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HOMETOWN HEROES – Denise Barlow is a stalwart at the American Legion in Jaffrey
The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Jimmy Smith will be sharing memories
American Hospital Association honors Richard Scheinblum
Hikers rescued after heat concerns on Gap Mountain in Jaffrey
Summerfest brings fun and games to Main Street in Wilton
A rare non-rainy Saturday was the setting for Wilton’s Summerfest on the town’s Main Street.
Francestown art festival welcomes anyone to exhibit
The 10th annual Francestown Arts Fest will take place Saturday, June 14, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Francestown Town Hall. The festival will showcase local artists, makers and creators.
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BUSINESS: Parker Russell overcomes obstacles to build Black Ink Coffee
Dublin Lake Club project takes a step forward
Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge hosts annual butterfly release
‘The rug pulled out from under me’: For certain police and firefighters, last-minute changes to retirement deal breeds distrust
BACKYARD NATURALIST: Susie Spikol – Where did these cottontails come from?
Cyndee McGuire announces retirement as Monadnock Community Hospital president and CEO
Editors Picks
Children and the Arts 30th anniversary celebration includes tribute to festival founders
PHOTOS: New Ipswich remembers the fallen at Memorial Day ceremonies
Antrim firefighters rescue ducklings from a storm drain
Mike Danis of Danis Construction in Lyndeborough makes pitch for tiny houses
Sports
ConVal athletes make all-state teams
The following ConVal athletes made all-state teams for the spring season.
ConVal, Mascenic track athletes compete in New England Championships
Dublin elementary students play kickball with parents and police
Monadnock Valley Patriots earn medals in Durham
ConVal’s William Simard and Ross Stephens win state track championships
Opinion
LOOKING BACK: Joseph Steinfield – Is it safe to be a Jew in America?
In 1654, 23 Jews fled the Portuguese Inquisition in Brazil and arrived in New Amsterdam, which became New York 10 years later. Jews have been coming to America ever since in search of safety.
Viewpoint: L. Phillips Runyon III – Remembering Justice David Souter once more
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
BUSINESS: Parker Russell overcomes obstacles to build Black Ink Coffee
Six years ago, Parker Russell was deployed with the Air Force in Niger, and contemplating his future.
HOUSE AND HOME: Peterborough family grew into their home
New day, new organizers, same local mission for farmers’ market in Rindge
BUSINESS: Felicia Drewniak turns hobby into business with The Crafty Farmers
BUSINESS: Three in the Nest offering ‘food, community and health’ in Temple
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Arts & Life
PREP TALKS: Michael Nadeau – How AI, cryptomining and data centers might raise your electric bill
The U.S. electrical grid is under stress as loads increase while infrastructure upgrades lag. The situation is bound to become worse because demand for electricity is expected to grow significantly, due in part to electrification and manufacturing. However, most of the demand growth will come from new data centers that will support artificial intelligence applications and, to a lesser degree, cryptocurrency mining.
Mary Ball and Jean Mann use different mediums in display at Hancock Town Library
THEATER REVIEW – ‘Boeing Boeing’ is a fine farce to open Peterborough Players’ season
Susan Wadsworth and Lauron Lewis display works at Dublin Community Center
VirginaEskin, Marcia Lehninger and Peter Guidi bring ‘Romances’ to Bass Hall in PeterboroughObituaries
Vincent J. Gallucci
Kennebunk, ME - Vincent J. Gallucci, of Kennebunk, died Monday, June 16, 2025 at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, ME surrounded by loved ones. Vincent was born in Methuen, MA on November 25, 1934, the son of Dominic an... remainder of obit for Vincent J. Gallucci
Bruce Lee Birenbaum
Peterborough, NH - Bruce Lee Birenbaum, (65), of Peterborough, passed away unexpectedly on June 12th, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on June 13th, 1959, in Schenectady, NY to Issac and Wilma Birenbaum. Bruce was raised in ... remainder of obit for Bruce Lee Birenbaum
Noel A. LaFortune
Peterborough, NH - Noel A. LaFortune, 81, of Peterborough, NH passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2025, after a period of declining health. He was born on December 25, 1943, to Arthur and Rose (Caouette) LaFortune in Winchendon, ... remainder of obit for Noel A. LaFortune
Mary-Lu Esposito
Rindge, NH - Mary Lucy (Rose) Esposito, 71, of Rindge, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary-Lu' was born November 6, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of the late William A... remainder of obit for Mary-Lu Esposito
