P/sunny
78°
P/sunny
Hi 75° | Lo 54°

Francestown

The ConVal food service department uses locally grown lettuce in salads served at the high school (Staff photo by Dave Anderson)

ConVal Schools: Seeds of change found in the lunch line

Monday, May 20, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — The Caesar salads on the lunch line at ConVal High School look especially green this spring. That’s because Food Service Director Donna Reynolds is buying some of her lettuce from local farmers this year, and she’s hoping to add carrots, cucumbers, peppers and spinach before the end of the school year. “Right now, we just getting lettuce and … 0

Court Log: May 21, 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013

Dublin Police Jill Breen, 33, Lowell, Mass., speeding, $83.33 fine with $83.33 suspended for one year, pending good behavior. Janice Edson, 51, Stoddard, speeding, $103.33. Hancock Police James Breeden, 26, Greenfield, speeding, $77.50. Jaffrey Police Zachary Cormier, 22, Jaffrey, receiving stolen property, 90 day commitment to the House of Corrections with credit for 42 days served prior to sentencing; burglary, charge not carried … 0

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 … 0

Town By Town »
Read our local coverage for
a specific town
Local Photography »
Temple Drama Club prepares for their upcoming performance of two comedy one-act plays this Friday and Saturday. (Staff photo by Ashley Saari) When all that’s wrong goes right
The Wilton-Lyndeborough softball team defeated Mascenic 21-9 on Monday, May 13, 2013 (Staff photo by Tim Goodwin) Warriors offense fuels win over Mascenic
The Wilton-Lyndeborough baseball team defeated Mascenic with a come from behind 5-4 win on Monday, May 13, 2013 (Staff photo by Tim Goodwin) Finding a way to win
Other Local News
Column: Take care of the whole you
From News »
Rindge: Part-time police budget trimmed
From News »
Girls Tennis: Orioles make history
From Sports »
Track & Field: Athletes participate in final tune-up
From Sports »
Editorial: Going to work  for GAR’s future
From Opinion »
Letter: Appreciative of rescuers
From Opinion »
Peterborough: Practice focuses on movement, balance
From Business »
Jaffrey: Patriots All-Pro Wilfork brings  diabetes campaign to Millipore
From Business »
Arts Top 10: There ARE plenty of possibilities
From Arts & Living »
For newbies or pros, cooking with charcoal can be a gas
From Arts & Living »

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

The Francestown Select Board met with road agent Gary Paige on Monday night to discuss bridge construction updates. (Staff photo by Brandon Lawrence)

State approves Francestown bridge plans

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

FRANCESTOWN — The state’s Department of Transportation reviewed and approved design plans for a temporary bridge to be built on the 2nd N.H. Turnpike in Francestown, and were sent back to CLD Engineers for one last review before … 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

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

Filmmaker Ken Burns of Walpole will be honored with the inaugural Jonathan Daniels Award on Saturday at the conclusion of the Monadnock International Film Festival in Keene.

Inaugural Monadnock International Film Festival honors Ken Burns

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The red carpet will line the sidewalk at the Colonial Theatre in Keene on Saturday prior to the finale of the first Monadnock International Film Festival: a showing of “The Central Park Five,” the latest film from the … 1

ConVal softball players help Peterborough Elementary School students with their reading as part of the Cougar Buddies program on Thursday, March 28, 2013. (Staff photo by Tim Goodwin)

ConVal softball players making a difference at PES

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Most high school students can’t wait for the end of the school day. But each Thursday afternoon, members of the ConVal softball team look forward to finishing their final class for a different reason. That’s because it’s time … 0

Column: Senate debate over wind moratorium ‘white hot’

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

When it was over, the Senate Majority Leader called the speeches “white hot.” The issue was a proposed moratorium on Northern Pass, the plan to build a transmission line through northern New Hampshire to bring hydro power from Quebec to New England. On a prior motion, by voice … 0

ConVal board names new principal for South Meadow School

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — Anne O’Bryant, a 36-year veteran of the Chelmsford, Mass., school system, was named principal of South Meadow School in Peterborough on Tuesday. O’Bryant, 59, served as a teacher, a dean, and eventually as principal of Chelmsford High School. She retired from the Massachusetts job a year … 0

Don't Miss This