WORDS ABOUT WILTON: Gail Hoar – Reconnecting with America through soaps

The other day, I tuned to a program on NPR discussing the story of soap operas on TV. It made me laugh, as long-shelved memories began to reemerge and I realized this topic ties to why we settled in Wilton. Let me explain.

AT THE PLAYERS: Brendon Fox – Getting the set ready to go

Greetings from the Barn! Since my last column, the entire staff has arrived, which includes our Core Company (formerly called the Interns or Second Company). Education is built into the mission of the Players, which includes hiring paid apprentices to work throughout the summer on all five productions.

Annthoni Bliss of Lyndeborough indicted in 2024 death of toddler

By DAVID ALLEN

Editor’s note: Story contains description of alleged violence against a child.

Conant Middle High School honors underclassmen

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Tuesday night, Conant Middle High School underclassmen received their accolades, including two recognized “Outstanding Orioles,” who will be honored with their names in a plaque hung within the school.

PHOTOS: Highbridge Hill Elementary School students present “Living Museum”

Students at Highbridge Hill Elementary School dressed up as historical figures, athletes, and scientists from New Hampshire and gave presentations about their figure during a “living museum” on Thursday. 

Group forms in Peterborough to stand against authoritarianism

By JESSECA TIMMONS

A group of Peterborough residents have launched Project 189, named for the 189 residents who make up 3.5% of Peterborough’s population, to advocate for democracy and the founding principles of the United States.

Peterborough housing projects move ahead

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Peterborough Planning Board approved applications for two housing projects, one on Old Greenfield Road and one at the former site of Little River Bed and Breakfast, to move ahead at Monday night’s meeting of the board.

New day, new organizers, same local mission for farmers’ market in Rindge

By ASHLEY SAARI

After nearly being discontinued this year, the Rindge Farmers’ Market opened this Saturday, on a new day, and with new organizers at the helm.

PHOTOS: Rhubarb gets its day in Bennington

The 13th annual Bennington Rhubarb Festival, a fundraiser for GEP Dodge Library Building Fund, took place Saturday despite the weather. Residents braved rain, mud and cool temperatures to sample homemade rhubarb pie, meet local livestock, buy items at the Rhubarb General Store, and hit the library book sale.

PHOTOS: A good day for fishing on the Souhegan River

Children under 15 took to the banks of the Souhegan River on Saturday to try their luck at the Kids’ Fishing Derby, hosted by the Greenville Fire Department. Children won prizes in multiple categories and walked away with trophies and prizes of fishing equipment and tackleboxes. 

Crews respond to lightning strike in Rindge

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Friday evening, Rindge Fire Department responded to a report of a smoke odor in a building, following a lighting strike.

No serious injuries in crash off Route 202 in Antrim

By JESSECA TIMMONS

No one was seriously injured after a single car accident on Tuesday, June 3, at 5:35 p,m, near the intersection of Route 202 and Milk Road in Antrim. First responders from Antrim Fire and Rescue found that one vehicle had left the highway and traveled about 50 feet before hitting a tree.

Four long-time educators say their farewells

The Greenfield Elementary school community gathered Friday afternoon in the school multi-purpose room to celebrate four longtime educators who are retiring from the ConVal district this year.

‘Fair Funding’ advocates outline challenge

By JESSECA TIMMONS

ConVal voters turned out to learn more about how New Hampshire schools are funded at an event sponsored by the ConVal School Board and the New Hampshire Fair Funding Project Wednesday night at the Lucy Hurlin Theater.

IN STEP WITH HISTORY

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Friday night, New Ipswich gave a nod to its 275th Anniversary year by hosting a long-held tradition – the contra dance.

OFF THE HIGHWAY: Jarvis Coffin – Blindfold as metaphor

I headed down to Norway Pond in Hancock to watch a group of people race around a course, two to a canoe – one in the bow, blindfolded, with a paddle, and one in the stern, giving directions.

Molly Grant to speak in Antrim about family shoemaking business

Antrim Historical Society will host a talk by Molly Grant of the Cordwainer Shop at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 73 Main St., Antrim. The event is free and open to the public.

Rindge Conservation Commission kicks off hike and paddle series

The Rindge Conservation Commission will kick off its annual Hike and Paddle Series with a free, family hike at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Contoocook Marsh Conservation Complex.

American Legion Post 5 sets flag-retirement ceremony in Peterborough

American Legion Post 5 will hold a Flag Day flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at the gazebo near the Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Depot St. in Peterborough