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Students from Mountain Shadows School practice their routine for 'the Memorial Day weekend NHDI show. (Staff photo by Dave Anderson)

Dublin: ‘Dance me  a story’

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Three hundred students from 10 area school will fill the stage of the Redfern Theater at Keene State College this weekend for the annual New Hampshire Dance Institute Event of the Year. This year’s production, titled “Dance Me A Story,” is an original show written by NHDI Artistic Director Kristen Leach. “With 300 children, this program really has 300 stories,” … 0

Peterborough Deputy Fire Chief Brian Wall looks on as a Francestown firefighter pulls a fire hose into a burning house during Bennington Fire and Rescue's Live Burn Training that took place on Sunday. Bennington Fire Chief Mike Roina said over 20 firefighters, including nine new members from nearby towns, got the chance to practice under live conditions during the event.

Bennington: Training day

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Peterborough Deputy Fire Chief Brian Wall looks on as a Francestown firefighter pulls a firehose into a burning house in Bennington during Bennington Fire and Rescue’s live burn training that took place Sunday. Bennington Fire Chief Mike Roina said over 20 firefighters, including nine new members from nearby towns, got the chance to … 0

Antrim: Antrim Grange seeks artists for show

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Antrim Grange’s 11th Annual Spotlight on Community Artists exhibit will be held June 14 through June 16 at the Antrim Grange Hall. Bennington and Antrim amateur and professional artists, as well as any Grange members, are invited to exhibit their works. For the first time, the exhibit is open to residents in neighboring towns on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. The People’s Choice … 0

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Editorial: Stories of caring show us the way

Monday, May 13, 2013

In the last week or so, numerous stories of local people helping others speaks to the connection between our communities. It started with a three-alarm fire at New England Forest Products in Greenfield on the night of May 1, which brought out dozens of firefighters from surrounding towns. … 0

An "Elephant Bling" toy designed by students at Massachusetts College of Art & Design has holes that will allow treats to fall out when elephants move it. Courtesy Photo Please confirm receipt.

Francestown: In the toy truck: ‘Bling’ for elephants

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

How do you entertain an elephant in captivity? That was the challenge given to students at the Massachusetts College of Art & Design in Boston this spring. The Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford, Mass., is home to two … 0

ConVal: Principal out after scores stay low

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — Antrim Elementary School and Pierce Elementary School in Bennington will share a new principal next year, with the change being made after Pierce School failed to show improvement as required under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. At Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Dick Bergeron … 0

ConVal School Superintendent Dick Bergeron, Conval High School Principal Brian Pickering and School Board Chair Butch Estey, from left, cut a ribbon marking the opening of the high school's renovated gymnasium wing on Tuesday. (Staff photo by Dave Anderson)

ConVal: Ribbon-cutting at ConVal gym

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Ribbon-cutting at ConVal gym ConVal graduate Alex Skinner, left, and ConVal student Ryan Leonard share ribbon cutting honors Tuesday at the entrance to the ramp leading into ConVal High School’s renovated gymnasium wing. At the ceremony, ConVal Principal … 0

Dublin: Young artist award announced

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Monadnock Art / Friends of the Dublin Art Colony has announced a new Young Artist Award program and the first annual Young Artist Award. For nearly 20 years, Monadnock Art / Friends of the Dublin Art Colony has sought to connect art lovers with the people who make … 0

Keene: Fly fishing program benefits breast cancer survivors

Monday, May 6, 2013

This month’s Monadnock Chapter of Trout Unlimited talk is “To Fish is to Hope, the Story of Casting for Recovery.” Sheila Reid, the Vermont/New Hampshire Casting for Recovery Program coordinator, will talk about the free fly fishing retreats offered to women at any stage of recovery from breast … 0

Conval School District: SMS 8th graders visit Pine Hill Day Care Center

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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ConVal School District: ConVal Dollars for Scholars  recipient getting associate’s

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Samantha Morton is the hard-working and proud recipient of a 2012 ConVal Dollars for Scholars mentoring support and financial award.  “This money, along with the mentoring support from Ms. Horan, really made it possible for me to go … 0

Members of the Francestown Select Board from left are Abigail Arnold, Chair Betsy Hardwick and Scott Carbee, as they review bid submissions for work on the 2nd N.H. Turnpike bridge at Thursday's Select Board work session meeting. (Staff photo by Brandon Lawrence)

Francestown: Temporary bridge bids selected

Monday, April 29, 2013

FRANCESTOWN — The Select Board voted unanimously Thursday to move ahead with two companies that submitted bids in connection with the temporary bridge that will be constructed on the 2nd N.H. Turnpike: A & B Lumber out of … 0

Court Log: April 30, 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

Jaffrey Police Eric Breecham, 52, Jaffrey, control of the premises where a controlled drug believed to be marijuana is kept, $398 fine with $150 suspended for one year, pending good behavior; possession of a controlled drug believed to be marijuana, charge not carried forward. Misty Chase, 24, Greenville, … 0

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