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WLC: Supt. position offered to Tyrie

Monday, May 20, 2013

WILTON — The Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School district will be offering the superintendent position to Christine Tyrie of Francestown in a unanimous decision by the School Board on Thursday night. The board voted to offer the position to Tyrie and open negotiations upon her acceptance during a special meeting on the issue Thursday night. The decision came down to which candidate was a better fit for the district, said School Board … 0

Wilton: Community Center Committee holds potluck, open mic May 24

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

WILTON — The Wilton Community Center Committee is inviting residents to enjoy some food and entertainment with a potluck community dinner and open mic night next Friday. Residents are encouraged to bring a dish to add to the table, but it’s not a requirement. Residents can simply come for the food, and if … 0

Parking on Main Street can be problematic during heavy business hours, according to business owners, with overflow parking designated down the street. (Staff photo by Ashley Saari)

WILTON: Finding a space for all

Monday, May 13, 2013

Main Street is where the action is in Wilton. Made up almost entirely of small businesses, the location of the Town Hall, the local movie theater and the summer farmer’s market, Main Street is the epicenter of the town. But with all that activity comes one major problem: Parking. Parking on Main Street … 0

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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
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Wilton: What’s in cards for N.H. casino?

Monday, May 13, 2013

WILTON — The N.H. House of Representatives is poised to make a decision on Bill 152 — also known as the Casino Bill — on Wednesday. Exactly one week earlier — last Wednesday — five local representatives, including … 0

Wilton-Lyndeborough: Bergeron finalist to lead WLC

Monday, May 13, 2013

Working in a smaller school district sounds attractive to two educators with close ties to the Monadnock region who are the finalists for the school superintendent post in the Wilton-Lyndeborough School District. Dick Bergeron, the current school superintendent … 0

The Frye family has reached a purchase agreement with the High Mowing School to sell and permanently preserve 105 acres of farm and woodland. (Staff photo by Ashley Saari)

WILTON: Preserving history

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

WILTON — Across the street from High Mowing’s greenhouses and chicken enclosure is a rolling field, stretching for 35 acres and offering an unobstructed view of the local mountains. The land belongs to Gary and Gail Frye. Seven … 0

WILTON: School calls for speed bumps

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

WILTON — In the last two years, the residents of Wilton have approved warrant articles calling for the dirt portions of Isaac Frye Highway to be paved. But with a smoother ride comes increased speeds, and one local school would like to something to slow them down: speed … 0

Wilton: Lawyer says convicted killer was incompetent

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

WILTON — After being found guilty of second-degree murder for the stabbing death of his common law wife, a Wilton man’s lawyer has asked the court to vacate the verdict on the grounds that he was not competent to stand trial. Benjamin Duling 40, of Wilton was found … 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

Pet adoption: Furry friends that captured hearts

Monday, April 29, 2013

Four times a year, the pages of the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript are filled with puppy dog eyes. Every quarter since July 2005, the Peterborough-based paper features photos and biographies of nine animals, each from seven area shelters, in hopes … 0

An exhibit of photography by High Mowing students will be displayed at Hilltop Cafe in Wilton through the end of May.

Wilton: High Mowing students exhibit photography

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A black and white photography exhibit of work by students from High Mowing School will be on exhibit at the Hilltop Café through May 31. Senior Joy Wang and juniors Mollie Ward, Merri McMahon, Sorrell Nielsen and Alexandra … 0

High Mowing stages the musical “1776” this weekend

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

John Adams is trying to convince his colleagues in the Continental Congress that the time has come for independence, but not everyone is ready to listen. See how it all plays out at High Mowing School’s spring musical, “1776,” tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the … 0

High Mowing School will hold a May Day Festival full of seasonal merriment on Saturday.

May Day festival to be held at Wilton’s High Mowing

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

High Mowing will offer maypole and Morris dancing, live music and seasonal merriment Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., at the campus on Abbot Hill Road. Maypole and Morris dancing begin promptly at noon. The day also features … 0

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