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The winter weather on Thanksgiving Day in the Monadnock region ranged from no snow in southern towns to upwards of 9 inches of snow reported in Antrim. Antrim Fire Chief Marshall Gale said vehicles slid off the road on the town’s three major routes:...

Rick & Diane's, 62 Main St. in Antrim, is conducting a winter clothing drive to collect new items for those in need. Requested items include new jackets, boots, mittens, socks and hats. Used clothing will not be accepted.Donations are being accepted...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Investments in Antrim’s transfer station and Highway Department are some of the big-ticket items proposed for Antrim’s 2025 capital improvements budget.“The transfer station needs significant investment,” said Michael Devine, chair of the Capital...

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Recent dry, windy weather conditions have increased the fire danger to the point where Temple Fire Warden Mike Connolly said Monday that mowing a lawn could be hazardous.“If your mower’s blade hits a rock and makes a spark, there you go,” he said.The...

Junior goalkeeper Makenzie Anderson of Antrim, a ConVal High School graduate, has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Goalkeeper of the Year for the 2024 season. The honor was determined by a vote of conference coaches.Anderson...

Antrim Eclectic Book Club will meet at the James A. Tuttle Library, 45 Main St., on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. to discuss Ernest Hebert’s novel "The Dogs of March."Bruce McGuffin will lead the conversation, exploring themes such as...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Republican Sen. Ruth Ward argued  at a meeting for the Education Freedom Accounts oversight committee Tuesday that EFAs – and the outcomes for students who use them – are measured well enough already.“The kids who are using EFA money to go somewhere...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Sometime in early 2025, a new, four-legged recruit will be joining the Antrim Police Department. “We are hoping that by January or February will be able to find a dog and get started,” said Antrim Police Chief John Blake. “We have the funding and...

The roof at Antrim Town Hall will be repaired from Friday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 11. Parking at Town Hall and access to the grounds surrounding the building will be prohibited during the repairs.  

Antrim residents enjoyed the balmy temperatures for Haunted Main Street on Halloween. 

There are those people among us who exemplify what community service is about.  They take on the burden of protecting the rights and needs of those around them. I consider RichéColcombe one of these extraordinary persons.She and her husband moved here...

By ASHLEY SAARI

In the final candidates’ forum at Antrim Town Hall on Wednesday, residents heard from the candidates for Executive Council District 5 – incumbent Republican Dave Wheeler and Democratic former state legislator Melanie Levesque.The district includes...

Antrim Eclectic Book Club members will discuss Ann Napolitano’s “Hello Beautiful” at the James A. Tuttle Library, 45 Main St., on Thursday, Oct. 17, between 2:15  and 3:15 p.m.Mary Devine will be leading the discussion, which will focus on topics such...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Education Freedom Accounts, reproductive rights and trans children in sports were the hot issues at Wednesday night’s candidates night sponsored by the Antrim Lions Club at Antrim Town Hall.About 50 people attended the event. Democrat Steve Ullman and...

I’ve just started reading a book about ways to restore civility to our society. Being civil is much more than being polite. According to the author, being civil means recognizing and respecting common humanity, the fundamental personhood and inherent...

“Think while it’s still legal” is the text on a political sign alongside a local road. I can’t say what the person in that house thinks about, but their sign has made me contemplate the upcoming election and the choices I have to make for national,...

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript readers shared their photos from the Oct. 10 northern lights.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After over 30 years of practicing his art, Antrim glassblower Alex Kalish still finds satisfaction in every piece he creates. “Glass is an amazing material to work with tactically. The act of making it, creating that final product, is still exciting...

Candidates for the New Hampshire state House, Senate and Executive Council will participate in a series of candidates nights hosted at the Antrim Town Hall on Wednesdays, Oct. 9, 16 and 23.Each session will begin with a meet-and-greet from 6:30 to 7...

Antrim is a small community nestled in the heart of the Monadnock Valley, and like other towns in the area, it is a vital, vibrant and progress-bound community. Antrim has a strong core of individuals who give tremendous time and energy to support and...

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...