Second arrest made in Rindge tire pile that led to crash

By ASHLEY SAARI

A second arrest has been made in Rindge related to dozens of tires piled on Cathedral Road in October, which caused a motor vehicle crash.On Monday, Nov. 21, police arrested Noel Saveall, 19, of Tellico Plains, Tenn. Saveall, a former Rindge resident,...

Purchase by Seven Hills Foundation keeps Crotched Mountain School open

By ADAM DRAPCHO

Parents at a specialty day and residential school for students with autism received an email last month announcing that the one-of-a-kind facility would be closing in 30 days and they would need to find another place to educate their children.Then...

The Farm at Wolf Pine Hollow owners lose appeal to ZBA

By SCOTT MERRILL

The Hancock ZBA denied an appeal request Nov. 9 by the owners of The Farm at Wolf Pine Hollow at 53 Middle Road for relief from an administrative decision.The administrative decision from the Select Board, according to farm owners Ariane and Tom Ice,...

Jonah Wheeler, 19, ready to provide perspective in House

By RICK GREEN 

When the conversation in the New Hampshire House turns to what is happening in high school, Jonah Wheeler will be able to speak with some authority.After all, the newly elected state representative from Peterborough was attending ConVal Regional High...

Ukrainian family arrives in Wilton under Uniting for Ukraine program

By ASHLEY SAARI

Early in the morning on Feb. 24, while asleep in their condo in Kyiv, Ukraine, Kiril and Olha Necheporenko were awakened by a loud sound.It was a ways off, but not so far off that it wasn’t identifiable as an explosion.The couple had been watching the...

BUSINESS: Brothers open new gym in Peterborough Shopping Plaza

By ROWAN WILSON

A new gym opened Wednesday in the Peterborough Shopping Plaza at 19 Wilton Road. Mountain Fitness, located in the space where the Verizon store once was, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and offers an independent workout experience. Brothers...

Wilton reservoir recreation area opens with new parking lot and trails

By ASHLEY SAARI

A new resident-only parking area has opened at the Sand Hill Reservoir in Wilton, along with new trails and an information kiosk.Now known as the Sand Hill Reservoir Recreation Area, the area is open to the public for hiking, fishing, swimming and...

Greenville man arrested on sale of drug resulting in death

By ASHLEY SAARI

A Greenville man has been charged with selling fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a 30-year-old woman.Mark McCreery, 42, of Greenville, was arrested on Oct. 28 by the Milford Police Department and charged with one count of sale of a controlled...

Hancock Inn decision delayed again

By SCOTT MERRILL

The Hancock Historic District Commission held their fifth public hearing Oct. 27 with representatives from 33 Main Street LLC and the tone of the evening was a mixture of resolve and contentiousness.Kerri Landry, 33 Main Street LLC spokesperson, said...

Towns set trick-or-treat times for Halloween

The following is a list of trick-or-treat times for Halloween.Antrim – 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31.Bennington – 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31. Stop by Town Hall, the fire station or the library for a special treat.Dublin – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31.Francestown – 6...

BUSINESS QUARTERLY: Business-owner keeps an eye on politics

By SCOTT MERRILL

Peter Sirois, co-owner with Cliff Thornberry of American Steel in Greenfield, is a local business leader who stays tuned in politically.  American Steel in Greenfield is a full-service steel shop that produces the structural steel framing and...

Democratic candidates appear at house party in Francestown

By SCOTT MERRILL

Three Democratic candidates made an evening stop at the home of Judy and Bob Bitterli in Francestown Oct. 15 to get their messages out to voters and raise money. The candidates who spoke and answered questions were state Senator and gubernatorial...

Root of respiratory illness in dogs remains a mystery

By ROWAN WILSON

Dr. Lori Baldwin, a vet at Animal Care Clinic Monadnock in Peterborough and Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester (VECM), said a respiratory disease affecting dogs has been really worrisome, and there are still a lot of unanswered questions about...

New timeline laid out for Jaffrey roundabout project

By ASHLEY SAARI

Demolition on buildings to make way for the anticipated construction of two connecting roundabouts in downtown Jaffrey is expected to start this spring, with the start of construction in 2024, according to state Department of Transportation...

Rindge Planning Board approves mixed-use development on Route 202/Thomas Road

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Rindge Planning Board approved a site plan for a mixed commercial and residential use off of Route 202 and Thomas Road, including eight new condominium housing units.The development, planned to be called Rindge Estates, consists of three buildings...

Silver Scone Teas seeks variance in New Ipswich after cease-and-desist order

By ASHLEY SAARI

A business that hosts tea parties will be back before the New Ipswich Zoning Board next month, after the board continued a Thursday hearing on whether to grant the business a variance to operate in the Village District.Silver Scone Teas on River Road...

Armed man taken into custody in Peterborough Thursday morning following short standoff

By BEN CONANT

Emergency responders, including Keene’s SWAT team and the Monadnock Special Response Team, took an armed man into custody after a short standoff at a home on Hunt Road in Peterborough Thursday morning.Daniel Laguerre Jr., 35, of Peterborough...

Greenville was built on water power and mills

By ASHLEY SAARI

Since its settlement when it was still part of Mason, Greenville has run on water power.Specifically, it owes its start to the Souhegan River.From the very first resident of what was once Mason Village, settlers have looked to the river as a source of...

Dublin Arts Center and Muse Gallery is open for business

By ASHLEY SAARI

The DublinArts & Muse Gallery opened its doors for the first time on Friday, welcoming residents to explore the new gallery and classroom spaces, as well as viewing the first show on display, featuring more than 100 pieces on the theme of “Wit &...

South Meadow School names honor roll

South Meadow School in Peterborough named the following students to its honor roll for Term 4:Grade 8High honors: Liam  Armstrong, Hadley Bates, Heidi  Bell, Logan Blais, Brayden Boice, Cole Bouchard, Anna-belle Buchanan, Ava Cronin, Samson Davis,...