Housing is big in NH governor race — and Ayotte and Craig both have skin in the game

By JOSH ROGERS

With the cost of buying or renting a home in New Hampshire more expensive than ever, affordable housing is a top issue in state political races this year. Nowhere is that more the case than in the race for governor, where Democrat Joyce Craig and...

Peterborough First Friday is Oct. 4

Peterborough’s next First Friday will take place in and around Depot Square on Oct. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. and later.Activities include a live musical performance from Dragonfly in front of Baker’s Station in Depot Square from 5 to 7 p.m. Dragonfly...

Evari wins federal grant for heat pump research

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

An influx of $1.7 million is headed to a Peterborough company in an effort for sustainable, more affordable energy in New Hampshire.Peterborough-based company Evari, Inc. won a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support research and...

Education continues for Antrim’s Fostering Community Conversations on Race group

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Members of the Antrim’s Fostering Community Conversations on Race discussion group took a field trip to the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner on Sunday for the museum’s annual Harvest Moon Festival.The field trip was part of the group’s...

New Ipswich Autumn Fest is Saturday

By ASHLEY SAARI

New Ipswich will celebrate the 2024 Autumn Fest this Saturday in Memorial Park, with food, vendors, hay rides, live music and games.The Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park, with a bonfire from 6 p.m. to 9...

Bixby Library in Francestown hosting costume swap

George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library, 53 Main St., is collecting gently used costumes for its annual costume swap. Costumes can be dropped off at the library during regular hours through Oct. 5.Collected costumes will be available while supplies last...

Antrim-Bennington Lions Club sets candidates night

The Antrim-Bennington Lions Club will be hosting a candidates night Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Antrim Town Hall, aimed at Antrim and Bennington voters interested in learning more about Democratic and Republican candidates for the...

Mason conversation to focus on women’s issues

A pre-election conversation Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 339 Nutting Hill Road in Mason will focus on candidates’ views on women’s issues.Attendees can bring lawn chairs. Entertainment for children will be provided, and snacks will be...

Peterborough dentist office offers free services

On Saturday, Oct. 5, Raynor Dental's Peterborough office at 60 Hancock Road is hosting its fourth free dental day from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.This event is designed for individuals who face challenges in affording regular dental care due to either lack of...

PHOTOS: Mason celebrates Old Home Day

Mason Village Market joined forces with the Recreation Committee to present Old Home Day Saturday. The event included pie and chili contests, local farms, crafters, artisans and community organizations on the common and seven fire trucks from three...

Peterborough officials say fire station project is on time and on budget

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The new Peterborough fire and ambulance station building project is moving ahead on time and is projected to be on budget so far, according to Assistant Town Administrator Seth MacLean, who is the project manager.  At Town Meeting in May, Peterborough...

PHOTOS: Jaffrey and Rindge fire crews team up for training

Rindge and Jaffrey firefighters trained on vehicle stabilization, lifting and extrication on Saturday morning at  202 Boat & RV storage in a joint exercise. Dean Ericson from Firematic Supply led the training.Both agencies frequently work together on...

Hiker rescued at Wapack National Wildlife Refuge in Greenfield

A hiker was transported to Monadnock Community Hospital with a leg injury after falling in the Wapack National Wildlife Refuge in Greenfield Sunday.According to New Hampshire Fish and Game, at approximately 3 p.m., officers were notified by New...

Historic covers – Peterborough Transcript: Nov. 7, 1940

Despite Franklin Delano Roosevelt winning another term as president, Peterborough and the state stayed solidly Republican in the 1940 election, but as the Nov. 7 Peterborough Transcript reports, Sharon made its own news during the election.For the...

Local leaders take part in Peterborough Town Library discussion on Second Amendment

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Five leaders from the Peterborough community gave their perspectives on the role and impact of the Second Amendment in New Hampshire at a community discussion Wednesday afternoon at Peterborough Town Library. Speaking on the panel were psychologist...

PHOTOS: Residents meet police at Cone with a Cop event in Jaffrey

Children and adults got to explore a police car, get fitted for free bicycle helmets and speak with Jaffrey police officers during a Cone with a Cop event at Station 16 Ice Cream Sunday.

Services help young people deal with recent fatal accidents

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Speaking about healing and mental health in New Ipswich Wednesday, author Tom Thelen said that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” remedy for coping with grief and loss.“The grieving process can’t be rushed,” he said, adding that individuals suffering...

BUSINESS: Frankly Delicious in Peterborough will provide more than just food

By DAVID ALLEN

Foodies in the Monadnock region area will have another option shortly, as a new eatery with a mission beyond serving food prepares to open its doors.Frankly Delicious is taking shape just south of the Routes 101 and 202 intersection in Peterborough,...

Rindge board discusses uses for ARPA funding

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Rindge Select Board discussed several uses for remaining American Rescue Plan Act grant funding, including purchases for the Fire Department and for improving air quality and security at the town offices.During its meeting on Wednesday, the board...

Sununu, National Guard commander defend response to sexual harassment

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

New Hampshire’s top military officer defended the National Guard’s response to sexual harassment complaints within its ranks, following a CNN investigation published earlier this month that said the agency failed to protect female soldiers.Maj. Gen....