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Water projects to appear on warrant
ConVal’s William Simard and Ross Stephens win state titles, boys’ team places second
Senior William Simard and junior Ross Stephens led the way for the ConVal boys’ indoor track team to a second-place finish at the Division 2 state championship meet at Plymouth State University Saturday.
Paula Kay Kerouac of Bennington creates art and community
Paula Kay Kerouac of Bennington remembers looking in the front window of the former Nonni’s restaurant space in Hillsborough and thinking, “We must be nuts.”
Sports
Improving WLC and Mascenic boys’ basketball teams seek playoff spots
The improving Wilton-Lyndeborough and Mascenic teams met on the hardwood in New Ipswich Tuesday night for a hoops battle that showed both teams how far they’ve come and how much more work they have to do.
Conant girls’ basketball bests Monadnock in annual Hoops for Hope game
Contoocook Valley Chain Gang hosting informational nights
Conant High School alums Brynn Rautiola and Emma Tenters soaring at the college level
Conant boys’ basketball keeps the momentum going with win over Raymond
Opinion
Looking Back: Joseph D. Steinfield – My day in New York and DEI
Last year and the year before, I drove from Keene to New York City to spend time with my Massachusetts grandchildren, who are now New Yorkers.
Viewpoint: Robert Beck – Difficult negotiations ahead in Ukraine
Letter: Thanks fron the Washburn family

Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce seeks nominees for awards
The Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year awards.
LR3 Development of Peterborough honored for remodel on Dublin Lake
BUSINESS: Getting down to the Knitty Gritty in Peterborough
Arts & Life
Paul Tuller to share story of his Japanese house in Dublin
Tucked away in one of Dublin’s sunny fields, there is an authentic Japanese house, complete with a multi-level pond and traditional gardens.
Henrique Eisenmann and Eugene Friesen perform for Music on Norway Pond
The Park Theatre in Jaffrey showing Pissarro documentary
Wilton Town Hall Theatre presents ‘The Strong Man’
Obituaries
Tamera Zimmerman Colgate
, 83 Jaffrey, NH - Tamera Zimmerman Colgate, a spirited New England "cowgirl," departed this life on January 3, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 25 years. Bob Colgate, and sons Harry and Bob McKelvey, and six grandchildren... remainder of obit for Tamera Zimmerman Colgate
John Hayes
New Ipswich, NH - In Loving Memory of John Edward Hayes** John Edward Hayes passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2025, at the age of 60, with his beloved wife, Plabplueng (Penny) Hayes, by his side in Phetchaburi, Thailand. Born... remainder of obit for John Hayes
Ron Haggett
Peterborough, NH - Ron Haggett, 87, passed away Wednesday January 29, 2025 at Scott-Farrar in Peterborough. He was born on March 24, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to Grace and Harold Haggett. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School in which h... remainder of obit for Ron Haggett
John Harold Smith
, 79 Jaffrey, NH - John Harold Smith, 79, of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully at Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Friday January 24, 2025 after a period of declining health. He was born September 29, 1945, in Jaffrey. He was a ... remainder of obit for John Harold Smith

BUSINESS: Peterborough Diner keeps the old while embracing the new
Greenfield residents will vote on regionalization, SB2 studies
With Canadian trade and rising prices at risk, Ayotte hopes Trump’s tariffs won’t come to pass
House Republicans seek to dismantle state DEI offices, programs in New Hampshire
New Hampshire nonprofits brace for uneasy 2025
BUSINESS: Musicians return to the stage at Harlow’s Pub in Peterborough
Conant hockey players find a new opportunity
Dublin police arrest Keene teenager in crash
Increasing numbers of women attending PHAZE Welding Technology Center in Peterborough
At request of appeals board, Francestown ZBA prepares documentation on rejected Lawrence request