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PHOTOS: Peterborough hosts Children and the Arts celebration
Children from ConVal’s eight elementary schools, independent schools, charter schools and preschools marched in the 29th annual Children and the Arts parade at Saturday’s festival in downtown Peterborough. This year’s theme, “Birds of a Feather,”...
Library bench dedication honors town volunteer
Mary Anne Grant, a longtime resident of Greenfield and beloved town volunteer, was remembered Saturday with the unveiling of a stone bench in her honor in front of Stephenson Memorial Library.“For 40 years, Mary Anne watched every parade in Greenfield...
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ConVal girls’ lacrosse shows potential, despite record
The ConVal girls' lacrosse team didn't quite play up to their full potential against Manchester Central on Thursday, but new head coach Kevin Carne said his young team is improving every day. "They get better every game," Carne said after the 12-6...
Opinion
L. Phillips Runyon III – Personal freedom and the common good
We’re all disagreeing about a lot of things these days, but I hope we can still say that the three words most critical to our democracy are “We the people,” and not “I’m No. 1.” Sure, we have a Bill of Rights that guarantees the protection of...
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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: New owner brings new energy to Gaia’s Blessing
When a new owner takes over a business, one might expect changes: new products, renovations, even a new location.If that business is a metaphysical shop, like Gaia’s Blessing in Peterborough, there’s another, less-tangible change to consider -- the...
Arts & Life
Participants get their displays ready for Children and the Arts in Peterborough
Around the region, hundreds of volunteers, including teachers, artists, children and parents, are getting ready for Peterborough’s Children in the Arts Festival. The festival starts in downtown Peterborough at 9 a.m. Saturday, with the grand parade...
Obituaries
Citrus Springs, FL and Antrim NH - Gale Alma Squires, 73, of Citrus Springs, Fl., formerly of Hardwick, Vermont and Antrim, New Hampshire, died Friday, May 10, 2024, following many years of declining health. Her husband Dennis was at he... remainder of obit for Gale Squires
Temple NH - Richard Robert Silvestro, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia. He was a resident at Fitchburg Healthcare. Richard was born in Astoria NY in 1943, the son of the late Se... remainder of obit for Richard Robert Silvestro
Hancock NH - Richard William Babcock Nevell, 76, of Hancock passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024 at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Ni Wayan Suarni, and his family in Bali, Colorado... remainder of obit for Richard William Babcock Nevell
Jaffrey, NH - Robert Maurice Austin passed away on February 9, 2024 in Trinity, Texas. He was born March 1, 1926, in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, the son of James W. and Doris (Story) Austin. 'Bob' was a proud Veteran, serving the United St... remainder of obit for Robert M. Austin