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Bennington proposal would set up fund for recreation
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Bennington residents will vote on a warrant article to establish a new fund for the town’s Sawyer Park recreation facilities at this year’s Town Meeting ballot session in March.
Mariposa sets Peace Corps program
The Mariposa Museum, 26 Main St., Peterborough, will host a story circle at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, for returned Peace Corps volunteers and others with similar service experience.
Charlotte St. Amand, Lucy Dupuis and Kendrick Edwards receive DAR Good Citizen Awards
Seniors Charlotte St. Amand of Mascenic High School, Lucy Dupuis of Conant High School and Kendrick Edwards of ConVal High School were recently named DAR Good Citizens by the Mary Varnum Platts-Peterborough Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Margot Sprague’s white chili wins Dublin Community Center chili contest
By DAVID ALLEN
The Dublin Community Center helped warm up a January afternoon by hosting a chili cook-off Saturday. Eight culinary contestants came to the DubHub from as far away as Manchester, with entrants from Antrim, Bennington and Dublin also serving up their best.
Increasing numbers of women attending PHAZE Welding Technology Center in Peterborough
By JESSECA TIMMONS
At PHAZE Welding Technology Center, women make up a growing percentage of new students.
‘Life-changing’: Legislature weighs taking more from business taxes to nearly double base adequacy aid for education
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Hopkinton Rep. David Luneau wants to nearly double New Hampshire’s contribution to public education.
‘They’re chemically, physically addicted’: Will New Hampshire require local schools to ban cell phones in the classroom?
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
When Leah Wolczko began collecting her students’ cellphones during class, she became an “urban legend.”
As cannabis legalization falls flat, advocates focus on expanding New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
When the legislative committee opened the public hearing for a bill that would legalize cannabis in New Hampshire, no one stepped up to the microphone.
Without support from high-ranking members of state GOP, lawmaker seeks to withdraw 15-week abortion ban
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Around 100 people gathered in Concord to testify and lobby lawmakers regarding a 15-week abortion ban on Monday, when they received an unexpected announcement: The bill is all but dead in the water.
Driver sustains minor injuries in Greenfield crash
A Greenfield man sustained minor injuries in a head-on collision with a tree Thursday.
Missing woman found in Rindge
A Silver Alert for a missing vulnerable adult was canceled a few hours after being issued on Saturday, when the woman was located.
ConVal Class of 2026 throws a carnival
By JESSECA TIMMONS
The ConVal Class of 2026 hosted a winter carnival on Saturday in the ConVal gym, with games, activities, prizes and photo opportunities for families.
Dublin Village District changes headed to ballot
By DAVID ALLEN
Smaller lot sizes and setback requirements in Dublin’s Village District will be on the ballot for voters March 11, as the Planning Board voted to approve a warrant article to put before the town.
BUSINESS: Getting down to the Knitty Gritty in Peterborough
By DAVID ALLEN
“It’s growing. I did it!” was how Laura Clayton reflected on how she has nurtured her business at Depot Square over the last decade.
Union Congregational Church in Peterborough will resume Monday meals Feb. 3
By DAVID ALLEN
A staple of community life in Peterborough will return in February, as Union Congregational Church, 37 Concord St., will resume serving its free community suppers on Mondays starting Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Monadnock Folklore Society hosts Snow Ball in Peterborough
The Monadnock Folklore Society hosted the 29th annual Snow Ball at the Peterborough Town House on Saturday. The dance ran from noon to midnight, with hundreds of dancers of all ages filling the floor.
State House Roundup: What to look for this week
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
In the second week of full-blown bill hearings, several big-ticket items have already come before the Legislature.
Red Cross sets blood drives in Jaffrey, Rindge and Peterborough
The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Jaffrey, Rindge and Peterborough.
Girl Scouts set informational session in New Ipswich
Girls in kindergarten through fifth grade and their caregivers are invited to learn about Girl Scouts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Highbridge Hill Elementary School, 171 Turnpike Road, New Ipswich.
League of Women Voters sets listening session with Leishman and Wheeler
The League of Women Voters will host a listening session featuring state Reps. Peter Leishman and Jonah Wheeler, who represent Peterborough and Sharon, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Eben Jones Classroom at the Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough.
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