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By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Elizabeth Goodhue arrived at the Peterborough Town Library seeking answers from her state representatives, Jonah Wheeler and Peter Leishman, about the reasoning behind their votes in the state House last week supporting a bill that would roll back some anti-discrimination protections for transgender people and allow government entities and businesses to separate the use of their bathrooms and locker rooms by biological sex.

By BILL FONDA

Fern Niemi of Greenville retired approximately 15 years ago, but she hadn’t wanted to.

By ASHLEY SAARI

A group of neighbors fighting approvals to a tea party business in the Village District of New Ipswich has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court against decisions of the state Housing Appeals Board for rulings made last month.

By ASHLEY SAARI

For John and Claudia Dery, Medicaid is one of the ways they’re able to navigate life dealing with John’s multiple sclerosis – including helping to pay for three days a week of care at Mondanock Adult Care Center in Jaffrey.

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Transgender-related legislation dominated the New Hampshire State House last week, with lawmakers advancing a handful of bills that could direct people to use the bathroom that corresponds with their biological sex, not their gender, as well as ban puberty blockers, hormone treatment and breast surgery for people under age 18.

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The House of Representatives shot down a bill that would expand end-of-life care options with a split that was as close as it gets – but its fate isn’t sealed yet.

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Tedd Benson’s company has worked with the same Canadian supplier for over 20 years and uses a certain type of engineered wood to manufacture houses at its facilities in Keene and Walpole.

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In the dusty basement of the State House Annex, the floor littered with chunks of cement dislodged from the construction above, a lawyer in a black suit clicked on his tape recorder.

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

As Rep. Jonah Wheeler gave a speech in the House of Representatives last week, half of his party members in the chamber walked out in protest.

By BILL FONDA

Lots of homes, particularly older ones, have leaky windows, increasing heating costs. They can also be expensive to replace.

By ASHLEY SAARI

Cold temperatures, icy conditions and a 1,000-pound animal that is not eager to have its feet worked on – just another day at the office for farrier Emily Henderson of Hancock.

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Mascenic School Board has begun preparing for a second year in a row under a default budget, after voters defeated the proposed budget at the polls on March 11.

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Jaffrey-Rindge School Board officially voted on a series of cuts on Monday – including athletic programs, cocurriculars, 24 1/2 employee positions and universal access to pre-K– as a result of district voters passing a budget with a $3 million cut from the board’s original $33.76 million proposal.

By DAVID ALLEN

According to a statement by Peterborough Police Chief Scott Guinard, a non-lethal round and Taser were required to apprehend an individual Tuesday night who had allegedly threatened neighbors on Keenan Drive with a rifle earlier in the evening. 

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to remove income requirements for the state’s school choice program starting in July 2026 in a win for the Legislature’s increased Republican majority.

By BILL FONDA

It was an eventful year for the Mason Fire Department in 2024.

By ASHLEY SAARI

Jaffrey voters approved the entirety of the warrant unamended during Saturday’s Town Meeting, including funding for two upcoming major water projects.

By BILL FONDA

A Keene man who formerly drove for the bus company that serves the ConVal School District faces at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday in connection with a child pornography case.

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut will depart from his role at the end of the current school year, Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Thursday afternoon.

By ASHLEY SAARI

After a narrow defeat of a similar article last year, New Ipswich voters approved a full-time combined position for a fire officer, building inspector and code enforcement officer.