Craig, Ayotte spar in debate

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Joyce Craig’s tenure as Manchester mayor remains a central focus of the race for governor, as the Democratic nominee drew on her experience in executive office while her Republican opponent, Kelly Ayotte, continued to attack her leadership record...

Historic covers – Peterborough Transcript: Aug. 21, 1947

How devoted to his Peterborough Transcript was David M. Hopkins of Greenfield?He had the paper delivered to Alaska, where he was leading a U.S. Geological Survey team working near the Arctic Circle approximately 150 miles from Nome. The Aug. 21, 1947,...

Rindge Harvest Fair is Saturday

The Rindge Woman’s Club will hold its annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Rindge Recreation Center.The fair includes a basket raffle, bake sale and hand-crafted and homemade goods. The event is the Rindge Woman’s Club biggest fundraising...

Exploring Monadnock Trails: A trip up Gap Mountain

By ASHLEY SAARI

Gap Mountain is one of those stories of a jewel that was saved from potential development by people who cared deeply about preserving the area. Gap Mountain, named for the “gap” between the twin summits, as viewed from Troy, has multiple starting...

Education vouchers, cannabis legalization and more: What to expect from the State House in 2025

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

As New Hampshire’s 424 state lawmakers gear up for the general election in November, some are planning ahead for the 2025 legislative session. Already, about 170 legislative service requests, or LSRs – in which lawmakers get help from the legislative...

Toadstool acquires Harrisville’s Alran Books

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Peterborough-based Toadstool Books has acquired Alran Books, a distributor of professional education titles and trade literature based in Harrisville.Alran, which was founded by longtime Monadnock region resident Allison Weber (formerly Randall ) in...

Lyndeborough seeks funds to reimburse broadband costs

By DAVID ALLEN

The lack of cellphone or broadband internet for some residents in Lyndeborough prompted the town to spend $100,000 to provide these services when a confluence of issues led to concerns about safety.A statewide program was created several years ago...

Antrim Police sound alarm on unregulated AirBnB rentals

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Antrim Planning Board is drafting an ordinance on how to manage problems caused by short-term rentals after the police department raised concerns about ongoing issues with at least one property. In a letter to the Select Board, Chief of Police...

Peterborough youths support community supper

By DAVID ALLEN

Thanks to a pair of local fifth graders, a room full of guests at a local community supper capped off a recent dinner with an offering made from scratch. As they do once a month, Charlotte Petrone and Annabel Warner, both of Peterborough, headed to...

PHOTOS: Greenville firefighters train in Townsend

Greenville Fire Department members recently trained on roof ventilation concepts and interior hose line advancement principles at a building in Townsend.

Run for the Rescue raises funds for firefighting equipment

On Saturday, Run for the Rescue 5K participants helped raise money for the Jaffrey Firefighter Company, which helps fund specialized equipment for the Jaffrey Fire Department, while running one of two trails from Community Field in Jaffrey.Both trails...

Annual Poker Run benefits Sno-Moles, food bank

An annual Poker Run motorcycle ride on Saturday in Jaffrey benefited the local Monadnock Sno-Moles snowmobiling club.The ride began and ended at the VFW in Jaffrey, and included three stops along a 75-mile route, including a covered bridge in...

New Ipswich sets budget hearing, Deliberative Session dates

By ASHLEY SAARI

New Ipswich has set the dates for its budget hearing and Deliberative Session for January.During its meeting on Tuesday, the Select Board discussed various dates leading up to the annual Town Meeting vote, and set the budget hearing for Jan. 21 at 7...

ConVal board welcomes therapy dog

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The ConVal School Board had an unusual guest Tuesday night when Charlie,  Peterborough Elementary School’s therapy dog, stopped by for a visit during the regular “Points of Pride” agenda item.  “I had wanted to bring a therapy dog into one of our...

Rehabilitation center application in Greenville continued again

By ASHLEY SAARI

The proposal to renovate the former mill at 21 Chamberlin St. into an addiction rehabilitation center in Greenville has been continued again, after a public hearing on the matter on Thursday.Georges Realty submitted the application for the center...

Crotched Mountain’s Jim Piet honored in mountaintop ceremony

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Jim Piet, chair of the Crotched Mountain Foundation board of directors and longtime disability advocate, was honored at a ceremony Saturday at the foundation’s accessible trails in Greenfield.“This overlook is Jim’s favorite spot in the world, so we...

Rindge Community Power Committee split on benefits of community model

By ASHLEY SAARI

Rindge’s Community Power Committee is split on whether to recommend a warrant article in March to adopt community power for the town.Four of the seven committee members have written a report in favor of adopting community power, while another...

Rindge considers ban on camping on town property

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Town of Rindge is considering a new ordinance that would outline rules for camping on public properties in town.In the ordinance, it would be unlawful to camp without written permission from the Select Board or their designee on any town property,...

Secretary of State David Scanlan, Homeland Security official visit Antrim, Peterborough polls during primary

By BILL FONDA

Antrim Town Clerk Diane Chauncey and Peterborough Town Clerk Linda Guyette are used to having state officials visit the polls to make sure all procedures are being properly followed, especially for federal or state elections.However, a different group...

Jaffrey looks to buy TD Bank building for town offices

By ASHLEY SAARI

Jaffrey is seeking permission from Superior Court to hold a special Town Meeting regarding purchasing the current TD Bank on Main Street to turn it into new town office space.The bank, located at 28 Main St., a short distance from the town’s current...