Supreme Court orders state must significantly increase education spending

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

A divided New Hampshire Supreme Court directed the state government on Tuesday to nearly double the base education adequacy payment it expends per student, but the court stopped short of calling for the change to take effect immediately, as a lower court had directed.

Community Conversation in Peterborough on transportation focuses on needs and costs

By BILL FONDA

Through his work for the Monadnock Regional Council for Community Transportation, Terry Johnson said he gets calls from people seeking transportation.

Despite uncertainty in Temple, ConVal Withdrawal Committee will create financial models for Temple and Francestown withdrawal

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The ConVal Withdrawal Committee will create financial models around the possible withdrawals of both Francestown and Temple from the ConVal district, even though Temple’s withdrawal request could be reversed.

Bill to allow ‘no fault’ evictions makes it to governor’s desk

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

What constitutes a “legitimate” cause to evict a tenant?

PHOTOS: Harris Center and Peterborough Recreation host ‘morning meander’

The Harris Center for Conservation Education and the Peterborough Recreation Department teamed up on Wednesday to provide a “morning meander” on Cunningham Pond.

Rosaly’s Garden and Peterborough Library Dinner Club team up

By ANNIE CARD

About 30 guests recently gathered for a sold-out dinner at Rosaly’s Garden, having made their reservations weeks earlier through the Peterborough Town Library.

Elevated lead levels found in Greenville drinking water household samples

By ASHLEY SAARI

The town is warning residents on Greenville’s public water system of instances of elevated levels of lead have been found in some households Greenville Water Department samples.

Keeping an eye on the water

By DAVID ALLEN

Town officials in Lyndeborough are keeping an eye on E. coli levels in water as the use of Goss Park for swimming increases.

Learn about local support groups and resources

Information about local support groups and resources is available in our Resource Guide.

Celebrate the Class of 2025

Read all about the Class of 2025 from local schools in our Graduation 2025 special section.

Zoe Crowley receives Monadnock Community Hospital Daisy Award

Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough recognized 20 nurses for their commitment to patient care during its 2025 Daisy Award ceremony, held this spring. Registered nurse Zoe Crowley of the Birthing Suite was named this year’s award recipient, honored for her support during two births — including one where labor progressed so quickly the baby was born within 30 minutes.

Local residents join Coverts Project

Twenty-three new volunteers have joined the New Hampshire Coverts Project following a 3 1/2-day training workshop at the Barbara C. Harris Conference Center in Greenfield. Among the participants were several Monadnock region residents, including Doug Bonin of Rindge, Meg Deschenes of Peterborough, Anne Fischer of Sharon, Chris Madden of Hancock, Hannah Proctor of Francestown and Jim Rothnie of Jaffrey.

Dublin Public Library sets summer reading program

Dublin Public Library, 1114 Main St., will launch its summer reading program, “Lvl Up @ Your Library,” on Monday, June 30. The program runs through Saturday, Aug. 16, ending with an ice cream social.

Falconry demonstration kicks off Hancock reading program

Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St., will host a summer reading kickoff event with a falconry demonstration by Henry Walters on Monday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Moose Brook Park, behind the fire station.

Fire destroys garage and home in New Ipswich

By ASHLEY SAARI

An investigation is ongoing into a fire on Timbertop Road in New Ipswich where a home and garage were destroyed by fire.

ConVal students receive Dollars for Scholars awards

The ConVal Community Dollars for Scholars Board has awarded nine scholarships to 2025 ConVal graduates for the upcoming college year. Recipients were selected based on their goals, financial need and life challenges.

Monadnock Family Services looks to the future

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After a recent event which gathered feedback from longtime supporters, Monadnock Family Services is looking to increase partnerships with other community organizations, including veterans’ organizations, fire and police departments, faith organizations and schools.

Crews respond to propane leaks in Greenville

By ASHLEY SAARI

On June 24, multiple fire departments responded to a reported propane leak from a 1,000-gallon tank at Pilgrim Foods in Greenville.

OFF THE HIGHWAY: Jarvis Coffin – Cue summer

There is not enough closet space at home, in our cabin, to accommodate our seasonal wardrobes, meaning our separate fall/winter and spring/summer collections.

Protesters stage ‘read-in,’ urging Ayotte to veto ‘book ban’ bill

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Heather Barber has read “To Kill a Mockingbird” cover-to-cover at least six times.