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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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Born at home in Sharon: LEHTONEN: A boy, Mason Blane, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces, to Kenny and Carisa (Somero) Lehtonen of Sharon, April 17, 2013. Grandparents are Todd and Marla Somero and Ken and Sandy Lehtonen, all of New Ipswich. … 0

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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

Concord: Area artists in N.H. Craftsmen exhibit

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The League of N.H. Craftsmen is hosting a creative exhibition, “Continuing the Tradition,” at its Gallery at The Craft Center and headquarters in the SMILE! building at 49 South Main St. in Concord through June 19. The exhibition features fine crafts handmade by newly  juried members of the … 0

DIAGNOSIS 101: The difference between dementia and forgetfulness

Monday, April 22, 2013

The question: What is the  difference between dementia and “old-age forgetfulness”? The expert: Amy Christensen is the restorative nurse coordinator at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffrey. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and earned her Practical Nursing Certificate in 2006 at the … 0

Court Log: April 23, 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013

Greenfield Police Jacob Thibault, 20, New Ipswich, speeding, charge not carried forward. Hancock Police Derek Allurd, 42, Peterborough, operating without a valid license, $1,060 fine with $750 suspended for two years, pending good behavior; breach of bail, $250 fine with $250 suspended for two years, pending good behavior, … 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

What is the recourse   for N.H. fraud victims?

Monday, April 15, 2013

As the old adage goes, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” The phrase may sound cliche, but state officials say the words are ones that prospective investors should live by in deciding whether or not to invest when presented with the prospect of a … 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

Letter: GOP stance  misses facts

Monday, April 15, 2013

To the editor: Rep. Jim Parison’s perspective on right-sizing the government (Ledger-Transcript, April 4) is so full of mis-statements and made-up ‘facts,’ I wonder if he’s been watching Fox News. He says my message is that government is too small. In fact, I wrote that “Democrats want to … 0

Letter: Library an anchor for community

Monday, April 15, 2013

To the editor: April 14 to 20 is National Library Week. This is the perfect time to reflect on the crucial role libraries play in good communities, and to recognize the great staff members who do so much to enhance that. Often when a budget crisis appears, libraries … 0

aerial photos, Monadnock region, Jaffrey, Mount Monadnock

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

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