
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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Sports

ConVal athletes make all-state teams
The following ConVal athletes made all-state teams for the spring season.




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.


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.




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.
Obituaries

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

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

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

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