
Recipe for a Healthy Planet: Lisa Murray – Pasta makes for an easy vegan dish
World problems can certainly seem overwhelming, including the health of our planet. The United Nations Act Now webpage states: “Today, our food systems generate one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, higher than the global aviation sector. … Animal-based diets have a high impact on our planet. Population growth and an increasing demand for meat and dairy results in the need to clear land and deforestation in order to make room for animal farms and growing animal feed. This results in loss of biodiversity, greater strain on resources like water and energy, among other adverse impacts.”

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.”
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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.




Opinion

Viewpoint: Robert Beck – Difficult negotiations ahead in Ukraine
While much of President Donald Trump’s attention since his return to power has been focused on perceived threats in this hemisphere, the Russia/Ukraine war grinds on in a bloody dance of incremental yet inexorable Russian advances in the east and persistent drone and missile attacks by both sides. Many believe that the combatant countries may be reaching a level of military and societal exhaustion with the conflict, giving hope to the possibility of substantive negotiations for an armistice on the horizon.


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.


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.



Obituaries

Manchester CT - Isaac Richmond Hoxie III (aka Richmond Hoxie) passed away November 25, 2024 in his home with his wife and loved ones by his side. Richmond was born July 21, 1946 to Isaac Richmond Hoxie II and Elaine (Hine) Hoxie. In... remainder of obit for Isaac Richmond Hoxie III

Penn Valley CA - In January of 2025, my beautiful daughter Jessica McEwan died at her home in Penn Valley California, in the foothills of the High Sierras. Jess was a vibrant, enchanting artist, a blacksmith who grew flowers and fiddleh... remainder of obit for Jessica McEwan

Peterborough, NH - Hilda Mae (Berwick, formally Wetherbee) Wiggin, 82, passed away surrounded by family on January 17th, 2025 in Peterborough, NH. Hilda was born on July 27,1942 to Bert and Mary (Whitney) Berwick in Amherst, NH wher... remainder of obit for Hilda M. Wiggin

Dawn V. (Weathersby) Randall Harrisville, NH - Dawn Vickery Weathersby Randall was born when Calvin Coolidge was president. Dawn's father was from Mississippi and during his life was a jockey and worked for Bethlehem Steel. Her mother im... remainder of obit for Dawn V. Randall