New Hampshire lawmakers weigh equity and impact of expanding casino industry

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

After a nearly hour-long tour through The Nash Casino, where the bright lights flickered and the celebratory sounds of gaming machines rang out with each win, state Rep. Thomas Schamberg had just one thing to say: The casino seems to have “the right philosophical approach.”

The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Ways to get involved and meet people

How do you meet people in Greenfield? 

RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY PLANT: Lisa Murray – Enjoy vegan chili and cornbread

I had the pleasure of speaking at a vegan potluck tasting last month at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Milford. It was my first “potluck” of this sort, and it turned out to be a great way to spend an evening.

Wendy Gibbons to talk about banding birds in Bennington

Wendy Gibbons of Blue Feather Farm will present “Are Old Farm Fields Bittersweet for Birds?” on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bennington Train Depot.

League of Women Voters forum in Dublin focuses on budget

By DAVID ALLEN

State senators and representatives fielded questions from residents across the Monadnock region Monday in a League of Women Voters Peterborough Plus event focused on recent budget developments in Concord. 

Saybrook Drive developer in Rindge gets permission to speed timeline

By ASHLEY SAARI

The developer for the Saybrook Drive development that had been previously approved by the Town of Rindge was approved to speed up the phasing timeline for the project, after a two-year delay.

Jonah Wheeler among legislators who say they were punished for voting against party line

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Jonah Wheeler’s politics don’t necessarily align with those of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut.

ConVal committee to study Francestown, Temple withdrawal

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The ConVal School Board has created a new withdrawal feasibility study committee at the request of Francestown and Temple.

Circle Self Storage in Jaffrey gets OK to expand

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Jaffrey Zoning Board recently approved a variance to allow the expansion of Circle Self Storage in Jaffrey.

Francestown Community Market opens for the season Friday

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Community Market will open for the season on Friday, May 9, at 4 p.m. in the Francestown Town Hall horse sheds at 2 New Boston Road.

United Way of Greater Nashua seeks volunteers for food drive, including in Wilton

United Way of Greater Nashua is calling on community members to help fight hunger by volunteering at the annual Kevin Slattery Memorial Food Drive.

Garden Club of Dublin lobbying pays off in native plant proclamation

The Garden Club of America-affiliated clubs in New Hampshire have announced the signing of a proclamation by Gov. Kelly Ayotte, officially designating May “New Hampshire Native Plant Month.”

Peterborough ZBA approves variance allowing housing at former Little River Bed and Breakfast

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Peterborough ZBA approved a variance which will allow Shatos Realty to create four new housing units at the former Little River Bed and Breakfast property at 184 Union St.

The Grapevine schedules annual spring walk

The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center will hold its annual Spring Walk for Families & Community on Saturday, May 10, starting at the AES/GBS lot on School Street in Antrim. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m.

Friends of the Jaffrey Library collecting books May 10

The Friends of the Jaffrey Library will accept book donations Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Bean Room on the main level of the Jaffrey Public Library.

PHOTOS: A miniature vistor to Ingalls Memorial Library

Celeste the mini-horse visited the Ingalls Memorial Library in Rindge on May 2, along with her owner, Kathy Mercurio of Rindge. The duo visited with children, who had the opportunity to make their own hobby-horse style “ponies” out of pool noodles.

The Steel Wheels to perform at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey

Francestown votes for second attempt at withdrawal from ConVal

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Francestown will make a second attempt to withdraw from the ConVal School District, after special Town Meeting voted Saturday in favor of two petition warrant articles.

Greenfield hosts second spelling bee

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Organizer Billie Jean Greene said all spellers had a positive experience during the  second Greenfield Spelling Bee Saturday at Greenfield Elementary School.

High Mowing School in Wilton celebrates May Day

By DAVID ALLEN

High Mowing School held its May Day celebration on the Wilton campus under skies friendlier than promised.