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Morphs & Milestones in Francestown grew out of parents’ desire to help their daughter
By JESSECA TIMMONS
At the opening of Morphs & Milestones’ new location at 74B Main St. in Francestown Feb. 4, a toddler reached tentatively out to pet Benni, a rehabilitated iguana. Within a few minutes, the toddler was confidently stroking the animal’s warm, soft skin, and even fed her a leafy green snack.
Mascenic school budget proposal up nearly 5%
By DAVID ALLEN
The Mascenic Regional School District Budget proposed for the upcoming school year is just under 5% higher than the current budget.
PHOTOS: Cardboard sleds provide fun at Hancock’s Winter Frolic
By DAVID ALLEN
Recreation met repurposing at Hancock’s Winter Frolic on Saturday, as families gathered behind the Meeting House on homemade sleds made of cardboard.
Francestown residents will vote on changes to open space development rules
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Francestown residents will vote on three proposed zoning changes at Town Meeting in March, including possible changes to the town’s open space development ordinance.
UPDATE: Red’s in Jaffrey damaged by fire Tuesday morning
By ASHLEY SAARI
A fire at Red’s in downtown Jaffrey early Tuesday morning destroyed an office on the second floor of the the auto repair and heating oil delivery service’s building.
Fitzwater Honors Ceremony and Medallion Lecture postponed
The Fitzwater Honors Ceremony and Medallion Lecture honoring Theo Spanos Dunfey, president and executive director of Global Citizens Circle, originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13, has been postponed due to expected inclement weather.
BUSINESS: Peterborough Diner keeps the old while embracing the new
By DAVID ALLEN
“The ceiling fans are new! And I couldn’t help but notice the stools,” said Jan Frost as she waited for dessert at the reopened Peterborough Diner on a recent Monday.
Water projects to appear on warrant
By ASHLEY SAARI
Jaffrey is seeking funding for mandated water projects during Town Meeting this year.
Greenfield residents will vote on regionalization, SB2 studies
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Greenfield residents weighed in on warrant articles proposing the town study the potential for a regional police force with Hancock and becoming an SB2 town at Thursday night’s annual budget hearing.
With Canadian trade and rising prices at risk, Ayotte hopes Trump’s tariffs won’t come to pass
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
State leaders said they’re concerned over President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs on Canada, warning that they would pose a risk for state construction projects and higher energy prices for New Hampshire residents.
House Republicans seek to dismantle state DEI offices, programs in New Hampshire
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
When doctors diagnosed her son with autism 15 years ago, Iraida Muñoz moved her family from Puerto Rico to the United States in hopes of accessing better health care.
Peterborough Town Library hosting archving class
Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will offer “Family Archiving 101,” a three-session program on Feb. 12 and 26 and March 12 at 1 p.m. The program will help participants organize family archives, decide what to keep or discard and preserve their family history.
Kaitlyn McGill and Solomon Page make president’s list at Western New England University
Kaitlyn McGill and Solomon Page, both of Peterborough, were named to the president’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Western New England University.
Olly Hristache and Temple Nightingale make dean’s list at Roger Williams University
Olly Hristache of Peterborough and Temple Nightingale of Dublin were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Roger Williams University.
Lucy Jackson of Sharon makes dean's list at Stonehill College
Lucy Jackson, a member of the Class of 2028 from Sharon, has been named to the fall 2024 dean's list at Stonehill College.
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services schedules open house
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services will host an open house Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1 and 2 at Monadnock Community Hospital’s Medical Arts Building in Peterborough.
Jaylin G. Calistro of Temple makes Kutztown University dean’s list
Jaylin G. Calistro of Temple was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Kutztown University.
Abigail Moody and Noah Ogden of Dublin make Bob Jones president’s list
Abigail Moody of Dublin, a sophomore nursing major; and Noah Ogden of Dublin, a senior kinesiology major, were named to the president’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Bob Jones University.
Local students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s list
Garrett Boyce, Andrew Decker and Kelsey Matherne, all of Peterborough; Alexander Olivo of Sharon; Kendra Covington-Vargas of Jaffrey; Karen Clark and Anistacia Maas, both of Antrim; Layal Algrenawi of Wilton; Rachel Gizzonio of Mason; and Domonique Burgos of Greenville were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Southern New Hampshire University.
Rylee Herr of Rindge makes dean’s list at Lasell University
Rylee Herr of Rindge was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Lasell University.
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