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By the REV. TRACEYMAY KALVAITIS

The following is from a  by the Rev. Traceymay Kalvaitis of Dublin Community Church during the June 15 service. Reprinted with permission.

By PETER MOORE

In the summer of 1972, I was drafted during the Vietnam War. Despite my personal reservations about serving my country in this conflict, which by then had become a quagmire, and had turned overwhelming unpopularity among my contemporaries, and the American public, I reported and served for the next two years.

By MANDY CARTER

How might having access to a transportation system in the region benefit individuals and businesses? Possibilities include more-enjoyable commutes, reliable transportation to get to appointments, increased foot traffic for local businesses and a stronger sense of community connectivity. 

By RICHARD SCHEINBLUM

Peterborough has an opportunity to proactively address the transportation needs of our evolving community by developing services that support the health, independence and quality of life of all residents.

By TERRY JOHNSON

Low population density, long distances between key travel destinations and a small tax base in the rural areas throughout southwest New Hampshire makes it difficult to establish cost-efficient public transportation services. Existing services fall far short of meeting the needs of our communities and those who live, work, learn and play in them. 

By BEN CONANT

The ConVal girls' lacrosse team had a surprise boost in numbers this spring, as several athletic seniors decided to try their hand with a new sport in their final season.

By STATE REP. JIM CREIGHTON

Education is the foundation upon which the United States has grown and developed into an amazing nation. It is also critical factor to building a future that sees the United States continue to improve and lead the world in solving the most-difficult challenges,

By CURTIS HAMILTON

I am growing skeptical. The taxes we pay increasingly define our attitudes towards the services they support. This spring, I’ve been following the New Hampshire Legislature as they craft policy and the state’s next budget. What strikes me is the extent to which we all have vastly different relationships with the various operations of our state.

By MICHELLE STAHL

On Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m., the Monadnock Center for History and Culture and Monadnock Ledger-Transcript will present a Community Conversation titled “The Schools and the State” at the Monadnock Center, 19 Grove St. in Peterborough. ConVal School Board member Curtis Hamilton of Greenfield and Republican state Rep. Jim Creighton are the “conversation starters.” Each will give a brief presentation before the remainder of the hour is devoted to questions and comments. Michelle Stahl, executive director of the Monadnock Center, will be the moderator.

By MARK BECKWITH

Several decades ago, a national debate raged over a question that helped launch America’s ongoing culture war – who can you love?

By ANNIE CARD

On Saturday morning, the Bantam Grill in Peterborough hosted the annual Monadnock Ledger-Transcript Maple Syrup Contest.

By BEN CONANT

The already-sharp Mascenic Vikings and improving Wilton-Lyndeborough Warriors clashed on the field Friday afternoon, where the Mascenic softballers showed off their skills and the young WLC squad learned and grew.

By JOSEPH D. STEINFIELD

On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the subject of birthright citizenship. If you haven’t been following this controversy, two pieces of information may be helpful.

By BEN CONANT

Records fell at the ConVal track team’s only home meet of the season Tuesday as the Cougars showcased why they have their eyes on postseason hardware this spring.

By STATE REP. PETER LEISHMAN

Immigration was not an issue for the New Hampshire Legislature for either legislation or debate until recently. 

By BILL FRANTZ

On Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m., the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript and Monadnock Center for History and Culture will host “Immigration and the Monadnock Region,” a Community Conversation about the current immigration situation.

By BEN CONANT

It may be early, but the Conant softball team is atop the Division III standings and off to a hot start this spring.

By BEN CONANT

The Conant girls' tennis team won its first match of the season Thursday afternoon, outlasting White Mountains for a 6-3 victory.

By CASSANDRA YERKES

April’s edition of MacDowell Downtown welcomes composer Jeanine Tesori and playwright Lisa Kron, the creative duo behind the musical “Fun Home,” Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Monadnock Center for History and Culture.

By MARK FERNALD

New Hampshire Republicans spend a lot of time talking about tax cuts, but they conveniently fail to mention that the tax cuts have overwhelmingly benefitted the wealthiest people and the largest corporations.

By JOHN MCCARTHY

In Rindge and Jaffrey, March 11 was a sad day for supporters of public education. Voters approved a $3 million cut to the school district budget and refused a $16 million grant to build a Career and Technical Education (CTE) center at Conant Middle High School.