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Jason Bergeron of Dublin, Perrine Holmberg of Hancock, Meara McClusky of Peterborough, Avery Pope of Peterborough, Elijah White of Peterborough, Reid Wilson of Francestown and James Wolpe of Dublin were named to the dean’s list at St. Lawrence...

Kaitlyn McGill of Peterborough and Heather Gonyea of Rindge were named to the dean’s list at Western New England University for the Fall 2023 semester.McGill is majoring in psychology, while Gonyea is majoring in actuarial science.The dean's list...

Jennah Harvey of Jaffrey, Lillian Stapelfeld of Temple and Gwen Inglis of Peterborough were named to the 2023 fall semester dean's list at Simmons University in Boston.To qualify for dean's list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point...

Mount Wachusett Community College named local students to achievement lists for the fall 2023 semester.John Oakes of Rindge made the president’s list.Phineas Lamarre of Greenville, Janelle Vitello of Jaffrey, Justin Smith of New Ipswich, Logan Favart...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Kim Mooney, outgoing President of Franklin Pierce University (FPU), was awarded the first  “Thrive Recognition Award”  by the Greater Monadnock Collaborative Wednesday morning at Monadnock Country Club. Mooney, who is the first woman and the first...

The Peterborough Welcome Team invites all Peterborough residents to attend a spring pop-up meet-and-greet event Monday, May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Post & Beam Brewing, 40 Grove St. in Peterborough.This event is an opportunity to meet residents and...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Peterborough voters approved a bond of $11.7 million to fund the new Fire and Rescue Station by a landslide at the open session of Town Meeting Wednesday night. According to the Select Board, 90% of the 368 voters at Town Meeting approved the...

We’re all disagreeing about a lot of things these days, but I hope we can still say that the three words most critical to our democracy are “We the people,” and not “I’m No. 1.” Sure, we have a Bill of Rights that guarantees the protection of...

According to a recently-released report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the fertility rate in America in 2023 fell to 1.62 births per woman, the lowest rate since 1979. The dearth of fecundity in this country is well below the...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Around the region, hundreds of  volunteers, including teachers, artists, children and parents, are getting ready for Peterborough’s Children in the Arts Festival. The festival starts in downtown Peterborough at 9 a.m. Saturday, with the grand parade...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

While apprehending a suspect in the Monadnock Community Hospital parking lot following a chase through downtown Peterborough, Peterborough police officers found an unharmed a toddler in the back of the driver’s car. The suspect, Mario Cruz, 29, of...

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will hold its May yoga program Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m.Vinyasa flow yoga is a free monthly offering taught by Michelle Dunn. This class is accessible for all levels of fitness and yoga experiences and...

By CAMERON CASHMAN

When a new owner takes over a business, one might expect changes: new products, renovations, even a new location.If that business is a metaphysical shop, like Gaia’s Blessing in Peterborough, there’s another, less-tangible change to consider -- the...

Timothy Martin of Greenfield, Logan Harwood of Lyndeborough, David Henry of Antrim, Ava Solod of Bennington, Jasmine Katka of Dublin and Garrett Boyce and Jessica Scholl of Peterborough were named to the Southern New Hampshire University fall 2023...

Evan John Turner of Peterborough, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the fall 2023 semester at Clarkson University.Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.8 grade-point average and carry at least...

Olly Hristache of Peterborough and Temple Nightingale of Dublin were named to the fall 2023 dean's list at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I.Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are...

By ISABELLA MESSA

A “Dork Dancing” event in Depot Square on May 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. is looking to break the stigma about mental health.Founder Ethan Levy is leading the event, with help from Melody Russell.“One night Ethan was making supper in his house in...

The Peterborough Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Monadnock Center for History and Culture at 19 Grove St. in Peterborough.In addition to garden plants, Mother’s Day arrangements will be sold and...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Peterborough voters will decide on candidates for town offices and weigh in on six proposed zoning amendments during town elections Tuesday, May 14.Voting takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Community Center on Elm Street.The zoning...

By ASHLEY SAARI

Farms across New Hampshire are fighting the impacts of climate change on the agricultural industry with grants issued by the state’s conservation districts, including farms in Peterborough, Jaffrey and New Ipswich.The state’s 10 conservation...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Peterborough residents will vote on six proposed zoning amendments May 14.Article 1 proposes that properties in the Family District be rezoned to General Residence. A yes will approve changing all Family District Properties to General Residence...