Stuff an Ambulance event collects food for End 68 Hours of Hunger

On Saturday, residents across the ConVal School District gave hundreds of dollars in cash donations and nearly 1,000 food items during the End 68 Hours of Hunger Stuff an Ambulance event.

At request of appeals board, Francestown ZBA prepares documentation on rejected Lawrence request

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After the Francestown Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Richard and Phillip Lawrence’s application for two variances at their lot on Davis Lane in September 2023, the Lawrences appealed to the state Housing Appeals Board.

Fire destroys Peterborough home

By DAVID ALLEN

A Peterborough home was left uninhabitable Sunday afternoon after a fire that drew crews from towns stretching from Milford to Keene.

Trash pickup turns into fire scene in Rindge

By DAVID ALLEN

Crews put out a fire in trash that been deposited into a truck for removal in Rindge Friday morning.

Food: Seasonal fare is on the menu at 21B in Jaffrey

By DAVID ALLEN

Some career choices seem to run in a family’s DNA, including working in restaurants. A new choice in Jaffrey suggests as much, as Tiffany Tatro offers seasonal fare at 21B on Main St. 

Cell phone bans, government efficiency: Here’s what to know from Ayotte’s inaugural address

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Kelly Ayotte has a new policy priority: Ban cell phones from New Hampshire classrooms.

With Kelly Ayotte sworn in as governor, supporters hope for action on housing and economic policy

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Before he made it to Kelly Ayotte’s inauguration Thursday morning, Randall Clark had already received three phone calls from tenants in distress.

Jarvis Coffin: Off the Highway – Figuring out wood heat

We have been making a serious effort to heat with wood this year. It is a small cabin, and if we didn’t cut anything down, we could probably stay ahead of our requirements relying exclusively on what falls in passing storms – two trees so far this winter, already. The wood is not the best. Often, disease contributes to the collapse. But it burns and heats. And the price is right.

Gail Hoar: Words About Wilton – Lost friends

I’ve mentioned our dog, Maxwell, in several of my columns this past year. He turned 10 in July. I thought we would have many more years to wander the trails and swim in the ponds that have been part of our everyday Wilton experience.

Missing hiker found in Greenfield

By BILL FONDA

A 31-year-old Peterborough resident was rescued Monday morning after having gone missing the night before.

New End 68 Hours of Hunger food drive kicks off Saturday in Peterborough

By ASHLEY SAARI

Carol Cleary fills a bag with food: a box of cereal, fruit cups, a large can of tuna fish, two types of soup, canned vegetables, canned ravioli, a sleeve of crackers and a juice box.

ConVal School Board scraps CTE project

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The ConVal School Board voted Tuesday to drop a proposed bond for renovations to the Region 14 CTE Center and the high school by a vote of 9-1, with only Janine Lesser of Peterborough voting to bring the bond forward in a March warrant article.

NH Republicans resurrect efforts for a ‘parental bill of rights;’ gender reporting requirements not yet included

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Anthony Foote has challenged the Bow School District twice in the past two years – once over a book he believed was inappropriate for schools, and now in a lawsuit over his pink armband protest at a girls’ soccer game.

Leishman, Wheeler warn Peterborough Select Board of less funds

By DAVID ALLEN

“The state’s in the worst budget situation since the Great Recession,” state Rep. Peter Leishman said during Tuesday’s Peterborough Select Board meeting, referring to the economic downturn from December 2007 to June 2009.

Mascenic budget plan carries 4.9% increase

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Mascenic School District is putting forth a proposed budget of $22.33 million, a 4.9% increase from the current budget.

Rules for short-term rentals set for Rindge ballot

By ASHLEY SAARI

After making changes based on resident feedback last month, the Rindge Planning Board held a second hearing Tuesday regarding changes to the town’s short-term rental rules.

Wilton-Lyndeborough Co-operative Middle High School doates 168 new pillows to Sleep in Heavenly Peace

By DAVID ALLEN

Wilton-Lyndeborough Co-operative Middle High School has gathered and donated 168 new pillows to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization that provides beds and bedding to children in need of them.

‘The future of policing’: With Shaheen-backed funding, local sheriff’s departments hope to improve de-escalation practices

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Federal grants are aiding investments in de-escalation technology, equipment and training for local law enforcement.

Antrim Community Board fair will spotlight local businesses

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Nearly 30 Antrim businesses will take part in the Antrim Business Fair Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Brook Middle School gym.

Grinding gravel saves Dublin money

By DAVID ALLEN

Dublin saved more than $60,000 by crushing reclaimed stone into gravel for town roads rather than purchasing it.