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Governor candidate Cinde Warmington makes a stop in Peterborough

03-29-2024 8:48 AM

By ASHLEY SAARI

Executive Councilor and Democratic candidate for governor Cinde Warmington sees reproductive health, public education and housing among the top issues facing the state today.Warmington will be facing off in a September primary contest against...


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Hancock Town Library’s Literary Peep Diorama contest draws most-ever entrants

03-29-2024 8:37 AM

By CAMERON CASHMAN

The Hancock Town Library received 33 entries into its annual Literary Peep Diorama competition, topping last year’s count of 26 and making it the most submissions the library has received since the event began back in 2017.The competition gives...


Franklin Pierce University cited as strong moneymaker, jobs creator for New Hampshire

03-29-2024 8:15 AM

By TRISHA NAIL

A recent report from a consulting firm has noted that the Monadnock region’s Franklin Pierce University is a strong moneymaker and jobs creator for New Hampshire.The Rindge-based school contributed more than $101 million to the Granite State’s economy...


The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Sigu up for the spelling bee

03-29-2024 8:01 AM

Coming up on Saturday, May 4, the Friends of the Greenfield Meetinghouse and Stephenson Library are co-sponsoring the inaugural Greenfield Spelling Bee at the Greenfield Meetinghouse. Children from ages 7 to 14 can register at the library – just stop...


Former bus driver for transportation company that serves ConVal indicted

03-28-2024 12:59 PM

A former bus driver for the company that serves the ConVal School District, along with his wife, who were arrested March 20 for allegedly producing child sexual abuse material were indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday.According to a statement...


Bill to loosen eviction guidelines passes House

03-28-2024 9:51 AM

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

A bill that would ease New Hampshire’s eviction process will now head to the Senate after House members passed the measure 194-180 March 21.Today, if a landlord wanted to terminate a lease with a tenant at the end of the contract, they are required to...


John Blake promoted to police chief in Antrim

03-28-2024 8:33 AM

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Sgt. John Blake of the Antrim Police Department was promoted to chief of police, effective April 1, in a badge-pinning ceremony Monday night at the Antrim Select Board meeting.The entire Antrim police force turned out to congratulate Blake, along with...


Jaffrey salutes top volunteers

03-28-2024 8:31 AM

By ASHLEY SAARI

Jaffrey celebrated some of its most-involved citizens with a volunteer dinner, thanking longtime members of town boards and elected positions and the committee responsible for putting together the town’s 250th anniversary celebrations, along with...


Dublin Education Advisory Committee prepares for ConVal withdrawal study

03-28-2024 8:30 AM

By CAMERON CASHMAN

To prepare for the upcoming feasibility study into Dublin’s withdrawal from the ConVal School District, members of the Dublin Education Advisory Committee (DEAC) will contact surrounding school districts and local private and charter schools to gather...


Construction of joint Peterborough/Jaffrey water facility over 50% complete

03-27-2024 11:14 AM

By ASHLEY SAARI

Work is well underway on a water treatment plant that will be co-owned and operated by the towns of Jaffrey and Peterborough – a model that allows both towns to share the cost of both constructing the facility and its future operations.With a total...


Peterborough’s FIRST robotics team is headed to regionals

03-27-2024 8:31 AM

By JESSECA TIMMONS

 After earning a third-place finish at the FIRST Robotics New England District Pine Tree Event March 15-17 in Lewiston, Maine, the high school division of Peterborough-based 4-H FIRST Robotics Team Inconceivable is headed to the University of New...


Farms, businesses, donate Easter items to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Greenville

03-27-2024 8:31 AM

By ASHLEY SAARI

The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Greenville has received donations of Easter dinner main dishes to help ease the costs for residents in the area.Director Kevin Little said the donations were “significant” and came from local businesses and...


PHOTOS: Easter Bunny visits Mason Public Library

03-27-2024 8:01 AM

After a delay due to weather, the Mason Public Library held its Easter egg hunt and visit from the Easter Bunny, originally scheduled for Saturday, on Sunday afternoon.


Grey Horse Candle Company opens Peterborough storefront

03-26-2024 8:35 AM

By CAMERON CASHMAN

Brian and Leyna Cannon, owners of the Grey Horse Candle Company, may have the best-smelling basement in the area.That’s because it’s where they pour and label their handmade candles, which are made with all-natural, locally sourced ingredients.“There...


HOMETOWN HEROES: Jessie Salisbury lives and writes Lyndeborough’s history

03-26-2024 8:35 AM

By BILL FONDA

Jessie Salisbury’s family was living in Alaska when her father had to retire for health reasons.According to her, he always said he would someday move to Virginia, where he was stationed in World War I. Instead, the family, including 12-year-old...


Francestown honors women at dinner

03-26-2024 8:33 AM

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Despite slushy roads and pouring rain Saturday night, more than 100 people attended the first Francestown Recreation Commission dinner honoring the women of Francestown, held in recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. “The...


PHOTOS: Event honors police officers and their families

03-26-2024 8:02 AM

Jim Coppo and Jimmy Tempesta hosted a Blue Line Appreciation Day event Sunday at Tempesta’s Restaurant in Keene, honoring 350 law enforcement members and their families.


Dan Bailey to speak about bears in Peterborough

03-26-2024 8:01 AM

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will wrap up its winter series, “Naturally NH, Conversations about wildlife and landscape,” with bear biologist Dan Bailey from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Thursday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m.Bailey...


Storm knocks out power, closes roads throughout region

03-25-2024 1:15 PM

STAFF REPORTS

Thousands of customers were left without power after an early spring storm swept through the area Saturday, and Eversource was still working to restore electricity on Monday.According to Eversource, as of 12:45 p.m. Monday, power outages numbered 72...


Mason women learn self-defense from Bedford Martial Arts instructor

03-25-2024 8:34 AM

By CAMERON CASHMAN

Women from Mason and the surrounding area had the opportunity to learn self-defense techniques from instructor John Stewart at Mason Elementary School on Thursday night.Proceeds for the event, which was hosted by Bedford Martial Arts Academy and the...



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