Michael Branley to draft and sign a U.S. Department of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant application. The grant, if acquired, would be used to repair a bridge on the 2nd N.H. Turnpike in the summer of 2014. If the town receives the TIGER grant, the federal government would pay 100 percent of the cost for … 0

Court Log: June 18, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

Greenfield Police Andrew Koutroubas, 18, Milford, unlawful possession of alcohol, $372. Reed Miller, 30, Francestown, transportation of alcohol, dismissed at the state’s request; DWI, $620 fine and license revoked for 18 months. Jaffrey Police Cale Allen, 29, Jaffrey, driving after suspension of license, $310. Nathan Bender, 64, Jaffrey, disorderly conduct, $324 fine with $200 suspended for one year, pending good behavior. Vladimir Camacho, … 0

Bill Littles, co-owner of Steele's Stationary in Peterborough, talks about the possible affects a change in the minimum wage would have on his small business. (Staff photo by Ashley Saari)

Business: Legislators focus on jobs

Monday, June 17, 2013

Multiple bills proposed this legislative season have the potential to affect local businesses and employees . While some initiatives were quashed in committee, others have passed the hurdles of both the House and Senate and are on their way to being signed into law. Those who think the state minimum wage is a … 0

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Instructor Coordinator Peter Kelleher of New Ipswich Fire Department, left, stands with five students who graduated from Mascenic's Firefighter I program this year. Krystal Clark of Temple, Elizabeth Chase of Francestown, Liam McNally of Peterborough, Katelynn Kelleher of New Ipswich and Shelby Wheeler of Hollis all attended a graduation ceremony in the Mascenic High School auditorium on Tuesday night.

New Ipswich: The next generation

Monday, June 17, 2013

Instructor Coordinator Peter Kelleher of New Ipswich Fire Department, left, stands with five students who graduated from Mascenic’s Firefighter I program this year: Krystal Clark of Temple, Elizabeth Chase of Francestown, Liam McNally of Peterborough, Katelynn Kelleher of … 0

South Meadow School Principal Dick Dunning, who will be retiring at the end of the school year, with, from left, SMS students Patrick LaRoche, Tim Burgess,Jacob Weidner and Jeremy McCall. (Staff photo by Dave Anderson)

ConVal: SMS principal retiring

Monday, June 17, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — Last Thursday, South Meadow School Principal Dick Dunning was looking forward to marching out of the gym at the of the school’s farewell ceremony for eighth graders alongside his granddaughter, Danica Morris. “After 40 years and … 0

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Honoring the past

Monday, June 17, 2013

Francestown celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in the Francestown Cemetery on Saturday afternoon by honoring a former Francestown resident, Major Augustus Bixby, who fought in the Civil War. Bixby’s descendants still live in Francestown. … 0

The temporary one-lane bridge is now open to traffic in Francestown on the 2nd N.H. Turnpike, where travel has not been permitted since the December bridge closing. (Staff photo by Brandon Lawrence)

Francestown: Temporary, one-lane bridge open for through traffic

Monday, June 17, 2013

FRANCESTOWN — About six months after an initial bridge closure — and three months since voters agreed to a $70,000 increase in the town’s operating budget for the construction of a temporary bridge at Town Meeting — Francestown … 0

Antrim Troop 2 Scouts Nick Batty, Sean Grady, Tim Batty and Max Davie display one of the 500 American flags retired as part of a flag ceremony last Friday in Antrim's Memorial Park. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo

Antrim: Flags retired with honor

Monday, June 17, 2013

Peterborough and Antrim both held formal ceremonies last week to retire worn and faded American flags. In Antrim, with the Memorial Park and Mill Pond as a backdrop, Boy Scout Troop 2 and members of the Myers-Prescott-Olson Post … 0

Francestown: Flowering forest

Monday, June 17, 2013

A lady slipper orchid was spotted in the Francestown Town Forest recently. … 0

Letter: ConVal and its 2013 scholars

Monday, June 17, 2013

To the editor: There was something special about Awards Night at ConVal Regional High School last week. Scholarship recognition of achievement and the potential of our graduating seniors plus appreciation of the teachers and staff under whose nurturing guidance they have flourished was bound to be cause for … 0

Ryan Shows

ConVal: Four years of  memories, and one defining moment

Monday, June 17, 2013

It is hard to believe that on June 8, the ConVal High School Class of 2013 graduated amongst a full crowd of family, friends, teachers and administrators. It seems like just yesterday that we entered the doors of … 0

Megan Jones

ConVal: Headed to India  with fond memories

Monday, June 17, 2013

Congratulations ConVal Class of 2013, I applaud you all on your achievements and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We’ve come so far and have so far yet to go. I’m sure we all have … 0

Viewpoint: For the health of N.H., expand Medicaid

Monday, June 17, 2013

The legislative session in the N.H. State House has come down to crunch time: The House and the Senate have each passed their respective budgets and are now meeting in a committee of conference to work out the conflicts. New House revenue proposals, such as an increase in … 0

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