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By JEREMY MARGOLIS

The last time a New Hampshire governor nominated a new education commissioner, the pick sparked fierce pushback. Many on the left perceived Frank Edelblut – then-Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent Republican primary rival – as unqualified, too political and a threat to public education.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Pianist Virgina Eskin, violinist Marcia Lehninger and French horn player Peter Guidi will perform “A Bouquet of Romances,” Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at Bass Hall in Peterborough. 

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Volunteers from the Grand Monadnock Rotary Club served ice cream to students at Mountain Shadows School’s’ annual Field Day last week to thank the school for raising over $4,000 for Rotary with its annual Read-a-Thon.  

Mason Elementary School students participated in Field Day for the school’s Spirit Week.

The Hancock Summer Concert Series will open Thursday, June 26, with a free performance by Susie Burke and Kent Allyn from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the town common.

Three Girl Scout volunteers were recognized as Volunteers of Excellence by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains on June 8 at Crotched Mountain School.

The 2025 Music on the Common summer concert series at Oak Park in Greenfield will begin Tuesday, June 24, with Off Our Rockers. Concerts take place Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and are free to the public.

“76 Days Adrift," a documentary based on Steven Callahan’s survival memoir "Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea," will screen Friday through Sunday, June 20 to 22, at The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey. Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Muusic 4UU will present singer-songwriter Tara Greenblatt in concert Saturday, June 21, at 4 p.m. at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Sanctuary, 25 Main St., Peterborough.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Sharon and Brad Malt’s house started out as a traditional 1929 Cape house tucked on a ridge below Pack Monadnock.

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript received the top prize in the state for General Excellence, along with honors for reporter Jesseca Timmons, during the annual New Hampshire Press Association Distinguished Journalism Awards.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Third- and fourth-graders from Bennington’s Pierce Elementary School visited the Bennington Historical Society last week to learn about the history of Bennington and about the life of Capt. Francis Butler, a Bennington resident who served in New Hampshire’s 5th Regiment in the Civil War. 

Students from Dublin Consolidated School joined families and local police officers for a kickball game at the Dublin Baseball Field.

By ASHLEY SAARI

Following on the heels of closures in Keene and Peterborough, the Jaffrey Rite Aid Pharmacy is the next to shutter, along with multiple other stores in New Hampshire. The closing is part of a plan to eventually shut down all Rite Aid locations across the country. 

Pianist Virginia Eskin will return to Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center with violinist Marcia Lehninger and French horn player Peter Guidi for “A Bouquet of Romances” on Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at 19 Grove St., Peterborough.

By DAVID ALLEN

The Lyndeborough Select Board is not in favor of two bills under consideration in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and is making this sentiment known in Concord. 

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Mascenic Class of 2025 will be remembered for its sense of humor, resiliency and close-knit friendships.

By ASHLEY SAARI

Standing at the podium on the Conant Middle High School stage, valedictorian Denton Montgomery shared some nuggets of wisdom from a trusted source – fortune cookies.

By DAVID ALLEN

The threat of rain pushed ConVal’s graduation into the school gym Saturday, but emotions in the packed space were far from dampened.

Monadnock Community Hospital will offer a free health and wellness seminar, “Ready to Rally: Injury Prevention for Racquet Sport Enthusiasts,” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, in the Bond Wellness Center’s lower level, 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough.