Preservation association studies clarity in Contoocook Lake

07-17-2025 12:01 PM

Jim LaDine peers over the side of his boat, lowering, hand-over-hand, a black-and-white disc into the water. Eventually, it disappears under the murk, and he pulls it up again, until it is just visible.


Andy’s Summer Playhouse in Wilton kicks off season with ‘Ahoy’

07-16-2025 12:02 PM

Andy’s Summer Playhouse launched its 2025 summer season with a matinee of “Ahoy,” based on the children’s book by Sophie Blackall, with an 11 a.m. performance on Saturday.


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J. Field Foundation Golf Tournament is Aug. 15 in Francestown
07-17-2025 8:00 AM

The 2025 J Field Foundation Golf Tournament will be played at Crotched Mountain Golf Course in Francestown Friday, Aug. 15. The best-ball scramble will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Every participant will have a $10,000 hole-in-one opportunity.

Opinion


View From the River: Odette Butler — Doing the best they can
07-11-2025 11:01 AM

One of the greatest joys of my work is sharing the faces and stories of those who make The River Center what it is — those who pour their time, energy and heart into lifting others up. This month, I want to shine a light on someone who embodies the very spirit of our mission, Operations and Development Manager Sue Whitaker.

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Arts & Life


‘It’s a real hit for us’: Local arts organizations in the lurch after layoffs, grant funding cuts take effect at State Council on the Arts
07-16-2025 12:06 PM

Every year, more than 100 youths from across New Hampshire come to Andy’s Summer Playhouse in Wilton for theater camps and workshops — but it wasn’t always that way.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Lawrence Cutting Dalley III Lawrence Cutting Dalley III

Lawrence Cutting (Kip) Dalley 111 Francestown, NH - Lawrence Cutting Dalley III ("Kip"), age 70, passed away peacefully at home in Francestown, New Hampshire, on June 27th, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1954, in Washington, D.C., to L... remainder of obit for Lawrence Cutting Dalley III

Obit photo for John Mitchell McPhie John Mitchell McPhie

Edgewater, FL - John McPhie, 88 of Edgewater FL, died peacefully on July 12, 2025. John was born in Jaffrey, the son of Maurice and Rose Ellen (Foster) McPhie. He was a proud member of Conant High's Class of 1954. After graduation, ... remainder of obit for John Mitchell McPhie

Obit photo for Joan Edick St. George Joan Edick St. George

Dublin, NH - It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Joan Edick St. George formerly of Dublin, at the age of 92, who left us peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and comfort of her family at Sprin... remainder of obit for Joan Edick St. George

Obit photo for Eve Meiklejohn Anderson Stone Eve Meiklejohn Anderson Stone

Peterborough, NH and Grafton, MA - Eve Stone died peacefully on July 10 in her home at RiverMead in Peterborough, NH. She leaves her children, Blake and Nina Anderson of Dublin, NH, and Forbes and Candace Anderson of Vero Beach and Wes... remainder of obit for Eve Meiklejohn Anderson Stone

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