PHOTOS: Temple celebrates Independence Day

Temple celebrated Independence Day with activities, competitions and music on July 4.

PHOTOS: Francestown and Greenfield celebrate July 4

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After the event outgrew Francestown Town Hall and the horse sheds, the town’s Recreation Committee moved the July 4 celebration to the Francestown Sports Complex.

Training for the trail

As part of Contry Hill Farm’s two-day Advanced Trail Camp, campers took to the Mason Rail Trail for a ride.

Greenville woman dies in motorcycle accident

A Greenville woman died after a crash on West Shore Road in Alexandria on July 4.

PHOTOS: Greenville Pots and Pans Parade celebrates Independence Day

Greenville hosted its annual Pots and Pans Parade at midnight July 4, after a festival that included music and street dancing, food and beverages and a fireworks display.

Monthly Wilton gatherings provide opportunity to share around the fire

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Each month in Wilton, community members led by “firekeeper” Chris Griffin gather around a sacred fire to share about their lives, connect and release their burdens. 

‘Movies Under the Stars’ begins in Peterborough July 9

The inaugural “Movies Under the Stars” series will launch in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, July 9, at Putnam Park. The free outdoor movie nights will continue through Aug. 28, with festivities starting at 7 p.m. and films beginning at dusk. A rain date is scheduled for July 16.

Dublin School students write book honoring police officer

First- and second-graders at Dublin Consolidated School recently wrote and illustrated a book honoring Dublin Police Officer Stephen Dalterio and his dog, Felix.

Little Free Library opens in front of Monadnock Inn in Jaffrey

By ASHLEY SAARI

In front of the Monadnock Inn on Main Street in Jaffrey, there is a new addition – a little green box on a post, filled with books. 

Amanda Bergeron and Izabelle Rollins earn Harris Center Environmental Leadership Awards

The Harris Center for Conservation Education has announced the 2025 recipients of its Environmental Leadership Scholarship Award. The $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to two graduating seniors who have shown a commitment to environmental issues and a desire to make a difference in their communities.

Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention receives award

At its May 5 meeting, 100+ Women Who Care Cheshire County selected Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention to receive this quarter’s donations, totaling $19,000.

RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY PLANET: Lisa Murray – Sweet potato pie is a good dish for those trying veganism

I have introduced my niece, Alex, in a previous column. She came to live with me and my husband a few months ago and was game to try veganism. I am delighted that she agreed to be a guest columnist for me this month. I’m sure you will enjoy her views, tips, and delicious recipe!

The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Moving forward at the Meetinghouse

The Friends of the Greenfield Meetinghouse would like to thank everyone who supported us during NH Gives this year! Extra special thanks to Greenfield’s own GWY Company for a very generous donation of $5,000 to the Meetinghouse building fund. In total, we raised about $10,000 in 24 hours.

Greenfield State Park reopens after renovations

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After more than a year of repairs and renovations, Greenfield State Park reopened to the public on June 13.

Great Brook School students graduate

Great Brook School eighth-graders marked the end of middle school with a celebration ceremony June 19, joined by friends and family. Students received certificates of completion, along with Presidential Academic Awards, Community Service Awards and other recognitions for their efforts.

State Rep. Molly Howard calls Republican budget ‘cruel’

By DAVID ALLEN

Molly Howard did not mince her words in describing the spending priorities that some of her colleagues at the State House have put forth this session.

BUSINESS – Our Town Village gets underway in Peterborough

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Work has begun at the site of Our Town Village, a 30-unit condominium complex being built at 241 Union St. in Peterborough. 

Wendy’s, second eatery planned

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Rindge Planning Board approved an application for a new Wendy’s restaurant, with a second unit for another dining restaurant, during its meeting on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Catholics walk for Corpus Christi in Peterborough

On June 22, the Catholic solemnity of Corpus Christi (the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ), 90 parishioners from Divine Mercy in Peterborough, St. Patrick in Jaffrey and Sacred Heart in Greenville gathered together in downtown Peterborough to walk with and publicly adore Jesus in the Eucharist.

Jaffrey Declaration reading set for July 4

Jaffrey will mark Independence Day with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday, July 4, at noon at the historic Meetinghouse, 14 Laban Ainsworth Way.